The relationship between the postprandial lipemic response and lipid composition in persons with spinal cord injury

Objective

To determine the influence of lipid concentration, lipid particle size, and total abdominal fat (TAF) on postprandial lipemic response (PPLr) in persons with spinal cord injury (SCI).

Methods

Thirty-five persons with SCI (17 paraplegia, 18 tetraplegia) and 18 able-bodied (AB) individuals participated. Following a 10-hour fast, blood was drawn for lipids, apolipoprotein (apo) A1 and B concentrations, and low-density (LSP) and high-density (HSP) lipoprotein particle sizes. A high-fat milkshake was consumed (∼1.3 g fat/kg). Blood was drawn at 2, 4, and 6 hours to determine PPLr, (triglyceride (TG) area under the curve). TAF and visceral (VF) fat were measured by ultrasonography; total body fat (TBF) by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Differences between the groups were determined by independent sample t-tests. Pearson correlation coefficients determined the relationship among PPLr and lipids, and TAF.

Results

There were no significant differences in fasting TG, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), apoB, TAF, or PPLr values between the groups. In SCI, PPLr significantly correlated with: apoB (r = 0.63, P < 0.01, LSP (r = 0.57, P < 0.01), and TAF (r = 0.36, P < 0.01). After controlling for age and duration of injury, PPLr significantly correlated with apoB (r = 0.66, P = 0.001), TBF (r = 0.45, P = 0.03), VF (r = 0.66, P = 0.02), and TAF (r = 0.56, P = 0.007).

Conclusions

Although concentrations of LDL cholesterol and apoB were not different between SCI and AB groups, LSP, apoB, and TAF correlated with PPLr in persons with SCI. ApoB was associated with a greater PPLr in those with motor complete SCI, after controlling for age and duration of injury.     

Effects of methylprednisolone and dextromethorphan on lipid peroxidation in an experimental model of spinal cord injury

Objective. This study examines the effects of agents purported to improve recovery following spinal cord trauma, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, dextromethorphan, and the combination of both, on the post-traumatic alterations of membrane lipid metabolism. Methods. After sparing ten rats for a control group (G1) and performing T3–T6 laminectomies in 150 rats, spinal cord injuries were accomplished in 120 of 150 Wistar rats with an aneurysmal clip compression at the level of T4-5 for 30 sec. Hence the G2 group (n 30) included the "only laminectomy/sham" group. The 120 injured animals were subdivided into four equal groups (n 30 each). Group G3 underwent no therapy, G4 methylprednisolone (MP), G5 dextromethorphan (DM), and G6 MP+DM therapies. Groups G2–G6 were killed ten by ten at 10 min, 30 min, and 120 min after the operation. We measured tissue (MDA) and blood malonyldialdehyde (MDAb), (a product of lipid peroxidation) levels as an indicator of oxidative damage by thiobarbituric acid method and activity levels of antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase in erythrocytes. Intergroup and intragroup results were compared statistically. Results. Methylprednisolone was able to keep the levels for all parameters close to baseline except for 30-min MDA, MDA_b, and SOD values. But their results were all different from those of G3. Dextromethorphan was successful in this respect at 30-min GSH-Px and 120-min SOD and GSH-Px, and all values were also different from G3 values except for 10-min MDA, SOD, and GSH-Px. Combined therapy was not able to keep levels close to baseline for all parameters, but they were different from G3's except for the GSH-Px values. Methylprednisolone values displayed minimal alterations according to baseline at 120 min. Dextromethorphan was relatively unsuccessful at 10 min. Combined therapy did not show benefit superior to MP/DM single therapies. Electronic Publication     

The relationship between pain and mood following spinal cord injury

Objectives: To explore the relationship between pain and mood during spinal cord injury rehabilitation, and to discuss clinical implications to optimize rehabilitation outcomes.

Design: Repeated measures, retrospective cohort study.

Setting: Tertiary care, spinal cord injury rehabilitation center.

Participants: Patients (N?=?509) who completed both Needs Assessment Checklist (NAC) 1 and NAC2 between February 2008 and February 2015.

Interventions: Not applicable.

Outcome measure: Pain ratings (0–10) and mood scores (0–24) were obtained from the Needs Assessment Checklist (NAC). NAC1 is completed within 4 weeks post-mobilization and NAC2 upon the patient moving to the pre-discharge ward.

