辛伐他汀对人低密度脂蛋白氧化修饰影响的实验研究

目的研究辛伐他汀在体外对低密度脂蛋白氧化修饰的影响.方法以低密度脂蛋白氧化修饰为模型,以硫代巴比妥酸反应物质(TBARS)生成量及相对电泳迁移率(REM)为指标,研究了辛伐他汀对铜离子(Cu2 )诱导低密度脂蛋白氧化修饰的抑制作用.结果随辛伐他汀浓度从1～10μmol/L的增加,TBARS值分别减少67.3%,73.9%,81.9%,REM值减少48.3%,55.2%,58.6%,呈浓度及时间依赖关系.其中10μmol/L辛伐他汀可几乎完全抑制低密度脂蛋白氧化.结论辛伐他汀在体外能明显抑制Cu2 诱导的低密度脂蛋白氧化修饰.     

Cellular distribution of the iron-binding protein lactotransferrin in the mesencephalon of Parkinson’s disease cases

Changes in the distribution of the iron-binding protein lactotransferrin have recently been described in the central nervous system during a variety of neurodegenerative disorders. To investigate whether lactotransferrin is associated with the neuropathological changes that characterize Parkinson’s disease, we analyzed the distribution of this protein in the mesencephalon of neurologically normal individuals and patients affected with Parkinson’s disease using quantitative immunohistochemical methods. High levels of lactotransferrin were observed in a large population of neurons in the substantia nigra of control cases. Lactotransferrin-positive neurons were severely affected by the neurodegenerative process that occurs in Parkinson’s disease as indicated by a severe decrease in the number of immunolabeled neurons in all of these cases. Quantitative analysis also demonstrated higher immunolabeling levels of lactotransferrin in the surviving neurons in the substantia nigra and ventral tegmental area of Parkinson’s disease cases compared to control cases. These results suggest that lactotransferrin may participate actively in the mechanism of neuronal degeneration in Parkinson’s disease. Received: 16 October 1995 / Revised, accepted: 1 December 1995     

Effect of KB-2796, a new diphenylpiperazine Ca antagonist, on voltage-dependent Ca currents and oxidative metabolism in dissociated mammalian CNS neurons

The effects of KB-2796, 1-[bis(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-(2,3,4-trimethoxybenzyl)piperazine-2HCl, on the low- and high-voltage activated Ca²⁺ currents (LVA and HVA I_Ca, respectively) and on oxidative metabolism were studied in neurons freshly dissociated from rat brain. KB-2796 reduced the peak amplitude of LVA I_Ca in a concentration-dependent manner with a threshold concentration of 10⁻⁷ M when the LVA I_Ca was elicited every 30 s in the external solution with 10 mM Ca²⁺. The concentration for half-maximum inhibition (IC₅₀) was 1.9 × 10⁻⁶M. At 10⁻⁵ M or more of KB-2796, a complete suppression of the LVA I_Ca was observed in the majority of neurons tested. There was no apparent effect on the current-voltage (I-V) relationship and the current kinetics. KB-2796 delayed the reactivation and enhanced the inactivation of the Ca²⁺ channel for LVA I_Ca voltage- and time-dependently, suggesting that KB-2796 preferentially binds to the inactivated Ca²⁺ channel. KB-2796 at a concentration of3.0 × 10⁻⁶M also decreased the peak amplitude of the HVA I_Ca without shifting the I-V relationship. In addition, KB-2796 reduced the oxidative metabolism (the formation of reactive oxygen species) of the neuron in a concentration-dependent manner with a threshold concentration of3 × 10⁻⁶M. It is suggested that the inhibitory action of KB-2796 on the neuronal Ca²⁺ influx and the oxidative metabolism, in combination with a cerebral vasodilatory action, may reduce ischemic brain damage.     

高糖对大鼠系膜细胞肝细胞生长因子受体表达的影响及其机制研究

目的 观察高糖作用下大鼠系膜细胞(MsC)肝细胞生长因子（HGF）受体c-Met的表达，并探讨其机制和意义。 方法 用RT-PCR和Western 印迹方法检测高糖作用大鼠MsC的不同时间点（0、12、24、48、96 h）c-Met的表达。分别用光辉霉素A（mithramycin A）和SU11274抑制转录因子Sp1的DNA结合活性和阻断c-Met。用电泳迁移率改变实验(EMSA)观察Sp1与c-Met基因启动子的结合活性。以荧光探剂二氯双氢荧光素二乙酸酯(DCFH-DA)捕获细胞内活性氧。 结果 大鼠MsC的c-Met表达在高糖作用12、24和48 h都明显上升，96 h开始下降。光辉霉素A呈浓度依赖性抑制高糖作用下大鼠MsC的c-Met表达上调。大鼠MsC内Sp1与c-Met基因启动子的结合活性在高糖作用下明显增强。HGF及c-Met显著抑制高糖诱导的大鼠MsC内活性氧的增多。 结论 高糖作用下大鼠MsC的c-Met表达增强，其机制可能是通过Sp1介导。HGF-c-Met信号通路激活能抑制高糖所致大鼠MsC内的氧化应激反应。     

