中叶供肝肝移植的可行性动物实验研究

目的：探索肝中叶作为独立供肝进行移植的可行性,以进一步拓宽供肝来源。
方法：普通级健康犬分成供体组（n=12,20~25 kg）和受体组（n=12,10~15 kg）,供受体随机配对。供体手术将位于中央区的方叶、右中叶在体内劈离,原位灌注后保留其专属的门静脉中支、肝中动脉和中肝管,得到独立的中央区供肝并称重。受体手术先建立临时性门腔分流,供肝背驮式植入,流出口和腔静脉壁端侧吻合,供肝门静脉中支和受体门静脉主干行端端吻合后恢复新肝血流,重建动脉和胆管。术后观察受体腹腔及胆汁引流,每日检测肝功能,死亡后行尸检,移植物取标本行病理检查。
结果：犬肝被深陷的叶间裂分隔成7叶,各叶间由较少的肝桥连接,方叶和右中叶由门静脉中支、中肝动脉营养血回流至肝中静脉,胆汁引流至中肝管。供体组体内劈离技术全部得以完成,手术时间（215.0±67.7）min,失血量（229.3±66.5）mL。比较GRWR,中央区供肝[（1.3±0.3）%]和假设的左侧区供肝的[（2.1±0.4）%]及右侧区供肝的[（0.9±0.1）%]之间差异均有统计学意义（均P<0.01）。受体组手术时间（327.6±75.3）min,无肝期（33.6±7.5）min,失血量（415.5±79.8）mL。12个供肝均成功植入,冷缺血时间为（41.9±12.1）min,（8.3±3.6）min后排泌胆汁。受体肝功能指标在术后第1天发生明显变化,随后逐渐恢复,中位存活时间92.5（18~272）h,未发现有因吻合口出血、血栓等外科技术性并发症而死亡受体。
结论：犬动物模型证实肝中央区可以劈离出来作为一个独立的供肝器官,为将来拓宽供肝来源提供了另外一种思路。     

Porcine islet graft function is affected by pretreatment with a caspase-3 inhibitor

During the isolation procedure and after transplantation islets are subjected to numerous variables associated with the induction of apoptosis. The present study investigated the effect of transient pretreatment with caspase inhibitors on function and survival of transplanted pig islets. Isolated porcine islets (3000 IEQ) were incubated overnight in 200 microM of the caspase-3 inhibitor DEVD-CMK prior to transplantation into diabetic nude mice. Glucose-stimulated insulin release of pretreated islets was assessed during static incubation. DEVD-CMK successfully prevented the expression of capase-3 and DFF as demonstrated in heat-shocked pig islets. Nevertheless, transient pretreatment of freshly isolated pig islets with DEVD-CMK resulted in a significantly decreased final graft function of 50.0% (n = 16) compared to 85.7% (n = 14) in control islets (p < 0.05). Glucose-stimulated insulin release of porcine islets (n = 6) was not significantly effected by overnight culture with DEVD-CMK. Morphological assessment revealed that this caspase-3 inhibitor significantly increased the percentage of necrosis to a small, but nevertheless significant, extent in comparison to control islets (p < 0.05). The study demonstrates that short-time pretreatment with the caspase-3 inhibitor DEVD-CMK reduces the capacity of transplanted porcine islets to restore normoglycemia in diabetic nude mice.     

