Autoradiographic localization of tachykinin and calcitonin gene-related peptide receptors in adult urinary bladder

PURPOSE: In bladder, sensory afferent nerve fibers contain the "sensory neuropeptides" substance P (SP), neurokinin A (NKA) and calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), which interact with tachykinin NK-1 and NK-2 receptors and CGRP receptors, respectively. The purpose of this study was to examine the autoradiographic distribution of these three receptor types in the human bladder, to determine whether the anatomic location of the receptors was consistent with their known functional roles. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Specimens of urinary bladder from 9 patients (58-74 years) were obtained at cystectomy. Frozen sections of dome were labeled with [125I]-Bolton-Hunter [Sar9,Met(O2)11]-SP (NK-1 receptors), [125I]-[Lys5,Tyr(I2)7,MeLeu9,Nle10]-NKA(4-10) (NK-2 receptors) and [125I]-rat CGRP-I. Binding sites were visualized using emulsion autoradiography. RESULTS: NK-1 receptors were found over the endothelium of arterial blood vessels within the detrusor muscle and lamina propria, and over small vessels in the subepithelium. NK-2 receptors were seen over the detrusor muscle and very sparsely over blood vessels, whereas CGRP receptors were expressed densely over the smooth muscle layer of arteries and arterioles, and weakly over collecting venules. NK-1 and CGRP receptors were not observed over the detrusor muscle. CONCLUSIONS: Although the afferent nerves contain all three peptides, not all cell types express receptors for each peptide. The general distribution of receptors is in good agreement with the location of nerves, and with the known actions of SP and CGRP as vasodilator agents, and of NKA (but not SP or CGRP) in contracting the detrusor muscle.     

益肾活血胶囊抗病毒性心肌炎的实验研究

目的　探讨益肾活血胶囊对病毒性心肌炎的治疗作用。方法　选用BALB/C小鼠 6 0只,随机分为正常对照组、模型组、益肾活血胶囊组、阳性药物组,每组分别给药后,测定LDH和AST含量,并进行组织病理学检测,各区测定值采用t检验进行组间比较。结果　益肾活血组小鼠LDH、AST水平较模型组明显降低,(p <0 0 0 1);组织病理学检测发现,心脏组织病理改变程度较模型组明显减轻。结论　益肾活血胶囊对于病毒性心肌炎模型小鼠有一定的治疗作用。     

Construction of a bioengineered cardiac graft

OBJECTIVES: Currently available graft materials for repair of congenital heart defects cause significant morbidity and mortality because of their lack of growth potential. An autologous cell-seeded graft may improve patient outcomes. We report our initial experience with the construction of a biodegradable graft seeded with cultured rat or human cells and identify their 3-dimensional growth characteristics. METHODS: Fetal rat ventricular cardiomyocytes, stomach smooth muscle cells, skin fibroblasts, and adult human atrial and ventricular cardiomyocytes were isolated and cultured in vitro. These cells were injected into or laid onto biodegradable gelatin meshes, and their rate of proliferation and spatial location within the mesh was evaluated by using a cell counter and histologic analysis. RESULTS: Rat cardiomyocytes, smooth muscle cells, and fibroblasts demonstrated steady proliferation over 3 to 4 weeks. The gelatin mesh was slowly degraded, but this process was most rapid after seeding with fibroblasts. Human atrial cardiomyocytes proliferated within the gelatin meshes but at a slower rate than that of fetal rat cardiomyocytes. Human ventricular cardiomyocytes survived within the gelatin mesh matrix but did not increase in number during the 2-week duration of evaluation. Grafts seeded with rat ventricular cells exhibited spontaneous rhythmic contractility. All cell types preferentially migrated to the uppermost surface of each graft and formed a 300- to 500-microm thick layer. CONCLUSIONS: Fetal rat ventricular cardiomyocytes, gastric smooth muscle cells, skin fibroblasts, and adult human atrial cardiomyocytes can grow in a 3-dimensional pattern within a biodegradable gelatin mesh. Similar autologous cell-seeded constructs may eventually be applied to repair congenital heart defects.     

