Sphingolipid metabolites in neural signalling and function

Sphingolipid metabolites, such as ceramide, sphingosine, sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) and complex sphingolipids (gangliosides), are recognized as molecules capable of regulating a variety of cellular processes. The role of sphingolipid metabolites has been studied mainly in non-neuronal tissues. These studies have underscored their importance as signals transducers, involved in control of proliferation, survival, differentiation and apoptosis. In this review, we will focus on studies performed over the last years in the nervous system, discussing the recent developments and the current perspectives in sphingolipid metabolism and functions.     

放疗化疗联合治疗局部晚期非小细胞肺癌43例

目的 探讨以顺铂为主的化疗方案加放疗对局部晚期非小细胞肺癌的疗效。方法 86例局部晚期非小细胞肺癌患随机分为治疗组及对照组各43例，放疗方案以CAP、EP、MVP或MOP，每人至少化疗两个周期，化疗后10～14天放射治疗，放疗采用^60Co外照射。结果 治疗组有效率83．7％，中位生存期14．5个月，对照组有效率67．4％，中位生存期10个月，两组不良反应为骨髓抑制、胃肠道反应。结论 以顺铂为主的化疗方案加放疗治疗局部晚期非小细胞肺癌的疗效较高，可提高肿瘤的局部控制率和延长生存期。     

家兔急性周围型肺栓塞影像模型的制备

目的探讨用可吸收性明胶海绵制作家兔急性肺栓塞(PE)影像模型的可行性。方法20只实验组家兔随机分成5组,采用明胶海绵栓子经股静脉插管制成急性PE的动物模型。栓塞后行肺动脉造影检查,栓塞后2h、24h、3d、7d、14d(A、B、C、D、E组)分批处死家兔,解剖肺动脉并观察栓塞区肺组织病理变化。对照组2只注入生理盐水,分别于第7天,14天处死。结果20只实验组家兔1只麻醉意外死亡,19只制备模型后成活,模型制备成功率95%。肺动脉造影显示46支叶及段肺动脉栓塞。肺动脉解剖共发现栓子65个,栓塞动脉50支。A组肺体积肿胀,色深红,镜下观察见肺组织充血。B组、C组、D组、E组中15只家兔肺表面呈苍白色、暗红色、黑色或苍白色区内见黑色坏死区,另外1只仅见肺体积肿大,肺颜色无变化,E组1只第3天左侧发生气胸,肺萎缩;光镜下观察肺组织水肿、淤血、出血、坏死,炎性细胞浸润,肺泡含气减少,肺泡支架结构破坏,E组2例栓塞区见肺组织机化,栓子周围有血小板血栓和/或混合血栓形成。对照组2只家兔肺部仅见少量炎性细胞浸润。结论用明胶海绵作为栓塞物制备家兔急性肺栓塞模型,其方法简便、成功率高,为肺栓塞影像学研究提供了一种较好的实验模型。     

小儿急性肺损伤的短期肺功能随访

Objective To study the pulmonary functions of pediatric ALI/ARDS(acute lung injury/acute respiratory distress syndrome) survivors. Method A prospective cohort study of all survivors of ALI/ARDS in the PICU of Beijing Children's Hospital was performed. Patients were divided into three groups(0-3 years of age,3 ～ 7 years of age, and over 7 years of age) and followed up three months after diagnosis. Results There were 36 survivors in total of 44 ALl patients, three patients lost follow-up, 12 died and 21 survived. Five survivors refused to participate in the study because of asymptomatic, and one was unable to participate because of lymphoma com-bined with sepsis. A total of 15 children completed the whole survey (11 patients were less than 3 years old, andfour were over 7 years of age). Twelve patients had no discomfort in their respiratory tracts. Three months after be-ing enrolled, the pulmonary functions of all children improved, especially in terms of tidal volume and respiratory compliance (P<0.05). Conclusions The abnormal respiratory symptoms and signs in most children disap-peared three months after discharge. Most survivors still have pulmonary dysfunction at 3 monthes after discharge, but better than discharge.     

黄芪、小柴胡冲剂联合辅酶Q10治疗病毒性心肌炎

目的观察黄芪、小柴胡冲剂联合辅酶Q10治疗病毒性心肌炎(VMC)的临床疗效.方法治疗组(30例)应用黄芪注射液、小柴胡冲剂和辅酶Q10;对照组(30例)用GIK极化液、辅酶Q10和维生素C,两组患者无禁忌证者均给予β-受体阻滞剂,钙拮抗剂和对症治疗.两组疗程均为3个月.结果治疗组临床症状和心律失常总有效率分别为73.3%和86.6%,高于对照组的43.3%和63.3%(p＜0.05).结论黄芪、小柴胡冲剂联合辅酶Q10对VMC有较好疗效,且无明显不良反应.     