组织转谷氨酰胺酶特异性抑制剂预防肝纤维化的实验研究

Objective To observe the effects of cystamine, a tissue transglutaminase (tTG) inhibitor, on the development of rat liver fibrosis induced by carbon tetrachloride. Methods One hundred male SD rats were randomly divided into control group (n=20), hepatic fibrosis group (n=40) and cystamine group (n=40) . Liver fibrosis model was induced by intraperitoneal injection of carbon tetrachloride. Cystamine (112 mg·kg-1·d-1) was administered by intraperitoneal injection 2 days before injection of carbon tetrachloride. The rats were sacrificed at weeks 4 and 8, and the liver tissues and serum specimens were obtained. The mRNA expression of tTG, smooth muscle-alpha (α-SMA), collagen-Ⅰ and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1) were detected by real time PCR. The protein expression of tTG and α-SMA, liver function and content of hydroxyproline in liver tissues were determined by Western blot. Histological changes of the liver was observed under microscope. The fibrosis conditions of rat liver in each group were evaluated according to the semi-quantita-tive scoring system. All the data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA. Results Eight weeks after the injection of carbon tetrachloride, obvious injury of the liver in liver fibrosis group was observed. The levels of alanine trans-aminase (ALT), total bile acid, total bilirubin, hydroxyproline, tTG, α-SMA, collagen-Ⅰ and TIMP-1 were (1313±157)U/L, (99.9±18.5)μmol/L, (10.9±1.6)μmoL/L, (55±12)μg/g, 145.6±51.2, 130.3±44.6, 211.3±75.1 and 162.4±53.5. After administration of cystamine, the levels of ALT, total bile acid, total bilirubin, hydroxyproline, tTG, α-SMA, collagen-Ⅰ and TIMP-1 were (378±87) U/L, (61.0±12.7) μmol/L, (9.8±1.7) μmol/L, (70±14 ) μg/g, 48.6±12.3, 40.7±12.3, 63.9±16.0, 59.2μ23.4. Conclusion Cystamine can alleviate the carbon tetrachloride-induced rat liver fibrosis by inhibiting the tTG pathway.     

组织转谷氨酰胺酶特异性抑制剂预防肝纤维化的实验研究

Objective To observe the effects of cystamine, a tissue transglutaminase (tTG) inhibitor, on the development of rat liver fibrosis induced by carbon tetrachloride. Methods One hundred male SD rats were randomly divided into control group (n=20), hepatic fibrosis group (n=40) and cystamine group (n=40) . Liver fibrosis model was induced by intraperitoneal injection of carbon tetrachloride. Cystamine (112 mg·kg-1·d-1) was administered by intraperitoneal injection 2 days before injection of carbon tetrachloride. The rats were sacrificed at weeks 4 and 8, and the liver tissues and serum specimens were obtained. The mRNA expression of tTG, smooth muscle-alpha (α-SMA), collagen-Ⅰ and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1) were detected by real time PCR. The protein expression of tTG and α-SMA, liver function and content of hydroxyproline in liver tissues were determined by Western blot. Histological changes of the liver was observed under microscope. The fibrosis conditions of rat liver in each group were evaluated according to the semi-quantita-tive scoring system. All the data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA. Results Eight weeks after the injection of carbon tetrachloride, obvious injury of the liver in liver fibrosis group was observed. The levels of alanine trans-aminase (ALT), total bile acid, total bilirubin, hydroxyproline, tTG, α-SMA, collagen-Ⅰ and TIMP-1 were (1313±157)U/L, (99.9±18.5)μmol/L, (10.9±1.6)μmoL/L, (55±12)μg/g, 145.6±51.2, 130.3±44.6, 211.3±75.1 and 162.4±53.5. After administration of cystamine, the levels of ALT, total bile acid, total bilirubin, hydroxyproline, tTG, α-SMA, collagen-Ⅰ and TIMP-1 were (378±87) U/L, (61.0±12.7) μmol/L, (9.8±1.7) μmol/L, (70±14 ) μg/g, 48.6±12.3, 40.7±12.3, 63.9±16.0, 59.2μ23.4. Conclusion Cystamine can alleviate the carbon tetrachloride-induced rat liver fibrosis by inhibiting the tTG pathway.     

