Distribution of α-integrin subunits in fetal polycystic kidney diseases

An alteration in cell/matrix interactions is one of the suggested mechanisms leading to cyst formation in polycystic kidney diseases. Most of these interactions are mediated by β1-integrins, a subfamily of integrin receptors, formed by the association of the β1-chain with different α-subunits. To date, no study on α-integrin subunit distribution during the early stages of cyst development has been reported. Using immunofluorescence, we analyzed the distribution of α-integrin subunits (α1, α2, α3, α5, and α6) and basement membrane proteins in kidneys of fetuses with autosomal dominant (ADPKD) or autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD). The distribution was compared with that observed in normal fetal and post-natal kidneys, and in fetal cystic dysplasia and Meckel syndrome. Marked increase in α1-integrin staining was observed in normal and cystic collecting duct cells of both polycystic diseases (PKD), compared with normal and cystic controls. The distribution of integrin subunits α2, α3, and α6 was irregular in cyst epithelial cells of PKD and cystic controls. The increased expression of the α1-subunit specifically observed in PKD collecting duct cells may be an early consequence of the genetic defect in ARPKD. In ADPKD it parallels the reported expression of polycystin, the protein product of PKD1. The irregular expression of α2, α3, and α6 integrin subunits observed in all types of cysts suggests that cell/matrix interactions are altered early and may participate in the development of cysts, perhaps by contributing to the deregulation of cell survival in cystic diseases. Received May 28, 1996; received in revised form October 2, 1996; accepted October 25, 1996     

人工全膝关节置换术疗效探讨

探讨提高人工全膝关节置换术疗效的因素。总结人工全膝关节置换 1 5例 1 7膝 ,其中 OA6膝 ,RA3膝 ,创伤性关节炎 1膝 ,选用髁式表面假体 ;骨肿瘤 5膝 ,术后失败翻修 2膝 ,选用绞链式假体。结果 :短期随访显示功能良好 ,疼痛消失 ,全部重返生活和工作 ;KSS评分绞链膝 84～ 92分 ,平均 88分 ;表面膝 85～ 94分 ,平均 89分。结论 :只要选择合适的病例 ,设计合理的假体 ,人工全膝关节置换效果非常肯定     

盐酸普罗帕酮注射液细菌内毒素检查方法的确立

目的：验证盐酸普罗帕酮注射液细菌内毒素检查法的可行性。方法：通过抑制／增强试验确定盐酸普罗帕酮注射液的有效稀释浓度和细菌内毒素限值。结果：0．35mg/ml的盐酸普罗帕酮溶液无干扰作用，其内毒素限值符合规定。结论：盐酸普罗帕酮注射液可用细菌内毒素检查法来控制其细菌内毒素含量。     

人正常下颌升支区应力分布的三维有限元法分析

目的：对正常人下颌升支在不同咀嚼力作用时应力分布情况进行三维有限元分析。方法：采用三维有限元应力分析的方法，对正常离体人下颌升支在不同加载条件下的应力分布特征进行对比定量分析。结果：(1)所有载荷形式的各种应力值，随着单元距加载点的距离的增大，其应力值相对减小。(2)下颌骨下颌角、升支后缘的应力梯度变化较大。结论：下颌骨下颌角、升支后缘是应力相对集中的区域，也是临床上常见的下颌骨骨折区，同时还是下颌升支矢状骨劈开术后加强固定以及防止骨段移位的区域。     

肺栓塞1例

[背景 ]对肺栓塞的认识普遍较低 ,容易漏诊、误诊 .[病例报告 ]患者年龄为 5 7岁 ,女性 ,以原因不明的呼吸困难为主要症状 ,超声心动图检查示右心房右心室扩大及肺动脉高压 .进一步做CT肺血管造影检查确诊为肺栓塞 .[讨论 ]可根据临床表现及非特异性检查 (胸部X线片、超声波及心电图等检查 )确诊肺栓塞 ,当疑似为肺栓塞时可做有确诊意义的CT肺血管造影检查 .     

丝裂霉素C在复发性青光眼中的应用

目的 :观察丝裂霉素C(MMC)在抗青光眼手术中应用的近期及远期效果。方法 :4 2只复发性青光眼在二次手术中一次性应用MMC术后观察及随访。结果 :术前眼压 34.0 5± 4 .0 5mmHg ,明显高于随访半年期 13.13± 3.30mmHg以及随访 2年期 14 .33± 3.30mmHg ,差异有显著性 (P <0 .0 1)。术后近期眼压 6 .75± 1.4 3mmHg ,明显低于随访半年期 (P <0 .0 1)。功能性滤过泡所占比率为 95 .2 %。结论 :术中一次性应用MMC ,远期观察其降压效果明显 ,且无严重并发症发生     

Immunophenotypic analysis of human spleen compartments.

