Background: Sevoflurane undergoes Baralyme- or soda lime-catalyzed degradation in the anesthesia circuit to yield compound A (2-[fluoromethoxy]-1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoro-1-propene), which is nephrotoxic in rats and undergoes metabolism via the cysteine conjugate beta-lyase pathway in those animals. The objective of these experiments was to test the hypothesis that compound A undergoes beta-lyase-dependent metabolism in humans.
Methods: Human volunteers were anesthetized with sevoflurane (1.25 minimum alveolar concentration, 3%, 2 l/min, 8 h) and thereby exposed to compound A. Urine was collected at 24-h intervals for 72 h after anesthesia. Rats, which served as a positive control, were given compound A intraperitoneally, and urine was collected for 24 h afterward. Human and rat urine samples were analyzed by19 F nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry for the presence of compound A metabolites.
Results: Analysis of human and rat urine showed the presence of the compound A metabolites [S-[2-(fluoromethoxy)-1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoropropyl]-N-acetyl-L-cysteine, (E)- and (Z)-S-[2-(fluoromethoxy)-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-1-propenyl]-N-acetyl-L-cyst eine, 2-(fluoromethoxy)-3,3,3-trifluoropropanoic acid, 3,3,3-trifluorolactic acid, and inorganic fluoride. The presence of 2-(fluoromethoxy)-3,3,3-trifluoropropanoic acid and 3,3,3-trifluorolactic acid in human urine was confirmed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. 相似文献
The dominant cone-rod dystrophy gene CORD6 has previously been mapped to
within an 8 cM interval on chromosome 17p12-p13. The retinal- specific
guanylate cyclase gene (RETGC-1), which maps to within this genetic
interval and previously was implicated in Leber's congenital amaurosis, was
screened for mutations within this family and in a panel of small families
and individuals with various cone and cone- rod dystrophy phenotypes. A
missense mutation (E837D) was identified in affected members of the CORD6
family, as well as a second missense mutation (R838C) in three other
families with dominant cone-rod dystrophy. RETGC-1 is only the fourth gene
to be implicated in cone-rod dystrophy and this is the first report of
dominant mutations in this gene.
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Using mechanical and chemical dissection methods, fibrous sheath was
isolated both from normal ejaculated human spermatozoa and from rabbit
cauda epididymal spermatozoa. The same techniques did not produce a pure
preparation of fibrous sheath from ejaculated rabbit spermatozoa,
suggesting that further cross-linking and stabilization of sperm structures
occurs in response to components of the seminal plasma. The isolation
procedures were monitored by phase contrast microscopy and the purity of
the fibrous sheath was verified by electron microscopy. Sodium dodecyl
sulphate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) of isolated human
fibrous sheath revealed at least 14 protein bands of which the most
intensely stained were of molecular weight 84, 72, 66.2, 57, 32 and 28.5
kDa. The rabbit fibrous sheath revealed at least 10 protein bands, of which
the most intensely stained were 35.2, 32.7 and 28.5 kDa. The amino acid
composition of the purified fibrous sheath from human and rabbit
spermatozoa was similar, being high in aspartic acid and/or asparagine and
glutamic acid and/or glutamine, serine, alanine, leucine, lysine and
glycine, but low in histidine, tyrosine and isoleucine. This composition is
similar to that reported for the rat and suggests that mammalian sperm tail
fibrous sheaths are composed of similar types of proteins, although there
are apparent differences in protein components between species.
