Purification and characterization of the carbonic anhydrase enzyme from Black Sea trout (Salmo trutta Labrax Coruhensis) kidney and inhibition effects of some metal ions on enzyme activity

In this study, the carbonic anhydrase (CA) enzyme was purified from Black Sea trout (Salmo trutta Labrax Coruhensis) kidney with a specific activity of 603.77 EU/mg and a yield of 35.5% using Sepharose-4B-l-tyrosine- sulphanilamide affinity column chromatography. For determining the enzyme purity and subunit molecular mass, sodiumdodecyl sulphate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) was performed and single band was observed. The molecular mass of subunit was found approximately 29.71 kDa. The optimum temperature, activation energy (E_a), activation enthalpy (ΔH) and Q₁₀ values were obtained from Arrhenius plot. K_m and V_max values for p-nitrophenyl acetate of the purified enzyme were calculated from Lineweaver-Burk graphs. In addition, the inhibitory effects of different heavy metal ions (Fe²⁺, Pb²⁺, Co²⁺, Ag⁺ and Cu²⁺) on Black Sea trout kidney tissue CA enzyme activities were investigated by using esterase method under in vitro conditions. The heavy metal concentrations inhibiting 50% of enzyme activity (IC₅₀) were obtained. Finally K_i values and inhibition types were calculated from Lineweaver-Burk graphs.     

Electrocrystallization of calcium carbonate on carbon-based electrodes

Calcium carbonate was deposited by electrochemical reduction of oxygen to hydroxyl ions at various carbon-based electrodes. Although some vaterite was observed during earlier stages of the electrodeposition, the predominant polymorph during later stages was calcite. The average crystal size reached a value of 15 μm after 10 h at a glassy carbon electrode but the crystal growth rate was substantially accelerated when oxygen was catalytically reduced. The same average size of the calcite crystals in this case (Pt/C electrode) was reached within a period of 1.5 h. Efficient removal of CaCO₃ from water was demonstrated when using a porous aerogel carbon electrode and a potential sufficiently negative to promote reduction of water molecules within the pores.     

高能重带电粒子束平均能量计算的一个简单公式

本文提出了一个计算高能重带电粒子束平衡能量的简单公式。在计算重带电粒子放射治疗剂量时，用此公式可获得与平均能量有关的物理量的解析表达式，用此公式计算了入射铝内10-MeV的质子束的平均能量，并与相应的实验数据作了比较，比较表明，本文提出的公式在相当大的能量范围内能够精确地预言重带电粒子的平均能量，此外，还计算了在水中在100-MeV、150-MeV和200-MeV的质子束的平均能量。     

Cloning of a human immunoglobulin gene fragment containing both VH-D and D-JH rearrangements: Implication for VH-D as an intermediate to VH-D-JH formation

In an Epstein-Barr virus-transformed human B cell line we found an unusual immunoglobulin heavy chain gene rearrangement. Restriction mapping and sequencing analysis led us to conclude that V_H-D and D-J_H recombination took place in a single allele. Both V_H-D and D-J_H complexes still had their recombination signal sequences adjacent and the DNA sandwiched by these two complexes retained a germ line configuration, suggesting the potential for a secondary rearrangement resulting in a V_H-D(-D)-J_H formation. With this finding, we propose a novel pathway, in which the V_H-D complex is an intermediate in the formation of a functional V_H exon.     