Results: There were statistically significant improvements in both pain and mood from NAC1 to NAC2. There were significant correlations between pain and mood at both NAC1 and NAC2 (a decrease in pain was associated with an improvement in mood). Individuals who reported that pain interfered with their rehabilitation had higher pain scores and lower mood scores at both NAC1 and NAC2.

Conclusions: Pain and mood evidently interact following spinal cord injury, and the nature of this relationship is complex. The current study provides some support for the bidirectional causality hypothesis, suggesting that pain and mood exert an effect upon each other. It is important to address pain and psychological issues early and together in the post-injury phase to optimize rehabilitation outcomes.     

基质金属蛋白酶-9与脊髓损伤后脊髓水肿的关系

目的：探讨基质金属蛋白酶-9与急性脊髓损伤后脊髓水肿的关系。方法：健康雄性SD大鼠70只，随机分为对照组和损伤组。对照组大鼠10只，仅做椎板切除术，术后6h取材；损伤组采用改良Allen法制作T8～T9节段脊髓损伤模型，分别于伤后6h、12h、1d、3d、5d、7d（每时间点10只）处死取材。采用干湿重法测定脊髓含水量，免疫组化检测基质金属蛋白酶-9的表达。结果：急性脊髓损伤后6h，损伤组脊髓含水量较对照组增多，3～5d时达到高峰。基质金属蛋白酶-9在对照组未见表达，而损伤组在损伤后6h表达增加，并在1～3d达到高峰，损伤后7d仍有表达。相关性分析显示基质金属蛋白酶-9的表达与脊髓含水量呈正相关。结论：急性脊髓损伤后，基质金属蛋白酶-9的表达与脊髓水肿的形成有关，但两者达到高峰的时间不完全一致。     

颈椎颈髓损伤后外科治疗时间对预后的影响

目的:前瞻性比较颈椎颈髓损伤患者在3d内与10~14d内进行外科干预后神经功能恢复的情况。方法:32名急性颈椎颈髓损伤的患者根据入选标准随机分为早期手术组(3d内手术)和择期手术组(10~14d内手术)。分别记录患者术前和术后2年的Frankel分级和感觉、运动评分(依据美国脊髓损伤学会的标准)。结果:与术前相比,两组患者术后的感觉、运动评分均有明显改善(P<0.01),Frankel分级的改善程度早期手术组明显优于择期手术组(P<0.01)。结论:急性颈椎颈髓损伤在3d内进行手术治疗者神经功能恢复的结果优于10~14d内行手术者。因此,颈椎颈髓损伤后应尽可能地早期进行外科干预。     

儿童无放射学影像异常的脊髓损伤14例临床分析

目的：提高对儿童无放射学影像异常的脊髓损伤（spinal cord injury without radiographic abnormality，SCIWORA）的认识。方法：对1992年1月至2005年8月北京儿童医院住院患者中诊断为“急性脊髓炎”或“脊髓损伤”的187例进行回顾性分析，发现其中14例为SCIWORA。男6例，女8例。年龄1岁3个月～15岁（15岁1例，1岁3个月～7岁13例）。均有明确外伤史。损伤水平在C6～T9，颈髓2例，胸髓12例。脊髓功能ASIA分级：A级9例，C级4例，D级1例。脊柱X线片和CT未见骨折及脱位；MRI检查示脊髓水肿9例,脊髓出血2例，脊髓挫伤3例。采用综合治疗，包括卧床、局部制动，应用激素、脱水剂、神经营养药等。结果：4例患者失访，10例患者随访6个月～5年，平均2年3个月，4例（C级3例，D级1例）患者（均为MRI显示水肿局限者）在伤后6个月运动、感觉及括约肌功能完全恢复（E级）；6例（A级）患者运动、感觉及括约肌障碍未恢复。2例（A级）病初MRI表现为脊髓弥漫水肿者，伤后4～6个月复查MRI脊髓呈萎缩样改变。结论：对怀疑SCIWORA的儿童，应首选MRI检查。脊髓水肿局限者预后好，水肿弥漫或伴有出血、挫伤者预后差。     