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BACKGROUND: The efficacy of bed covers that are impermeable to house dust mites has been disputed. AIM: The aim of the present study was to investigate whether the combination of 'house dust mite impermeable' covers and a self-management plan, based on peak flow values and symptoms, leads to reduced use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) than self-management alone. DESIGN OF STUDY: Prospective, randomised, double blind, placebo-controlled trial. SETTING: Primary care in a south-eastern region of the Netherlands. METHOD: Asthma patients aged between 16 and 60 years with a house dust mite allergy requiring ICS were randomised to intervention and placebo groups. They were trained to use a self-management plan based on peak flow and symptoms. After a 3-month training period, the intervention commenced using house dust mite impermeable and placebo bed covers. The follow-up period was 2 years. Primary outcome was the use of ICS; secondary outcomes were peak expiratory flow parameters, asthma control, and symptoms. RESULTS: One hundred and twenty-six patients started the intervention with house dust mite impermeable or placebo bed covers. After 1 and 2 years, significant differences in allergen exposure were found between the intervention and control groups (P<0.001). No significant difference between the intervention and control groups was found in the dose of ICS (P = 0.08), morning peak flow (P = 0.52), peak flow variability (P = 0.36), dyspnoea (P = 0.46), wheezing (P = 0.77), or coughing (P = 0.41). There was no difference in asthma control between the intervention and control groups. CONCLUSION: House dust mite impermeable bed covers combined with self-management do not lead to reduced use of ICS compared with self-management alone. 相似文献
Cryopreservation of human zygotes and embryos has been routinely performed
by in-vitro fertilization clinics for many years. Karran and Legge (1996)
first reported that formaldehyde (FA) present in the cryoprotective
solutions can have a deleterious effect on mouse oocytes. FA is a
cytotoxic, carcinogenic and mutagenic chemical. The effect of FA on mouse
zygotes was investigated. In addition, the concentrations of FA in
propanediol (PROH) obtained from various sources were determined. Pooled
1-cell embryos were dispensed into droplets of modified Ham's F10 or human
tubal fluid containing various concentrations of FA. Since bovine serum
albumin (BSA) may minimize toxicity additional trials were done as above in
the absence of BSA. FA concentration in the standard 1.5 M PROH, from
different sources in water, was measured in the same assay using a standard
curve of 0-100 microM FA. FA in a complex medium had a significant
deleterious effect on embryo development and hatching but only at 1 mM
concentration (P < 0.000001; see Tables I-III). There was no significant
effect of FA at 100 microM. However, in a simple medium even 50 microM FA
decreased embryo hatching. FA was present in 1.5 M PROH from different
sources (range 1.0-35.3 microM concentration). It appears that FA
concentrations do not increase with storage because FA concentrations were
low even after opening and storage for 3 years on the shelf. This suggests
that FA is a contaminant during the manufacturing process and may vary from
manufacturer to manufacturer and batch to batch. Until further studies are
done to confirm the lack of toxicity to embryos during cryopreservation
(with or without FA scavengers) it may be prudent to screen all batches of
cryoprotectants for FA as part of quality control.
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As more mutations are identified in genes of known sequence, there is a
crucial need in the areas of medical genetics and genome analysis for
rapid, accurate and cost-effective methods of mutation detection. We have
developed a multiplex allele-specific diagnostic assay (MASDA) for analysis
of large numbers of samples (> 500) simultaneously for a large number of
known mutations (> 100) in a single assay. MASDA utilizes
oligonucleotide hybridization to interrogate DNA sequences. Multiplex DNA
samples are immobilized on a solid support and a single hybridization is
performed with a pool of allele-specific oligonucleotide (ASO) probes. Any
probes complementary to specific mutations present in a given sample are in
effect affinity purified from the pool by the target DNA. Sequence-specific
band patterns (fingerprints), generated by chemical or enzymatic sequencing
of the bound ASO(s), easily identify the specific mutation(s). Using this
design, in a single diagnostic assay, we tested samples for 66 cystic
fibrosis (CF) mutations, 14 beta-thalassemia mutations, two sickle cell
anemia (SCA) mutations, three Tay-Sachs mutations, eight Gaucher mutations,
four mutations in Canavan disease, four mutations in Fanconi anemia, and
five mutations in BRCA1. Each mutation was correctly identified. Finally,
in a blinded study of 106 of these mutations in > 500 patients, all
mutations were properly identified. There were no false positives or false
negatives. The MASDA assay is capable of detecting point mutations as well
as small insertion or deletion mutations. This technology is amenable to
automation and is suitable for immediate utilization for high-throughput
genetic diagnostics in clinical and research laboratories.
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