初次吸毒者与复吸者戒毒期间生活质量比较

目的:了解包头市初次吸毒者与复吸者戒毒期间的生活质量。方法:用QOL-DA2.0量表对戒毒人员的生活质量进行调查。结果:初次吸毒者与复吸者各纬度进行t检验显示躯体功能纬度(t=10.51)、心理功能纬度(t=5.94)、症状及毒副作用纬度(t=6.41)、社会功能纬度(t=10.47)和总分(t=10.48)均有统计学意义(P<0.001),表明戒毒期间初次吸毒者的生活质量高于复吸者。结论:在戒毒期间初次吸毒者的生活质量较复吸者易改善。     

米非司酮试验在库欣综合征诊断上的应用

应用一次法口服４ｍｇ／ｋｇ的米非司酮（ＲＵ４８６）观察１７例单纯性肥胖和７例疑似库欣组的病人服药前后的反应，并与１０例正常人以及２９例库欣综合征病人进行比较，发现库欣综合征病人服药以后，血Ｆ２４小时尿Ｆ及血ＡＣＴＨ均无显著性变化（Ｐ〉０．０５），而其他三组各指标均升高（Ｐ〈０．０１）。并得出鉴别库欣综合征与非库欣综合征的标准为：血Ｆ增加的百分比为３０％２４小时尿Ｆ增加百分比为１８％，ＡＣＴＨ增加百     

Facilitation of ethanol consumption by intracerebroventricular infusions of corticosterone

Male Wistar rats bearing intracerebroventricular (ICV) cannulae and with simultaneous access to 6% ethanol and water were subjected to adrenalectomy (ADX) or sham surgery. ADX decreased ethanol intake. Starting a few days later, the animals received ICV infusions with 100 μg corticosterone acetate (CORT) with 2-to 3-day intervals for 2 weeks. ICV CORT, but not SC CORT at the same dose, restored ethanol consumption in ADX rats to preoperative levels, whereas vehicle infusions (propylene, glycol) did not. Adrenally intact animals, which normally consumed moderate amounts of ethanol (≈0.5 g/kg per day), also showed a robust effect of ICV infusions of CORT, whereas this facilitatory effect was not observed in high consumers (≈3.0 g/kg per day). The suppressive effect of ADX on ethanol intake was not reproduced by concurrent and repeated ICV infusions of intracellular mineralocorticoid (RU 28318) and glucocorticoid (mifepristone) receptor blockers. It is concluded that CORT stimulates alcohol consumption by acting in the brain, probably by way of neuronal membrane mechanisms.     

Transplacental passage of mifepristone and its influence on maternal and fetal steroid concentrations in the second trimester of pregnancy

The maternal and fetal endocrine effects of the maternal administration of the anti-progestin mifepristone in mid-pregnancy have been investigated. Mifepristone and the metabolite RU 42,633 were detected in the fetal circulation and in the amniotic fluid 4, 24 and 48 h after oral ingestion. Maximum fetal plasma concentrations of mifepristone occurred 4 h after treatment indicating rapid placental transfer of the drug. No significant changes in progesterone, cortisol, oestradiol or aldosterone concentrations were detected in the maternal circulation after mifepristone treatment. No significant changes occurred in the fetal progesterone, oestradiol or cortisol concentrations, but a significant increase in fetal aldosterone occurred 4 and 24 h after treatment. The significance of these results is discussed in relation to the possible therapeutic uses of mifepristone for inducing labour.     

Consequence of long-term exposure to corticosterone or dexamethasone on ethanol consumption in the adrenalectomized rat,and the effect of type I and type II corticosteroid receptor antagonists

The daily fluid intake of male Wistar rats with simultaneous access to 6% ethanol and water was determined during a baseline period (1 week), following adrenalectomy (1 week) and for 3 weeks following SC implantation of hormone pellets containing corticosterone (CORT) or dexamethasone (DEX). Ethanol consumption dropped during the first week of adrenalectomy (ADX) but increased again in the absence of hormone replacement to reach preoperative levels during the ensuing weeks. The CORT treatment, which produced plasma hormone levels similar to the 24-h mean concentration of adrenally intact rats, not only reversed the effect of ADX on alcohol consumption but also enhanced it to levels above those observed in intact rats. Water intake was not affected by the CORT treatment. DEX implants stimulated water intake, but did not enhance the drinking of ethanol. SC injections of RU 28318 (type I corticosterone receptor antagonist; 10 mg/kg) or mifepristone (RU 38486; type II receptor antagonist; 25 mg/kg) at the beginning and halfway through three daily, 6-h tests failed to affect ethanol drinking in adrenally intact rats or in ADX rats bearing CORT implants. Similarly, there was no effect of giving the two antagonists in combination. These results suggest that exogenous CORT can induce excessive alcohol intake in genetically unselected rats and that this facilitatory effect may be mediated by non-genomic cellular mechanisms.     

