Regulation of fibroblast-induced collagen gel contraction by interleukin-1β

Fibroblasts incorporated within collagen gels induce a cell-mediated contraction of the gel to form a three-dimensional, tissue-like structure by a mechanism thought to mimic wound contraction in vivo . In this study a gel contraction model was used to investigate the ability of fibroblasts derived from adult gingiva, adult skin and fetal skin to organise a collagen matrix. In addition the effects of interleukin-1β (IL-1β) on the contraction process was also investigated. Over the concentration range 5-50 U/ml, IL-1β induced a statistically significant inhibition of gel contraction in all fibroblast cell types ( P <0.05), although fetal fibroblasts appeared least responsive and gingival fibroblasts most responsive to the inhibitory effects of this cytokine. Comparison of gel contraction by the different fibroblast strains indicated that fetal and gingival fibroblasts shared similar contraction kinetics. For the adult skin fibroblasts, three of five strains studied showed significantly diminished levels of gel contraction compared to fetal and gingival cells. This apparent difference in fibroblast phenotype may, at least in part, explain the fetal-like wound healing pattern seen in the oral mucosa.     

中老年男性下尿路症状的流行病学调查

为了了解下尿路症状在中、老年男性中的流行情况，用附加了二个症状问题的ＳＬ问卷对８７１名５２～７４岁的男子作回顾性调查，对调查结果作了年龄分组分析。结果发现：平均ＩＰＳＳ总分为４．９３分，无症状者为１２．２％，轻症者为６４．７％，中度症状者为１９．６％，重症者为３．５％。夜尿者占７２．３％，尿终滴沥占５４．４％，而症状中分值＞３分者尿终滴沥占２５．６％，夜尿占１４．６％，平均ＱＯＬ为１．７４，ＱＯＬ为０～２、３、４～６的比例分别为５２．７％、４６．０％、１．３％。ＱＯＬ与ＩＰＳＳ的相关性较好（ｒ＝０．６２），与梗阻症状群的相关性（ｒ＝０．５７）优于与刺激症状的相关性（ｒ＝０．４４）。中重度症状者中有７２．０％的人未进行治疗。     

New stand magnifiers do not meet rated levels of performance

A new range of stand magnifiers has been released by the COIL company in the United Kingdom. Examination of these magnifiers reveals that they fail to deliver the rated magnifications labelled prominently on the appliances, as a result of the manufacturer's conformance with the requirements of the German DIN standard and the use of back vertex power (F'_v) rather than equivalent dioptric power (F_m) of the magnifier. In this study we provide information on the optometric parameters of these new stand magnifiers that will assist the more accurate specification of improvements in vision expected from their use.     

诱导型一氧化氮合酶与移植血管平滑肌细胞增生的关系

目的　探讨诱导型一氧化氮合酶 (iNOS)与移植血管平滑肌细胞增生的关系。方法　新西兰大白兔 15只随机分成 3组 ,建立双侧颈动脉间置移植颈外静脉的动物模型。高剂量组每日喂食L 精氨酸 (L Arg) 2 5 0mg/kg ,低剂量组每日喂食L Arg 12 5mg/kg ;对照组不喂食L Arg ,持续 2周。检测血浆和组织匀浆一氧化氮(NO)水平 ,移植血管iNOSmRNA表达。观察术后 3和 6周移植血管平滑肌细胞增生。结果　 1.iNOS活性 :(1)血浆NO水平 :实验组血浆NO水平显著高于对照组 ,高剂量组血浆NO水平高于低剂量组 ;(2 )组织匀浆一氧化氮合酶 (NOS)活性 :实验组组织匀浆NOS活性显著高于对照组 ;(3)组织匀浆iNOSmRNA表达 :术后 3周实验组iNOSmRNA表达 ,对照组无表达 ;术后 6周实验组iNOSmRNA表达高于对照组 ,高剂量组高于低剂量组。 2 .移植血管平滑肌细胞形态学变化 :(1)SMA免疫组化染色 :实验组移植血管平滑肌细胞厚度低于对照组 ;术后 6周低剂量组移植血管平滑肌细胞厚度低于高剂量组 ;(2 )PCNA免疫组化染色 :术后 3周实验组平滑肌细胞增殖低于对照组 ;术后 6周低剂量组平滑肌细胞增殖低于对照组和高剂量组。结论　iNOS表达致体内NO水平增高可抑制移植血管平滑肌细胞增生 ;NO浓度与平滑肌细胞增生关系密切     

良性小脑出血13例分析

笔者对13例良性小脑出血的患者,从起病、临床表现进行了具体分析.总结出中老年良性小脑出血的6个特点,供临床工作者参考.     

经尿道前列腺电切气化术治疗前列腺增生568例报告

目的 :进一步探讨前列腺增生 (BPH)的有效手术新方法。方法 :采用经尿道前列腺电切术和气化术治疗BPH患者 5 6 8例。结果 :疗效满意 ,术后 3～ 6个月随访 ,国际前列腺症状评分 (IPSS) 8.5± 1.5分 ;最大尿流率 (Q max) 2 0 .5± 4 .5ml s,剩余尿量 2 9.1± 14 .2ml,未出现严重并发症。结论 :将电切和气化相结合行经尿道前列腺切除术是一种安全性高、并发症少、疗效确切的新手术方法 ,具有操作易掌握、出血少、速度快、安全可靠等优点。     

Castleman disease: surgical cure in pediatric patients

Castleman disease is a rare disorder characterized by lymphoid hyperplasia which rarely manifests in children. We present 2 cases which highlight both histologic variants of this disease, and provide suggestions regarding workup and treatment with the goal of making practitioners aware of Castleman disease in the differential diagnosis of a child presenting with vague symptoms.     

Scanning Electron Microscopic Observations on the Epithelium of the Human Prostatic Urethra

The human prostatic urethra has been investigated by means of scanning electron microscopy. On the posterior wall of the urethra, the seminal colliculus with the orifices of the ejaculatory ducts is clearly detectable. The upper portion of the prostatic urethra shows a typical transitional epithelium with large superficial cells of a ruffled appearance. In the lower portion of the organ (underneath the openings of the ejaculatory ducts), the apical pattern of the cells varies considerably. Four main aspects are recognizable: apices provided with microvilli, dome-shaped apices with an almost smooth surface, large apices with labyrinthic microplicae and ciliated apices. Also, apices showing intermediate characteristics can be noted. The functional significance of the morphological patterns as well as the possibility of a transition among the various types of surface structures are discussed.     

他汀类药物对心血管的保护作用

他汀类药物(statins)被研制出来的最初目的是降低血脂,但是现在发现它不仅具有降低血脂的作用,还具有很多其他的作用包括改善内皮细胞功能的紊乱,提高内皮源性一氧化氮合成酶的生物活性,抑制血管平滑肌细胞的增殖,抗氧化作用,抗炎作用,降低血压,逆转心血管系统的重构。充分理解statins的多效性作用及机制有利于它更好的在临床中被应用于心血管系统的预防和治疗。