Effect of (+/-)-, (+)- and (-)-gossypol on the lactate dehydrogenase-X activity of rat testis

The effect of (+/-)-, (+)- and (-)-gossypol on testicular lactate dehydrogenase-X (LDH-X) was studied in vitro and in vivo. It was found that racemic gossypol and the two optical enantiomers had similar inhibitory effects on rat testicular LDH-X in vitro. However, neither racemic gossypol nor the enantiomers exhibited an inhibitory effect on testicular LDH-X in vivo. It is concluded that inhibition of testicular LDH-X is not likely to be the mechanism of the antifertility action of gossypol. The inhibition of testicular LDH-X in vitro by all three preparations of gossypol is probably non-specific.     

Prevalence of post-polio syndrome based on a cross-sectional survey in Kitakyushu, Japan.

OBJECTIVES: To determine the number of polio survivors living in Kitakyushu, Japan, and the prevalence of post-polio syndrome. DESIGN: Cross-sectional survey in Kitakyushu. SUBJECTS/PATIENTS: A total of 342 possible polio survivors were selected from the list of physically disabled persons' certificates administered by the Department of Health and Welfare, Kitakyushu City Government. METHODS: A self-administered questionnaire concerning the diagnosis, paralysis, limitation in daily living, and use of adaptive devices was mailed to the 342 possible polio survivors. RESULTS: By confirmation of the diagnosis, 241 of the 342 turned out to be polio survivors, and the number of polio survivors per population of 100,000 amounted to 24.1. Of the polio survivors, 85% complained of new health problems such as difficulty in climbing stairs, muscle weakness, difficulty in walking, or fatigue. According to Halstead's criteria, 180 polio survivors suffered from post-polio syndrome, and the prevalence of post-polio syndrome in Kitakyushu was 18.0 per population of 100,000. CONCLUSIONS: This survey revealed the number of polio survivors, and the prevalence of post-polio syndrome in Kitakyushu, Japan.     

Synthesis of a new hydroxyethylene dipeptide isostere Phe ψ[CH2CH(OH)]Phe as HIV-1 protease inhibitor

A new type of pseudodipeptide isostere exampled by Phe ψ[CH2CH(OH)]Phe was synthesized from phenylalanine. The H]V protease inhibitory activity (IC50) of Noa-His-Pheψ[CH2CH(OH)]Phe-Ile-Amp was 0. 8 pmol·L-1.     

多问病人一个问题改进全科医疗中抑郁症的诊断

在全科医疗诊断抑郁症时，在原有2个问题的筛查问卷基础上再增加一个问题（病人是否要求立即帮助解决抑郁症状），可增加筛查的特异性。Arroll及其同事报告了一个横向交叉诊断可靠性研究结果。该研究包括了新西兰6个诊所中19个全科医生和1000名以上连续病人。采用两个筛查问题再加一个问题的方法，全科医生正确诊断抑郁症率达到79％，对没有抑郁症者的正确评估率为94％。     

缺血再灌流肾组织内皮素—1动态变化的实验研究

在大鼠肾缺血６０分钟再灌注的模型上观察不同时相肾静脉血、肾皮质、外髓和内髓的内皮素１（ＥＴ１）浓度变化，肾组织ＥＴ１光镜和电镜免疫组织化学变化。结果发现：缺血再灌流肾组织ＥＴ１基因表达及分泌明显增强，主要分布在血管内皮细胞及平滑肌细胞、系膜细胞、肾小管上皮细胞。其分布特点与细胞类型和活性有关。本实验结果提示了缺血再灌注肾内ＥＴ１的变化规律。     

抗氧化剂等药物联合应用治疗烧伤休克的实验研究

我们用哈白兔以3％凝固气油致25％Ⅲ°烧伤休克持续了3h复苏的动物模型研究了丹参、维生素E、抗氧化剂协同治疗烧伤休克的作用,效果显著。第5天SOD活性和MDA值均达到伤前水平,提高了动物存活时间。各项生化指标和病理证实,该组实验动物脏器无明显病变,说明联合用药,不仅可以有效的清除氧自由基,还能拮抗脂质过氧化作用,对脏器有较好的保护作用。