The effects of sodium butyrate,an inhibitor of histone deacetylase,on the cocaine- and sucrose-maintained self-administration in rats

In order to substantiate the concept that cocaine behavioral effects may be influenced by histone modification, rats were trained to self-administer cocaine intravenously (0.75 mg/(kg injection)), and were systemically pretreated with sodium butyrate (NaBu), a potent histone deacetylase inhibitor, before the test session during the maintenance phase. The effect of NaBu on a control reinforcer (sucrose)-induced self-administration was also assessed. NaBu (100–200 mg/kg) was inactive in altering the cocaine (0.75 mg/(kg injection))-maintained responding and at the highest dose (400 mg/kg) it did increase cocaine-induced lever presses during the maintenance phase. On the other hand, sucrose-reinforcing potential was not altered when NaBu was given at the highest dose (400 mg/kg). These findings extend previous observations that changes in histone acetylation are relevant to cocaine-induced behavioral effects. Given that histone acetylase inhibitor enhances cocaine-induced behavioral plasticity, the therapeutic benefits of histone acetyltransferase inhibitors warrant further investigation in the experimental models of cocaine abuse.     

Frequent allelic loss of 21q11.1 approximately q21.1 region in advanced stage oral squamous cell carcinoma

A fine mapping of loss of heterozygosity (LOH) was performed in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), using 12 markers on 21q11.1 approximately q21.1. We studied 43 resected primary invasive tumors and their paired normal tissues, concurrent dysplasia or carcinoma in situ in separate areas from 8 of the specimens, and 6 local recurrent carcinomas. LOH status was compared between lesions of different phases of progression within the same patient. A high frequency of LOH was observed for D21S1410, D21S120, and D21S1433 (60% each) in the primary lesions, constituting two interstitial deleted regions encompassing eight known genes. Cases showing LOH of D21S120 were significantly associated with advanced clinical stages (III and IV; P=0.02). Consistent allelic loss was observed in 64.2% of the informative cases between the precursor lesions and their corresponding invasive tumors, and in 59.5% of those between the primary lesions and their recurrent counterparts. Fewer than half of the different lesions within a given patient showed discordant allelic loss for tested markers. Our results suggest that 21q11.1 approximately q21.1 harbors tumor suppressor genes in OSCC. Genetic divergence may develop during tumor clone evolution.     

654—2对家兔红细胞膜Na^＋—K^＋—ATPase活性及血浆LPO含量的影响

日本大耳兔9只,其中6～8月龄5只,2～2.5年龄4只。均喂以2％654-2溶液1ml/天(即20mg)共43天。结果不分年龄统计,LPO含最下降0.827±1.048 nmol/ml(P<0.05)。Na~+-K~+-ATPase活性增加0.057±0.074μmol Pi/mg pro/hr(P<0.05)。认为654-2可能有抗衰老作用,并与普鲁卡因比较,讨论了其降低LPO的可能途径。     

PPARY2基因Pro12Ala和C1431T多态性及其单倍型与2型糖尿病和肥胖的相关性研究

目的 研究过氧化物体增殖活化受体γ2(peroxisome proliferator activated receptorγ2,PPARγ2)基因Pro12Ala和C1431T多态性及其单倍型与汉族人2型糖尿病、肥胖的关系.方法 应用聚合酶链反应-限制性片段长度多态性的方法,对207例2型糖尿病患者和101名非糖尿病对照者进行PPARγ2基因Pro12Ala和C1431T多态性研究.结果 (1)在非糖尿病对照人群中Aal 12等位基因频率是0.064,T1431等位基因频率是0.252.单倍型分析显示Pro12Ala和C1431T两个位点连锁不平衡(D'=0.63,r2=0.074),组成了3种常见单倍型Pro-C、Pro-T和Ala-T.(2)Pro12Ala和C1431T多态性分布及其单倍型分布频率在2型糖尿病组与对照组组间差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05).(3)Pro12Ala变异与糖尿病患者的血压、血脂相关,地等位基因降低非肥胖糖尿病患者的舒张压(P<0.05),而对肥胖糖尿病患者的血脂水平无保护作用(P<0.05);C1431T多态性与糖尿病患者的超重和肥胖相关,超重和肥胖的糖尿病者T等位基因频率相对较高(P<0.05).结论 Pro12Ala和C1431T多态性可能在汉族人糖尿病发病中不是起主要作用;C1431T多态性与糖尿病患者的超重和肥胖相关.     

