猪眼LASIK术后角膜的应力松弛和连续松弛谱

目的:探讨猪眼LASIK术后角膜的应力松弛特征方法:新鲜猪眼,经视神经灌注维持眼压恒定,行常规LASIK手术,基质床分别切削30%,50%,70%整体角膜厚度,用自制的模具尺,切取哑铃型试件,200mL/L人血白蛋白液浸泡,冰箱4℃过夜保存.将试样吸干蛋白液,置于自制夹具固定,于美国Tytron250力学实验机做应力松弛实验.应力松弛突加载荷的加载速率为385mm/min,伸长比为1.5,松弛时间1 000s,计算机自动采集数据.结果:LASIK手术中,单纯切开角膜瓣即导致了角膜的应力松弛程度降低,P＜0.05(P=0.49),但是程度不大,可能角膜依然保持其粘弹特性.当激光消融30%角膜整体厚度及大于此值时,角膜的应力松弛程度几乎下降了一倍,P＜0.01.在LASIK手术中角膜的纵向应力松弛程度不如横向的变化明显,尤其是在70%切削深度条件下,角膜的横向应力松弛程度小于纵向应力松弛程度,有显著的统计学差异(P＜0.001).结论:猪眼角膜在横向上的应力松弛程度与纵轴方向的应力松弛程度相似,猪眼角膜LASIK手术后,角膜横轴方向的应力松弛程度小于纵轴方向应力松弛程度,在70%角膜厚度的切削深度时,差异有显著性意义.猪眼LASIK手术中,切削深度越深,角膜的应力松弛程度越差,也就越容易引起角膜的形变和蠕变.     

Oxidative stress: does it play a role in the genesis of essential hypertension and hypertension of uraemia?

Reactive oxygen species: general aspects Reactive oxygen species, including superoxide radicals, hydrogenperoxide, nitric oxide, peroxynitrite, hydroxyl radicals andhypochlorous acid are by-products of normal metabolic processesin cells. Reactive oxygen species can be found in several cellsincluding macrophages and vascular smooth muscle cells. At lowconcentrations reactive oxygen species can act as physiologicalmediators of cellular responses whereas higher concentrationsmay cause cell damage [1,2]. The major sources of reactive oxygenspecies are leakages from the electron transport chains of mitochondriaand endoplasmic reticulum. Cellular energy metabolism is basedon the production of ATP through the electron transport reactionin which O₂ accepts electrons and H⁺ and then is eventuallyreduced to water. Only 1–2% of the electrons are leakedto generate superoxide radicals in reactions mediated by coenzymeQ and ubiquinone and its complexes. During ageing (and probablyin patients     

Effect of dialysis flux and membrane material on dyslipidaemia and inflammation in haemodialysis patients.

BACKGROUND: Dyslipidaemia, inflammation and oxidative stress are prominent risk factors that potentially cause vascular disease in haemodialysis patients. Dialysis modalities affect uraemic dyslipidaemia, possibly by modifying oxidative stress, but the effects of dialyser flux and membrane material on atherogenic remnant particles and oxidized low-density lipoproteins (LDL) are unknown. METHODS: We performed a randomized crossover study in 36 patients on haemodialysis to analyse the effect of dialyser flux and membrane material on plasma lipids, apolipoproteins and markers of inflammation and oxidative stress. Stable patients on low-flux dialysis with polysulphone for >/=6 weeks were assigned to high-flux polysulphone or high-flux modified cellulose with similar dialyser surface area and permeability characteristics and crossed over twice every 6 weeks. RESULTS: Thirty patients completed the study per protocol. Treatments with high-flux polysulphone and modified cellulose lowered serum triglyceride (by 20% and 10%, respectively; P<0.05) and remnant-like particle cholesterol by 32% (P<0.001) and 11% (NS) after the first 6 weeks of treatment. Oxidized LDL decreased significantly with high-flux polysulphone, but not with modified cellulose. Apolipoproteins CII and CIII were reduced, whereas the ratio CII/CIII was increased (all P<0.05). Acute-phase proteins and LDL and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol remained unaffected. CONCLUSIONS: This randomized crossover study demonstrates a potent effect of high-flux haemodialysis on uraemic dyslipidaemia. Polysulphone membrane material showed superiority on oxidatively modified LDL, an indicator of oxidative stress in haemodialysis patients.     

