豚鼠哮喘模型气道重建对气道反应性的影响

目的:通过小剂量致敏原反复致敏建立豚鼠慢性哮喘模型,设定不同时点(4、6、8周)观察气道结构及气道反应性的变化,探讨气道重建对气道反应性的影响。方法:采用低剂量卵白蛋白反复致敏、激发豚鼠,制作哮喘动物模型,应用氯化乙酰胆碱静脉注射进行支气管激发实验,进行支气管肺泡灌洗并计数灌洗液的白细胞总数及分类。应用图像分析系统对豚鼠气道进行形态学测量。结果:哮喘8周组以纤维组织增生及平滑肌厚度增加最为显著。气道高反应性以哮喘4周组增高最明显,而随着与致敏原接触时间的延长,气道高反应性逐渐降低,到哮喘8周组与正常对照组相比已无显著差异。结论:长时间卵白蛋白吸入致敏可以引起哮喘豚鼠气道反应性的变化,这种变化与气道重建的发生相关联。     

Stochastic and Coherence Resonance in an In Silico Neural Model

We show that it is possible for chaotic systems to display the main features of stochastic and coherence resonance. In particular, a model of coupled nonlinear oscillators which emulates the transmembrane voltage activities in CA3 neurons, operating in a chaotic regime and in the presence of noise, can exhibit coherence resonance and stochastic resonance. Certain firing frequencies become more "rhythmic" for some optimal values of noise intensity. The effect of noise in different coupling pathways is investigated. We found that the effect of coherence resonance and stochastic resonance are more prominent if noise is presented in either electric field or gap junction coupling pathways. Frequency sensitivity of the model is investigated as a preliminary step in illustrating the principles of possible epileptic seizure control strategies using "chaos control" concepts. Significant effects of stochastic resonance are observed in the 4-8 Hz range. Weaker effects can be found in the 1-4 Hz and 8-10 Hz ranges whereas 0.5 Hz does not exhibit any resonance phenomenon. Our results suggest that: (a) Stochastic resonance could enhance the intrinsic 4-8 Hz rhythms in CA3 neurons more prominently via field coupling pathways. It could also help explain why some reported seizure control strategies using pulse-trains would only be effective at 0.5 Hz. (b) Stochastic resonance-like behavior can occur in the gamma range only if noise is presented via chemical synaptic pathways.     

骨重建数值仿真中的控制方程

人体骨组织有着复杂的结构和生理机制,骨重建理论经历了定性分析、定量计算和计算机定量数值模拟三个阶段。目前,存在力学模型和现象模型两类成熟的骨重建模型,力学模型的共性就是表观密度随一定的力学刺激而变化,现象模型由基本多细胞单元的损伤状态和孔隙度变化来决定。大多数股骨重建仿真模型仍然将骨量的分布看作是各向同性的,这就不能完全反映骨组织微构造的本构关系。本文是对骨重建仿真模型的控制方程进行综述。     

嗜酸粒细胞性支气管炎气道炎症病理特征的探讨

目的： 观察嗜酸粒细胞性支气管炎（EB）气道粘膜炎症的病理特征，并与咳嗽变异型哮喘（CVA）进行比较。 方法： 对11例EB患者行纤支镜支气管粘膜活检，并以10例正常对照、10例CVA和14例典型支气管哮喘的支气管粘膜标本作对照。光镜下测量各组气道粘膜上皮的基底膜厚度，并通过免疫组化和特殊染色技术，计算EB和CVA组气道粘膜固有层中炎症细胞（嗜酸粒细胞、肥大细胞、T淋巴细胞）的浸润密度。 结果： EB组支气管粘膜基底膜厚度［2.92 μm(2.10-6.50)μm］显著高于对照组［2.08 μm(1.62-3.40 μm)］, P<0.05，同时显著低于CVA组［5.64 μm (3.23-8.48 μm)］, P<0.05，而CVA组的基底膜厚度又显著低于典型哮喘组［9.08 μm (6.61-11.99 μm)］, P<0.01；EB组气道粘膜固有层可见肥大细胞和嗜酸粒细胞散在分布，浸润密度分别为［75 cells/mm2(35-112 cells/mm2)］和［7 cells/mm2(0-31 cells/mm2)］，显著低于CVA组［148 cells/mm2(34-200 cells/mm2)，114 cells/mm2(1-768 cells/mm2)］, P<0.05，淋巴细胞浸润密度无显著差异。 结论： EB是以嗜酸细胞浸润为特征，涉及多种炎症细胞的慢性气道炎症性疾病，但气道粘膜基底膜厚度显著低于CVA和典型哮喘，炎症细胞浸润程度低于CVA，均可能是EB缺乏气道高反应性的重要机制。     