组织转谷氨酰胺酶特异性抑制剂预防肝纤维化的实验研究

目的 观察组织转谷氨酰胺酶(tTG)特异性抑制剂六甲烯胺对四氯化碳(CCl4)诱导的大鼠肝纤维化形成的影响.方法 雄性SD大鼠100只,按随机数字表法分成正常对照组(20只)、肝纤维化组(40只)、六甲烯胺组(40只).用腹腔内注射CCl4诱导大鼠肝纤维化模型,在注射CCl4的前2 d开始腹腔内注射六甲烯胺(112 mg·kg-1·d-1),直到注射CCl4的第4、8周处死大鼠,摘取肝脏并提取血清,应用RT-PCR检测tTG、α-平滑肌抗体(α-SMA)、Ⅰ型胶原蛋白和基质金属蛋白酶抑制剂-1(TIMP-1)等基因的mRNA表达情况,应用Western blot检测tTG和α-SMA蛋白的表达,肝功能和肝脏组织中羟脯氨酸的含量,同时取大鼠肝脏行组织学检查,并对肝纤维化程度进行半定量计分系统分级评分.采用单因素方差分析检测结果.结果 CCl4注射8周后,肝纤维化组肝损伤明显,ALT、总胆汁酸、Tbil、羟脯氨酸、tTG、α-SMA、Ⅰ型胶原蛋白酶、TIMP-1分别为(1313±157)U/L、(99.9±18.5)μmol/L、(10.9±1.6)μmol/L、(55±12)μg/g、145.6±51.2、130.3±44.6、211.3±75.1、162.4±53.5;而六甲烯胺处理后,肝纤维化程度、肝功能指标均显著降低,ALT、总胆汁酸、Tbil、羟脯氨酸、tTG、α-SMA、Ⅰ型胶原蛋白酶、TIMP-1分别为(378±87)U/L、(61.0±12.7) μmol/L、(9.8±1.7)μmol/L、(70±14)μg/g、48.6±12.3、40.7±12.3、63.9±16.0、59.2±23.4.结论 六甲烯胺能通过抑制tTG途径显著改善CCl4诱导的大鼠肝纤维化程度.     

组织转谷氨酰胺酶特异性抑制剂预防肝纤维化的实验研究

Objective To observe the effects of cystamine, a tissue transglutaminase (tTG) inhibitor, on the development of rat liver fibrosis induced by carbon tetrachloride. Methods One hundred male SD rats were randomly divided into control group (n=20), hepatic fibrosis group (n=40) and cystamine group (n=40) . Liver fibrosis model was induced by intraperitoneal injection of carbon tetrachloride. Cystamine (112 mg·kg-1·d-1) was administered by intraperitoneal injection 2 days before injection of carbon tetrachloride. The rats were sacrificed at weeks 4 and 8, and the liver tissues and serum specimens were obtained. The mRNA expression of tTG, smooth muscle-alpha (α-SMA), collagen-Ⅰ and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1) were detected by real time PCR. The protein expression of tTG and α-SMA, liver function and content of hydroxyproline in liver tissues were determined by Western blot. Histological changes of the liver was observed under microscope. The fibrosis conditions of rat liver in each group were evaluated according to the semi-quantita-tive scoring system. All the data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA. Results Eight weeks after the injection of carbon tetrachloride, obvious injury of the liver in liver fibrosis group was observed. The levels of alanine trans-aminase (ALT), total bile acid, total bilirubin, hydroxyproline, tTG, α-SMA, collagen-Ⅰ and TIMP-1 were (1313±157)U/L, (99.9±18.5)μmol/L, (10.9±1.6)μmoL/L, (55±12)μg/g, 145.6±51.2, 130.3±44.6, 211.3±75.1 and 162.4±53.5. After administration of cystamine, the levels of ALT, total bile acid, total bilirubin, hydroxyproline, tTG, α-SMA, collagen-Ⅰ and TIMP-1 were (378±87) U/L, (61.0±12.7) μmol/L, (9.8±1.7) μmol/L, (70±14 ) μg/g, 48.6±12.3, 40.7±12.3, 63.9±16.0, 59.2μ23.4. Conclusion Cystamine can alleviate the carbon tetrachloride-induced rat liver fibrosis by inhibiting the tTG pathway.     

