A simplified method for the preparation of EAC14 intermediate cells using human serum treated with methylprednisolone

The inhibitory effect of methylprednisolone 21-succinate ester (MPS) on the activities of complement components in human serum was studied by incubating human serum with various concentrations of MPS at 37 degrees C for 30 min and then measuring the residual activity of each component in human serum. The formation of EAC1 and EAC14 by C1 and C4 respectively, were only weakly inhibited by MPS at a final concentration of 10 mg/ml. In contrast, the same concentration of MPS completely inhibited the capacity of C2, C3, C5 and C6-9 to induce respective succeeding intermediates. On the basis of these findings a simplified method was devised for the preparation of EAC14 intermediates using human serum pretreated with MPS.     

The Follow-Up Study of Skin Reactivity to Recall Antigens and E- and EAC-RFC Profiles in Blood in Asbestos Workers

We have determined cutaneous DTH reactions to SK-SD and PPD and peripheral blood lymphocyte profiles in a group of asbestos workers in two consecutive surveys. It was found that asbestosis and, to a lesser extent, the presence of ANA are significantly correlated with the lack of response to the above antigens. 83% of asbestos workers when tested at a 4 year interval fell into the same two categories of responsiveness (lack of response or response at least to one antigen).The asbestosis cases had lower total lymphocyte count as well as proportions and absolute number of E-RFC as compared to asbestos workers without asbestosis and/or ANA. Furthermore, the latter group showed the lower percentages and absolute number of E-RFC than the matched controls. The presence of ANA is also correlated with lower proportions of E-RFC. However, this is related at least in part to asbestosis.     

5－Fu佐剂包裹物的抗肿瘤作用的实验研究

本文作了福氏完全佐剂（Ｆｒｅｕｎｄ’ｓｃｏｍｐｌｅｔｅａｄｊｕｖａｎｔ,ＦＣＡ）包裹５－Ｆｕ的抗肿瘤作用的实验研究。在对小鼠Ｓ１８０肿瘤（腹水型）,ＥＡＣ肿瘤（腹水型）及Ｈ２２肝癌（腹水型）荷瘤鼠的治疗实验中,一次性腹腔注射２ｍｇ～６ｍｇ的５－Ｆｕ（相当于７０公斤人给予７７８～２３３４ｍｇ的剂量）均不能显著延长荷瘤鼠的存活期,盐水ＦＣＡ亦无治疗作用,而５－ＦｕＦＣＡ却显示出显著的治疗效果。４次实验,５－ＦＵ－ＦＣＡ治疗组荷瘤鼠平均存活期３０．６天～４８．３天,均显著长于同次实验的各对照组,且每次实验都有２／８至３／８的荷瘤鼠可完全治愈。     

洛沙坦抗小鼠艾氏腹水癌的作用

目的 :观察洛沙坦 (losartan)对抗小鼠艾氏腹水癌 (EAC)的作用。方法 :采用昆明种小鼠 ,随机分组进行实验 ,分别观察洛沙坦对体内艾氏腹水癌实体瘤的抑瘤率和艾氏腹水癌生存期延长率的作用 ,并与 5 FU和生理盐水对照。结果 :洛沙坦 (1 2 .5mg·kg- 1 )对小鼠体内艾氏腹水癌实体瘤有显著的抑瘤作用 ,抑瘤率达 46.3 % ,阳性对照药 5 FU(5mg·kg- 1 )的抑瘤率为 3 1 .5 % ;但洛沙坦对艾氏腹水癌生存期延长率无明显影响 ,阳性对照药 5 FU(5mg·kg- 1 )生存期延长率为 42 .9%。结论 :洛沙坦对动物移植性肿瘤艾氏腹水癌 (EAC)的实体瘤有显著的抑瘤作用 ,但对腹水癌无提高生存期延长率的作用 ,推测其抗肿瘤作用可能是通过抑制肿瘤血管生长而发挥作用。     

银杏叶聚戊烯醇抗癌作用的初步研究

目的 :研究银杏叶 (FoliumGinkgo)提取物—聚戊烯醇 (PolyprenolsGP 1 )的抗肿瘤作用。方法 :采用动物抗移植性肿瘤实验方法。结果 :1 0 0mg/kg的聚戊烯醇对移植性肝癌Heps和肉瘤S1 80 的实验抑制率分别为 49 1 3 %和 46 53% ,40 0mg/kg的聚戊烯醇对艾氏癌EC抑制率为 49 65 % (P <0 0 1 )。银杏叶聚戊烯醇对艾氏腹水癌EAC小鼠无明显延长寿命作用。结论 :银杏叶聚戊烯醇有良好的抗肿瘤作用 ,应进行深入研究     