Hemodynamic Conditions Alter Axial and Circumferential Remodeling of Arteries Engineered <Emphasis Type="Italic">Ex Vivo</Emphasis>

We previously demonstrated that growth and remodeling was stimulated in arteries elongated ex vivo using step increases in axial strain. Viability and vasoactivity were similar to fresh arteries, however there was a substantial decrease in the ultimate circumferential stress. To test the hypothesis that the subphysiological perfusion conditions (i.e., low pressure and flow) previously used caused the reduction, arteries were subjected to the identical elongation protocol (50% increase over 9 days) while being perfused with physiological levels of flow, viscosity and pulsatile pressure. A significant increase in unloaded length was achieved by elongation under both perfusion conditions, although the increase was less under physiological (7 ± 1%) than under subphysiological conditions (19 ± 2%, p < 0.005). When length at physiological stress was estimated using mechanical testing data the values were similar. The ultimate circumferential stress of arteries elongated under physiological conditions was increased (33%), whereas the ultimate axial stress was decreased (50%) as compared with arteries elongated under subphysiological conditions. Elongated arteries under both perfusion conditions showed significant increases in proliferation and collagen mass, and similar viability and appearance to fresh arteries. These data suggest that there is substantial cross-talk between perfusion conditions and axial strain that modulates arterial remodeling and length.     

钙调神经磷酸酶参与心衰患者心肌重构的信号转导

目的：探讨血管紧张素Ⅱ(Ang Ⅱ)介导的钙调神经磷酸酶（CaN）信号通路参与心力衰竭（CHF）患者心肌重塑的机制。方法:选择因瓣膜性心脏病接受二尖瓣置换术的CHF病人39例，正常对照38例(其中8例来自意外伤亡的器官捐献者)。彩色多普勒超声心动图仪检测心脏扩大和心功能参数。放免法检测血浆及心肌组织Ang Ⅱ浓度，免疫沉淀法测心肌组织CaN、活化T细胞核因子(NFAT₃）、锌指转录因子(GATA₄)磷酸化及蛋白表达，RT-PCR检测肌球蛋白重链（β-MHC）mRNA表达。结果:AngⅡ分别与心脏扩大参数呈显著正相关，而与心功能参数呈显著负相关。CHF患者心肌组织CaN蛋白表达、CaN磷酸化、GATA^₄蛋白表达及β-MHC mRNA表达明显高于对照组，随心功能恶化其表达逐渐增加；NFAT₃磷酸化随心功能恶化而减弱。结论：肾素血管紧张素系统（RAS）激活的CaN信号通路在CHF患者心肌重构机制中可能起重要作用。     

Kappa Delta Award paper. Osteoregulatory nature of mechanical stimuli: function as a determinant for adaptive remodeling in bone

The capacity for functional adaptation within the skeleton was studied using the functionally isolated turkey ulna preparation. The results of this study would suggest that adaptive bone remodeling is extremely sensitive to alterations in both the magnitude and distribution of the strain generated within the bone tissue. At present, it appears that a loading regime can only influence bone remodeling when it is dynamic in nature. The full osteogenic potential of its influence is then achieved after only an extremely short exposure to this stimulus. The potency of the stimulus appears to be proportional to the magnitude of the strain engendered. As strain levels that are acceptable in one location induce adaptive remodeling in others, it would appear that each region of each bone is "genetically programmed" to accept a particular amount and pattern of intermittent strain as "normal." Deviation from this "optimal strain environment" will stimulate changes in the bone's remodeling balance, resulting in adaptive increases or decreases in its mass.     

