Secondary sulphonylurea failure: what pathogenesis is responsible?

Sulphonylurea (SU) stimulates insulin secretion by pancreatic beta-cells and is generally used as a first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes. However, after long-term SU treatment (six months or over), some patients begin to show an increase in blood glucose once again (secondary SU failure). Two theories have been put forward to explain this failure--dysfunction of the proinsulin conversion machinery or insulin resistance. However, the primary pathogenesis behind secondary SU failure still needs to be investigated. Using a reliable technique that specifically identifies intact proinsulin (IPI), total proinsulin (TPI) and specific insulin (SI), this study aims to discover if a defect in the proinsulin converting mechanism plays a role in SU failure. Three groups were recruited for this study: healthy controls (n=8), SU responders (n=38) and secondary SU failures (n= 46). Serum concentrations of insulin-related molecules released in response to a standard glucose challenge test were compared between the groups. It was found that total SI was lower in the patient groups (P<0.05 compared to the control group), while TPI and IPI showed no distinct difference between the three groups (P>0.05). TPI:SI ratio and IPI:SI ratio showed marked increases in the patient groups (P<0.05 compared to control group), with no obvious quantitative difference between SU responders and secondary SU failures (P>0.05). Similar results for the Homa Insulin Resistant Index were found between the two patient groups. Interestingly, blood glucose at 180 mins after glucose challenge was significantly higher in the secondary SU failure group (P<0.05), with no correlation to SI, while the SU responder group showed good correlation between the parameters (P<0.05). We conclude that type 2 diabetes is associated with obvious dysfunction in the proinsulin-converting process and shows severe SI deficiency in responding to glucose challenge. Dysfunction of the proinsulin conversion mechanism was not an extra cause responsible for SU failure.     

Progressive decrease of proinsulin secretion in sulphonylurea-treated type 2 diabetes

Progressive deterioration of beta-cell function is proposed as a disease-related factor of sulphonylurea (SU) failure in type 2 diabetes. If it gradually worsens over time then disease duration may mirror the progressive beta-cell deterioration. The aim of the present study is to assess whether or not disease duration is influential in remodelling the secretion pattern of insulin-like molecules and in glucose control of SU-treated type 2 diabetes. A research model is used to investigate proinsulin secreting capacity over time, using two groups of patients: i) disease duration <5 years (n=62), comprising SU responders (SUr; n=48) and SU failures (SUf; n=14); and ii) disease duration > or = 5 years (n= 37), comprising an SUr group (n=17) and an SUf group (n=20). Blood samples are taken at 0 h, 0.5 h 1 h, 2 h and 3 h during a standard oral glucose tolerance test and measured for glucose, total proinsulin (TPI), intact proinsulin (IPI) and specific insulin (SI) concentrations. Pairwise comparison of estimated marginal means of blood glucose, SI, IPI and TPI levels at each time point are carried out between groups and subgroups. (SUr vs. SUf). Homa insulin resistance index (IR index) is applied to analyse IR between the groups. It was found that patients with shorter disease duration had higher proinsulin (TPI and IPI) levels at all time points (P<0.05), together with a lower glucose level at 2 h and 3 h (P<0.05). Homa insulin index analysis showed no difference between the two groups (P=0.26). Results also showed that the SUr group had a significantly lower glucose level at Oh and 3h (P<0.05), although no significant difference in insulin and proinsulin levels was found between the SUr and SUf groups. In conclusion, proinsulin may play an important role in glucose control in SU-treated type 2 diabetes, but the effect is reduced in SUf patients.     