Frequency of turning in bed at home in persons with chronic spinal cord injury

Objective: To determine the routine turning frequency of persons with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI) in bed at night in their home environment.Design: An online questionnaire consisting of 22 questions.Setting: Free standing SCI rehabilitation facility.Participants: Persons between ages 18–75 with a traumatic SCI for ≥3 months, and living at home.Interventions: None.Outcome measures: Questionnaire-based evaluation of turning frequency of persons with SCI.Results: 86 subjects (70 men) with traumatic SCI completed the survey; 66.3% with tetraplegia and 41.9% with a neurological complete SCI. Almost every participant (96%) recalled being counseled on the importance of turning in bed at night upon discharge from their rehabilitation facility with 48.4% recalling the frequency recommended as every 2 h. At present, 25.6% of subjects reported turning every 2 h, 15.1% every 3 h, 15.1% every 4 h, 3.5% every 6 h, and 40.7% of respondents stated that they do not turn regularly at night.Conclusion: Although frequently recommended for repositioning at night in bed every two hours for persons with chronic SCI, especially for those at risk for pressure injuries, only 25.6% of individuals report turning at this frequency and 40.7% report not turning at night time regularly. The reasons for limited turning may be multi-factorial, however, this finding may serve as a call to practitioners to best determine the most appropriate turning frequency that can meet compliance of the individual with SCI, as well as maintain skin protection in the chronic period after injury.     

The comparison of recovery patterns between ischemic spinal cord injury and traumatic spinal cord injury from acute to chronic phase

Objective: To investigate the neurological and functional recovery patterns of ischemic spinal cord injury (ISCI) compared with traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) in the acute to chronic phase.Design: Retrospective cohort study.Settings: Department of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Rehabilitation Medicine at a tertiary hospital.Participants: Fifty-four patients with ISCI and 86 patients with TSCI.Interventions: Not applicable.Outcome measures: MRI findings, American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale (AIS), modified Rankin Scale (mRS), Korean Spinal Cord Independence Measure (KSCIM), ambulatory status, and bladder status were reviewed. The functional outcomes were measured at admission, discharge, and >6 months after discharge.Results: AIS classification did not significantly change after 6 months in both ISCI and TSCI groups. Between admission and discharge, the proportion of patients needing a wheelchair or assistive device to ambulate decreased more in the ISCI group compared with the TSCI group [odds ratio (OR) 0.40, P = 0.04]. In addition, the proportion of catheterized voiding in the ISCI group was significantly higher than in the TSCI group at all time points (OR 5.12, P < 0.001). Lastly, both groups showed that functional improvement was the greatest between admission and discharge. In addition, the proportion of catheterized voiding decreased (Diff = −0.12, P = 0.019) and mRS score decreased (Diff=−0.48, P < 0.001) significantly in the ISCI group at >6 months post discharge.Conclusion: The ISCI group showed better recovery of mobility during inpatient rehabilitation period and worse recovery of bladder function as demonstrated by higher number of patients requiring bladder catheterization at all time points when compared with the TSCI group.     

An unresolved relationship: the relationship between lesion severity and neurogenic bladder in patients with spinal cord injury

Objectives

We aimed to investigate the relationship between the severity of the spinal lesion and urodynamic findings, bladder drainage method at discharge, and incidence of renal calculi in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI).

Studydesign

Retrospective.

Setting

In-patient rehabilitation unit of a tertiary research hospital.

Methods

A total of 131 patients who were admitted to our clinic with a diagnosis of SCI and placed into a rehabilitation program were included in the study. The severity of the lesion was determined according to the American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale (AIS). We evaluated the relationship between the severity of the lesion and the detrusor hyperactivity and compliance as determined by urodynamic investigation, the bladder drainage method used at discharge, and the renal calculi rate as determined by ultrasonography.

Results

While no difference was found between the patients with complete and incomplete injuries in terms of age, sex, disease duration, detrusor hyperactivity and compliance, the bladder drainage method was found to show a significant change according to the severity of the lesion. None of the patients were found to have hydronephrosis and the rate of renal calculi showed no statistically significant difference according to the severity of the lesion.

Conclusions

We concluded that urodynamic examination is required in each patient with SCI as the severity of the lesion is not sufficient to determine the bladder type, and patients with complete and incomplete injuries should be monitored with the same sensitivity in terms of complications.     

Experimental spinal cord injury: Lumbar vertebra resection to shorten the gap between spinal cord stumps

Summary Experimental spinal cord transection injuries followed by spinal cord destruction and gentle resection of the destructed cord tissue necessarily lead to a gap between both of the cord stumps. For any attempts to reconstruct the cord or to bridge this gap by transplantation it may be useful to narrow or close the gap. This can be done by vertebral resection.The technique of upper lumbar vertebra resection in cats and rabbits with and without spinal cord lesion is presented. The spine is shortened by approximately 20 mm by spondylectomy. This length exceeds the 10–14 mm long gap in the spinal cord which is created by a spinal cord crush injury using haemostatic forceps and the subsequent destruction zone resection which is performed seven days later. The upper lumbar vertebra is resected by the posterior approach and the spinal cord is sufficiently exposed to perform spinal cord reconstruction experiments.     