组织转谷氨酰胺酶特异性抑制剂预防肝纤维化的实验研究

Objective To observe the effects of cystamine, a tissue transglutaminase (tTG) inhibitor, on the development of rat liver fibrosis induced by carbon tetrachloride. Methods One hundred male SD rats were randomly divided into control group (n=20), hepatic fibrosis group (n=40) and cystamine group (n=40) . Liver fibrosis model was induced by intraperitoneal injection of carbon tetrachloride. Cystamine (112 mg·kg-1·d-1) was administered by intraperitoneal injection 2 days before injection of carbon tetrachloride. The rats were sacrificed at weeks 4 and 8, and the liver tissues and serum specimens were obtained. The mRNA expression of tTG, smooth muscle-alpha (α-SMA), collagen-Ⅰ and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1) were detected by real time PCR. The protein expression of tTG and α-SMA, liver function and content of hydroxyproline in liver tissues were determined by Western blot. Histological changes of the liver was observed under microscope. The fibrosis conditions of rat liver in each group were evaluated according to the semi-quantita-tive scoring system. All the data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA. Results Eight weeks after the injection of carbon tetrachloride, obvious injury of the liver in liver fibrosis group was observed. The levels of alanine trans-aminase (ALT), total bile acid, total bilirubin, hydroxyproline, tTG, α-SMA, collagen-Ⅰ and TIMP-1 were (1313±157)U/L, (99.9±18.5)μmol/L, (10.9±1.6)μmoL/L, (55±12)μg/g, 145.6±51.2, 130.3±44.6, 211.3±75.1 and 162.4±53.5. After administration of cystamine, the levels of ALT, total bile acid, total bilirubin, hydroxyproline, tTG, α-SMA, collagen-Ⅰ and TIMP-1 were (378±87) U/L, (61.0±12.7) μmol/L, (9.8±1.7) μmol/L, (70±14 ) μg/g, 48.6±12.3, 40.7±12.3, 63.9±16.0, 59.2μ23.4. Conclusion Cystamine can alleviate the carbon tetrachloride-induced rat liver fibrosis by inhibiting the tTG pathway.     

组织转谷氨酰胺酶特异性抑制剂预防肝纤维化的实验研究

Objective To observe the effects of cystamine, a tissue transglutaminase (tTG) inhibitor, on the development of rat liver fibrosis induced by carbon tetrachloride. Methods One hundred male SD rats were randomly divided into control group (n=20), hepatic fibrosis group (n=40) and cystamine group (n=40) . Liver fibrosis model was induced by intraperitoneal injection of carbon tetrachloride. Cystamine (112 mg·kg-1·d-1) was administered by intraperitoneal injection 2 days before injection of carbon tetrachloride. The rats were sacrificed at weeks 4 and 8, and the liver tissues and serum specimens were obtained. The mRNA expression of tTG, smooth muscle-alpha (α-SMA), collagen-Ⅰ and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1) were detected by real time PCR. The protein expression of tTG and α-SMA, liver function and content of hydroxyproline in liver tissues were determined by Western blot. Histological changes of the liver was observed under microscope. The fibrosis conditions of rat liver in each group were evaluated according to the semi-quantita-tive scoring system. All the data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA. Results Eight weeks after the injection of carbon tetrachloride, obvious injury of the liver in liver fibrosis group was observed. The levels of alanine trans-aminase (ALT), total bile acid, total bilirubin, hydroxyproline, tTG, α-SMA, collagen-Ⅰ and TIMP-1 were (1313±157)U/L, (99.9±18.5)μmol/L, (10.9±1.6)μmoL/L, (55±12)μg/g, 145.6±51.2, 130.3±44.6, 211.3±75.1 and 162.4±53.5. After administration of cystamine, the levels of ALT, total bile acid, total bilirubin, hydroxyproline, tTG, α-SMA, collagen-Ⅰ and TIMP-1 were (378±87) U/L, (61.0±12.7) μmol/L, (9.8±1.7) μmol/L, (70±14 ) μg/g, 48.6±12.3, 40.7±12.3, 63.9±16.0, 59.2μ23.4. Conclusion Cystamine can alleviate the carbon tetrachloride-induced rat liver fibrosis by inhibiting the tTG pathway.     