得康口服液对小鼠艾氏腹水瘤的抑制作用

为了研究祖国医学治疗肿瘤的方法，根据中医理论，用１０种中药制成得康口服液，并对其抗癌作用进行研究。实验结果表明，服用得康口服液的荷艾氏腹水瘤小鼠的平均生存为（１８．１±６．１）ｄ，生命延长率为６４．５％。服药组与对照组相比，经统计学处理（Ｐ＜０．０１），表明得康口服液对小鼠艾氏腹水瘤有显著抑制作用     

Seasonal Variation of Phyto-Constituents of Tea Leaves Affects Antiproliferative Potential

Objective: Tea (Camellia sinensis Linn.; family: Theaceae) is popular as a stimulant beverage across the globe and is also utilized as a functional antioxidant in alternative medicine. This study has evaluated the impact of seasonal variation on phyto-constituents of tea.

Method: The antiproliferative potential of methanolic extracts of tea leaves collected in the rainy season (MECR) was compared with the extract of tea leaves collected in the autumn season (MECA) of the same mother plant. Evaluation of in vivo antitumor activity was carried out in adult female Swiss albino mice groups inoculated with Ehrlich ascites carcinoma (EAC) cells. The 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay was used to compare efficacy of MECR with that of MECA in the EAC cell line. Both qualitative and quantitative tests for phytochemical constituents present in MECA and MECR were performed. Antitumor efficacy of both the extracts was determined by evaluating different tumor markers showing dose-dependent cytotoxicity.

Results: Statistically significant reduction in EAC-induced tumor was observed in MECR treated mice compared to MECA treated ones. Cell decimation was significantly higher with MECR treatment, where restoration of different parameters including tissue structures returned to normal. Moreover, gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS) study revealed the presence of cyclobarbital and benzazulene derivative in MECR, which is thought to be a novel source of these chemicals.

Conclusions: To our knowledge, there is no report that has attempted to reveal nutritional changes in terms of efficacy and variation in anticancer constituents in tea leaves, plucked in two seasons. This study revealed a novel source of barbital and benzazulene derivative. The unique presence of cyclobarbital and benzazulene, as revealed from GC-MS data, in methanolic extract of tea leaves collected during the rainy season (MECR) may have contributed to its enhanced in vitro (adopting MTT assay) and in vivo (on EAC-infected Swiss albino mice) cytotoxicity vis-à-vis antiproliferative properties compared to methanolic extract of tea leaves collected during the autumn season (MECA). The nature of plucking leaves in the two selected seasons is different.     

A case of external auditory canal chondroma

The differential diagnosis for an external auditory canal mass is relatively broad, with exostosis, osteoma, fibroma, keratoma, and congenital cholesteatoma among the more common diagnoses. However, an additional diagnosis, external auditory canal chondroma, should also be considered in the differential. These rare lesions are most often found in individuals of Asian ancestry. However, this is not always the case as demonstrated by this case report of an external auditory canal chondroma in a Caucasian teenager.     

Presence of hBD-1 and hBD-2 in human cerumen and external auditory canal skin

Conclusion. Human β-defensin-1 (hBD-1) and human β-defensin-2 (hBD-2) antimicrobial peptides present in the cerumen, which is composed of exfoliated epithelial keratin and gland secretion, might provide the first line of defense against microbes in external auditory canal (EAC) skin. Objectives. Cerumen (earwax) plays a primary role in protecting the EAC skin and tympanic membrane. Even though the protection by antimicrobial peptides present in the skin secretion has been well established, little is known about the intrinsic role of the peptides in the EAC skin and cerumen. The aim of this study was to examine the presence of important antimicrobial peptides, hBD-1 and hBD-2, in the cerumen and EAC skin. Materials and methods. Cerumen was collected from 20 healthy adults, and the EAC skins were obtained from 12 patients who underwent middle ear surgery with canaloplasty. The presence of hBD-1 and hBD-2 was analyzed using immunohistochemistry and Western blotting. Results. In the immunohistochemical study of the EAC skin, expression of hBD-1 and hBD-2 was observed in both the epithelium and the glands. The presence of hBD-1 and hBD-2 peptides in the cerumen was confirmed by Western blotting.     

Systems Biology Analyses Show Hyperactivation of Transforming Growth Factor-β and JNK Signaling Pathways in Esophageal Cancer

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