人体熵流的数学模型

伊·普利高津的耗散结构理论中，有一个著名的总熵变公式ｄｓ＝ｄｓｅ＋ｄｓｉ把上述公式用于人体研究，国内外尚未见报导。在前人对人体热力学系统研究的基础上，本文建立了一个人体熵流的数学模型，为进一步展开研究，提供了有力工具并奠定了可靠的理论基础。     

Genetic control of serum IgE levels: a study of low molecular weight protein tyrosine phosphatase

Protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPases) have recently been recognized as important modulators of various signal transduction pathways in immune cells. Genetic polymorphisms have been described in genes codifying for members of this family of enzymes, and the genetics of PTPases is predicted to play an important role in the etiology of immune diseases and of their clinical variability. The low molecular weight protein tyrosine phosphatase (ACP1 or LMPTP) is one of the few PTPases with a known genetic polymorphism, and has been proposed to be associated with atopic dermatitis in a small sample from an Italian population. In this paper we describe the association of the ACP1 polymorphism with total IgE levels in two independent samples from English and Italian populations. In both the samples the mean value of serum IgE is lower among subjects carrying the BC genotype than in other ACP1 genotypes. The BC genotype is associated with the highest total ACP1 enzymatic activity. Our data suggest that one or both of the ACP1 isoforms exert an inhibitory role on some signal transduction pathway relevant for IgE hyperproduction.     

Identification of genes induced in alkaloid-producing cultures of Claviceps sp.

In order to identify genes which are expressed during alkaloid synthesis in an axenic culture of Claviceps sp. (strain ATCC 26245), a cDNA library from a producing culture was differentially screened with cDNA from producing (cDNA+) and non-producing (cDNA–) cultures, respectively. Altogether, ten cDNA clones were obtained, the alkaloid-synthesis-correlated expression of which was confirmed by Northern analyses. Evaluation of their nucleotide and derived amino-acid sequences identified one gene unequivocally, coding for dimethylallyltryptophan-synthase (DMAT-S), the initial enzyme of the specific alkaloid pathway. For two other genes significant homologies to known fungal genes were detected: one clone showed homology to the Neurospora crassa ccg1 gene, coding for a clock-regulated putative general stress protein; seven cDNA clones, derived from the same gene, which is highly expressed under these conditions, contained typical hydrophobin domains and long stretches of asparagine/glycine repeats (like QID3 from Trichoderma harzianum), thus probably representing a cell-wall constituent. These data show that this is not only a successful approach to clone genes specific for the alkaloid-pathway of C. purpurea, but also of genes which might be involved in the differentiation of sclerotial hyphae, the prerequisite for alkaloid synthesis. Received: 22 November 1996     

Influence of serum paraoxonase polymorphism on serum lipids and apolipoproteins

One hundred and sixty-three healthy Chinese subjects of both sexes were studied for serum paraoxonase (PON) polymorphism, and levels of lipids and apolipoproteins in order to examine effects of PON alleles on these parameters. The level of serum triglyceride was significantly higher in high activity allele (PON*B) compared with that in low activity allele (PON*A) in both sexes (P less than 0.01). The subjects with PON A had significantly higher LDL cholesterol (P less than 0.05) and lower Apo A-II and ApoB levels. The influence of serum paraoxonase on serum lipids was estimated further by Spearman's rank correlation. In the males, there was a significant negative correlation of serum paraoxonase activity with total (P less than 0.05) and LDL (P less than 0.01) cholesterol levels, and positive correlation with HDL cholesterol and Apo A-II levels (P less than 0.05). Serum paraoxonase activity had a high positive correlation with serum triglyceride levels in both sexes (P less than 0.001). Serum ApoB level had a positive correlation with the enzyme activity only in females (P less than 0.01). The allelic effect of PON on these parameters was studied by multiple regression analysis. The high activity allele (PON*B) was associated with higher serum triglyceride level (P less than 0.001) and ApoB (P less than 0.001), while it had lowering influence on total cholesterol (P less than 0.05) and LDL cholesterol (P less than 0.005) in men. The average allelic effect of PON was found to be about 22% for serum triglycerides, 11% for LDL cholesterol, 14% for Apo A-II and 19% for Apo B in the present study. This study suggests a possible significant role of serum paraoxonase alleles in the metabolism of serum lipids and apolipoproteins.     