解密抑郁症

来自美国、瑞典及法国的科学家发现，有一种蛋白可能在抑郁症的发病过程中起着极为重要的作用。他们希望这一发现将有助于明确抑郁症的病因，找到新的治疗方法（Svenningsson P et al．Sc／ence．2006：311：77—80）。     

DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF MEDIASTINAL ENTEROGENOUS CYSTS IN CHILDREN

MEDIASTINAL enterogenous cysts are congen-ital anomalies rarely seen in the pediatric agegroups.Most children are first admitted tohospital due to respiratory symptoms.Neonates and littleinfants often have the symptom of respiratory distress,while a few a…     

酸相关性疾病与幽门螺杆菌感染

酸相关性疾病是指一类与胃酸攻击作用密切相关的上胃肠道疾病,包括器质性疾病和功能性疾病。根据病理生理机制的不同,酸相关性疾病主要分为胃食管反流病(GERD)、消化性溃疡病(PUD)和功能性消化不良(FD)三类。尽管目前对酸相关性疾病的发病机制已有了较深入的了解,但幽门螺杆菌(Hp)与其症状之间的关系仍不明确。现简要介绍幽门螺杆菌(Hp)感染在酸相关性疾病发生机制中的作用。     

Vitapex糊剂在儿童年轻恒牙根尖诱导成形术中的应用

目的探讨Vitapex糊剂和氢氧化钙糊剂用于儿童年轻恒牙根尖诱导成形术的治疗效果。方法对85例儿童,98颗牙根尖发育未完成,牙髓病变已波及根髓、牙髓已坏死或并发根尖周炎的年轻恒牙分为2组,分别用Vitapex糊剂和氢氧化钙糊剂进行根尖诱导成形术,观察其根尖发育情况。结果Vitapex糊剂组总有效率为91.84%。氢氧化钙组总有效率为77.55%。2者疗效在统计学比较存在显著性。结论Vitapex糊剂作为一种根尖诱导成形剂具有良好的治疗效果。值得在临床推广应用。     

Vascular endothelial growth factor expressing mesenchymal stem cells improves cardiac function in chronic myocardial infarction in pigs

Transplantation of mesenchymal stem cells （MSCs） for myocardial reconstruction has shown promise in both animal models and human phase 1 clinical studies. Vascular endothelial growth factor （VEGF） is a strong therapeutic agent for treating ischaemia by inducing angiogenesis. The feasibility of ex vivo MSCs mediated gene transfer is documented. Matsumoto and colleagues have recently reported genetically engineered MSCs carrying VEGF165 delivery for revascularization in a model of acute myocardial infarction （MI）. The promising data from our laboratory in both angiogenesis and MSCs transplantation in cunicular heart model of acute MI have prompted us to attempt the combined and simultaneous application of the two strategies.     

近十年日本植物多糖提取纯化技术的发明专利

通过专利检索，介绍近十年来日本在植物多糖提取纯化方面的发明专利，简介多糖提取纯化的新工艺以及多糖的新资源和多糖的新用途。     

低分子量肝素治疗进展型脑梗死及对血流变影响

目的:探讨低分子量肝素对进展型脑梗死的疗效及血流变影响.方法:将80例进展型脑梗死患者,随机分为治疗组40例,对照组40例.两组在治疗前后均行神经功能缺损评分和临床疗效评定,并观察其疗效及有关实验室指标,追踪随访1年.结果:治疗组的有效率明显高于对照组,不良反应轻微,PLT、APTT无明显变化,但血流变指标明显下降,1年内复发率明显小于对照组.结论:低分子肝素治疗进展型脑梗死疗效肯定,对于减少复发亦有一定作用,并可改善血流变.