组织转谷氨酰胺酶特异性抑制剂预防肝纤维化的实验研究

Objective To observe the effects of cystamine, a tissue transglutaminase (tTG) inhibitor, on the development of rat liver fibrosis induced by carbon tetrachloride. Methods One hundred male SD rats were randomly divided into control group (n=20), hepatic fibrosis group (n=40) and cystamine group (n=40) . Liver fibrosis model was induced by intraperitoneal injection of carbon tetrachloride. Cystamine (112 mg·kg-1·d-1) was administered by intraperitoneal injection 2 days before injection of carbon tetrachloride. The rats were sacrificed at weeks 4 and 8, and the liver tissues and serum specimens were obtained. The mRNA expression of tTG, smooth muscle-alpha (α-SMA), collagen-Ⅰ and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1) were detected by real time PCR. The protein expression of tTG and α-SMA, liver function and content of hydroxyproline in liver tissues were determined by Western blot. Histological changes of the liver was observed under microscope. The fibrosis conditions of rat liver in each group were evaluated according to the semi-quantita-tive scoring system. All the data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA. Results Eight weeks after the injection of carbon tetrachloride, obvious injury of the liver in liver fibrosis group was observed. The levels of alanine trans-aminase (ALT), total bile acid, total bilirubin, hydroxyproline, tTG, α-SMA, collagen-Ⅰ and TIMP-1 were (1313±157)U/L, (99.9±18.5)μmol/L, (10.9±1.6)μmoL/L, (55±12)μg/g, 145.6±51.2, 130.3±44.6, 211.3±75.1 and 162.4±53.5. After administration of cystamine, the levels of ALT, total bile acid, total bilirubin, hydroxyproline, tTG, α-SMA, collagen-Ⅰ and TIMP-1 were (378±87) U/L, (61.0±12.7) μmol/L, (9.8±1.7) μmol/L, (70±14 ) μg/g, 48.6±12.3, 40.7±12.3, 63.9±16.0, 59.2μ23.4. Conclusion Cystamine can alleviate the carbon tetrachloride-induced rat liver fibrosis by inhibiting the tTG pathway.     

组织转谷氨酰胺酶特异性抑制剂预防肝纤维化的实验研究

Objective To observe the effects of cystamine, a tissue transglutaminase (tTG) inhibitor, on the development of rat liver fibrosis induced by carbon tetrachloride. Methods One hundred male SD rats were randomly divided into control group (n=20), hepatic fibrosis group (n=40) and cystamine group (n=40) . Liver fibrosis model was induced by intraperitoneal injection of carbon tetrachloride. Cystamine (112 mg·kg-1·d-1) was administered by intraperitoneal injection 2 days before injection of carbon tetrachloride. The rats were sacrificed at weeks 4 and 8, and the liver tissues and serum specimens were obtained. The mRNA expression of tTG, smooth muscle-alpha (α-SMA), collagen-Ⅰ and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1) were detected by real time PCR. The protein expression of tTG and α-SMA, liver function and content of hydroxyproline in liver tissues were determined by Western blot. Histological changes of the liver was observed under microscope. The fibrosis conditions of rat liver in each group were evaluated according to the semi-quantita-tive scoring system. All the data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA. Results Eight weeks after the injection of carbon tetrachloride, obvious injury of the liver in liver fibrosis group was observed. The levels of alanine trans-aminase (ALT), total bile acid, total bilirubin, hydroxyproline, tTG, α-SMA, collagen-Ⅰ and TIMP-1 were (1313±157)U/L, (99.9±18.5)μmol/L, (10.9±1.6)μmoL/L, (55±12)μg/g, 145.6±51.2, 130.3±44.6, 211.3±75.1 and 162.4±53.5. After administration of cystamine, the levels of ALT, total bile acid, total bilirubin, hydroxyproline, tTG, α-SMA, collagen-Ⅰ and TIMP-1 were (378±87) U/L, (61.0±12.7) μmol/L, (9.8±1.7) μmol/L, (70±14 ) μg/g, 48.6±12.3, 40.7±12.3, 63.9±16.0, 59.2μ23.4. Conclusion Cystamine can alleviate the carbon tetrachloride-induced rat liver fibrosis by inhibiting the tTG pathway.     