79例广东汉族人群HLA-Cw及其KIR分析

目的：了解HLA—Cw与相应刺激性KIR（杀伤细胞免疫球蛋白样受体）和抑制性KIR在广东汉族人群中的分布。方法：对79例广东汉族骨髓移植供者，以DNA技术检测HLA-Cw和KIR表型。根据对KIR识别的特异性，将HLA-Cw分为HLA-Cw^lys.HLA-Cw^asn，分析个体HLA-Cw与相应刺激性或抑制性KIR的识别情况。结果：本组人群中，HLA-Cw^lys、HLA-Cw^asn的频率分别为26．6％、97．5％。表达KIR2DL1而无栩应配体者62．0％，表达2DS1而无相应配体者15．1％。27．8％表达HLA-Cw^asn而不表达相应KIR。25．3％、55．6％有抑制性HLA-Cw^lys或HLA-Cw^asn配体受体对，1．3％和14．0％的个体单独表达刺激性HLA-Cw^lys扣或HLA-Cw^asn配体受体对。15．1％的个体表达KIR2DS1而不表达HLA-Cw^lys。结论：在广东汉族人群中，存在KIR表型与自身HIA表型分离现象。抑制性HIA-Cw-KIR配对表达高于刺激性配对，约1／5单独表达刺激性HLA-Cw—KIR配对。     

IL-1 up-regulates osteopontin expression in experimental crescentic glomerulonephritis in the rat

Osteopontin (OPN) is a macrophage chemotactic and adhesion molecule that acts to promote macrophage infiltration in rat anti-glomerular basement membrane (GBM) glomerulonephritis. The present study investigated the role of interleukin-1 (IL-1) in the up-regulation of renal OPN expression in this disease model. Accelerated anti-GBM glomerulonephritis was induced in groups of six rats. Animals were treated by a constant infusion of the IL-1 receptor antagonist or saline (control) over days -1 to 14 (induction phase) or days 7 to 21 (established disease). In normal rat kidney, OPN was expressed in a few tubules (<5%) and absent from glomeruli. During the development of rat anti-GBM disease (days 7 to 21), there was substantial up-regulation of OPN mRNA and protein expression in glomeruli (>5 cells per glomerular cross-section) and tubular epithelial cells (50-75% OPN-positive). Up-regulation of OPN expression was associated with macrophage accumulation within the kidney, severe proteinuria, loss of renal function, and severe histological damage including glomerular crescentic formation and tubulointerstitial fibrosis. In contrast, IL-1 receptor antagonist treatment of either the induction phase of disease or established disease significantly reduced OPN mRNA and protein expression in glomeruli (/75-85%, P < 0.001) and tubules (/45-60%, P < 0.001). The reduction in OPN expression was associated with significant inhibition of macrophage accumulation and progressive renal injury. In vitro, the addition of IL-1 to the normal rat tubular epithelial cell line NRK52E up-regulated OPN mRNA and protein levels, an effect that was dose-dependent and inhibited by the addition of IL-1 receptor antagonist, thus demonstrating that IL-1 can act directly to up-regulate renal OPN expression. In conclusion, this study provides in vivo and in vitro evidence that IL-1 up-regulates OPN expression in experimental kidney disease and support for the argument that inhibition of OPN expression is one mechanism by which IL-1 receptor antagonist treatment suppresses macrophage-mediated renal injury.     

