Identification of differentially expressed proteins in human stage I lung adenocarcinoma and tumor-adjacent tissues with two-dimension gel electrophoresis profiling

Objective： The aim of this study was to establish reproducible two-dimensional electrophoretic assay used for profiling and identification of differentially expressed proteins in human stage I lung adenocarcinoma and paired normal tumor-adjacent tissue. Methods： The proteins from 12 human stage I lung adenocarcinoma tissues and normal tumor-adjacent tissues were separated using isoelectric focusing electrophoresis （the first dimension） and the subsequent homogeneous SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis （SDS-PAGE） （the second dimension）. The differentially expressed proteins were determined with PDQuest image analysis software, and identified using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight mass spectrometry （MALDI-TOF-MS） and database searching. Results： The well-reproducible 2-DE gel patterns of human stage I lung adenocarcinoma and normal tumor-adjacent tissues were profiled and 26 differentially expressed proteins uncovered. Nine of these 26 protein spots were cut out from the preparation gels and determined with MALDI-TOF-MS. Searching against the protein database, four candidate proteins were identified. They were 60S acidic ribosomal protein P2, Cathepsin B1, Apolipoprotein A-I precursor, and La 4.1 protein. Conclusion： In this study, high reproducible 2-DE gel protein images of human stage I lung adenocarcinoma and paired normal tumor-adjacent tissues were achieved successfully, and 4 differentially expressed proteins were revealed. These data will be helpful for screen of early biomarker and study of molecular mechanisms of human lung adenocarcinoma.     

Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde allergy: relationship between patch test and repeated open application test thresholds

Background  Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC) is a synthetic fragrance ingredient. Case reports of allergy to HICC appeared in the 1980s, and HICC has recently been included in the European baseline series. Human elicitation dose–response studies performed with different allergens have shown a significant relationship between the patch-test threshold and the repeated open application test (ROAT) threshold, which mimics some real-life exposure situations. Fragrance ingredients are special as significant amounts of allergen may evaporate from the skin.
Objectives  The study aimed to investigate the relationship between elicitation threshold doses at the patch test and the ROAT, using HICC as the allergen. The expected evaporation rate was calculated.
Materials and methods  Seventeen HICC-allergic persons were tested with a dilution series of HICC in a patch test and a ROAT (duration up to 21 days). Seventeen persons with no HICC allergy were included as control group for the ROAT.
Results  The response frequency to the ROAT (in μg HICC cm⁻² per application) was significantly higher than the response frequency to the patch test at one of the tested doses. Furthermore the response rate to the accumulated ROAT dose was significantly lower at half of the doses compared with the patch test. The evaporation rate of HICC was calculated to be 72% over a 24-h period.
Conclusions  The ROAT threshold in dose per area per application is lower than the patch test threshold; furthermore the accumulated ROAT threshold is higher than the patch test threshold, which can probably be explained by the evaporation of HICC from the skin in the open test.     

Relevance of 10-min delayed recall in dementia screening

Within the context of early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD), there is a growing interest in neuropsychological screening tests. Amongst these tests, we focused on the largely used Memory Impairment Screen (MIS). The objective of the present work was to show that adding a 10-min delayed recall to the MIS, improves the test psychometric characteristics in order to detect dementia in the earliest stages. A prospective study was carried out on a cohort of 270 consecutive elderly ambulatory subjects attending the Broca Hospital Memory Clinic: normal controls ( n  = 67), mild cognitive impairment subjects ( n  = 98) and mildly demented patients [ n  = 105, Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) = 23 ± 4]. This study consisted in testing the advantage of the 10-min delayed recall entitled MIS-D compared with the MIS. At a cut-off score of 6, the MIS-D revealed satisfying psychometric characteristics with a sensitivity of 81% and a specificity of 91%, whilst the MIS alone indicated a sensitivity of 60% and a specificity of 88% in detecting dementia. In demented patients with MMSE score ≥26, MIS-D properties still remained satisfying (sensitivity: 75%, specificity: 92%). MIS-D is a more relevant screening test than MIS alone at very early stages of dementia.     