Surface modification of titanium by etching in concentrated sulfuric acid

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to characterize the etching behavior of titanium in concentrated sulfuric acid and discuss its application on surface modification of titanium for biological use. METHODS: Commercially pure titanium (cpTi) plate was etched in 48% H2SO4 at RT -90 degrees C for 0.25-8 h. The weight loss was derived from the weight differences before and after etching. The surfaces after etching were characterized by surface roughness, X-ray diffractometry, and scannning electron spectroscopy. The apparent activation energy of the dissolution of cpTi into acid was derived from an Arrhenius plot of the rate of weight loss versus the acid temperature. RESULTS: The surface roughness of cpTi increased with the acid temperature and etching time. The surface roughness was strongly related to the weight loss. The weight loss increased drastically with the acid temperature after an initial period, which shortened with increasing acid temperature. The apparent activation energy for the dissolution of cpTi in H2SO4 was derived as 67.8 kJ/mol. SIGNIFICANCE: This study indicates that etching with concentrated sulfuric acid is an effective way to modify the surface of titanium for biological applications.     

高性能战斗机改装体检飞行员的耳功能分析

目的 分析高性能战斗机改装体检飞行员的咽鼓管功能、前庭功能和听功能状况。方法 对改装体检的196名飞行员的耳功能资料进行分析。结果 ①声导抗示196例392耳中193例368耳为A型曲线，6例7耳为AD型曲线，15例17耳为C型曲线。196例392耳均无声反射衰减；②眼震电图示196例前庭功能均正常：③纯音测听以气导在500、1000、2000、3000Hz的平均听阈表示，196例的结果为左耳12．58dB HL；右耳12．48dB HL，但37例47耳有高频区噪声性听损伤的表现。结论 参与高性能战斗机改装体检的飞行员，其耳功能状况总体良好，但部分有噪声性听损伤的应随访观察。     

Zinc takes the center stage: its paradoxical role in Alzheimer’s disease

There is compelling evidence that the etiology of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) involves characteristic amyloid-β (Aβ) deposition, oxidative stress, and anomalous metal–Aβ protein interaction. New studies have implicated redox active metals such as copper, iron, and zinc as key mediating factors in the pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s disease. There is also evidence that drugs with metal chelating properties could produce a significant reversal of amyloid-β plaque deposition in vitro and in vivo. This paper reviews current observations on the etiologic role of zinc in AD. We also discuss the interactions of zinc and copper with Aβ, a factor that purportedly facilitates disease processes. Finally, we review the protective role of zinc against Aβ cytotoxicity and hypothesize how the apparent effect of zinc on AD pathology may be paradoxical, The Zinc Paradox. Indeed, complex pathologic stressors inherent to the Alzheimer’s diseased brain dictate whether or not zinc will be neuroprotective or neurodegenerative. Further research on the zinc paradox in AD is needed in order to elucidate the exact role zinc plays in AD pathogenesis.     

聚苯醚热固性改性及其性能研究

通过溴化聚苯醚和格利雅试剂反应，将不饱和基团烯丙基引入聚苯醚中实现其热固性改性，由^1H-NMR和FTIR进行结构表征。确定了烯丙化聚苯醚的固化工艺，并对其固化产物性能进行测试。结果表明：按合成新工艺制备的热固性聚苯醚，其固化产物具有优异的介电性能(低介电常数、低介电损耗因子)，良好的耐溶剂性能和低吸湿性。     

Modulation of infection-induced inflammation and locomotive deficit and longevity in senescence-accelerated mice-prone (SAMP8) model by the oligomerized polyphenol Oligonol.

Oligonol is produced from the oligomerization of polyphenols (typically proanthocyanidin from a variety of fruits such as lychees, grapes, apples, persimmons, etc.) and contains catechin-type monomers and oligomers of proanthocyanidins. The ability of Oligonol to affect infection-dependent eye inflammation, locomotion and longevity in senescence-accelerated prone mice (SAMP8) (a model of senescence acceleration and geriatric disorders with increased oxidative stress and neuronal deficit) was investigated. Oligonol (60mg/kg) significantly modulated the extent of inflammation scores in the eye of SAMP8 mice. Examination of the mice indicated infection with mouse hepatitis virus and pinworm (Syphacia obvelata) in both males and females and with the intestinal protozoa (trichomonad) in males. A comparison of the two groups (using log-rank test) and the difference in the mean life span between groups (using Student's t-test) indicated significant differences in survival (p=0.043) and the mean life span (p=0.033) in male SAMP8 mice. Oligonol increased the mean life span and this was statistically significant. In the open-field locomotive test, the 7-week-old SAMP8 mice crossed more than 40 partitioned lines in 1min. At 48-week-old control untreated male SAMP8 crossed 2 lines. The Oligonol-treated 48-week-old male SAMP8 mice crossed 17 lines however. The improved locomotive activity was statistically significant even after 36weeks in the Oligonol-treated male SAMP8 but this was not the case throughout the time course of the study in the Oligonol-treated female SAMP8. Thus Oligonol treatment to SAMP8 mice modulated the severity of infection-dependent inflammation, prolonged life-span and significantly improved locomotive activity indicating potential benefit to aging-associated diseases such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's diseases. This presents potential for further research to define infection-dependent inflammation associated with degenerative conditions and the molecular mechanism of dietary antioxidant protection.