抗前列腺特异抗原单链抗体/人羧肽酶A融合基因的构建及表达

目的 构建抗前列腺特异抗原（PSA）单链抗体（scFv)/人羧肽酶A(hCPA)融合基因,为前列腺癌的抗全导向酶-前体药物疗法奠定基础。方法 在已克隆抗PSAscFv和hCPA基因的基础上,用加端PCR分别在scFv基因的3′端和hCPA基因的5′端加上部分连接肽（linker)基因序列,回收后混合。应用重叠延伸拼接法,将抗PASscFv基因和hCPA基因通过linker序列串联为scFv/hCPA融合基因;并将构建的融合基因克隆到融合表达载体pGEX-4T-1中进行表达。结果 序列测定结果表明,构建的抗PSAscFv/hCPA融合基因中scFv和hCPA序列均正确,scFv和hCPA间有18bp的linker序列,推导的氨基酸序列为GSGGSG,与设计的序列相符,融合基因经IPTG诱导表达重组蛋白并以SDS-PAGE分析,在Mr为94000左右出现一条新生蛋白带,表达量约占菌体总蛋白的34%。结论 成功构建并原核表达了抗PSAscFv/hCPA融合基因。     

A Simple and Rapid Fluorometric Determination Method of α1-Acid Glycoprotein in Serum Using Quinaldine Red

We examined different fluorescent probes suitable for fluorometric determination of ₁-acid glycoprotein (AGP) in serum. Quinaldine red (QR) was shown to bind strongly and selectively to AGP. Taking advantage of the enhanced fluorescence of QR in the presence of AGP, we developed a direct method for the determination of serum AGP without removal of other serum proteins such as albumin. AGP concentrations in serum of healthy volunteers and patients correlated well with results from the conventional single radial immunodiffusion (SRID) method (r = 0.93, slope = 1). The newly developed method is faster and has a larger analytical concentration range than the SRID method. This method can also be used to determine AGP in serum of experimental animals, and it can serve to monitor AGP serum concentrations for pharmacokinetic evaluation of basic drugs.     

Pharmacokinetics of thiopental after single and multiple intravenous doses in critical care patients

Thiopental was administered to neurosurgical patients for cerebral protection and its pharmacokinetic parameters were determined after a single bolus of 540, 1000 or 1500 mg (3 subjects) or after multiple doses of 250 mg (5 subjects) and 500 mg (2 subjects) every two hours for up to 7 days. The data were analysed by a two- or three- compartment model and linear kinetics. After a single IV bolus, the mean initial volume of distribution (V1) was 0.4811·kg^–1, and the steady-state volume of distribution (V_ss) was 2.16 1·kg^–1. The distribution (t_1/2) and elimination (t_1/2) half-lives were 0.590 and 5.89 h, respectively, and the mean residence time (MRT) was 7.44 h. The clearance was 5.41 ml·min^–1·kg^–1. With repeated injections, the pharmacokinetic parameters for each patient were estimated taking into account all administered doses and blood samples, which were taken whenever possible daily at steady state and after the last dose. The variability observed in the pharmacokinetic parameters of thiopental reflected by the coefficient of variation (CV%) was wide but was of similar magnitude within patients (CV_intra) as it was between patients (CV_inter). The steady-state trough plasma concentration (C_min obs) ranged from 4.8 to 30 mg·1^–1 (mean 16.0 mg·1^–1 and median 14.3 mg·1^–1). Peak concentrations (C_max obs) ranged from 8.35 to 45 mg·1^–1 (25.4 mg·1^–1, and median 23.3 mg·1^–1). The values of V1 and V_ss were similar to those obtained after a single dose. For V1, the mean was 0.333 1·kg^–1. The mean V_ss was 2.68 1·kg^–1, with a CV_intra of 12.6 to 56% and a CV_inter of 13.2%. A shorter distribution half-life t_1/2 was noted on multiple dosing; the mean value was 0.122 h. The elimination half-life t_1/2 and the mean residence time became longer due to a decrease in clearance. For t_1/2 the mean value was 16.3 h. The mean MRT was 21.9 h, CV_intra 9.19 to 48.5%, and the CV_inter 35.3%. The mean clearance was 2.16 ml·min^–1·kg^–1, CV_intra 7.28 to 25.5%, and the CV_inter 20.4%. This value is 50% lower than after a single dose.Identification of the kinetic parameters of thiopental allows simulation of the effects of doses on subsequent plasma levels and will permit a priori prediction of day to day adjustment of drug dosage.     