加减大黄廑虫丸抑制血管生成的实验研究

目的探讨加减大黄廑虫丸对血管生成的抑制作用。方法鸡胚绒毛尿囊膜（CAM）法检测加减大黄磨虫丸对血管生成的影响；采用MTS比色法观察不同浓度的加减大黄磨虫丸对血管内皮生长因子（VEGF）诱导的ECV-504细胞增殖的影响；Tran—swell小室检测不同浓度的加减大黄廑虫丸对ECV-304细胞移行的影响；Matrigel实验检测不同浓度的加减大黄磨虫丸对ECV-304细胞内皮管腔形成的影响。结果加减大黄磨虫丸中、低浓度组能够抑制鸡胚CAM血管生成；MTS比色法显示，0．05—0．20g/ml浓度的加减大黄鹰虫丸对VEGF诱导的ECV-304细胞增殖具有抑制作用，而更低和更高浓度的加减大黄廑虫丸则无抑制作用。Transwell小室实验显示，加减大黄廑虫丸浓度为0、12．5、25．0和50．0mg/ml时ECV-504细胞移行数分别为208．67±17．16、132．67±16．50、78．33±13．50和18．67±6．66；Matrigel实验显示，加减大黄磨虫丸浓度为0、12．5、25．0和50．0mg/ml时ECV-304细胞内皮管腔形成数分别为25．67±1．53、22．33±1．53、16．33±2．52和2．33±1．53，可见抑制细胞移行和管腔形成的作用随浓度增大而增强。结论加减大黄廑虫丸具有明显抑制血管生成的作用。     

Procyanidins extracted from the lotus seedpod ameliorate scopolamine‐induced memory impairment in mice

The major purpose of this study was to determine the effect of procyanidins extracted from the lotus seedpod (LSPC) on the learning and memory impairments induced by scopolamine (1 mg/kg, i.p.) in mice. The capacities of memory and learning were evaluated by the Morris water maze and the step‐down avoidance test. LSPC (50, 100, 150 mg/kg BW, p.o.) significantly reversed scopolamine‐induced learning and memory impairments in the Morris water maze test, as evaluated by shortened escape latency and swimming distance. In the step‐down avoidance test, LSPC (50, 100, 150 mg/kg BW, p.o.) treatment significantly reduced the number of errors and shortened latency compared with that of scopolamine. In addition, LSPC was also found to inhibit acetyl cholinesterase (AChE) activity. These results of this study suggest that LSPC may play a useful role in the treatment of cognitive impairment caused by AD and aging. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

双光气致急性损伤对兔肺泡Ⅱ型细胞形态学的影响

目的：通过对日本大耳兔双光气肺损伤后肺泡Ⅱ型细胞内磷脂和形态学变化的观察，探讨双光气对肺Ⅱ型细胞的损伤及其机制．方法：将纯种日本大耳白兔35只随机分为对照组(n＝10)、染毒即刻组(n＝5)、染毒2h组(n＝5)染毒4h组(n＝5)、染毒8h组(n＝5)、染毒12h组(n＝5)；采用浓度一时间法动态式染毒，染毒后按不同时间点对实验动物进行颈总动脉插管放血处死，取肺并用肺灌洗液对支气管肺泡进行灌洗，然后取肺组织作冰冻切片，进行电镜观察，并测定细胞内磷脂含量．结果：肺Ⅱ型细胞内磷脂含量在染毒即刻开始时较正常组含量下降(P＜0．01)；在染毒2h时降到最低，之后上升(P＜0．05)，而在4h后又下降(P＜0．05)．染毒终止后，损伤逐渐加重，染毒后2h磷脂因消耗而降低．染毒后4h，由于代偿功能启动，磷脂短暂升高，出现致伤性代偿期．从染毒2h后开始，细胞损伤加重，磷脂合成进入失代偿期，合成逐渐减少．到染毒后8h，肺泡Ⅱ型细胞内细胞处于致伤性和致死性细胞改变的临界点，细胞出现致死性改变，磷脂合成、分泌停止，细胞出现死亡．结论：兔在双光气染毒12h内，肺泡表面活性物质磷脂的改变有差异，随细胞损伤程度发生改变，出现明显中毒分期：即致伤性改变期、致伤性代偿期、致伤性失代偿期、致死性改变期．     