Correlation of neurological level and sweating level of injury in persons with spinal cord injury

Objective: Thermoregulatory dysfunction after spinal cord injury (SCI) impairs quality of life and predisposes persons to life-threatening sequela of heat-related illness (HRI) in conditions of high ambient temperature. SCI clinicians currently have no objective way to predict which persons are at greatest risk of HRI. Evaporative cooling via sweating is the body’s most efficient mechanism of heat dissipation. The relationship between the neurological level of injury (NLOI) and the degree of sudomotor dysfunction is not well defined. This study examines the relationship between the NLOI and sweating level of injury (SwLOI). This information can assist SCI clinicians in identifying individuals with SCI who have most impaired sudomotor function and thus highest risk of HRI.Design: Observational.Setting: Human physiology laboratory.Participants: 10 persons with tetraplegia (TP), 14 with paraplegia (PP) and 10 able-bodied (AB).Intervention: Passive heat stress (1°C rise in core temperature) with sweat responses (SR) quantified with the starch iodine test.Outcome measures: The most caudal dermatomal level in which sweating was visualized was recorded as the SwLOI, which was compared to the NLOI. Minimum, maximum and median differences between NLOI and SwLOI were calculated.Results: Persons with tetraplegia demonstrated no SR. Persons with paraplegia demonstrated SR at a median of 1 level below NLOI. Able-bodied controls demonstrated sweating on all skin surface areas.Conclusions: Persons with motor complete tetraplegia lack evaporative cooling capacity through SR during passive heat stress predisposing them to HRI. Meanwhile, persons with paraplegia sweat on average 1 dermatomal level below their NLOI.     

Changes of free iron contents and its correlation with lipid peroxidation after experimental spinal cord injury

Objective: To observe the dynamic changes of free iron contents and its relationship to the changes of lipid peroxidation after experimental spinal cord injury (SCI). Methods: Sprague Dawley rats were randomly divided into three groups: Group A (n=6) received no operation; Group B (n=48) received only laminectomy (sham) ; and Group C (n=48) received both laminectomy and traumatic injury ( SCI model). The SCI animal models were made by using an modified Alien‘s weight-drop device (50 g. cm) on T12. Rats were sacrificed at 0.5, 1, 3, 6, 12, 24 hours after injury. The levels of free iron involved in spinal cord segments at different time points were measured by blcomycin assay. The malondialdehyde (MDA) was also measured by the thiobarbituric acid (TBA). Results: After SCI in Group C, the level of free iron showed a significant increase at 0.5 hour compared to Groups B and A, restored to the control level at 6 h; the level of MDA was increased at 0.5 hour, peaked at 3 hours, returned to the control level at 12 hours; the concentrations of free iron and lipid peroxidation in injured rats were significantly and positively correlated at 0.5-3 hours. Conclusions: After SCI the levels of free iron are increased quickly and might be a major contributor to lipid peroxidation in injured spinal cord.     

脊髓损伤后血流改变

选用成年狗１０只，于胸９－０给以２０ｇ×２５ｃｍ打击量，应用氢清除法于伤后１５ｍｉｎ～４ｂ测定脊髓血流量（ＳＣＢＦ）。结果显示伤后不同时期灰质血流量均较白质血流量（ｗＳＣＢＦ）为高，近侧节较远侧节亦高，伤后２ｈ，ｗＳＣＢＦ稍升高，但４ｈ恢复正常。作者认为，伤后头几个小时为关键时刻，此时如能采用有效措施，对不全瘫还能逆转。本文结果与文献相比有些差异，可能与实验条件不同及观察时间较短有关。     