Circulating levels of placental protein 12 and chorionic gonadotrophin following RU 38486 and Gemeprost for termination of first trimester pregnancy

First trimester termination of pregnancy was successfully inducedin ten patients with RU 38486 followed 2 days later by a prostaglandin(Gemeprost) pessary. Human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG) valuesremained unaltered until after the abortion. The levels of placentalprotein 12 (PP12) showed an immediate and significant fall followingRU 38486, then rose to values substantially higher than thoseat the initial visit after 2 days. These findings show thatRU 38486 has a direct inhibitory effect on tissues producingPP12 and confirm the progesterone dependency of this protein     

Role of apoptosis controlled by cytochrome c released from mitochondria for luteal function in human granulosa cells

PROBLEM: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between apoptosis by the mitochondrial pathway and luteal function in human granulosa cells. METHOD OF STUDY: Granulosa cells were obtained by ultrasound-guided follicular aspiration from patients undergoing in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. After the addition of RU486, cells were stained with a mitochondria-specific fluorescent dye, MitoTracker Red CM x Ros. Using flow cytometry and National Institute of Health image, the mitochondrial fluorescent area was measured. After staining with Hoechst 33258 dye, the number of apoptotic bodies per 1000 cells were counted at random on photomicrographs. Homogenates were used for sodium dodecyl sulphate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and Western blot analysis using antibodies against cytochrome c or caspase-3. RESULTS: The incidence of apoptotic bodies increased and the mitochondrial membrane potential decreased time dependently. The opposite effect was observed dose dependently with RU486 treatment. Western blot analysis showed increased cytochrome c expression, after treatment with 1-2 microg/mL of RU486 which then decreased with 5-10 microg/mL of RU486. Caspase-3 expression increased dose dependently with RU486. CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that the activation of caspase-3 caused by cytochrome c released from mitochondria plays an important role in apoptosis-related luteal function in human granulosa cells.     

RU486配伍米索前列醇中止瘢痕子宫早孕的安全性及可行性探讨

采用RU486配伍米索前列醇中止早孕188例,其中27例为瘢痕子宫。结果显示188例用药后完全流产率为91．48％;27例瘢痕子宫组为100％;161例非瘢痕子宫组为90．06％,两组完全流产率的差异无显著性意义,P>0．05,且两者绒球排出时间及出血时间亦无明显差异,瘢痕子宫组无一例严重并发症。提示RU486配伍米索前列醇口服中止瘢痕子宫早孕者安全、有效,并非其禁忌证,推荐为首选方法之一。     

Effects of Progestin and Antiprogestin on the Expression of FSH Receptor and LH Receptor mRNA in Porcine Granulosa and Thecal Cells

In order to investigate the mechanism of progestin and antiprogestin in the regula tion of ovarian steroidogenesis, a dual-chamber culture system was prepared with the amnion membrane of human placenta. Isolated porcine granulosa and thecal cells from 4～6 mm-diameter follicles were grown on both sides of the amnion, respectively, and co-cultured with or without LNG and RU486. After 48 h incubation, the mRNAs of FSH receptor (FSH-R) and LH receptor (LH-R) of both cells were observed by in situ hybridization. The results showed that granulosa cells expressed both FSH-R mR NA and LH-R mRNA, while thecal cells expressed LH-R mRNA only. Under the stimulation of FSH, both LNG and RU486 increased FSH-R mRNA expression of granulosa cells. Under the stimulation of LH, LNG enhanced LH-R mRNA expres sion of thecal cells; while RU486 decreased its expression. When granulosa and thecal cells were exposed to FSH and LH both, the actions of LNG and RU486 in thecal cells showed the same result as that stimulated by LH alone. In granulosa cells LNG de creased LH-R mRNA expression, while RU486 increased its expression. These data suggest that: (1) granulosa cells expressed FSH-R mRNA significantly;(2) both the progestin and antiprogestin directly acted on the mRNA expression of gonadotropin re ceptors of ovarian cells, but effects were different; (3) the response of granulosa or thecal cells to the action of LNG and RU 486 was not the same. The mechanism needs to be further investigated.     

Profil psychopharmacologique d'un nouvel agoniste Dopaminergique,le RU 24213

The psychopharmacological properties of RU 24213 were compared to those of other dopaminergic agonists (apomorphine, dexamphetamine, bromocriptine and l-dopa) in various behavioural tests. In naive mice the drug reduced the locomotor hyperactivity in the primary exploratory phase and produced stimulation in the subsequent stabilized activity period. In rats it provoked dose-related stereotypies, specially gnawing and sniffing. It delayed the cataleptic state induced by prochlorperazine without affecting its intensity. In animals unilaterally lesioned with 6-OHDA in the nigro-striatal pathway, RU 24213 caused contralateral turning. It exhibited relatively weak emetic and anorexic effects in dogs. Core temperature recordings in rats revealed a biphasic hypo- and hyperthermic activity. In drug interaction studies it was observed that stereotypies and rotations induced by RU 24213 were blocked by haloperidol and decreased by MT. Reserpine respectively decreased stereotypies and increased ipsilateral rotations in rats with unilateral electrolytical striatal lesion.The results obtained suggest that RU 24213 stimulates dopamine receptors both directly and indirectly. In this respect it could be compared to bromocriptine but unlike this latter compound it has an immediate effect which is of shorter duration.