组织转谷氨酰胺酶特异性抑制剂预防肝纤维化的实验研究

Objective To observe the effects of cystamine, a tissue transglutaminase (tTG) inhibitor, on the development of rat liver fibrosis induced by carbon tetrachloride. Methods One hundred male SD rats were randomly divided into control group (n=20), hepatic fibrosis group (n=40) and cystamine group (n=40) . Liver fibrosis model was induced by intraperitoneal injection of carbon tetrachloride. Cystamine (112 mg·kg-1·d-1) was administered by intraperitoneal injection 2 days before injection of carbon tetrachloride. The rats were sacrificed at weeks 4 and 8, and the liver tissues and serum specimens were obtained. The mRNA expression of tTG, smooth muscle-alpha (α-SMA), collagen-Ⅰ and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1) were detected by real time PCR. The protein expression of tTG and α-SMA, liver function and content of hydroxyproline in liver tissues were determined by Western blot. Histological changes of the liver was observed under microscope. The fibrosis conditions of rat liver in each group were evaluated according to the semi-quantita-tive scoring system. All the data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA. Results Eight weeks after the injection of carbon tetrachloride, obvious injury of the liver in liver fibrosis group was observed. The levels of alanine trans-aminase (ALT), total bile acid, total bilirubin, hydroxyproline, tTG, α-SMA, collagen-Ⅰ and TIMP-1 were (1313±157)U/L, (99.9±18.5)μmol/L, (10.9±1.6)μmoL/L, (55±12)μg/g, 145.6±51.2, 130.3±44.6, 211.3±75.1 and 162.4±53.5. After administration of cystamine, the levels of ALT, total bile acid, total bilirubin, hydroxyproline, tTG, α-SMA, collagen-Ⅰ and TIMP-1 were (378±87) U/L, (61.0±12.7) μmol/L, (9.8±1.7) μmol/L, (70±14 ) μg/g, 48.6±12.3, 40.7±12.3, 63.9±16.0, 59.2μ23.4. Conclusion Cystamine can alleviate the carbon tetrachloride-induced rat liver fibrosis by inhibiting the tTG pathway.     

Early use of a phosphodiesterase inhibitor after brachytherapy restores and preserves erectile function

OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether the early use of phosphodiesterase inhibitors (PDEIs) after brachytherapy (BT) is associated with better erectile function, as of men potent before BT 38-70% have erectile dysfunction afterward. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We evaluated a prospectively created database of 2500 patients who had had BT at our institution since 1992. We measured baseline age, cancer stage, Gleason grade, prostate specific antigen (PSA) level at diagnosis, implant type, use of neoadjuvant and adjuvant hormonal suppression therapy, use of external beam radiotherapy in conjunction with interstitial therapy, and follow-up PSA levels. Men were stratified by their use of PDEIs at <1 year (early group) or >1 year after implantation (late group). We excluded all men who did not have baseline Sexual Health Inventory for Men (SHIM) scores and at least one follow-up SHIM score; the latter were obtained at 6-month intervals after BT. Data were analysed using the Mann-Whitney U-test. RESULTS: In all, 210 men met the inclusion criteria; 85 began using PDEIs within a year of BT, and 125 started after a year. The mean time to PDEI use was 191 days in the early and 595 days in the late group. The median age was 62 years in the early and 63 years in the late group (P = 0.02). Baseline Gleason scores did not differ, nor did PSA levels between the groups. Of men in the early group, 48% received neoadjuvant and/or adjuvant hormonal suppression therapy, vs half of men in the late group. Baseline SHIM scores were not significantly different, nor were scores at the first two follow-up assessments, but the scores at 18-36 months after BT were significantly different. CONCLUSION: The early use of PDEIs after BT is associated with a significant improvement in and maintenance of erectile function compared with late use. Men undergoing BT should be encouraged to use PDEIs early after implantation, to preserve erectile function.     