无国界医生在救援中备灾的重要性

无国界医生致力于应对天灾和战祸所引起的人道医疗危机。灾后实时爆发的人道医疗危机包括急性的外科创伤问题和基础医疗系统的破坏导致疫症发生。本文介绍了无国界医生的救援经验以及专业的备灾体系。     

银杏叶提取物对白介素-1β损伤关节软骨细胞一氧化氮体系的影响

目的:观察银杏叶提取物对白介素-1β损伤的关节软骨细胞的作用及对细胞内一氧化氮体系的影响。方法:在无菌环境下消化得到3月龄雌性新西兰白兔膝关节软骨细胞,实验用细胞为第2代软骨细胞。软骨细胞与IL-1β(5μg/L)、IL-1β(5μg/L)+地塞米松(10-7、10-6、10-5mmol/L)、IL-1β(5μg/L)+银杏叶提取物(40mg、80mg、160mg/L)共同孵育,分别在72h后MTT法检测软骨细胞的增殖受到的影响;24h后测定受损伤软骨细胞培养液中的NOi、NOS,逆转录扩增(RT-PCR)检测iNOSmRNA。结果:MTT法显示IL-1β对软骨细胞的增殖有明显的抑制作用;地塞米松同银杏叶提取物均有对抗IL-1β的效应;地塞米松和EGb均能显著减少iNOSmRNAi、NOS、NO的生成(P<0.01);EGb761的这种效应有剂量依赖性。结论:银杏叶提取物通过抑制软骨细胞内的NO生成以保护IL-1β损伤的膝关节软骨细胞。     

左旋布比卡因复合舒芬太尼或芬太尼在分娩硬膜外自控镇痛的应用

目的探讨左旋布比卡因复合舒芬太尼硬膜外自控镇痛（PCEA）用于分娩镇痛的临床效果及安全性。方法随机选择120例美国标准协会（ASA）I-Ⅱ级初产妇，随机分为舒芬太尼组（A组）、芬太尼组（B组）、无镇痛组（C组），每组40例。A组和B组采用PCEA，C组不给予镇痛药物。观察各组不同时段视觉模拟评分（VAS）和不良反应的发生，同时记录3组产程时间、分娩方式、缩宫使用情况、产后出血量、新生儿Apgar评分。结果A、B2组和C组在PCEA20、60min及宫口开全时VAS差异有统计学意义（P〈0.05）；PCEA5min，A、B2组VAS差异有统计学意义（P〈0.05），2组Bromage评分、不良反应差异无统计学意义（P〉0.05）。3组产程时间、分娩方式、产后出血量、新生儿Apgar评分比较差异均无统计学意义（P〉0.05）。结论左旋布比卡因复合舒芬太尼或芬太尼用于分娩镇痛安全有效，对母婴无明显不良影响。     

复方蜥蜴散对慢性萎缩性胃炎模型大鼠血清NO及iNOS水平影响的实验研究

目的:观察复方蜥蜴散对慢性萎缩性胃炎(Chronic atrophic gastritis,CAG)模型大鼠血清NO及iNOS水平的影响,探讨其治疗CAG的作用机制。方法:采取55℃热盐水、2%水杨酸、20mmol/L脱氧胆酸钠三个致萎缩因素配合饥饱失常造成CAG模型。将实验动物分为正常对照组,模型对照组,维酶素组,复方蜥蜴散高、中、低剂量组。检测大鼠血液中NO和iNOS水平及观察胃黏膜组织学方面的改变。结果:模型组大鼠NO和iNOS水平明显高于正常组(P<0.01),病理组织学上也有较大改变,而经复方蜥蜴散治疗1个月后,NO和iNOS水平恢复正常,胃黏膜病理组织学改善明显。结论:复方蜥蜴散可以逆转萎缩胃黏膜的病理改变,发挥保护胃黏膜的作用。