丙烯腈对大鼠外周血淋巴细胞DNA损伤的研究

［目的］ 探讨丙烯腈对大鼠外周血淋巴细胞ＤＮＡ的损伤作用。［方法］ 在急性和亚急性经口染毒试验中,采用单细胞凝胶电泳技术检测不同染毒剂量（１０ｍ ｇ／ｋｇ、３０ｍ ｇ／ｋｇ 和５０ｍ ｇ／ｋｇ）丙烯腈（ＡＣＮ）及不同染毒时段（２ｈ、１４ｄ、２８ｄ、和４２ｄ）对大鼠淋巴细胞ＤＮＡ 的损伤情况。［结果］ 在急性和亚急性染毒试验中,大鼠淋巴细胞ＤＮＡ损伤程度均随ＡＣＮ 染毒剂量增大或染毒时间延长而逐渐加重,并显著高于对照组或染毒１４ｄ 组（Ｐ＜０．０１）,且存在较好的剂量－反应和时间－反应关系（Ｐ＜ ０．０１）。亚急性染毒试验中,随着染毒剂量的升高和染毒时间的延长,淋巴细胞ＤＮＡ 的损伤程度可达到饱和。染毒组细胞ＤＮＡ 损伤反应模式明显不同于对照组,单个细胞间的差异较大,且这种差异随染毒剂量增大和染毒时间延长也逐渐增大。［结论］ ＡＣＮ对大鼠外周血淋巴细胞ＤＮＡ具有明显的损伤作用,且损伤程度和模式受ＡＣＮ 染毒剂量和染毒时间的共同影响。     

中药复方962对老年大鼠外周血淋巴细胞DNA损伤的影响

目的：观察不同年龄组（4月和24月龄）大鼠和连续灌胃给予中药复方962 3个月的老年大鼠的外周血淋巴细胞DNA的损伤情况。方法：利用快速、灵敏的单细胞电泳技术结合激光扫描共聚焦显微镜来观察大鼠外周血淋巴细胞的DNA损伤,以彗星样细胞出现率（计数一定量细胞中彗星样细胞所占的比例）、占彗星长度（“彗星”电泳方向上的最大长度）和尾距（尾部DNA占总DNA的百分比与头尾部中心间距的乘积）来评价淋巴细胞DNA的损伤程度。结果：发现老年大鼠外周血淋巴细胞中彗尾样细胞出现率显著高于青年大鼠（P＜0．01）,复方962不仅能明显降低老年大鼠的淋巴细胞的彗尾样细胞出现率,而且能明显降低老年大鼠外周血彗星样细胞的总彗星长度和尾蹑（P＜0．01）。结论：实验表明复方962对老年大鼠淋巴细胞DNA的损伤有明显的保护作用。     

KD306型耐硫甲烷化催化剂有效扩散系数的测定

基于开发的计算机取样系统,采用ＳＰＳＲ法脉冲动态测试ＫＤ３０６型耐硫甲烷化催化剂的有效扩散系数。线性化和参数估值的结果吻合较好,证实：线性化简化是合理的,参数估值是可用于有效扩散系数。ＫＤ３０６型耐硫甲烷化催化剂的曲折因子为７．２。     

Pulmonary Failure After Norwood Procedure: Indication for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation? A Case Report

Today some authors consider univentricular repair a contraindication for postoperative cardiac extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). The question is whether or not ECMO is indicated as pulmonary support in case of an overwhelming pulmonary infection during the postoperative course after a Norwood procedure. During the prolonged weaning period after a Norwood procedure using a 4 mm aortopulmonary shunt, proven respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) bronchiolitis occurred at the time of expected weaning from artificial ventilation. Venovenous ECMO was able to improve oxygenation, but when pulmonary opacification failed to resolve, ECMO was terminated after 12 days.     

