The four-and-a-half-LIM protein 2 （FHL2） is overexpressed in gliomas and associated with oncogenic activities

Four-and-a-half-LIM protein 2 （FHL2） is a member of FHL protein family, which plays a crucial role in regulating gene expression, cell survival, and migration.Ahhough its function in oncogenesis appears to be tumor type-specific, its roles in glioma formation and development are yet to be elucidated. In the present study, we demonstrated that the mRNA level of FHL2 was elevated in both low- and high-grade glioma samples.     

10-羟基癸烯酸在动物体内吸收、分布、代谢和排泄

10-癸基癸烯酸(即10-HDA,定位标记为³H-10HDA),经小鼠和大鼠口服后,胃肠道吸收快,峰时均在1h,全身分布迅速广泛,与组织亲和力强,肝中放射性为最高,依次为肾、胰、脂肪、脑、脾、心和肺。平均Vd为9.71/kg。Ig和iv的T1/2β在12.6～22.7h。体内消除较缓慢,31 d内,尿粪中放射性累计排泄分别为给药量的85.4%和13.5%,提取尿和胆汁经分析结果主要以原形药物排出。血浆蛋白结合率为63%。血中放射—性时间曲线符合开放二室模型。     

Human myeloid leukemia cell lines: a review

Several human acute myeloid leukemia cell lines were recently established. These lines provide model systems to study the control of differentiation in human myelogenous leukemia and, in a broader framework, the controls of normal myeloid development. The K562 line is composed of undifferentiated blast cells that are rich in glycophorin and may be induced to produce fetal and embryonic hemoglobin in the presence of hemin. The KG-1 cell line is composed predominantly of myeloblasts and promyelocytes. A unique characteristic of the KG-1 cells is their almost complete dependence on colony-stimulating factor for proliferation in soft-gel culture. The HL-60 is a promyelocytic leukemia cell line. In the presence of DMSO, the cells mature into granulocytes. Both the KG-1 and HL-60 cells differentiate into nondividing mononuclear phagocytes when exposed to phorbol esters. Investigations with these cell lines, and selected variants should provide important insights into the cell biology and perhaps therapy of human leukemia.     

Influence of intense light stimulation on trigeminal and cervical pain perception thresholds

Thirty-three migraineurs and 23 healthy controls were submitted to pressure algometry before and after light-induced discomfort was elicited by progressive light stimulation in a monoblind fashion. Pressure algometries were performed on the emergence of the supraorbital, infraorbital, mental and greater occipital nerves, and over the temporal muscles, always throughout the same sequence and from right to left. Measurements were carried out before and immediately after light stimulation and after 10 min of the second algometry. The final result for each site measured at each time-point was the mean of the three measurements. Light stimulation was carried out progressively until light-induced discomfort was reported, to a maximum of 20,000 lux. A heat-blocking glass protected patients' eyes. Migraineurs presented significant and persistent drops in pain perception thresholds after light stimulation, at all sites tested (P = 0.002 to < 0.0001). These drops were not seen in controls, in whom, conversely, a less significant increase was seen on right infraorbital and left temporal muscle sites. Our results indicate that in migraineurs, light may have a relevant role in trigeminal and cervical pain perception thresholds.     

Physical inactivity in aging and dementia: a review of its relationship to pain

Aims. The goal of this brief review is to address studies examining the relationship between physical inactivity and pain in aging and dementia. Background. A decrease in the level of physical activity is characteristic of older persons, both with and without dementia. Passive behaviour is often considered to be part of the apathy frequently observed in patients with dementia, although it could also be a sign of pain. Design. Literature review. Method. Searches were performed in PubMed and Embase. A total of 15 studies concerning the relationship between physical inactivity and pain in older persons with and without dementia were identified (older persons without dementia: 12; with dementia: 3). Results. In older persons without dementia, a positive relationship between physical inactivity and pain has been demonstrated. In older persons with dementia, pain may cause physical inactivity and physical inactivity may cause pain. Conclusions. In older persons, a positive relationship between physical inactivity and pain was demonstrated. More specifically, pain may cause physical inactivity. In older persons with dementia pain may cause physical inactivity and vice versa. Relevance to clinical practice. Nurses’ awareness of physical inactivity as an indication of pain in older persons with and without dementia may reduce the risk of underdiagnosis and subsequent undertreatment of pain.