Effects of zymosan-activated plasma and phorbol myristate acetate on isolated, perfused rabbit lungs

The effects of complement activation on pulmonary vascular permeability are disputed. In rabbit lungs perfused with autologous blood, zymosan activated plasma (ZAP) induced a moderate increase in pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR), but did not detectably change the vascular permeability within 2 h. The stronger neutrophil granulocyte (PMN) activator, phorbol myristate acetate (PMA), usually gave larger PVR increases and also increased pulmonary vascular permeability. Lungs from neutropenic animals, similarly perfused and given PMA, showed unchanged PVR reactions but had no apparent increase in vascular permeability. Lungs perfused with cell-free medium and given PMA displayed modest PVR increases, and no measurable permeability change. The lung preparatory procedure itself markedly influenced leukocyte circulation. Exsanguination of lung donors decreased the concentration of circulating PMN significantly, and they virtually disappeared from the perfusate within minutes after start of lung perfusion. PMN-mediated effects must therefore have been caused by cells already sequestered in the lungs. We conclude that ZAP does not induce an increased pulmonary vascular permeability in isolated, perfused rabbit lungs, in contrast to PMA. The permeability effects of PMA appear to be PMN dependent.     

Identification of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) secreting cells and other cell types using antibody to HCG and a new monoclonal antibody (mABlu-5) in cultures of human placental villi

Summary We have identified cells which secrete human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) of cultures if first trimester placental villi. As a first step, we identified epithelial cells using a new monoclonal antibody. We then added HCG antibodies to the cultured cells. We found that syncytiotrophoblast (and not cytotrophoblast), Hofbauer cells and some mesenchymal cells stained with HCG antibodies.     

新生儿脑病S-100蛋白监测与预后的研究进展

目的:通过监测新生儿缺氧缺血性脑病(HIE)患儿血清中S-100蛋白含量的动态变化,建立对HIE患儿的早期科学诊断及预后评估技术指标。并探讨S-100蛋白浓度变化与病情的严重程度及转归之间的关系。方法:采用酶联免疫吸附试验、双抗体夹心法检测,对120例HIE有症状组患儿(HIE轻度症状组40例,HIE中度症状组40例,HIE重度症状组40例)和40例新生儿窒息组患儿与40例对照组健康新生儿血清S-100蛋白含量进行检测,并进行动态观察。结果:①HIE有症状组不同时期血清S-100蛋白含量均显著高于对照组(P<0.01);②新生儿窒息组不同时期的血清S-100蛋白含量也明显高于对照组(P<0.01);③HIE有症状组血清S-100蛋白含量明显高于新生儿窒息组(P<0.05)。结论:HIE有症状组患儿病情越重,其血清S-100蛋白含量则越高,提示血清S-100蛋白可作为判断HIE病情程度的客观依据和早期诊断以及预后评估HIE的主要指标。     

IgE and atopy in perinatally HIV-infected children

Elevated serum immunoglobulin E (IgE) and increased prevalence of atopy is reported in patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The elevated serum IgE may be attributed to polyclonal stimulation of B cells or IgE production against allergens, viruses, fungi and bacteria. This study investigates the prevalence of atopy in perinatally HIV-infected children, and the relationships between serum IgE (and other serum immunoglobulins) with atopy, CD4+ cell count and HIV-disease stage. Serum immunoglobulin levels, epicutaneous skin test for common aeroallergens, clinical Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) classification, CD4+ cell counts and allergy history were extracted from the charts of perinatally HIV-infected children on highly active antiretroviral therapy. The prevalence of atopy (52%) and the pattern of aeroallergen sensitivity were comparable with the US pediatric population. Serum IgE levels did not correlate with clinical disease stage. However, in non-atopic patients, serum IgE levels increased with disease progression (p = 0.02). There was an inverse relationship between the prevalence of elevated serum IgE levels and atopy with progression of disease (p = 0.019). Serum IgE did not correlate with atopy, CD4+ cell count, or duration of HIV infection or levels of serum immunoglobulins. This is the first study to show no increased prevalence of atopy in perinatally HIV-infected children compared with the general population. In advanced stages of HIV, elevated serum IgE may be specific for antigens other than those known as allergens.     

