土白蚁菌圃对大鼠睾丸组织的影响

本文报道用土白蚁菌圃２５５０、１１２５、５６２．５ｍｇ／ｋｇ喂养ｗｉｓｔａｒ大白鼠１４周，结果大鼠睾丸重量增加，曲细精管生精细胞旺盛，睾丸组织中ＤＮＡ含量升高，与对照组比较差异均有显著性意义。提示土白蚁菌圃有延缓动物衰老作用。     

The interaction of von Willebrand factor-A1 domain with collagen: mutation G1324S (type 2M von Willebrand disease) impairs the conformational change in A1 domain induced by collagen

BACKGROUND: It is established that the A3 domain in von Willebrand factor (VWF) contains the major collagen-binding site. However, there are conflicting reports describing the capacity of the A1 domain to interact with collagen types I and III. METHODS: In this study, we have used recombinant VWF-A1 polypeptides, as well as conformation-specific monoclonal antibodies (mAb), to analyze the A1-collagen interaction. RESULTS: The A1 domain bound to collagen with K(d) approximately 8.0 nm and this binding was blocked by the mAb 6G1, which blocks the interaction between ristocetin and VWF. In addition, collagen-bound A1 protein was able to support flow-dependent adhesion of platelets, demonstrating that the binding sites for collagen and glycoprotein (GP)Ib are different. Analysis with two conformation-specific mAb demonstrated that the structure of the A1 domain changed as a result of the binding to collagen. In contrast, the antibodies failed to detect conformational change in the G1324S mutant (type 2M von Willebrand disease). Thus, direct binding to collagen induces a change in the structural conformation within the VWF-A1 domain, and the G1324S substitution prevents this conformational change. CONCLUSION: This study has shown that the isolated A1 domain can simultaneously bind to collagen and platelet GPIb, supporting platelet adhesion under high-flow conditions. In addition, this study has used mAb to demonstrate that the binding of the isolated A1 domain or full-length VWF to collagen is accompanied by a conformational change in A1 domain.     

Intra-operative Total Enteroscopy for the Management of Peutz-Jegher's Syndrome

We present a case of Peutz-Jegher's syndrome in an 18 year old female who was followed for gastrointestinal polyps for 13 years from the age of 5 years. The patient was treated four times with surgical or endoscopic polypectomy for gastrointestinal polyps. At the age of 14 years, a combined surgical and endoscopic approach for the management of Peutz-Jegher's syndrome was carried out. A large polyp of the ileum required enterotomy for its removal, and another smaller polyp of the upper jejunum was identified and removed by intra-operative total enteroscopy via the anus. Intra-operative enteroscopy allows one to identify polyps that would previously have been missed. A more complete polypectomy can be performed using this technique, allowing the patient with Peutz-Jegher's syndrome a longer interval between laparotomies and a reduction in symptoms attributed to polyps.     

THE EFFECT OF ACUPUNCTURE ON PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF ISCHEMIC ARRHYTHMIA AND THE RELATION BETWEEN EFFECT OF ACUPUNCTURE AND CHOLINERGIC MUSCARINE-LIKE RECEPTORS

For investigating the effect of acupuncture on ischemic arrhythmia and its mech-anism, adult albino rats with ligated anterior descending branch of coronary artery as experimentalmodel were treated with or without acupuncture, and others with imitative operation but without bothcoronary artery ligation and acupuncture treatment were used as control. It was found in acupuncturegroup that the fibrillation-liability of ischemic myocardium was efficiently decreased, the affinity ofAch-M receptors on membranes of ischemic myocardium was markedly increased, and the tolerance ofischemic myocardium to atropine was elevated in the experiment of atropine inducing fibrillation.These results indicate that acupuncture may play a therapeutic role on ischemic arrhythmia throughactivating the activity of muscarine-like receptors of cholinergic nervous system.     

M_2和β_1受体抗体与慢性肺源性心脏病关系的实验研究

目的用缺氧方法制备的肺源性心脏病(肺心病)大鼠为对象,研究肺心病中M2和β1受体抗体的含量及其与疾病的关系。方法选取健康雄性Wistar大鼠36只,随机分为3组:单纯缺氧组,缺氧加注射FeCl3组,健康对照组。SA-酶联免疫吸附测定(ELISA)法检测血清M2和β1受体抗体变化。最后处死大鼠观察心脏指标,并分析它与抗体滴度的相关性。结果血清中M2和β1受体抗体随缺氧时间延长而升高,滴度分别到第3周达高峰M2受体抗体为1∶80(单纯缺氧组)和1∶53(缺氧加注射FeCl3组),β1受体抗体为1∶60(单纯缺氧组)和1∶45(缺氧加注射FeCl3组),并且P/N值从第2周开始有阳性意义,到第3周同样达高峰M2和β1受体抗体分别为2.88(单纯缺氧组)、2.76(缺氧加注射FeCl3组)和3.25(单纯缺氧组)、3.99(缺氧加注射FeCl3组)。而肺心病大鼠心脏指标最终改变为R/(L+S)0.333±0.027(单纯缺氧组),0.348±0.033(缺氧加注射FeCl3组),R/BW×10-30.58±0.13(单纯缺氧组),0.60±0.15(缺氧加注射FeCl3组),(L+S)/BW×10-32.000±0.024(单纯缺氧组),2.081±0.037(缺氧加注射FeCl3组),并且抗体滴度与心脏改变呈正相关。结论M2和β1受体抗体阳性率及抗体滴度在大鼠肺心病模型中明显增高,表明肺心病的发生发展与M2和β1受体的自身抗体密切相关。     