应用改进封闭脊髓窗技术活体观察脊髓损伤后脊髓微循环变化

目的:探讨应用改进的封闭脊髓窗技术活体观察大鼠脊髓损伤后脊髓微循环变化的可行性及效果.方法:改进传统的脊髓窗,设计带有打击探头的脊髓窗.45只SD大鼠随机分为对照组(n=20)和实验组(n=25).实验组大鼠脊髓窗安装完成后进行窗内打击脊髓,然后即时观察并记录打击后2h内打击点周围微动脉直径的变化.对照组大鼠在脊髓窗安装完成后不进行打击,只对脊髓微动脉直径进行连续2h观察并记录.术后两组大鼠进行BBB运动功能评分,处死动物取脊髓标本切片,HE染色,观察脊髓组织改变情况.结果:实验组大鼠打击点周围2～6mm的微动脉直径在打击后10min、30min、1h、2h各时间点均较打击前明显减小,术后2d及7d时BBB功能评分明显低于术前,病理切片可见脊髓打击区神经组织变性液化.对照组大鼠在观测开始及结束时脊髓微动脉直径无明显变化,术后BBB评分与术前BBB评分均为21分,病理切片未见脊髓损伤表现.结论:改进的封闭脊髓窗技术可以有效地实现窗内打击脊髓,并可以安全地对脊髓表面微血管进行活体观测.脊髓表面打击点周围2～6mm的微动脉在脊髓损伤后10min即发生痉挛.     

Protective effect of deferoxamine on experimental spinal cord injury in rat

Objective

To observe the protective effect of deferoxamine on experimental spinal cord injury (SCI) in rats.

Methods

Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into the following four groups. Control group: rats were performed laminectomy only; SCI group: rats were performed laminectomy with SCI; DFO group: rats were injected intraperitoneally a bolus of 100 mg/kg deferoxamine after SCI; vehicle group: rats were injected intraperitoneally 0.9% saline after SCI. The SCI of animal model was made by using a modified Allen's method on T₁₀. Six rats of each group were sacrificed at 4 h after injured, and the levels of free iron and malondialdehyde (MDA) of involved spinal cord segments were measured by bleomycin assay and the thiobarbituric acid (TBA) separately. The recovery of function was assessed by Modified Tarlov's scale and inclined plane method at 7, 14, 21 d after SCI. The histologic changes of the damaged spinal cord were also examined at 7 d after SCI.

Results

Following SCI, the levels of free iron and MDA were increased significantly and the Modified Tarlov's score and inclined plane angles decreased in SCI group and vehicle group. In DFO group, the levels of free iron and MDA were not increased, but the Modified Tarlov's score and inclined plane angles decreased, the histological findings were improved as well.

Conclusion

Deferoxamine can reduce the levels of free iron and lipid peroxidation, and improve the hind limb functional status of rats with spinal cord injury.     

TRH对大鼠脊髓损伤后SCBF和SEP的影响

脊髓损伤（ＳＣＩ）后内源性阿片肽释放，并参与脊髓的继发损伤机制。ＴＲＨ可阻断阿片肽的自主神经效应，而不影响痛觉。本实验探讨大剂量ＴＲＨ（２ｍｇ／ｋｇ／ｈ）治疗对大鼠脊髓打击伤（Ａｌｌｅｎｓ法１０ｇｘ５ｃｍ）后脊髓血流量（ＳＣＢＦ）和脊髓诱发电位（ＳＥＰ）的影响。脊髓损伤后１ｈ，ＳＣＢＦ开始显著下降，持续至伤后２４ｈ，ＳＥＰ峰潜时呈进行性延长趋势；伤后即刻静脉注射ＴＲＨ（２ｍｇ／ｋｇ／ｈ，共５次），可使伤后即刻和２４ｈ的ＳＣＢＦ显著升高，并使伤后ＳＣＢＦ下降时间延迟３ｈ，同时ＳＥＰ峰潜时有不同程度改善。结果表明，ＴＲＨ对受伤脊髓早期有一定的防治作用，并具有一定的后发效应；同时也可促进脊髓的神经传导功能。本文亦对ＴＲＨ治疗ＳＣＩ的病理生物学机制进行了讨论。     

The prevention of iatrogenic spinal cord injury utilizing the evoked spinal cord potential

Summary The evoked spinal cord potential elicited by direct stimulation of the cord has been used clinically to monitor cord function in the course of operations on the spine. The technique used allows measurement of a relatively large amplitude of potential, which is fairly stable against anaesthetics and related drugs, by means of a simple recording system and is sensitive enough to indicate cord damage. Continuous monitoring can easily be carried out. We have encountered no complications when using this method on 99 patients.

