Sella Turcica und Hypophyse

Journal of Molecular Medicine -     

Lymphadenose und Hämolytischer Ikterus

Zusammenfassung Nach kurzer Darlegung der Pathogenese des h. I. wird die Möglichkeit des Auftretens eines h. I. auf Grund lymphatisch-leukämischer Milzinfiltrierung, damit einer Störung im reticuloendothelialen System, besprochen und durch einen Fall belegt, der als selbständiges Krankheitsbild aufgefaßt wird.     

Untersuchungen Über den Einfluss der Kurzwellentherapie auf Funktionsstörungen der Leber

Zusammenfassung Es ließ sich durch den Vergleich von Leberfunktionsprüfungen mit und ohne Kurzwellen zeigen, daß während der Kurzwellenanwendung eine gestörte Leberfunktion gebessert oder wiederhergestellt werden kann, und daß somit die Kurzwellenbehandlung von Leberschäden auch experimentell begründet ist.Für die Unterstützung bei den Untersuchungen danken wir der Deutschen Forschungsgesellschaft.     

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软骨寡聚基质蛋白在慢性胰腺炎损伤中退变腺泡细胞内的表达

目的 研究正常胰腺、慢性胰腺炎与胰腺癌组织中软骨寡聚基质蛋白(cartilage oligomeric matrix protein,COMP)mRNA和蛋白表达水平的差异,揭示COMP在慢性胰腺炎样损伤中的意义。方法 采用Northern印迹法、Western印迹法、原位杂交法与免疫组化方法对14例慢性胰腺炎、14例胰腺癌及15例正常胰腺组织进行分析。结果 在慢性胰腺炎组织中和胰腺癌组织中类似慢性胰腺炎损伤的退变腺泡细胞胞浆内,存在高水平的COMP mRNA信号与免疫反应;而在胰腺癌细胞、正常胰腺组织的导管细胞与胰岛细胞的胞浆内,COMP mRNA信号与免疫反应微弱或缺如。结论 COMP在慢性胰腺炎及胰腺癌中类似慢性胰腺炎损伤的退变腺泡细胞内高表达,可能与慢性胰腺炎中腺泡细胞功能异常有关。     

神经激肽 1受体在溃疡性结肠炎组织的表达和临床意义

目的 了解P物质受体-神经激肽1受体（NK-1R）在正常肠管和溃疡性结肠炎组织中的表达，探讨该受体在溃疡性结肠炎的病理生理过程中所起的作用。方法 21个溃疡性结肠炎标本取自因该病并发症而手术的患。正常肠管组织取自24个器官捐献，应用逆转录聚合酶链反应（RT-PCR）技术检测正常肠管和溃疡性结肠炎组织NK-1R的信使核糖核酸（mRNA)水平，应用Western blot技术检测NK-1R的蛋白水平，应用免疫组织化学方法（免疫组化）进行NK-1R的组织学定位。结果 与正常肠管相比，溃疡性结肠炎组织中NK-1RmRNA和蛋白都过度表达，免疫组化检查显示，NK-1R的表达主要位于溃疡性结肠炎组织的肠黏膜表面，黏膜固有层的单核细胞，黏膜下层的动，静脉和纵形与环形肌层等处。结论 溃疡性结肠炎组织中NK-1R的表达水平明显上调，扰乱了神经激肽的作用环节，加剧肠管的病理改变。     

Comparison of Celsior and UW solution in experimental pancreas preservation

BACKGROUND: The University of Wisconsin solution (UW) is the gold standard for pancreas preservation. Celsior (CEL) was formulated specifically for heart preservation. Recently, experimental and clinical experience has been reported on the application of CEL to abdominal organs. In this animal study, pancreas preservation with CEL was compared with that in UW solution. PATIENTS AND MATERIALS: Heterotopic, allogeneic pancreaticoduodenal transplantation was performed in female G?ttingen Minipigs (n = 12 donors, n = 12 recipients). The grafts were flushed and stored for 6 h at 4 degrees C in UW or CEL. The recipients were randomized into two groups receiving either UW (n = 6)- or CEL (n = 6)-preserved grafts with a follow-up of 5 days. Blood flow (laser Doppler), partial oxygen tension, histological changes, endothelin-1 (plasma, immunohistochemistry), lipase, amylase, trypsinogen activation peptide, and C-reactive protein (CRP) were measured. RESULTS: Partial oxygen tension was lower in the CEL group (P < 0.05). However, blood flow did not differ between UW- and CEL-preserved organs. The histomorphologic analysis of the pancreatic grafts revealed significantly less edema in the UW-preserved organs. Serum levels of amylase, lipase, CRP, and TAP taken from the central venous blood were comparable in the two groups, except for higher amylase values 36 h after reperfusion in the CEL group compared to the UW group (P < 0.05). Likewise, TAP taken from the portal venous effluent of the graft was found to be higher in the CEL group than in UW (P < 0.05). Endothelin-1 serum levels rose significantly during reperfusion without differences between the two groups. ET-1 immunohistochemistry revealed increased local ET-1 during reperfusion in all grafts. However, the ET-1 immunostaining in the CEL group was more pronounced than that in the UW group (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that CEL solution is not as effective in preventing pancreatic ischemia/reperfusion damage as the standard UW solution in experimental pancreas transplantation. Increased ET-1 immunostaining and reduced p(ti)O(2) in the CEL group indicate increased microcirculatory damage in the CEL group.     

The Vienna functional electrical stimulation system for restoration of walking functions in spastic paraplegia

An eight-channel stimulation system, currently intended for stimulation of lower extremities, was developed and is introduced. The major development goals were easy handling, modularity to make the system easily adaptable for other functional electrical stimulation (FES) applications, and a wide stimulation parameter range for application-specific parameter optimization. For paraplegic stepping, the system worn by the patient consists of 2 four-channel stimulation modules, a central unit holding the battery and circuitry for power management and communication control, a wireless remote control unit, and a palmtop computer as the main control and input device. A software package for Microsoft Windows supports the design and optimization of stimulation sequences in the rehabilitation center. First tests with patients familiar with FES showed smoother movements during stepping and acceptable good handling. In combination with the PC software, the required stimulation sequences could be created in a very short time.