Increased monocyte-dependent suppression of polyclonal activation of B lymphocytes from cystinotic children

In infantile cystinosis the amino acid cystine preferentially accumulates in phagocytic cells, polymorphonuclear leucocytes (PMN) and monocytes, rather than in lymphocytes. We previously described functional abnormalities in the oxidative metabolism and locomotion of cystinotic PMN and monocytes. The present study shows an abnormal lymphocyte polyclonal activation as evidenced by a decreased immunoglobulin (Ig) production and generation of Ig-containing cells (ICC) in cultures of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) from cystinotic children upon stimultion with pokeweed mitogen andStaphylococcus aureus Cowan I. However, monocyte depletion from cystinotic PBMC fully reconstituted Ig production and ICC generation, indicating: (1) the presence of an increased monocyte-dependent suppression on lymphocyte polyclonal activation, and (2) that the intrinsic ability of cystinotic lymphocytes to respond to polyclonal stimulation was preserved. The increased cystinotic monocytedependent suppressive effect was not mediated by prostaglandin E₂ (PGE₂) since its production by cystinotic PBMC upon polyclonal activation was not different from that of controls. In addition, the sensitivity of cystinotic lymphocytes to the immunosuppressive effect of varying concentrations of exogenous PGE₂ was similar to that of controls. Finally, indomethacin and 2-mercaptoethanol, two agents able to scavenge hydroxyl (OH) radicals, restored Ig production by cystinotic PBMC, suggesting a role for reactive oxygen species in the increased cystinotic monocyte-dependent suppression.     

A contribution to a new test method for dandruff-inhibiting and “keratolytic” action of drugs

Summary Free cholesterol in lipids from the scalp and hair is predominantly a constituent of epidermal lipids. Therefore, a reduction in cholesterol content induced by a drug indicates a reduction in cell turnover in the epidermis. As, according to the literature, increased cell turnover in the epidermis results in formation of dandruff, a reduction in the proportion of cholesterol should indicate inhibition of the formation of dandruff. Conversely, an increase in free cholesterol should generally indicate a keratolytic effect. So unequivocal an interpretation has not so far been possible in persons with dandruff, as it was not known whether free cholesterol was increased or decreased. In addition, this interpretation was not possible after use of antimicrobial substances, as in vitro investigations had failed to exclude microbial esterification of cholesterol on the scalp. The present investigation has shown that correlation of free cholesterol level with cell turnover is permissible in patients with dandruff, even if antimicrobial drugs are being tested.     

Effect of short-term administration of lead to pregnant rats.

Lead was administred to adult female rats in drinking water (0;0.1:1 and 10 ppm) for 3 weeks before mating, during pregnancy and during 3 weeks after delivery. On day 21 after delivery the mothers and their newborns were sacrified and various parameters of blood -- lead concentration on (Pb-B), hematocrit (Htc), hemoglobin (Hb), free erythrocyte porphyrins (FEP), delta0aminolevulinate dehydratase (ALAD) -- and tissue -- ALAD, free tissue porphyrins (FTP), lead concentration (Pb-T) -- were determined. In mothers a significant increase in Pb-B and Pb concentration in kidney was found in the 10 ppm group, but this increase in lead concentration was not associated with any statistically significant modification of the biochemical parameters. In newborns, lead concentration in blood and in kidney was also significantly increased in the 10 ppm group and this lead exposure was associated with a decrease of the ALAD activity in blood and an increase of FTP in kidney. On the basis of the biochemical parameters investigated one can therefore conclude that the developing organism is more susceptible to the biological action of lead than the organism of adult animals and that the "no-effect" level of lead administered during pregnancy and in the neonatal period is around 1 ppm.     

合成鱼腥草素对巨噬细胞呼吸爆发、细胞内游离钙离子浓度及T细胞分泌白细胞介素-2的影响

目的为了进一步分析合成鱼腥草素的免疫调节作用机理 ,研究合成鱼腥草素对于巨噬细胞呼吸爆发、细胞内钙离子浓度以及T细胞分泌白细胞介素水平的影响。方法巨噬细胞分离自大鼠腹腔灌洗液。以 2′ ,7′ 二氯荧光素二乙酯作为荧光指示剂 ,采用流式细胞术检测巨噬细胞的呼吸爆发。以fura 2作为钙离子荧光指示剂采用荧光分光光度法测定细胞内钙离子浓度。利用淋巴细胞分离液采用密度梯度离心法分离外周血T细胞 ,并用尼龙毛柱加以纯化。用ELISA法测定在亚适剂量ConA、白细胞介素 1α(IL 1α)以及白细胞介素 1β(IL 1β)存在的条件下合成鱼腥草素对白细胞介素 2 (IL 2 )分泌的影响。结果合成鱼腥草素可以刺激巨噬细胞呼吸爆发 ,提高细胞内钙离子浓度水平 ,促进T细胞分泌IL 2。结论合成鱼腥草素可能具有激活巨噬细胞和T淋巴细胞的作用 ,从而部分解释合成鱼腥草素的佐剂作用以及治疗感染性疾病的作用机理。     

