Covered metal stent for tumor obstruction of efferent loop recurrence after gastrectomy

Reports the case of a 60-year-old woman who underwent R2 total gastrectomy, and subsequent palliation of painful symptom recurrence via a membrane-covered metal stent. Received: 13 June 1996/Accepted: 31 July 1996     

骨形成蛋白(BMP)复合材料的实验研究

作者利用异种、同种、半脱钙骨基质明胶和羟基磷灰石四种材料植入20只大鼠肌肉内,通过光学显微镜观察比较了各种材料的吸收速度、抗原性和成骨情况。结果表明,异种骨基质明胶在植骨早期有轻度的排斥反应。羟基磷灰石不易被吸收,无诱导成骨作用。同种骨基质明胶适合作为较小骨缺损的骨形成蛋白复合材料,修复较大骨缺损,半脱钙骨基质明胶是较佳的复合材料。     

Joint capsule matrix turnover in a rabbit model of chronic joint contractures: Correlation with human contractures.

To evaluate changes in matrix molecules of the joint capsule, the right knees of 24 skeletally mature female NZW rabbits were immobilized while the contralateral limb served as an unoperated control. The immobilization was discontinued at 8 weeks and the rabbits were divided among four groups (n = 6) based on the number of weeks the right knees were remobilized: 0, 8, 16, or 32. Three rabbits (six knees) that did not have operations provided normal control joint capsules. The mRNA levels for collagen types I, II, and III, and MMP-1 and -13 were significantly increased in the joint capsules of the contracture knees in all groups when compared to normal and contralateral limb joint capsules. In contrast, the mRNA levels for TIMP-1, -2, and -3 were decreased in the joint capsules of the contracture knees in all groups when compared to normal and contralateral limb joint capsules. The mRNA levels for lumican and decorin were increased in the joint capsules of the contracture knees in all groups when compared to normal capsules. Many of the changes observed in this animal model are similar to those observed in human joint capsules from posttraumatic elbow contractures, supporting the value of this rabbit model.     

体外培养的小鼠骨髓基质细胞对血细胞集落形成的支持

为探讨骨髓基质细胞在液体条件下支持造血的能力,对小鼠骨髓有核细胞体外培养,在液体培养基中形成基质细胞贴壁层,更换培养液,再种植骨髓有核细胞。结果在贴壁的基质细胞上形成了细胞集落。按细胞形态特征分为两类:一类为基质细胞集落,仅为偶见。另一类为造血细胞集落,数量较多,并且集落通过一定的结构与贴壁的基质细胞连接。结果提示,造血细胞集落的形成,需要有与骨髓基质细胞接触的微环境,并可对基质细胞的生长发育有一定的反作用。本文提出了造血细胞集落的液体培养法。     

Bone remodeling during the development of osteoporosis in paraplegia

Summary Osteoporosis developing during the first weeks after the onset of traumatic paraplegia was studied with cortical and cancellous samples of iliac crest and tibia of 14 patients, and compared to normals. We used a procedure of bone particle fractionation (according to degree of mineralization) that allowed us to establish a profile reflecting the metabolic remodeling of bone and to analyze the organic matrix of the newly synthesized tissue. In paraplegics, we observed a large increase in the proportion of little calcified bone in the cortical as well as in the cancellous bone. Based on amino acid analyses, we found a decreased number of hydroxyproline residues in the newly synthesized organic matrix from paraplegia bone resulting either from an alteration of the prolyl hydroxylation or from the presence of an excess of noncollagen polypeptides. These results, together with previously published data reporting increased urinary hydroxylproline and calcium kinetic parameters, suggest an enhanced rate of skeletal remodeling in acute paraplegia. When investigated 2 years after injury, the patterns of distribution approach that of normal subjects.     

Cobalt-dependent potentiation of net inward current density in Helix aspersa neurons.

A low concentration of transition metal ions Co2+ and Ni2+ increases the inward current density in neurons from the land snail Helix aspersa. The currents were measured using a single electrode voltage-clamp/internal perfusion method under conditions in which the external Na+ was replaced by Tris+, the predominant external current carrying cation was Ca2+, and the internal perfusate contained 120 mM Cs+/0 K+; 30 mM tetraethylammonium (TEA) was added externally to block K+ current. In the presence of Co2+ (3 mM) or Ni2+ (0.5 mM) inward Ca2+ currents were stimulated normally by voltage-dependent activation of Ca2+ channels. There was a 5-10% decrease in the rate of rise of the inward current. The principal effect of Co2+ and Ni2+ in increasing the current density seems to be a decrease in the rate at which the inward currents decline during a depolarizing voltage pulse. The results may be due to a decrease in a voltage-dependent or Ca(2+)-dependent outward current and/or an inhibition of Ca2+ channel inactivation. Outward current under these conditions (zero internal K+) was significant and most likely due to Cs+ efflux through the voltage-activated or Ca(2+)-activated nonspecific cation channels. Co2+ is an extremely effective blocker of this outward current. These results are not an artifact of internal perfusion or the special ionic conditions. Intracellular recording of unperfused neurons in normal Helix Ringer's solution showed that the Ca(2+)-dependent action potential duration was increased significantly by low concentrations of Co2+. This result is consistant with the Co(2+)-dependent increase in inward (depolarizing) current seen in voltage-clamp experiments.     