箭叶淫羊藿不同时期根际微生物群落组成及其与有效成分累积的相关性分

目的 通过分析箭叶淫羊藿Epimediumsagittatum不同生育期根际微生物群落结构及其与主要药用有效成分累积之间的相关性,探讨箭叶淫羊藿根际土壤微生物对其药材有效成分的影响,为箭叶淫羊藿的优质高产栽培提供科学依据。方法 以三年生箭叶淫羊藿的根际土为研究对象,采用高通量测序技术对根际细菌和真菌群落结构进行分析,同时测定根际土壤理化性质、酶活性及不同生育期药材总黄酮、淫羊藿苷等有效成分含量,通过皮尔逊相关性分析探究土壤生态因子与有效成分之间的关系。结果 高通量测序结果显示,箭叶淫羊藿根际细菌优势菌属包括Candidatus＿Solibacter、苔藓杆菌属、嗜酸栖热菌属、芽单胞菌属等,其中,Candidatus＿Solibacter属在5个生长时期的平均丰度值最高。根际真菌优势菌属中被孢霉属相对丰度占比最大,在花蕾期样品中的丰度值高达44.27%。UPGMA聚类和非度量多维标定法（NMDS）分析表明,花蕾期、盛花期、果实膨大期及盛果期的根际土壤细菌和真菌结构相似,而药材质量稳定期与前4个时期的根际微生物群落结构存在明显差异。同时,皮尔逊相关性分析结果显示：总黄酮含量与有效磷呈显著正...     

Surgical Treatment and Proposed Modified Classification for Harrington Class III Periacetabular Metastases

ObjectivesThis study aims to: (i) evaluate the outcome of patients with Harrington class III lesions who were treated according to Harrington classification; (ii) propose a modified surgical classification for Harrington class III lesions; and (iii) assess the efficiency of the proposed modified classification.MethodsThis study composes two phases. During phase 1 (2006 to 2011), the clinical data of 16 patients with Harrington class III lesions who were treated by intralesional excision followed by reconstruction of antegrade/retrograde Steinmann pins/screws with cemented total hip arthroplasty (Harrington/modified Harrington procedure) were retrospectively reviewed and further analyzed synthetically to design a modified surgical classification system. In phase 2 (2013 to 2019), 62 patients with Harrington class III lesions were classified and surgically treated according to our modified classification. Functional outcome was assessed using the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) 93 scoring system. The outcome of local control was described using 2‐year recurrence‐free survival (RFS). Owing to the limited sample size, we considered P < 0.1 as significant.ResultsIn phase 1, the mean surgical time was 273.1 (180 to 390) min and the mean intraoperative hemorrhage was 2425.0 (400.0 to 8000.0) mL, respectively. The mean follow‐up time was 18.5 (2 to 54) months. Recurrence was found in 4 patients and the 2‐year RFS rate was 62.4% (95% confidence interval [CI] 31.6% to 93.2%). The mean postoperative MSTS93 score was 56.5% (20% to 90%). Based on the periacetabular bone destruction, we categorized the lesions into two subgroups: with the bone destruction distal to or around the inferior border of the sacroiliac joint (IIIa) and the bone destruction extended proximal to inferior border of the sacroiliac joint (IIIb). Six patients with IIIb lesions had significant prolonged surgical time (313.3 vs 249.0 min, P = 0.022), massive intraoperative hemorrhage (3533.3 vs 1760.0 mL, P = 0.093), poor functional outcome (46.7% vs 62.3%, P = 0.093), and unfavorable local control (31.3% vs 80.0%, P = 0.037) compared to the 10 patients with IIIa lesions. We then modified the surgical strategy for two subgroup of class III lesions: Harrington/modified Harrington procedure for IIIa lesions and en bloc resection followed by modular hemipelvic endoprosthesis replacement for IIIb lesions. Using the proposed modified surgical classification, 62 patients in the phase 2 study demonstrated improved surgical time (245.3 min, P = 0.086), intraoperative hemorrhage (1466.0 mL, P = 0.092), postoperative MSTS 93 scores (65.3%, P = 0.067), and 2‐year RFS rate (91.3%, P = 0.002) during a mean follow‐up time of 19.9 (1 to 60) months compared to those in the phase 1 study.ConclusionThe Harrington surgical classification is insufficient for class III lesions. We proposed modification of the classification for Harrington class III lesions by adding two subgroups and corresponding surgical strategies according to the involvement of bone destruction. Our proposed modified classification showed significant improvement in functional outcome and local control, along with acceptable surgical complexity in surgical management for Harrington class III lesions.     