Intense training: mucosal immunity and incidence of respiratory infections

This investigation examined the impact of a multistressor situation on salivary immunoglobulin A (sIgA) levels, and incidence of upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) during the French commando training (3 weeks of training followed by a 5-day combat course). For the URTI, the types of symptoms were classified according to the anatomical location of the infection. Saliva samples were collected (8 a.m.) from 21 males [21 (2) years] before entry into the commando training, the morning following the 3 weeks of training, after the 5-day combat course, and after 1 week of recovery. sIgA, protein and cortisol concentrations were measured. Symptoms of URTI were recorded during the study from health logs and medical examinations. After the 3 weeks of training, the sIgA concentration was not changed, although it was reduced after the 5-day course [from 120 (14) mg l^–1 to 71 (9) mg l^–1, P<0.01]. It returned to pre-training levels within a week of recovery. The incidence of URTI increased during the trial (²=53.48; P<0.01), but was not related to sIgA. Among the 30 episodes of URTI reported, there were 12 rhino-pharyngitis, 6 bronchitis, 5 tonsillitis, 4 sinusitis and 3 otitis. Cortisol levels were raised after the 3-week training (P<0.01), dropping below baseline after the combat course (P<0.01). Stressful situations have an adverse effect on mucosal immunity and incidence of URTI. However, the relationship between sIgA and illness remained unclear. The large proportion of rhino-pharyngitis indicated that the nasopharyngeal cavity is at a higher risk of infection.     

酒泉戈壁设施蔬菜重金属含量的测定及健康风险评估

目的 了解酒泉市戈壁设施种植的番茄、葫芦、黄瓜、辣椒、豆角中铅、砷、汞、镉的污染状况,评估人体摄入后的健康风险。方法 利用国家标准检验方法,在酒泉市总寨和东洞戈壁农业产业园区采集检测274份主栽蔬菜中铅、砷、汞、镉含量,结合单因子污染指数和内梅罗污染指数法对蔬菜受重金属污染的程度进行评价,利用靶标污染系数法对蔬菜中重金属对人体的健康风险进行评估。结果 274份蔬菜中铅、砷、汞和镉的含量范围分别为0～0.050 1 mg/kg、0～0.053 8 mg/kg、0～0.001 0 mg/kg和0～0.048 8 mg/kg,平均含量分别为0.010 3、0.010 3、0.000 2和0.008 7 mg/kg,均未超出国家标准规定的食品中污染物限量。5种蔬菜中4种重金属的污染指数均低于0.7,靶标危害系数均小于1。结论 酒泉市总寨和东洞戈壁农业产业园区主栽的5种蔬菜受铅、砷、汞、镉污染程度较轻,属于清洁水平,处于安全级别,膳食摄入风险较低。对比其它地区蔬菜,酒泉戈壁设施蔬菜中重金属含量总体不高,与有机设施蔬菜基地结果接近。     

Experimental analysis of the ‘happy hour’: Effects of purchase price on alcohol consumption

An experimental analogue of a discount drink policy known as the happy hour was used to study the effects of purchase price on drinking behavior. Male volunteers with a prior history of either casual (N=20) or heavy (N=14) drinking were given free access to beverage alcohol during a 20-day period. Approximately half the subjects could purchase alcohol under a single-price condition (50 ¢/drink), while a matched group was given a price reduction daily (25 ¢/drink) during a three-hour period in the afternoon. The results demonstrated that the afternoon price reduction significantly increased alcohol consumption in both casual and heavy drinkers. Reinstatement of the standard purchase price effectively suppressed drinking in both groups. The findings are discussed in terms of the theoretical and research implications of environmental influences on drinking.     

30例晚期食管癌放疗和化疗的综合治疗

３０例晚期食管癌患者用大剂量顺铂为主（ＤＤＰ＋ＭＴＸ＋ＰＹＭ）的联合化疗和放射治疗。并采用“化－放－化”的治疗方式。结果有效率６３％，其中完全缓解１３％，部分缓解５０％。１年生存率７０％，２年生存率５３％，３年生存率１６．７％。症状改善率８０％。作者认为对晚期食管癌采用大剂量ＤＤＰ化疗－放疗－化疗的治疗方式是可行的。     