脑白质疏松症患者的诱发电位研究

对２４例经颅脑ＣＴ证实的脑白质疏松症患者进行脑干听觉诱发电位（ＢＡＥＰ）和短潜伏期体感觉诱发电位（ＳＥＰ）检查，结果ＢＥＡＰ总异常率７９％，ＳＥＰ总异常率８３％，两种诱发电位均以时间参数的异常率明显比波幅度参数的异常率高。结论：在脑白质疏松症的临床早期，虽然还未出现典型的临床表现，但脑电生理已出现异常，诱发电位的检测可以作为早期诊断该病的一个敏感的辅助检测方法。     

郑氏植物蛋白对乳腺癌及其癌前病变患者PBL的刺激作用及其意义

目的 :研究郑氏植物蛋白 (Zheng’splant protein ,ZPP)对淋巴细胞的刺激作用及其在乳腺癌早期诊断与治疗中的应用价值。方法 :采用3 H TdR掺入法测定人外周血淋巴细胞(PBL) )的增殖反应。用流式细胞仪测定ZPP对T淋巴细胞CD3+ 、CD4 + 和CD8+ 抗原表达的调节作用。结果 :ZPP对乳腺癌及其前期病变患者PBL有较强的刺激作用 (SI分别为3.0 0± 1.4 5和 2 .5 3± 0 .80 ) ,明显高于对正常对照组和乳管上皮轻度增生患者PBL的刺激指数 (SI分别为 1.0 6± 0 .17和1.18± 0 .19) (P <0 .0 1)。而PHA对各组PBL的增殖反应均有不同程度的刺激作用 ,但各组间无明显差异 (P >0 .0 5 ) .经ZPP刺激后的PBL中CD3+ 、CD4 + 和CD8+ 细胞均发生增殖反应 ,其中CD4 + 和CD8+ 者更为明显。结论 :ZPP可选择性刺激乳腺癌及其前期病变患者的PBL中T细胞发生增殖反应 ,此作用有可能用于乳腺癌的早期诊断与治疗中     

Impact of a patient education program on adherence to HIV medication: a randomized clinical trial

Patients' knowledge of their HIV condition and its treatment, which has been recognized as a factor that influences adherence to antiretroviral therapy, can be improved through educational programs. This prospective, randomized, controlled trial compared an experimental group that participated in an educational program and a control group with standard care. The study evaluated the impact of an educational intervention on adherence to antiretroviral therapy, patients' knowledge, quality of life, and therapeutic response in patients treated with highly active antiretroviral therapy. Three hundred twenty-six patients were analyzed at inclusion. A higher level of adherence was associated with patients who were older, had higher incomes, and did not smoke. CD4 cell count and plasma viral load were correlated with adherence at entry. The educational intervention had an impact on adherence and knowledge in the experimental group at 6 months, which was maintained at 12 and 18 months. A delayed increase in adherence was observed in the control group at 12 months. No significant impact on quality of life was observed over time. The patients' health status improved in 56% of the experimental group subjects and 50% of the control subjects. However, no significant impact was shown on CD4 cell count and plasma viral load. This study shows that an educational intervention improves adherence to antiretroviral regimens and health status and suggests that it should be initiated early in therapy.     

Chronic diarrhea,hemorrhagic colitis,and hemolytic-uremic syndrome associated with HEp-2 adherent Escherichia coli in adults infected with human immunodeficiency virus in Bangui,Central African Republic

In human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected adults from the Central African Republic, the occurrence of chronic diarrhea due to HEp-2 adherent Escherichia coli (EAEC) harboring virulence markers (eaeA, BFP, EAF, astA determinant of EAST/1, positive FAS test, enteropathogenic E. coli O serogroup) was shown to be associated with AIDS. We also show that EAEC that produce verotoxin (Stx2) but do not harbor the genetic markers for classical enterohemorrhagic E. coli are involved in hemorrhagic colitis and hemolytic-uremic syndrome in patients with HIV.