罗格列酮对糖尿病大鼠肾脏保护作用机制的探讨

目的 探讨罗格列酮对糖尿病大鼠肾脏的保护作用机制。方法 将大鼠分为正常组、糖尿病组、小剂量罗格列酮组、大剂量罗格列酮组。药物干预4周后，检测各组大鼠的血糖（BS）、三酰甘油（TG）、胆固醇（TC）、肌酐（Scr）水平及尿白蛋白定量（24h）。随后处死大鼠，测定肾组织中丙二醛（MDA）含量、总抗氧化能力（T-AOC）及铜锌超氧化物歧化酶（Cu-ZnSOD）、谷胱甘肽过氧化酶（GSH-Px）、核转录因子-κB（NF-κB）的活性。同时留取。肾脏组织作PAS染色行病理检查。RT-PCR和免疫组化法检测。肾组织中单核细胞化学吸引蛋白质1（MCP-1）mRNA及蛋白质的表达。结果 与糖尿病组相比，大剂量罗格列酮干预组BS、TC、TG差异无统计学意义；而。肾组织MDA含量、MCP-1mRNA及蛋白质表达、NF-κB活性差异有统计学意义（P〈0．05），SOD、GSH-Px、T-AOC活性显著上升；肾小球面积及体积减小。结论大剂量的罗格列酮可显著改善糖尿病大鼠的。肾脏损害，其机制可能与其抗氧化，抑制NF-κB活性，降低MCP-1的含量有关。     

Adequacy of the epinephrine autoinjector needle length in delivering epinephrine to the intramuscular tissues.

BACKGROUND: Epinephrine injected by an autoinjector in the anterolateral aspect of the thigh is the standard of care in the emergency self-treatment of anaphylaxis. In the United States, the autoinjector EpiPen is widely used for the self-treatment of anaphylaxis. OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether EpiPen autoinjector, with a needle length of 1.43 cm, is sufficient for intramuscular delivery of epinephrine in men and women. METHODS: The distance from skin to muscle in the anterolateral aspect of the thigh was measured in 50 men and 50 women who had undergone computed tomography of the thighs for other medical reasons. For each individual, body mass index (BMI; a measure of weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters) was also calculated, and the individuals were classified as underweight (BMI, < 18.5), normal (BMI, 18.5-24.9), overweight (BMI, 25.0-29.9), and obese (BMI, > or = 30.0) using standard definition. RESULTS: In the study participants the mean +/- SD distance from skin to muscle was 0.66 +/- 0.47 cm for men and 1.48 +/- 0.72 cm for women (P < .001). One man (obese at a BMI of 42.2) and 21 women (11 obese with a mean BMI of 35.2, 6 overweight with a mean BMI of 30.1, and 4 normal with a mean BMI of 24.5) had a greater distance from skin to muscle than the EpiPen needle length of 1.43 cm. CONCLUSION: The distance from skin to muscle for the anterolateral aspect of the thigh is higher in women compared with men. This difference suggests that EpiPen may not deliver epinephrine to the intramuscular tissue in many women.     

Expression of cell cycle regulators in squamous cell carcinoma of maxillary sinus and their significance]