天保宁对阿霉素致大鼠心肌损伤心肌肌球蛋白重链变化的影响

目的：观察天保宁对阿霉素所致大鼠心肌损伤时心肌肌球蛋白重链的变化及心肌结构的改变。方法：采用雄性SD大鼠30只，随机分为3组：(1)正常对照组：ip等体积生理盐水；(2)阿霉素组(Doxorbincin,Adrinmycin,ADR)：于实验开始后第2、4天ip ADR 1mg/kg；第6、8天ip ADR 2mg／kg；第10、12天ip ADR 3mg/kg；第14、16天ip ADR 4mg／kg，16d累计用药剂量达20mg/kg。(3)天保宁组(ADR 天保宁)：ADR的剂量用法同ADR单用组，天保宁(浙江康恩贝制药公司)450mg／kg隔日灌服共8d停药24h后，称体重、心肌重量、左心室重量及心肌蛋白的提取、肌球蛋白重链(MHC)分析，电镜观察心肌细胞超微结构的变化。结果：天保宁组大鼠的体重、心体比及左室心体比(LVM／BW)均较ADR组有显著改善(vs P＜0．01)。电镜下可见，ADR组心肌细胞严重损伤，提示有心衰发生，天保宁组大致正常。同时，天保宁组中α-MHC向β—MHC转变减轻，α-／β-MHC较ADR组低(P＜0．05)。结论：天保宁可改善ADR对心肌损伤时的毒性反应，特别是减轻ADR对心肌肌球蛋白重链中α-MHC向β-MHC转变，具有抗重塑和抗心衰的作用。     

孕期重金属元素和微量元素水平与子代先天性心脏病相关性的前瞻性队列研究北大核心CSCD

目的探讨孕期重金属元素和微量元素水平与子代先天性心脏病(简称先心病)的相关性,并建立孕期重金属元素和微量元素水平与子代先心病发生概率的预测模型。方法基于2010~2012年在甘肃省妇幼保健院开展的前瞻性出生队列研究,采用巢式病例对照研究方法,对14359名孕妇进行随访观察,以随访观察期内其子代确诊先心病的97名孕妇为先心病组,从队列人群中以1∶2的比例匹配194名子代未患先心病的孕妇为对照组。采用电感耦合等离子体质谱测定孕母孕20~24周时血液样本和胎儿脐血样本中的重金属元素和微量元素水平。采用多因素logistic回归分析评估重金属元素和微量元素水平与子代先心病之间的关联,并构建孕期重金属元素和微量元素水平与子代先心病发生概率的列线图预测模型。结果与对照组相比,先心病组孕妇血液样本中铝(aluminium,Al)、钠(natrium,Na)、钙(calcium,Ca)、钛(titanium,Ti)、硒(selenium,Se)、锶(strontium,Sr)、锡(stannum,Sn)、锑(stibium,Sb)、钡(barium,Ba)、钍(thorium,Th)水平较高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);先心病组脐血样本中Al、锌(zinc,Zn)、镁(magnesium,Mg)、钾(kalium,K)、Ca、Ti、铬(chromium,Cr)、铜(copper,Cu)、砷(arsenic,As)、Se、Sr、银(argentum,Ag)、镉(cadmium,Cd)、Sn、铅(plumbum,Pb)水平显著高于对照组(P<0.05)。多因素logistic回归分析显示,孕妇血液样本中Sb水平升高,其子代患先心病的风险显著增加(^(a)OR=4.81,P=0.004);而在脐血样本中,高浓度水平的Al(^(a)OR=4.22,P=0.013)、Mg(^(a)OR=8.00,P=0.014)、Pb(^(a)OR=3.82,P=0.049)与先心病的发生风险增加存在关联。孕期重金属元素和微量元素水平与子代先心病的预测模型中纳入的变量有:孕妇血Al、Th、Sb水平和脐血Al、Mg、Pb水平,绘制的列线图预测模型的校正曲线趋近于理想曲线。结论孕期Al、Th、Sb、Mg、Pb水平升高提示子代罹患先心病的风险增加,联合以上指标构建的列线图预测模型可以预测子代先心病的发生概率。