SPECT imaging of dopamine and serotonin transporters with [123I]β-CIT. Binding kinetics in the human brain

Summary Single photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT) studies in non-human primates have previously shown that the cocaine derivative [¹²³I]-2--carbomethoxy-3--(4-iodophenyl)-tropane ([¹²³I]-CIT) labels dopamine transporters in the striatum and serotonin transporters in the hypothalamusmidbrain area. Here, we report on the regional kinetic uptake of [¹²³I]-CIT in the brain of 4 normal volunteers and 2 patients with Parkinson's disease. In healthy subjects striatal activity increased slowly to reach peak values at about 20 hours post injection. In the hypothalamus-midbrain area peak activities were observed at about 4 hours with a slow decrease thereafter. Low activity was observed in cortical and cerebellar areas. The striatal to cerebellar ratio was about 4 after 5 hours and 9 after 20 hours. In 2 patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease striatal activity was markedly decreased while the activity in hypothalamus-midbrain areas was only mildly diminished. Uptake into cortical and cerebellar areas appeared to be unchanged in Parkinson's disease. Consequently, in Parkinson's disease the striatal to cerebellar ratio was decreased to values around 2.5 after 20 hours. These preliminary methodological studies suggest that [¹²³I]-CIT is a useful SPECT ligand for studying dopamine and possibly also serotonin transporters in the living human brain.     

Myocardial perfusion damage after mediastinal irradiation for Hodgkin's disease: a thallium-201 single photon emission tomography study

Conflicting data have been reported on the incidence of myocardial abnormalities after mediastinal irradiation for Hodgkin's disease. We studied myocardial perfusion in 31 clinically asymptomatic patients (13 male, 18 female, mean age 35 years) 7 years (range 3–11 years) after mantle field radiotherapy. Thallium-201 tomoscintigraphic data were obtained after exercise, 4 h later and at rest (8–15 days later). Images were analysed visually and quantitatively (sectorial quantification of ²⁰¹T1 uptake on the bull's eye images of the short-axis slices) compared with those of 35 subjects with a low likelihood of coronary artery disease. Twenty-five tomographic data sets were available. Images were visually abnormal in 21 patients (84%) showing an heterogeneous ²⁰¹Tl uptake. In 68%, the sectorial ²⁰¹Tl uptake was lower than the mean ²⁰¹Tl uptake value minus 2 standard deviations measured in subjects with a low likelihood of coronary artery disease. Significant redistribution (quantitatively assessed 10%) was present in 10 patients (40%). In most of the patients, the location and the shape of the defect(s) could not be anatomically related to an epicardial coronary vessel disease. These results indicate that after mediastinal irradiation the ²⁰¹Tl myocardial uptake is frequently abnormal. The observed patterns suggest a disease of the small coronary vessels and/or the existence of a myocardial fibrosis rather than epicardial coronary artery disease.     

Reproducibility of quantitative hexakis-2-methoxyisobutylisonitrile single photon emission tomography in stable coronary artery disease

The quantification of myocardial perfusion abnormalities is necessary to allow comparison of repeated studies, especially in the evaluation of the success of medical, interventional or combined treatment in stable coronary artery disease or in evolving myocardial infarction. The purpose of this study was to assess inter-observer reproducibility of tomographic study processing using a semi-automatic quantitative programme. Technetium 99m hexakis-2-methoxyisobutylisonitrile (^99mTc-Sestamibi) was chosen for tomographic imaging of repeated rest-stress studies in patients with stable coronary artery disease. The quantification was performed using a modification of the Cedars polar coding and comparison with the normal data base. The perfusion defects were quantified separately for each standard perfusion area [left anterior descending (LAD), right coronary (RCA) and left circumflex (LCX) arteries] and total area of hypoperfused myocardium. The inter-observer variability for 40 tomographic studies was accomplished. The defects were the largest in the LAD perfusion area (average 19.7% of the normalized LAD supply area) with an inter-observer correlation of 0.84 for this region. The greatest variability was found for the LCX region (r=0.55) and is attributed to a small average perfusion defect (7.1%), only 18 studies having abnormal perfusion in this area. In total, an average 14.3% of the left ventricular myocardium was significantly hypoperfused, and the inter-observer correlation was 0.87. These results show good inter-observer reproducibility using semi-automatic quantitation of perfusion defects. Careful interpretation of smaller defects in the evaluation of treatment results is advised when repeated ^99mTc-Sestamibi single photon emission tomography studies are processed by more than one observer.The work was performed at Nuclear Medicine Department in Ulm. Offprint requests to: M. Milinski