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the clinicopathlogical significance of cyclinE, cyclinD1, P21WAF1/CIP1 and P27KIP1 expression in squamous cell carcinoma of maxillary sinus. METHODS: The expression of cyclinE, cyclinD1, P21WAF1/CIP1 and P27KIP1 was examined by the method of immunohistochemistry in inflammatory mucosa of maxillary sinus(10), inverting papilloma of maxillary sinus(20) and squamous cell carcinoma of maxillary sinus (50). RESULTS: (1) In inflammatory mucosa, inverting papilloma and squamous cell carcinoma, the positive immunostaining rates of cyclinD1 protein were 10.0%, 25.0%, 48.0% respectively (P < 0.05); cyclinE protein was 20.0%, 35.0%, 58.0% respectively (P < 0.05); P21WAF1/CIP1 protein was 80.0%, 65.0%, 40.0% respectively (P < 0.05) and P27KIP1 protein was 70.0%, 75.0%, 40.0% respectively (P < 0.05). (2) There was no significance between the clinical type, T stage and clinical stage of carcinoma of maxillary sinus and the expression of cyclinD1, cyclinE, P21WAF1/CIP1 and P27KIP1 (P > 0.05). (3) P21WAF1/CIP1 positive expression in highly, moderately and poorly differtiated carcinomas were 73.2% (11/15), 58.9% (11/19), 25.0% (4/16) respectively (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: (1) With the development of the lesion, the positive immunostaining rate of cyclinE and cyclinD1 protein increases, while the rate of P21WAF1/CIP1 and P27KIP1 protein decreases. (2) P21WAF1/CIP1 expression is associated with tumour cell differentiation. (3) The mutual mechenism of cell cycle regulators plays an important role in the squamous cell carcinoma of maxillary sinus. The quantity and the frequency of four kinds of gene expression increase with the progression of maxillary sinus carcinogenesis.     

SPECT探头系统的校正与调试

本文阐明了对SPECT探头校正与调试的重要性,特别是对探头校正与调试的具体方法与步骤作了详细介绍.     

蛋白酶对降低异常精液粘稠度的实验对比研究

目的通过不同蛋白酶类对降低高粘稠度精液的粘稠度效果对比,寻找理想的降低精液粘稠度的药物。方法将高粘稠度精液标本分为两组,A组:31例采用α-糜蛋白酶降低精液粘稠度:B组:32例采用尿激酶降低精液粘稠度;两组均观察用药前后的精子活动力。采用配对t检验和单因素方差分析对所得数据作统计学处理。结果高粘稠度精液用药物(α-糜蛋白酶或者尿激酶)液化精液后,精子的活动力较用药前有明显提高(P<0．001);用药前后精液的粘稠度都存在着明显的差异,精液的粘稠度分别下降44．83％和55．45％(P<0．001);在A组和B组的对比研究中,单因素方差分析检验提示:用药后两组间粘稠度数据有显著的差异(P<0．001￡(?)。结论蛋白酶可以有效地降低异常精液粘稠度的精液,从实验结果提示尿激酶降低精液粘稠度的效果优于α-糜蛋白酶,这有助于临床开展应用性研究和治疗。     

Radiation effects on the cosmetic outcomes of immediate and delayed autologous breast reconstruction: an argument about timing.

OBJECTIVE: To conduct a systematic review to gather the available evidence on the optimum timing of the radiotherapy in relation to autologous breast reconstruction. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The data was extracted from scientific databases, and a manual follow-up of references. The studies were selected which included at least 20 patients with any method of autologous breast reconstruction who were treated with adjuvant radiotherapy either before or after their reconstruction, and had addressed the effects of radiotherapy on the cosmetic outcome in their results. The principal outcome was cosmetic appearance. Secondary outcomes were immediate and delayed complications. RESULTS: We could not find any randomised controlled trial on this topic. Ten studies were included, most were retrospective, heterogeneous in terms of control groups, radiation doses, follow-up duration, and outcome measurements. Two studies included no control groups, and four studies compared the outcomes of patients with radiotherapy either before (n=3) or after (n=1) autologous breast reconstruction. The overall incidence of complications was increased in patients with radiotherapy in three out of these four studies. Only four studies directly compared the outcomes of patients who received radiotherapy before with patients who received radiotherapy after autologous breast reconstruction and two out of these reported worse outcomes associated with post-reconstruction radiotherapy. CONCLUSIONS: Despite the paucity of the published data, the current evidence suggests that the radiation has a deleterious effect on autologous flap reconstruction. Until better methods of radiation delivery can be devised to minimise the long term radiation sequelae in the irradiated tissue, delayed reconstruction seems to be a safe option in most of the cases. However, the findings from these studies should be interpreted with great caution before generalising from their results.     

Frozen section analysis of esophageal endoscopic mucosal resection specimens in the real-time management of Barrett's esophagus.