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Résumé Le potentiel évoqué provoqué par la stimulation directe de la moelle épinière a été utilisé en clinique pour contrôler la fonction de la moelle lors des interventions sur le rachis. Cette technique permet de mesurer une assez grande amplitude de potentiel, qui est relativement stable à l'égard des anesthésiques et d'autres drogues de même type, grâce à un système simple d'enregistrement; il est suffisamment sensible pour détecter des altérations de la moelle. Une surveillance continue peut aisément être effectuée. Aucun incident n'a été rencontré chez 99 malades lors de l'utilisation de cette méthode.

     

Patterns of cognitive deficits in persons with spinal cord injury as compared with both age-matched and older individuals without spinal cord injury

Context/Objective: Cognitive deficits can impact as many as 60% of individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). In an effort to identify the nature of cognitive deficits in SCI, we examined neuropsychological test performance in individuals with SCI, age matched healthy controls and older healthy controls.

Design: Participants completed a motor-free neuropsychological test battery assessing attention, working memory, information processing speed, new learning /memory and executive control.

Setting: Outpatient rehabilitation research facility.

Participants: Participants included 60 individuals with chronic spinal cord injury [SCI; 32 with paraplegia (T2-T12) and 28 with tetraplegia (C3-T1)], 30 age-matched healthy controls (AMHC; 30–40 years old) and 20 older healthy controls (OHC; 50–60 years old).

Outcome Measures: Wechsler Intelligence Scale – 3^rd edition (WAIS-III) Digit Span and Letter-Number Sequencing; Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT) – oral version; California Verbal Learning Test-II; Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test (PASAT); Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence (WASI); Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System; Verbal Fluency subtest.

Results: Significant differences were noted between the SCI and AMHC groups on measures of information processing speed, new learning and memory, and verbal fluency. No significant differences were noted between the groups on tests of attention or working memory.

Conclusion: The current study documented differences in specific realms of cognitive functioning between a chronic SCI sample and AMHC. Implications for cognitive rehabilitation and overall quality of life are discussed. Additional research is needed utilizing a more comprehensive battery of motor-free neuropsychological tests that avoid the confound of upper limb motor limitations on cognitive performance.     

脊髓损伤后脂质蓄积对损伤灶自发荧光强度的影响

目的 :研究小鼠脊髓损伤后损伤灶的脂质蓄积与自发荧光强度之间的关系,探索硫酸铜能否消除脊髓损伤灶的自发荧光。方法:选取鼠龄8~12周,体重18~24 g的野生型小鼠36只,随机分为正常对照组(4只)与脊髓损伤组(32只)。脊髓损伤组于损伤后1、2、4、8周分别随机抽取8只处死,以损伤灶为中心取脊髓组织标本行冰冻切片(正常对照组取相同节段的脊髓,标本放入4%多聚甲醛溶液进行后固定),在荧光显微镜的绿色通道下观察自发荧光,进行油红O染色显示损伤灶的脂质蓄积,并分析自发荧光强度与脂质蓄积量的相关性。配制硫酸铜缓冲液处理切片以消除自发荧光,并优化硫酸铜浓度与作用时间。结果:正常脊髓组织切片未发现明显自发荧光或脂质染色,而脊髓损伤后在损伤灶出现自发荧光,并且强度随损伤后时间延长而增强。油红O染色显示损伤灶的脂质同样随伤后时间延长而蓄积,并且增长趋势与自发荧光的增强趋势呈正相关。应用硫酸铜缓冲液后,自发荧光强度显著降低,优化硫酸铜浓度与作用时间后效果更好。结论:脊髓损伤后损伤灶脂质蓄积可能在决定自发荧光的强度上起重要作用,自发荧光强度可以作为评估脂质过氧化损害的简便指标;优化的硫酸铜法能够显著消除脊髓损伤后损伤灶的自发荧光,有利于免疫荧光染色技术在脊髓损伤研究中的应用。     

蝮蛇抗栓酶对脊髓损伤影响的实验研究

就蝮蛇抗栓酶对大鼠脊髓损伤时脂质过氧化物、超氧化物歧化酶及组织形态学的影响作了研究。结果表明：蝮蛇抗栓酶治疗组脊髓组织和血浆中脂质过氧化物（ＬＰＯ）含量较对照组低，其脊髓组织和红细胞的超氧化物歧化酶（ＳＯＤ）活性较对照组高，光镜和电镜检查均显示治疗组大鼠的脊髓损伤比对照组轻，脊髓神经功能恢复情况亦优于对照组。表明蝮蛇抗栓酶对大鼠脊髓损伤的影响与其抗氧自由基作用有关。