Microanatomical compartments of the human spleen are yet under evaluation as most of the present information comes from experiments on animals with different anatomical structures. Immune staining of stromal and blood-born cells by cell surface antigens facilitates the differentiation of functional microanatomical compartmentalization of immune organs, including the spleen. Twenty-two specimens from healthy adult subjects with the average age of 35.6 +/- 13.8 (Range 17 to 58) years were included in this study. Monoclonal antibodies used in this study were supplied from the 5th, 6th and 7th International Workshops and Conferences on Human Leukocyte Differentiation Antigens. Tetraspan antigens presented a rather unique staining pattern in the human spleen, suggesting special roles for each (CD9, CD53, CD63, CD151 and CD231) in certain locations. Sinus lining cells presented a distinctive antigenic profile, sharing both endothelial cell (CD31, CD36, CD54, CD62P, CD102, CD105, CD106 and CD146) and macrophage lineage characteristics. The sheathed capillaries were not restricted to the perifollicular zone alone. Extracellular matrix receptors (CD49 a, CD49 b, CD49 c, CD49 e, CD49f, CD29 and CD44) stained the penicillary arterioles and vascular smooth muscle. These molecules were also found on the vascular endothelium. Leukocyte antigens (CD11a, CD11b, CD22, CD43, CD45, CD45RB, CD45RO and CD50) were mainly expressed in the white and red pulp of the spleen at different intensities, excluding the penicillary arterioles. Activation antigens (CD26, CD71 and CD98) presented a diffuse and broad staining pattern. In conclusion, microanatomical compartmentalization, microcirculation and function of the human spleen were evaluated using a wide panel of monoclonal antibodies.     

Central nervous system site of action for the hypotensive effect of clonidine in the cat

The purpose of our study was to determine whether clonidine exerts its centrally mediated hypotensive action at three sites that influence arterial pressure located in the medulla, specifically associated with the intermediate area of the ventrolateral medulla. The "intermediate area" lies approximately 1.5 mm caudal to the border of the trapezoid body (caudal border) and 4 mm lateral to the midline. One of the sites that influence arterial pressure lies in the nucleus reticularis rostroventrolateralis. The second site lies in close proximity to the rostral part of the nucleus reticularis lateralis (rLRN) and also near the A1 area. The third site lies in the most rostral area and medial to the nucleus reticularis rostroventrolateralis, that is in the nucleus paragigantocellularis lateralis. Unilateral microinjections of 0.22 and 0.43 nmol of clonidine into the rLRN produced dose-dependent decreases in arterial pressure. The 0.43 nmol dose of clonidine had no effect when unilaterally or bilaterally microinjected into either the nucleus reticularis rostroventrolateralis or into the nucleus paragigantocellularis lateralis. Microinjection of the alpha-2 adrenoceptor antagonist, idazoxan (16.6 nmol), unilaterally into rLRN had no effect per se, but prevented the hypotensive effect of a subsequent microinjection of clonidine. Similarly, bilateral microinjection of idazoxan into rLRN counteracted the hypotensive effect of i.v. administered clonidine. These data indicate that clonidine acts at alpha-2 adrenoceptors in the rLRN to produce hypotension.     

Hepatosplenic schistosomiasis. Pathophysiology and treatment.

HSS represents a special model of intrahepatic portal hypertension characterized by a presinusoidal portal block and a well-preserved liver parenchyma. Symmers' fibrosis appears in a small but significant proportion of patients with a high worm load. Its pathogenesis is not well established, although experimental and clinical studies point to egg granulomata as the main pathogenetic factor. The eggs carried continuously through the portal circulation produce inflammation and gross amputation of the intrahepatic veins, portal and periportal granulomas, and, eventually, a coarse perilobular fibrosis ("pipe-stem"). Portal hypertension, esophageal varices, and hepatosplenomegaly are the main consequences of these morphologic changes. Gastrointestinal bleeding is the most frequent cause of death. Unlike in cirrhosis, advanced liver failure is not seen except when HSS is associated with liver lesions from other causes such as virus and alcoholism. Helminthiasis treatment is based on chemotherapy with praziquantel or oxamniquine. Bleeding esophageal varices are managed by sclerotherapy or surgical procedures. Splenectomy with gastroesophageal devascularization seems to be the best choice.