组织工程化人工神经实验研究

目的 研究组织工程化人工神经修复大鼠2.5cm长坐骨神经缺损的效果。方法 21只2月龄Lewis lw雌性大鼠随机分成三个神经移植组,每组7只。A组:种植同源雪旺细胞并具有内部支架结构的胶原神经管,即组织工程化人工神经。B组:无雪旺细胞但具有内部支架结构的胶原神经管。C组:自体神经移植组。术后六个月,进行系列神经电生理监测,神经肌肉组织学观察,S-100和神经微丝蛋白(Neurofilament)免疫组化染色,轴突计数等检查。结果 在A组和C组移植神经上均能诱发出波幅明显的神经肌肉复合动作电位(CMAP),再生轴突已通过移植神经全长,远端肌肉轻度萎缩。而B组中没有或仅记录到极小波幅的CMAP,移植神经远端结缔纤维组织增生,再生轴突罕见,所支配肌肉明显萎缩。结论 初步结果显示:组织工程化人工神经可用来修复大鼠长段神经缺损。     

Chronic low dosing of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor for erectile dysfunction

Oral phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors have provided non-invasive, effective, and well-tolerated treatments for patients with erectile dysfunction (ED). However, many patients with ED are unresponsive to 'on-demand' PDE5 inhibitors. In addition, the lack of spontaneity and naturalness of the on-demand regimen could be a reason for decreased compliance with PDE5 inhibitors. Recently, tadalafil and udenafil were approved for low-dose daily administration for the treatment of ED. Since the introduction of the concept of daily administration of PDE5 inhibitors, several reports have supported the potential benefits of this therapy for disease modification, improvement of the treatment response in difficult-to-treat populations, spontaneity, and safety, although further research is needed to better address these hypotheses. In this article, we reviewed the daily administration of PDE5 inhibitors in terms of pharmacokinetics, safety, efficacy, and distinct features.     

Sildenafil citrate, a selective phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor: urologic and cardiovascular implications

Erectile dysfunction (ED) occurs in varying degrees in an estimated 20 to 30 million American men and is associated with adverse effects on quality of life; particularly personal well-being, family and social interrelationships. Research into ED has focused primarily on the physiologic mechanisms of corpus cavernosum smooth muscle relaxation, and penile erection as the end result of smooth muscle relaxation. These processes are mediated by cholinergic, nonadrenergic, noncholinergic (NANC, e.g., nitric oxide), vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP), and potentially calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) containing nerves. Release of nitric oxide following sexual stimulation from non-adrenergic, non cholinergic nerves and vascular endothelium activates guanylyl cyclase and induces intracellular cGMP synthesis. In turn, cGMP results in lowering intracellular concentrations, inhibits contractility of the penile smooth muscle, and induces an erectile response. Phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE 5) is the predominant enzyme responsible for cGMP hydrolysis in trabecular smooth muscle. Activation of PDE 5 terminates NO-induced, cGMP-mediated smooth muscle relaxation, and subsequent penile flaccidity. Sildenafil citrate is a potent PDE type 5 reversible and selective inhibitor which blocks cGMP hydrolysis effectively. FDA approval of sildenafil citrate as the first oral agent for ED in males has resulted in significant interest. We discuss the clinical and pharmacologic properties of sildenafil citrate as well as the urologic and cardiac implications.     