腹腔镜全直肠系膜切除术中输尿管保护的临床解剖

目的:探讨与腹腔镜全直肠系膜切除术(LTME)有关的左输尿管解剖学特点和保护方法。方法:利用腹腔镜对2004年10月~2005年5月接受LTME的24例直肠癌患者进行解剖学观察。结果:左输尿管腹段偏向中线侧走行,与左半乙状结肠系膜关系密切;输尿管盆段靠外侧走行,与直肠系膜和直肠侧韧带距离较远;输尿管位于肾前筋膜/骶前筋膜后外侧,而乙状结肠直肠系膜位于肾前筋膜前面,两者处于不同的解剖间隙。结论:左输尿管腹段损伤的几率较大,盆段较安全。LTME中保护输尿管的方法是:保持正确的外科平面,紧贴结直肠系膜,避免突破肾前筋膜/骶前筋膜,与输尿管保持安全距离;充分暴露,直视下锐性解剖;避免在盆侧壁盲目电凝止血等。     

Chromium concentrations in serum, blood clot and urine from patients following total hip arthroplasty

Chromium released from implant alloys may be incorporated into organometallic complexes as Cr3+ [Cr(III)] or CR6+[Cr(VI)]. Since Cr(VI) is far more biologically active than Cr(III), there is considerable interest in identifying the valence state that predominates in corrosion products, either in vitro or in vivo. It is known that erythrocytes display a unidirectional uptake of Cr(VI) while effectively excluding Cr(III). Thus it was felt that a study of the chromium content of blood clot, in comparison to chromium concentrations in serum and urine, could shed light on the valency question. Fourteen patients who received conventional polymethylmethacrylate cemented cobalt-chromium alloy/ultra high molecular weight polyethylene total hip replacements as well as seven control patients who underwent orthopaedic procedures without implantation were studied. Blood and urine specimens were obtained preoperatively, post-operatively and, for total hip patients, at routine early follow up. Chromium content was determined by electrothermal atomic absorption spectroscopy. A significant post-operative rise in serum chromium content was observed for total hip replacement patients, as previously reported, but not for control patients. Unexpected day-to-day variations in clot chromium content, without significant increases, were also observed. Longer time studies are required to determine chromium valence states in corrosion products in this model.     

Clinical Potential of Digital Linear Tomosynthesis Imaging of Total Joint Arthroplasty

The present study was performed to evaluate the potential for clinical application of digital linear tomosynthesis in imaging hip prostheses. Volumetric x-ray digital linear tomosysnthesis was used to image hip prostheses. The tomosynthesis was compared to metal artifact reduction (MAR) computed tomography (CT), and non-MAR CT scans of a prosthesis case. The effectiveness of this method in enhancing visibility of a prosthesis case was quantified in terms of the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and removal of ghosting artifacts in a prosthesis case was quantified in terms of the artifact spread function (ASF). In the near in-focus plane, the contrast is greater in the MAR CT or tomosynthesis relative to the non-MAR CT. The order of ASF performance of the algorithm was as follows: (1) tomosynthesis; (2) MAR-CT; (3) non-MAR CT. The potential usefulness of digital linear tomosynthesis for evaluation of hip prostheses was demonstrated. Further studies are required to determine the ability of digital linear tomosynthesis to quantify the spatial relationships between the metallic components of these devices as well as to identify bony changes with diagnostic consequences.     

Improvements to a method for determining leg length following total hip arthroplasty

Abstract

Discrepancy in leg length does frequently occur as a side effect of total hip arthroplasty and may lead to reduced patient satisfaction as well as injury in the sequalae. It is consequently important to reduce leg length discrepancy where-ever technically possible. This may be achieved by recording precise intraoperative measurements and using different sized implanted components. The aim of the given study was to improve the accuracy of a previously validated optic measurement system (OMS) to reduce leg length discrepancy. This pre-existing OMS was first trialled and based on these preliminary findings developed further. Using this improved system, measurements were taken in models and cadavers. Inter observer reliability of the improved OMS was assessed. The system is introduced in the given technical feasibility study. Its accuracy was greater in the model setup (swivel joint: 772.7?±?1.5?mm; ball joint: 770.0?±?3.7?mm; reference: 772?mm) compared to the trial using cadaveric tissues (588.8?±?5.7?mm; reference: 586?mm). Results of two examiners were similar. The third one measured significantly shorter values (p=.011). The results of the measurements with the OMS indicate that a significant increase in accuracy (p?=?2.076×¹⁰?⁶) has been achieved compared to the previously reported system, however, a further improvement to measurement accuracy is necessary for this to be applied clinically.     

影响直肠癌全直肠系膜切除术预后因素

目的：探讨影响直肠癌全直肠系膜切除术预后的主要因素.方法：选取2000年7月至2002年6月间的102例行直肠癌全直肠系膜切除术的病人作为研究对象,回顾性分析病人临床资料.结果：102例行直肠癌全直肠系膜切除术的病例,失访4例,失访率为3.9%,现存活96例,10例术后复发和转移,复发率为10.2%,91例术后性生活无显著障碍,99例泌尿功能基本正常.结果表明影响直肠癌全直肠系膜切除术预后存在因素.结论：直肠癌全直肠系膜切除术可以减少术后复发和转移,减少患者术后泌尿和性功能方面的并发症,可提高病人生活质量的保证.