应用因特网对SARS病毒M蛋白B细胞抗原表位的预测

目的：预测SARS冠状病毒M蛋白的B细胞表位。方法：采用EMBOSS软件结合Hopp＆woods亲水性参数、Janin可及性参数、极性参数、柔韧性参数及二级结构方案对SARS冠状病毒M蛋白的B细胞表位进行了预测，并用吴玉章等已建立的B细胞表位预测方法进行评述。结果：SARS冠状病毒M蛋白B细胞识别的表位可能位于第3～13和153～166位氮基酸等区域内或附近，这2个被预测的表位均含有β—转角和无规卷曲结构。结论：该研究对应用合成肽抗原进行SARS早期诊断研究及相关抗体的制备具有重要指导意义。     

Angiotensinogen gene M235T polymorphism is not associated with diabetic nephropathy

BACKGROUND.: There is agreement that a family history of hypertension (HT),is a predictor for the risk of diabetic nephropathy (DN) inpatients with type 2 diabetes, and possibly also type 1 diabetes.It follows that genes related to the risk of hypertension mustalso be considered candidate genes for DN. The 235T allele ofthe angiotensinogen gene was found to be related to primaryHT. METHODS.: To examine whether it is predictive for DN as well, we examinedthe angiotensinogen gene polymorphism in 230 healthy local controls,423 patients with type 1 diabetes (n=180 with DN; n=243 withoutDN) and 663 patients with type 2 diabetes (n=310 with DN; n=353without DN). The angiotensinogen gene M235T polymorphism wasdetermined using PCR amplification. RESULTS.: The following results were obtained (i) no significant differenceof genotype distribution (type 1: MM/MT/TT(%) 27.6/57.2/15.2vs. 27.2/56.1/16.7 (P=0.92); type 2: MM/MT/TT (%) 31.7/48.2/20.1vs. 32.9/46.8/20.3 (P=0.93)) or allele frequencies (type 1:M 0.56 vs. 0.55 (P=0.795); type 2: M 0.56 vs. 0.56 (P=0.86))was found, between diabetic patients with or without DN, (ii)no difference was found between normotensive and hypertensivediabetic patients. CONCLUSION.: The data argue against a role of the angiotensinogen gene M235Tpolymorphism in the manifestation of diabetic nephropathy orhypertension in diabetic patients.     

糖尿病肾病患者血清TRPM7、Sirtuin-1与钙磷代谢、颈动脉钙化的相关性

目的 探讨糖尿病肾病（DN）患者血清瞬时受体电位通道7(TRPM7)、沉默调节蛋白-1(Sirtuin-1)与钙磷代谢、颈动脉钙化的相关性。方法 选取2020年12月—2022年11月成都大学附属医院收治的97例DN患者作为DN组,另取同期在该院就诊的120例2型糖尿病患者作为对照组。采用实时荧光定量聚合酶链反应检测血清TRPM7的表达,酶联免疫吸附试验检测血清Sirtuin-1水平。采用Pearson法分析DN患者血清TRPM7、Sirtuin-1水平与钙磷代谢的相关性,并通过多因素Logistic逐步回归模型分析DN患者颈动脉钙化的危险因素。结果 DN组血肌酐、尿素氮、血清TRPM7、血磷、颈动脉钙化率高于对照组（P <0.05）。DN组Sirtuin-1、血钙低于对照组（P <0.05）。Pearson相关性分析结果显示,DN患者血清TRPM7与血钙呈负相关（r=-0.247,P=0.000）,与血磷呈正相关（r=0.415,P=0.000）;DN患者血清Sirtuin-1与血钙呈正相关（r=0.367,P=0.000）,与血磷呈负相关（r=-0.505,P=0.00...     

Effects of chemical mediators of anaphylaxis on ciliary function

We assessed the effects of selected chemical mediators of anaphylaxis on CBF in vitro. Ciliated epithelial cells were obtained from the trachea of conscious sheep with a cytology brush and suspended in a perfusion chamber containing KH. Ciliary activity was viewed microscopically and recorded on videotape for subsequent slow-motion analysis of CBF. Prostaglandin E1 (10(-8) M to 10(-6) M), prostaglandin E2 (10(-10) M to 10(-6) M), and leukotriene-C4 (10(-8) M) increased CBF between 7% and 33%. Histamine caused ciliostimulation only at the relatively high concentrations above 10(-5) M (7% increase in CBF), whereas prostaglandin F2 alpha (10(-10) M and 10(-6) M) was without effect. In no preparation was ciliary discoordination observed. These findings indicate that several chemical mediators of anaphylaxis stimulate CBF and that the previously described impairment of mucociliary transport in stable allergic asthma or antigen-induced bronchoconstriction is probably not caused by a primary alteration of ciliary function.     

Comparison of cord blood immunoglobulin E concentrations and maternal allergy for the prediction of atopic diseases in infancy

Total serum IgE levels were determined in 136 newborns and their mothers and in 54 of their fathers, using the paper radioimmunosorbent test (PRIST) technique. IgE specific antibodies for house dust (Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus), orchard grass, timothy grass, and cow's milk were measured with the radioallergosorbent test (RAST). One hundred thirty-three RAST assays were negative in newborns, and in three cases RAST for cow's milk was positive. Cord blood IgE ranged from 0 to 5.5 IU/ml (mean 0.32 ± 0.54 IU/ml); levels were significantly (p < 0.05) higher when maternal IgE was over 100 IU/ml and when mothers had received progesterone therapy during the pregnancy. Salbutamol administration or tobacco smoking during pregnancy did not influence newborn IgE. A clinical follow-up study was conducted in 83 infants for 9 mo. Nine infants developed definite atopic disease, and possible allergic diseases were noted in eight other infants. The IgE level at birth appeared to be more predictive for the development of allergy in infancy than the family history.