Older liver graft transplantation, cholestasis and synthetic graft function

Older liver grafts are often discarded because of conservative selection criteria. We report on our clinical experience with graft-age related outcome. Patients transplanted with livers older than 70 years (70.2-80.2 years, n = 38) were compared with controls transplanted with livers younger than 70 years. Pairs were matched for age, gender, indication and cold ischemic time. Mean donor age was 73.4 +/- 2 vs. 39 +/- 16 years. Patient and graft survival did not differ between both groups after 1-year follow-up (P = 0.19 and P = 0.24 respectively). Retransplantation rate was 10.5% vs. 5.3% (P = 0.40). Initial poor function occurred in two patients in the study group versus four patients in the control group (P = 0.69). The incidence of rejection episodes was comparable. Parameters of cholestasis and protein synthesis showed no difference 1-year post-transplant. Mean age of donor organs in matched pairs group B was near by half of that in the older donor group A (39.0 vs. 73.4 years). Post-transplant outcome as indicated by patient and graft survival was comparable between both groups. Donor organ age had no impact on postoperative organ function. We recommend to accept liver grafts from organ donors older than 70 years to expand the donor pool.     

组织工程皮肤修复皮肤缺损的初步实验研究

目的:探讨组织工程皮肤移植的手术方法、注意事项及临床效果。方法:2.5～3月龄约克猪6只,制备全厚皮肤缺损创面48个,随机分为三组,每组16例。A组:组织工程全层皮肤移植组;B组:组织工程真皮和自体表皮复合移植组;C组(对照组):自体全厚皮片移植组。观察实验组与对照组间的治愈率。结果:A组治愈率75.00%,B组治愈率87.50%,C组治愈率93.75%,三组比较无显著性差异(χ2=2.34,P>0.05)。结论:组织工程皮肤修复皮肤缺损是可行的。     

Effects of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor,tadalafil, on continence reflex in rats

Introduction and hypothesis

Effects of tadalafil, a phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor, on the urethral continence reflex induced by sneezing were investigated.

Methods

The amplitude of urethral pressure responses during sneezing (A-URS) and urethral baseline pressure (UBP) were measured in female rats using a microtransducer-tipped catheter. Sneeze leak-point pressure (S-LPP), defined as the lowest amount of pressure required to induce fluid leakage from the urethral orifice during sneezing, was measured in rats with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) induced by vaginal distension. Values were determined before and after tadalafil administration.

Results

Tadalafil dose dependently and significantly decreased A-URS and S-LPP. At the highest dose tested (6.0 mg/kg), A-URS and S-LPP decreased from 49.7 to 32.3 and from 63.9 to 44.2 cmH₂O, respectively, whereas UBP did not significantly change.

Conclusions

Tadalafil attenuated the sneeze-induced urethral continence reflex by relaxing the striated muscles of the external urethral sphincter.     

丙氨酰谷氨酰胺对肝移植术后移植肝功能和结构的影响

目的 探讨传统全胃肠外营养及添加丙氨酰谷氨酰胺(Ala-Gln)的TPN对肝移植后移植肝功能和结构的影响.方法 将24例肝移植病人随机分为两组:不添加Ala-Gln的TPN组(TPN组),添加Ala-Gln的TPN组(Gln组).术后第2天予以等热量(每千克体重104.6 kJ)、等氮量(每千克体重0.16 g)共7d.监测术后第2天、第9天肝功能指标;观察供肝冉灌注后、术后第9人移植肝结构的变化.结果 术后第9天Gln组与TPN组比较,APOB与CHE增高幅度大且差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05);AST的降低幅度大且差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05).Gln组移植肝细胞超微结构改善优于TPN组.结论 肝移植后添加Ala-Gln的TPN比传统TPN有利于移植肝缺血再灌注损伤的恢复.