BACKGROUND & AIMS: The aim of this study was to assess the validity of frozen section analysis of endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) specimens from Barrett's esophagus as compared with permanent sections for the detection of neoplasia. Frozen sections help to give immediate feedback for surgical procedures. It has not been determined whether EMR can be adequately interpreted by using frozen sections to aid endoscopists in completely resecting neoplastic lesions. METHODS: EMR specimens from Barrett's esophagus with high-grade dysplasia (HGD) and/or carcinoma were tested by frozen section. Pathologists evaluated EMR specimens for the depth of invasion as well as the appearance of clear margins of resection. The kappa statistic was calculated to assess the degree of agreement between the frozen section and permanent section diagnoses. RESULTS: Twenty-three consecutive patients underwent 30 EMRs with frozen section diagnosis. Frozen section revealed a carcinoma in 7 specimens (23%) and dysplasia in 20 (66%). Permanent sections found carcinoma in 8 specimens (26%), dysplasia in 19 specimens (63%), and normal or nondysplastic Barrett's esophagus in the remainder. The kappa statistic for the depth of invasion of EMR specimens was 0.93 (near perfect agreement). The kappa statistic for the margins of the EMR specimens was 0.80 (excellent agreement). CONCLUSIONS: This study indicated that frozen section analysis of esophageal EMR specimens is valid as compared with permanent section. This technique might allow rapid evaluation about the degree and depth of involvement of cancers. This allows physicians to make decisions regarding further therapy if margins are involved or decrease the use of EMR for histologically benign-appearing lesions.     

Effects of cerulenin on the endogenous fatty acid synthetic activity in squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity.

PURPOSES: Inhibition of cerulenin on the endogenous fatty acid synthetic activities of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and normal oral mucosa was assayed. METHODS: Squamous cell carcinoma and normal oral mucosa were collected fresh from surgical specimens. The collected tissues were minced in RPMI 1640 and divided into 3 groups: cerulenin treated, dimethylsulfoxide treated, and control. The tissues were incubated in [1(2)-(14)C]acetic acid, sodium salt for the last 2.5 hours of the treatment at 37 degrees C in 5% CO(2). After labeling, total lipids were extracted and counted for (14)C by scintillation counting. RESULTS: Endogenous fatty acid synthetic activities of oral squamous cell caranoma in the cerulenin-treated group decreased by 19% at 1 hour, 64% at 2 hours, and 87% at 4 hours; remained nearly unchanged in the dimethylsulfoxide-treated group; and increased slightly in the control group. The oral mucosa tissues were only mildly affected by cerulenin in fatty acid synthesis. CONCLUSIONS: Cerulenin significantly inhibits fatty acid synthetic activity in squamous cell carcinoma and only mildly affected the oral mucosa, indicating that the fatty acid synthetic pathway may be exploited as a target for developing anticancer drugs.     

Chemical analysis of powder and set forms of Portland cement, gray ProRoot MTA, white ProRoot MTA, and gray MTA-Angelus.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the chemical composition and crystalline structures of Portland cement, gray ProRoot MTA (gray MTA), white ProRoot MTA (white MTA), and gray MTA-Angelus. STUDY DESIGN: X-ray diffraction analysis was used to identify and characterize crystalline phases, and energy dispersive x-ray spectrometer was used to determine the chemical composition of the test materials. Both powder form and set form were examined. RESULTS: The crystalline structure and chemical composition of gray and white MTA were similar except for the presence of iron in gray MTA. Both were composed mainly of bismuth oxide and calcium silicate oxide. Portland cement was composed mainly of calcium silicate oxide and did not contain bismuth oxide. Gray MTA-Angelus had a lower content of bismuth oxide than ProRoot MTA. There were no noticeable differences in the chemical composition and crystalline structures between the powder and set forms of any of the material tested. CONCLUSION: Portland cement differed from the MTA by the absence of bismuth ions and presence of potassium ions. Gray MTA contained a significant amount of iron when compared with white MTA. In addition, gray MTA-Angelus had a lower content of bismuth oxide than ProRoot MTA.