肺癌患者FLK-1、LRP和MDR1的表达与临床研究

目的:探讨血管内皮生长因子受体 (Flk 1),肺耐药蛋白 (LRP)基因以及多药耐药基因 (MDR1)蛋白与肺癌患者临床及病理指标的关系。方法:用免疫组化技术(ABC法)对原发性肺癌组织中三种基因的表达进行检测。结果: 70例肺癌中,非小细胞肺癌MDR1阳性率 49. 2% (29 /59),明显高于小细胞肺癌 (SCLC) 18. 2% (2 /11)(P<0. 05);非小细胞肺癌LRP阳性率 69. 5% (41 /59),明显高于小细胞肺癌 27. 3% (3 /11) (P<0. 05)。腺癌中MDR1与LRP的表达明显高于鳞癌(P<0. 05)。LRP与Flk 1在NSCLCs中共同表达 49. 2% (29 /59),LRP的表达与肺癌的组织学分级相关,MDR1和LRP的表达与肺癌的组织学类型有关,Flk 1与TNM分期相关,均有统计学意义(P<0. 05)。Flk 1 LRP均阳性、FLK 1 LRP MDR1均阳性、中药治疗、复发与患者的生存率有关(P<0. 05)。结论:FLK 1、LRP和MDR1基因蛋白产物的检测对肺癌患者的诊治和预后评估有积极意义。     

米诺环素对压力作用下体外培养视网膜神经细胞凋亡的抑制

目的 观察米诺环素对压力系统作用下大鼠视网膜神经细胞(RNs)的活性及凋亡的影响，探讨其对受损RNs保护的可能机制。 方法 制备大鼠RNs体外加压培养模型，通过细胞形态学观察、四唑盐（MTT）比色法测定细胞活力、吖啶橙/溴化乙锭（AO/EB）染色法检测细胞凋亡率等方法观察不同浓度的米诺环素对上述损伤细胞的保护作用，并用免疫细胞化学法观察iNOS和caspase 3表达的改变。 结果 加压培养后RNs与对照组相比形态改变较明显，细胞活力降低，5393%的细胞发生凋亡。20000 μmol/L的米诺环素治疗组则细胞形态改善，活力显著增高，1729%的细胞发生凋亡；免疫细胞化学法显示细胞内iNOS和caspase-3表达较加压损伤组减少。 结论 一定剂量的米诺环素在体外可有效抑制压力引起的大鼠RNs损伤及凋亡；抑制iNOS和caspase-3的表达可能是其潜在作用机制。     

Hyperthyroidism associated with papilloedema and pyramidal tract involvement

Summary In a patient with mitochondrial myopathy, encephalopathy, lactic acidosis and stroke-like episodes [MELAS] who had normal mitochondrial enzyme activity, high doses of coenzyme Q₁₀ (CoQ) were administered. Clinical improvement with decreased serum lactate and pyruvate levels was observed. Though the mechanism of action of CoQ is not known, a trial is worthwhile in patients with MELAS.     

复方金荞麦颗粒治疗肺癌1000例临床疗效观察

目的 总结复方金荞麦颗粒治疗肺癌的疗效。方法 对1000例各种类型的肺癌患者采用复方金荞麦颗粒5g，3次·d^-1 口服，同时辅以中药汤剂治疗，3mo为1疗程，病情稳定后逐渐减量维持。结果本组1000例患者经3mo～15a以上治疗，基本治愈181例（18．1％），显效518例（51．8％），有效204例（20．4％），无效97例（9．7％），总有效率为90．3％。结论 复方金荞麦颗粒为抗肿瘤的纯中药制剂，具有明显抑制肿瘤细胞生长、增强免疫功能、提高患者生存质量等功效，尤其是对失去手术治疗机会、不能接受化疗和放疗的肺癌患者具有较好疗效。     

人工心肺机血液泵监测系统的研制

为避免人工心肺机血液泵转速失控现像的发生，特研制人工心肺机监测系统，通过对血泵转速的实时监测，判断系统是否正常，自动进行相应的处理，提高现有系统的安全性。