人皮质骨矿化基质中骨盐框架结构

目的：研究人皮质骨矿化基质中骨盐的框架结构及框架中骨微间隙。方法：应用透射电镜、场发射扫描电镜观察、电脑图像分析及能谱分析，分析无骨病成人长骨、扁骨２００例骨盐分布特征。结果：骨盐框架结构由微柱、微梁、微小梁、弓状梁、致密点、隔板和骨微间隙构成。骨微间隙由洞、内衬和壁组成，洞平均直径为８４．４±７５．６ｎｍ，与骨小管相比有显著差异（Ｐ值＜０．００１），平均密度为１１～１７个／μｍ２，与骨小管之比超过１０：１。骨盐分针形结晶和微颗粒结晶。结论：骨盐框架结构及骨微间隙是骨盐在人皮质骨矿化基质中的存在形式，可能与骨盐吸收、沉着有关。     

肝纤维化组织中MMP1、TIMP1的表达及其临床意义

目的 :检测肝纤维化组织中基质金属蛋白酶 1 (MMP1 )、基质金属蛋白酶组织抑制因子 1 (TIMP1 )的表达 ,为肝纤维化的诊治提供重要的分子生物学指标。 方法 :采用链霉菌抗生物蛋白 -过氧化酶联接法 (S- P法 )检测70例肝纤维化组织中 MMP1 、TIMP1 的表达。结果:(1) TIMP1 蛋白阳性表达随肝纤维化程度的加重而增强 ,并且呈正相关关系 (r=0 .92 74 ,P <0 .0 1)。 (2 ) MMP1 蛋白阳性表达随肝纤维化程度的加重无明显变化 ,无相关关系(r =0 .2 181,P >0 .0 5 )。 结论:TIMP1 与肝纤维化的发生、发展密切相关 ,随纤维化发生、发展阳性表达增强。从分子水平对肝纤维化、肝硬化病变进行评估 ,为早期诊治肝纤维化和判断预后提供依据。     

分娩时子宫下段MMP-9及其组织抑制剂TIMP-1的变化

目的:探讨基质金属蛋白酶(MMP)及其组织抑制剂(TIMP)在分娩发动、宫颈成熟和扩张中的作用和机制.方法:采用ELISA方法测定子宫下段组织中MMP-9和TIMP-1的浓度.有宫缩剖宫产组56例,其中第一产程组44例,第二产程组12例.以无宫缩剖宫产组16例为对照组.结果:有宫缩剖宫产组子宫下段组织中MMP-9和TIMP-1的浓度分别明显高于无宫缩剖宫产组(P<0.05,P<0.05).第一产程组中随宫口开大,MMP-9和TIMP-1的浓度各组间无显著性差异.第二产程组MMP-9和TIMP-1的浓度分别明显高于第一产程组(P<0.01,P<0.05).结论:MMPs和TIMPs的动态变化是分娩发动、宫颈成熟和扩张过程中的重要中间环节.     

MMP-2、TIMP-2在内毒素诱导性葡萄膜炎中的表达

目的　探讨基质金属蛋白酶 2 (MMP 2 )及其组织型抑制剂 (TIMP 2 )在内毒素诱导性葡萄膜炎 (EIU)模型中的表达及意义。方法　 2 0 0 μg伤寒杆菌内毒素注射于SD大鼠双后足垫 ,建立EIU模型。用免疫组织化学方法检测MMP 2、TIMP 2在内毒素注射后不同时间点 (0、 6、 12、 18、 2 4、 4 8、 72、 96h和 7d)的表达。结果　内毒素注射后 6h开始出现炎症 ,于 2 4h炎症达到高峰 ,以后逐渐减轻 ,7d时基本消退。虹膜、睫状体的上皮细胞和渗出的炎性细胞表达MMP 2和TIMP 2。MMP 2在 6h表达开始增高 ,18～ 2 4h达高峰 ,以后逐渐下降。TIMP 2于 12h出现表达 ,4 8h达高峰 ,以后逐渐下降。TIMP 2和MMP 2平均吸光度值的比值与炎症程度呈负相关。结论　MMP 2是与炎症反应相关的调节因子 ,其过量表达参与葡萄膜炎的发病。减低MMP 2的活性或降低MMP 2 /TIMP 2的比值可能为治疗葡萄膜炎的新思路。