Enhancing and suppressive effects of tumour necrosis factor/cachectin on growth of Trypanosoma musculi

The effect of human recombinant TNF on the growth of T. musculi has been investigated. When added to parasites cultured in vitro, TNF inhibited their growth. In the presence of thioglycollate-elicited peritoneal exudate cells, the opposite effect was seen and TNF enhanced the growth of trypanosomes in vitro. Similarly, administration of TNF in vivo during the course of infection led to a net increase in the parasite population. It is suggested that TNF exerts a direct antitrypanosomal effect while simultaneously promoting the growth of the parasite through an indirect effect mediated via the host's cells, possibly the macrophages.     

中老年人24小时动态血压变化的研究

目的探讨血压正常老年患者和老年高血压患者24h动态血压波动规律及与靶器官损害的关系.方法采用无创伤袖带式动态血压监测仪检测36例中年人(对照组),50例血压正常老年患者,60例老年高血压患者的动态血压.结果血压正常老年患者较中年血压正常者24h动态血压呈杓型曲线的比例明显下降.血压正常老年患者,血压昼夜波动曲线与心、脑、肾损害无相关性.老年高血压患者,血压曲线呈非杓型者比例增高,血压昼夜节律消失较节律正常的高血压患者有更显著的靶器官损害.结论对于非高血压患者,随年龄的增加,血压昼夜节律消失者增多,血压曲线变化与心、脑、肾损害无关,可能与原发病有关.对于高血压患者,血压昼夜节律紊乱可作为靶器官损害的预测因子.     

老年性聋大鼠耳蜗COX活性的研究

目的:探讨线粒体呼吸链细胞色素C氧化酶(COX)活性异常在老年性聋发病中的作用机制.方法:免疫组化法检测老年性聋大鼠耳蜗COX活性.结果:与正常对照组相比,实验组老年性聋大鼠耳蜗中COX活性降低.结论:耳蜗组织中COX活性降低在老年性聋的发病中起一定作用.     

去白细胞输血预防非溶血性发热性输血反应的临床应用

目的：评价临床输注法去白细胞红细胞悬液和浓缩血小板预防非溶血性发热性输血反应（FNHTR）的效果。方法：选择100例肝硬化、胃溃疡和胃癌等病人输注去白细胞红细胞悬液，对照组相类似50例病人输注普通红细胞悬液。240例急慢性白血病、再生障碍性贫血、多发性骨髓瘤、血小板减少性紫癜、糖尿病、肝硬化、上消化道出血、重症肝炎、烧伤、癌症放、化疗等患者分为两组，各组120例随机接受去白细胞血小板或未去白细胞血小板悬液。观察这些患者FNHTR的发生率。结果：在100例接受去白细胞红细胞悬液的患者中未发生FNHTR，对照组50例患者中有8例发生FNHTR，发生率为16%；血小板输注的患者中，去白细胞和未去白细胞的FNHTR发生7例和25例，发生率分别为5.83%和20.83%。结论：去白细胞输血可防止或减低FNHTR的发生。     

头孢呋辛酯制备工艺的改进

以头孢呋辛钠为原料，从制备（R，S）-乙酸1-溴乙酯开始。经酯化反应的溶剂沉淀过程无须分离直接制得高纯度非晶型的头孢呋辛酯。本制备方法简便，适于工为化生产。     

葛根对小白鼠免疫功能的影响

从免疫学方面探讨中药葛根的强身健体作用。方法 :用 10 0 %葛根水浸出液定期给小鼠灌胃 ,然后检测小鼠抗体产生能力、淋巴细胞转化率、巨噬细胞吞噬的功能。结果 :用药组小白鼠以上免疫学指标均有显著增强作用 ,与对照组相比有非常显著性差异 (P <0 .0 1)。未见有副作用。结论 :口服葛根可明显增强机体免疫功能。