俄歇电子发射体67Ga-EDTMP 对骨肉瘤细胞株辐射效应的形态学变化

目的　研究俄歇电子发射体67Ga-EDTMP对人骨肉瘤细胞株 (HOS - 86 0 3)的辐射效应 ,探讨67Ga作为原发肿瘤和骨转移癌内照射治疗核素的可能性。方法　用成集落实验和透射电镜研究受照细胞的形态变化。结果　发现67Ga-EDTMP对肿瘤细胞有明显的杀伤和抑制增殖作用 ,并随剂量的加大 ,抑制效率增加 ;倒置显微镜下细胞集落数量减少 ,集落偏小 ,细胞稀疏。电镜下胞浆中空泡形成 ,细胞溶解、坏死 ,细胞核固缩 ,出现典型的细胞凋亡改变 ,形成凋亡小体。结论　67Ga可能是一种有前途的骨肉瘤和骨转移癌的放射性治疗核素     

胃癌细胞肿瘤坏死因子受体的研究

目的　探讨人胃癌细胞肿瘤坏死因子受体 ( TNFR)的数目与胃癌细胞分化程度以及与肿瘤坏死因子突变体 ( TNF- m)细胞毒效应之间的关系。方法　以12 5I- TNF- m为配体 ,用放射配体结合分析法 ,检测了高、中、低不同分化程度的体外培养胃癌细胞 ( MKN2 8、SGC790 1、MKN4 5)的 TNFR,同时用 MTT比色法研究了 TNF- m对三株胃癌细胞的细胞毒效应。结果　三株胃癌细胞 TNFR数目分别为每细胞 9.8× 10 -12 nmol、5.6× 10 -12 nmol、3.2× 10 -12 nmol,三者之间比较 ,TNFR数目差异有显著性 ( P<0 .0 5)。解离常数基本一致 ,同一温度时三株胃癌细胞 TNF- m的内化率几乎相等 ,且呈温度依赖关系。TNFR的半衰期大约为 90分钟 ,胞膜与胞浆 TNFR数目之比约为 1∶ 2 ,TNF- m对三株胃癌细胞的最大杀伤率分别为 86%、60 %、34 % ,差异有显著性 ( P<0 .0 5) ,且 39℃时的杀伤率高于37℃时的杀伤率。结论　胃癌细胞表面 TNFR数目与胃癌分化程度相关。 TNF- m的细胞毒效应与TNF数目及 TNF- m的内化量有关。     

The tumorigenic phenotype of a mutated form of Fc gamma RIIB1, lacking the ability to generate soluble receptor and allowing a low-level of ligand binding

Non immunohematopoietic murine tumor cells ectopically expressing Fc gamma RIIB1 (B1) were recently shown to express a higher tumorigenicity phenotype than cells not expressing this receptor. Utilizing a genetic approach we studied the possible contribution of a soluble form of B1 to tumor enhancement. A mutated form of the B1, lacking the cleavage site responsible for the generation of soluble B1 was produced using gene splicing by overlap extension PCR. A deletion confirmed by sequence analysis from 172 to 178 residues was generated. Stable transfectants expressed the B1 deleted form (B1 Delta) both as specific RNA and as a membrane protein receptor allowing a low level of ligand binding. The soluble form of B1 was undetectable in tissue culture supernatants of Bib transfected cells while it was present in supernatants of wild type B1-transfectants. Stable B1 Delta transfectants were significantly more tumorigenic than negative control transfectants. Tumor incidence was almost as high as that of intact B1 and lagged in the latency period before the appearance of palpable tumors. It is suggested that the soluble B1 has a minimal contribution to tumor enhancement.     

与经皮腹膜后隙脾肾静脉分流术有关的形态学观测

目的为经皮腹膜后隙牌肾静脉分流术（PRESS）技术的开发提供形态学依据。方法选取30例经甲醛固定的成人尸体标本,观察牌静脉、左肾静脉的走行及两者之间的关系,并对相关数据进行测量。结果牌静脉紧靠肠系膜上动脉起端右前方与肠系膜上静脉汇合为门静脉,脾静脉与左肾静脉在肠系膜上动脉起点左侧位置关系较为恒定。结论经股静脉的插管须先进入左肾静脉,然后在肠系膜上动脉起端左侧穿向脾静脉。     

止血带带菌情况监测

目的探讨临床使用止血带细菌污染情况,寻找止血带灭菌方法;方法随机抽取各种常用止血带200条分为4组,分别用不同方法消毒后,做细菌培养,数据经X^2检验;结果不经过消毒处理的止血带携带大量的病原菌,经清洗后,细菌数目减少,经消毒液浸泡和煮沸消毒后,达无菌要求,经消毒处理后与没有消毒比较,P<0．0001;结论提出止血带要作消毒处理,并定期更换,是阻断资源性感染的重要连径之一。