基于“阴火”理论探讨内皮细胞代谢重塑与肿瘤血管化关系及中医药干预思考

血管内壁的内皮细胞借助调节血管稳态、血管张力、细胞黏附、细胞增殖、凝血抗性、炎症因子等来响应机体的物理和化学信号,进而维持血管处于衡动稳定的状态。血管生成是肿瘤发生发展所需的关键条件,肿瘤血管化的病理模式为瘤体生长提供所需的营养和氧气,以促进其增殖。近年来,内皮细胞参与肿瘤血管渗入,驱动血管生成被认为是促进肿瘤转移的关键环节。血管内皮细胞可通过调控代谢重塑以满足肿瘤血管化过程中对物质和能量的需要,其异常的代谢特征使得其能更好地适应肿瘤微环境的变化,这种代谢的改变常被看作是肿瘤血管化进程的重要基础。中医“阴火”理论源自《黄帝内经》,原指“阴虚生内热”,属内伤之火范畴,后经历代医家推演变化,逐步形成“脾胃气虚-阴火上乘-气火失调”的病机认识。内皮细胞代谢重塑的发病过程是“阴火”病理表征的客观体现,而阴火造化生息、燔灼妄动之性又与肿瘤新生血管增生无制、亢变为害的疾病状态相吻合。脾胃亏虚与气机失衡的改变可致水谷精微不得布散,发生代谢障碍,停久为痰为瘀,与血脉相搏结,致使局部环境异化（肿瘤微环境形成）、脉道不利（内皮细胞代谢失衡）,异变形成肿瘤新生血管。在“阴火”证候要素指导下,围绕气与火的相关性,运用“扶正调气”的治法遣方用药,可调节内皮细胞代谢功能,达到机体相对平衡状态,进而抑制肿瘤血管新生。基于以上认识,该文围绕内皮细胞代谢重塑与阴火相关理论,阐发学术微旨,以期为中医药干预肿瘤血管化进程提供一定的理论支持。     

Altered impedance during pigment aggregation in<Emphasis Type="Italic">Xenopus laevis</Emphasis> melanophores

Melanophores are dark-brown pigment cells located in the skin of amphibia, fish and many invertebrates. The skin colour of these organisms is regulated by the translocation of pigment organelles, and the pigment distribution can be altered by external stimuli. The ability to change colour in response to stimuli makes these cells of interest for biosensing applications. It was investigated whether pigment aggregation in Xenopus laevis melanophores can be detected by impedance measurements performed in transparent microvials. The results show that cell attachment, cell spreading and pigment aggregation all resulted in impedance changes, seen particularly at the highest frequency tested (10 kHz). The mechanisms behind the impedance changes were investigated by the addition of latrunculin or melatonin, both of which cause pigment aggregation. The latrunculin-induced aggregation was associated with cell area decrease and filamentous actin (F-actin) breakdown, processes that can influence the impedance. Lack of F-actin breakdown and an increase in cell area during melatonin-induced aggregation suggest that some other intracellular process also contributes to the impedance decrease seen for melatonin. It was shown that impedance measurements reflect not only cell attachment and cell spreading, but also intracellular events.     

安体舒通改善自发性高血压大鼠心肌纤维化

目的：观察安体舒通对自发性高血压大鼠（spontaneously hypertensive rats,SHR）心肌纤维化的影响及可能机制。方法:将16只14周龄雄性SHR随机分为安体舒通组和对照组,每组8只，分别以安体舒通30 mg·kg-1·d-1 及等量生理盐水灌胃12周，同时取8只同龄雄性SD大鼠作为正常对照组，用免疫组化的方法对结缔组织生长因子（connective tissue growth factor,CTGF）、转化生长因子β1（transforming growth factors beta-1,TGFβ1）、 胶原Ⅰ和 Ⅲ（collagenⅠand Ⅲ）在大鼠左室心肌的分布及表达进行半定量分析；用RT-PCR的方法检测TGFβ1、CTGF mRNA在心肌表达水平；用Masson染色法观察左室心肌胶原形态，图像分析测量胶原容积分数（collagen volume fraction,CVF）；用碱水解法测定左室心肌羟脯氨酸(hydroxyproline,Hypro)含量。结果:（1）SHR对照组左室重量指数（left ventricular index,LVI）、CVF、Hypro、collagenⅠ和Ⅲ、CTGF、TGFβ1蛋白及mRNA表达明显高于SD大鼠组（P<0.01）；相对于SHR对照组，安体舒通组则显著降低（P<0.05）；（2）相关分析表明：CTGF与TGFβ1、CVF、Hypro和LVI呈高度正相关（P<0.01）。结论:安体舒通能明显改善SHR心肌纤维化，其作用可能是通过阻断盐皮质激素受体和抑制CTGF的表达而实现的。