A novel access method for endovascular procedures in the porcine model

Objective To evaluate the use of the saphenous artery as an alternative access for endovascular procedures in the porcine model. Methods Fourteen adult pigs (25-35kg) were used in this study, 3 pigs from an acute study and 11 from chronic studies. A 2-3 cm incision was made and a saphenous artery cutdown was performed in 24 sides. Micropunc ture sets (Boston Scientific) or 18 G puncture needles were used to access the artery. Different sizes of introducers (4-7F) were used to establish endovascular access. Angiographic catheters were then used to confirm if the access was usable. Four saphenous arteries were explanted in the pigs from a chronic study 4 to 28 days after surgical procedure. Results The saphenous artery was very easy to expose and 4-5 F introducer sheaths were able to be inserted to establish access for endovascular procedures in the pigs. The saphenous artery was unable to accomodate an introducer with a size larger than 6 F. Four saphenous arteries were injured when 5 and 6 F introducers were used, but angiographic procedures could still be performed. Morphologic evaluation of the explanted arteries demonstrated occlusion of the saphenous arteries without injury or disruption of the adjacent femoral arteries. Conclusion The saphenous artery can be used as an access site in pigs for angiographic and interventional procedures if the catheter size is less than 6 F. This vessel is easier to access and can preserve the femoral artery for repeat procedures in the future.     

压力性尿失禁的病因学研究

目的　绝经后压力性尿失禁 (SUI)患者补充雌激素的临床疗效尚有争议。本研究通过对血雌二醇 (E2 )浓度及子宫韧带的雌激素受体 (ER)的观察 ,分析雌激素与SUI和盆底组织膨出 (POP)发生的关系。方法　绝经前、后对照组、POP组和绝经后SUI组共 5组 73例子宫全切患者 ,免疫组化方法测定主韧带、宫骶韧带ER含量。结果　 ( 1)绝经前POP组血E2 浓度 ( 4 7.2 9pg ml± 38.30pg ml)、韧带ER值明显低于绝经前对照组 (E2 73.83pg ml± 5 2 .72pg ml;ER主韧带9.5 8%± 2 .39% ,ER宫骶韧带11.6 4 %±2 .6 8% ) ,差异非常显著 (P <0 .0 1)。 ( 2 )绝经后韧带ER值 :对照组 (ER主韧带10 .89%± 2 .5 4 % ,ER宫骶韧带13.0 9%± 3.0 3% )、POP组 (ER主韧带11.85 %± 2 .89% ,ER宫骶韧带13.2 1%± 3.4 6 % )及SUI组 (ER主韧带9.6 4 %± 5 .0 1% ,ER宫骶韧带11.12 %± 6 .13% )之间无显著差异 ( P >0 .0 5 )。 ( 3)绝经前、后对照组韧带ER值无显著差异 (P >0 .0 5 )。绝经前对照组月经增生期、分泌期韧带ER值无显著差异 (P >0 .0 5 )。血E2 浓度与韧带ER值无相关性。 ( 4 )绝经后对照组绝经时间与主韧带ER值成正相关 ,与宫骶韧带ER值无相关性。绝经后POP组和SUI组主韧带、宫骶韧带ER值与绝经时间成正相关。 ( 5 )各组研究对?     

3种桩核系统修复喇叭形根管的抗折性比较

目的 :比较 3种桩核系统修复喇叭形根管的牙根修复后的抗折性及其折断模式。方法 :30个完整的上颌中切牙 ,在根管治疗后 ,沿釉牙骨质界弧形顶点冠方 2mm切除牙冠 ,将根管上 1/3敞开形成喇叭形根管 ,样本随机分成 3组 :A组 ,铸造桩核金属全冠修复 ;B组 ,玻璃纤维树脂核全冠修复 ;C组 ,成品不锈钢平行螺纹桩树脂核全冠修复。样本固定于MTS810测试机上 ,与牙体长轴呈 135°加载 ,测试折断强度并观察折断模式。结果采用方差分析。结果 :铸造桩核修复抗折强度最高 [(76 3.86± 86 .38)N],其次是成品螺纹桩树脂核修复 [(6 19.91± 118.89)N],玻璃纤维树脂核组最小 [(40 5 .5 4± 111.86 )N],统计学分析差异具有显著性。结论 :铸造桩核树脂核修复后抗折强度最高 ,玻璃纤维树脂核修复最低 ,但后者折断模式最有利于重新修复 ,而前者通常无法再行修复。     

