Immunohistochemical detection of imidazolone, a novel advanced glycation end product, in kidneys and aortas of diabetic patients.

To investigate the role of the Maillard reaction in the pathogenesis of diabetic complications, we produced several clones of monoclonal antibodies against advanced glycation end products (AGEs) by immunizing mice with AGE-modified keyhole limpet hemocyanin, and found that one clone (AG-1) of the anti-AGE antibodies reacted specifically with imidazolones A and B, novel AGEs. Thus, the imidazolones, which are the reaction products of the guanidino group of arginine with 3-deoxyglucosone (3-DG), a reactive intermediate of the Maillard reaction, were found to be common epitopes of AGE-modified proteins produced in vitro. We determined the erythrocyte levels of imidazolone in diabetic patients using ELISA with the monoclonal anti-imidazolone antibody. The imidazolone levels in the erythrocytes of diabetic patients were found to be significantly increased as compared with those of healthy subjects. Then we studied the localization of imidazolone in the kidneys and aortas obtained from diabetic patients by immunohistochemistry using the antibody. Specific imidazolone immunoreactivity was detected in nodular lesions and expanded mesangial matrix of glomeruli, and renal arteries in an advanced stage of diabetic nephropathy, as well as in atherosclerotic lesions of aortas. This study first demonstrates the localization of imidazolone in the characteristic lesions of diabetic nephropathy and atherosclerosis. These results, taken together with a recent demonstration of increased serum 3-DG levels in diabetes, strongly suggest that imidazolone produced by 3-DG may contribute to the progression of long-term diabetic complications such as nephropathy and atherosclerosis.     

中枢γ—氨基丁酸对大鼠烫伤早期心血管功能的影响

目的：通过阻断烫伤早期大鼠中枢和下丘脑室旁核γ－氨基丁酸的作用，观察大鼠心血管指标和存活时间的改变。方法：制备大鼠３０％总体表面积Ⅲ度烫伤模型；借助脑立体定向仪行中枢内注射；运用四导生理仪记录血压和心肌力学指标。结果：烫伤早期大鼠中枢和下丘脑室旁核γ－氨基丁酸作用的阻断可明显回升其血压、左心室收缩压、左心室内压最大变化速率和延长存活时间。结论：提示中枢γ－氨基丁酸对大鼠烫伤早期心血管功能有影响，部     

A case of pheochromocytoma with severe paralytic ileus

We report herein a rare case of a 26 year old woman with pheochromocytoma complicated by paralytic ileus. She presented with remarkable abdominal distension and respiratory difficulty but was effectively treated by surgical removal of the tumor with preoperative and operative management using alpha and beta adrenergic blocking agents. An excessive and persistent catecholamine production from large tumors or massive metastases characterizes this rare complication, and a review of the English and Japanese literature is given following this report.     

Synthesis, biodistribution and quantitative structure-activity relationship studies of new 99mTc labeled pseudo-peptide complexes.

Twelve new peptide or pseudo-peptide chelators have been synthesized in the course of our continuing investigation of 99mTc-labelled peptides for application for renal imaging agents. All compounds were characterized on the basis of, IR, 1HNMR, 13CNMR spectroscopy, as well as MS and elemental analysis. All peptides yield stable 99mTc complexes using Sn(II) reactive coupling and exhibit renal uptake. Linear regression analysis between Logarithm of renal uptake value (RU) and the parameters obtained by the ZINDO/1 method was performed. Some equations were obtained which showed that molecular polar and charge have some relationship with their renal uptake.     

局部麻醉和硬膜外麻醉下行无张力腹股沟疝修补术对老年病人的影响

[目的]比较局部麻醉和硬膜外麻醉下行无张力腹股沟疝修补术对老年病人的影响。[方法]将133例同期手术老年病人用抽签法随机分为局部神经阻滞麻醉组（观察组）和硬膜外浸润麻醉组（对照组），观察两组病人术中及术后血压、心率、平均手术时间、术后首次自排小便时间、住院时间、手术并发症等。[结果]观察组病人术后生活自理时间、术后首次自排小便时间、手术及麻醉时间、住院天数均少于对照组。[结论]老年病人局部麻醉下行无张力腹股沟疝修补术比硬膜外麻醉术痛苦少、恢复快、住院时间短。     

Uterus didelphys with unilateral imperforate vagina and ipsilateral renal agenesis

Uterus didelphys with unilateral imperforate vagina is rare. Interestingly, in all reported cases in which the urinary tract was investigated renal agenesis was found on the side of the obstructed hemivagina. We report 2 cases of this unusual and interesting condition, and review the embryogenesis of müllerian duct abnormalities associated with renal agenesis, as well as the clinical findings, diagnosis and management. We stress the importance of prompt and accurate diagnosis, and treatment as a means to avoid unnecessary surgical procedures.     

The effects of chymase on matrix metalloproteinase-2 activation in neointimal hyperplasia after balloon injury in dogs.

Chymase is known to generate angiotensin II in the vascular wall. In this study we investigated a novel role for chymase other than angiotensin II production in vascular proliferation after balloon injury. Chymase promoted the migration of vascular smooth muscle cells in the matrix-coated invasion chambers and activated promatrix metalloproteinase-2 obtained from the culture medium of vascular smooth muscle cells. Two weeks after balloon injury, significant neointimal formation was found in dog carotid arteries. After injury, active matrix metalloproteinase-2 was increased in parallel with the augmentation of chymase activity that was seen in the proliferating region of the vascular wall. The oral administration of NK3201 (1 mg/kg per day), a chymase inhibitor, prevented neointimal formation and significantly suppressed both active matrix metalloproteinase-2 and chymase activities 2 weeks after injury. These results suggest that chymase inhibitors can prevent the development of intimal hyperplasia via the inhibition of matrix metalloproteinase-2 activation in balloon-injured arteries.