褪黑素对结肠黏膜上皮细胞氧化应激的影响

目的 探讨褪黑素对大鼠结肠黏膜上皮细胞氧化应激的影响。方法 在分离培养正常大鼠结肠黏膜上皮细胞基础上，利用FeSO4 H2O2产生*OH攻击制备结肠黏膜细胞氧化损伤模型，同时预先加入褪黑素并观察损伤减轻程度。实验设正常对照组、模型对照组、5-氨基水杨酸给药组(0.1mmol／L)，褪黑素给药组(0．01、0．1、l.0mmol／L)。培养一定时间后，取上清测乳酸脱氢酶(LDH)、丙二醛(MDA)、谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶(GSHPx)、过氧化氢酶(CAT)、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、一氧化氮(NO)和黏液含量。结果 模型组大鼠结肠黏膜上皮细胞：MDA、LDH和NO水平增高，CAT、GSHPX、SOD和黏液含量减少。不同剂量褪黑素呈剂量依赖性的减少LDH释放，抑制MDA和NO的形成，恢复黏液、CAT、GSHPX及SOD水平。结论 褪黑素对大鼠结肠黏膜氧化损伤具有保护作用。     

Effect of psychotomimetics and some putative anxiolytics on stress-induced hyperthermia

Summary Stress-induced hyperthermia (SIH), which is seen in the last mice removed from the cage, is a novel animal model sensitive to anxiolytic drugs. SIH is antagonized by CL 218872 (25 and 50 mg/kg, os), by tracazolate (5 and 7.5 mg/kg, ip) and by 2-AP-5 (50 and 100 mg/kg, ip). At higher dose, CL 218872 (100 mg/kg, os) and tracazolate (12.5 mg/kg, ip) lose their activity.PK 9084 (5–40 mg/kg, ip) and CGS 9896 (2–20 mg/kg, both ip and os) were also ineffective in preventing SIH. The anti-hyperthermic effect of CL 218872 (25 mg/kg) and tracazolate (7.5 mg/kg) was blocked by the benzodiazepine antagonist Ro 15–1788 (15 mg/kg). CGS 9896 (10 mg/kg, os) also reversed the effect of CL 218872 (25 mg/kg) on SIH.Differently from anxiolytics, MK-801 (0.5–1 mg/kg, os), PCP (2.5 mg/kg, ip) and d-amphetamine (10 mg/kg, ip) evoked hyperthermia in the first set of mice and prevented a further stress-induced rise of body temperature in the last set of mice.     

Stress-Related Changes in β-Endorphin Processing: The Limitations of Slaughterhouse Material

In the sheep, unlike many other species, a significant proportion (>25%) of immunoreactive β-endorphin in the anterior pituitary is post-translationally modified to opioid-inactive, α-N-acetylated forms. In a study to determine the precise molecular nature of α-N-acetylated β-endorphin immunoreactivity, we noted a striking difference in high-performance liquid chromatography profiles of anterior pituitary extracts between sheep killed on the farm, and age-, sex- and strain-matched slaughterhouse animals. These altered patterns of a-N-acetylated β-endorphin processing were reproduced in farm animals by chronic (≤ 4 days) treatment with the synthetic glucocorticoid dexamethasone; in contrast dexamethasone had no effect on a-N-acetylated β-endorphin processing in hypothalamo-pituitary disconnected sheep. These data suggest that (1) the change in processing is a stress response, mediated by prolonged glucocorticoid exposure, (2) this effect is central, rather than a direct effect on the pituitary, and (3) the relative abundance of various peptide sequences in slaughterhouse-derived material may not reflect their abundance under more physiological conditions.