CO2激光治疗350例重度宫颈糜烂疗效观察

目的探讨CO2激光治疗重度宫颈糜烂的方法、疗效和注意事项。方法采用CO2激光输出功率0～50W,波长10.6微米,光束强度适中,光斑直径为0.5cm的连续波,治疗重度宫颈糜烂350例。结果术后4个月复查,所有病人都有效,总有效率100%。结论CO2激光治疗术简单安全,疗效满意。主要适用于Ⅰ～Ⅲ度宫颈糜烂患者,重度更适用此方法。早期发现早期治疗是成功的关键。     

突发性耳聋患者行为类型与某些生化指标的相关性研究

目的 探讨突发性耳聋患者的行为类型及发病机理。方法 调查了152例突发性耳聋病人和170例正常人的行为类型,并测定了其血浆SOD,LPO,TXA2,PGI2水平。结果 突发性耳聋病人A型性格为68.42％,而健康对照则为47.65％(p<0.01)。突发性耳聋患者不论是A型性格还是B型性格血清SOD、6-keto-PGF1α均显著低于对照组(p<0.01),而LPO、TXB2含量则高于对照组(p<0.01);突发性耳聋患者及对照组组内A型性格血浆TXB2均显著高于B型性格,A型性格6-keto-PGF1α则低于B型性格(p<0.05)。LPO、SOD虽有差异,但无统计学意义(p>0.05)。结论 突发性耳聋与行为类型密切相关。A行为易患突发性耳聋,可能与血浆高水平的TXB2、LPO和低水平的SOD、PGI2有关。     

皮肤角质形成细胞的无血清培养方法

目的探索建立少量成年自体皮肤角质形成细胞体外无血清培养体系,为自体组织工程皮肤的构建与移植奠定物质基础。方法:无菌条件下,取2cm×2cm 兔耳皮肤组织块,Dispase 消化,分离真表皮,表皮以胰蛋白酶+EDTA 消化获得角质形成细胞,以含钙和不含钙的角质形成细胞培养液(K-SFM),按不同细胞密度接种于24孔板,观察细胞生长状况;免疫组化鉴定,MTT 法测定不同血清浓度对角质形成细胞增殖分化的影响。结果:在适当的 Ca~(2+)浓度下,少量自体角质形成细胞能够在无血清培养液 k-SFM 中培养扩增,最多可传4～6代。添加血清后可明显加速细胞分化。结论:无血清培养体系适用于少量成年自体角质形成细胞的体外连续培养扩增,培养的细胞可用于自体组织工程皮肤的构建。     

异丙酚对神经元缺氧损伤的保护及其作用机制

目的　研究异丙酚对离体大鼠海马神经元缺氧损伤的保护作用及其机制。方法　以原代培养的大鼠海马神经元作为研究对象 ,建立缺氧、H2 O2 和谷氨酸损伤模型 ,用MTT法测定神经元存活率。采用激光扫描共聚焦显微镜动态监测缺氧前后 ,单个海马神经元内Ca2 + 浓度和线粒体膜电位 (△Ψm)的变化。用电子自旋共振技术测定异丙酚对羟基自由基和超氧阴离子自由基的清除作用。结果　 6～ 4 8mg·L-1浓度的异丙酚可明显降低神经元缺氧损伤时的细胞死亡率 (P <0 0 1) ,作用程度均呈剂量相关 (r =0 89,P <0 0 5 ) ;2 4～ 4 8mg·L-1浓度的异丙酚可明显降低H2 O2 损伤时的细胞死亡率 (P <0 0 1) ;12～ 4 8mg·L-1浓度的异丙酚可明显降低谷氨酸损伤时的细胞死亡率 (P <0 0 1)。 3～ 4 8mg·L-1异丙酚对缺氧诱发的细胞内钙离子超载有抑制作用(P <0 0 5 ) ;12、4 8mg·L-1异丙酚能减缓缺氧引起的△Ψm降低 (P <0 0 1)。 12、4 8mg·L-1异丙酚对羟基自由基的清除率分别为 17 1%和 2 1 1% ,但对超氧阴离子自由基无清除作用。结论　异丙酚对离体培养的大鼠海马神经元缺氧性损伤具有保护作用 ,其作用机制部分与异丙酚抑制缺氧引起的 [Ca2 + ]i 异常升高、抑制线粒体膜电位的下降和清除羟基自由基有关     

抑胰合剂治疗急性出血坏死性胰腺炎作用机理的实验研究

目的 :探讨抑胰合剂治疗急性出血性坏死性胰腺炎 (AHNP)的作用机理。方法 :36只大鼠随机分成对照组、模型组、治疗组。模型组、治疗组以牛磺胆酸钠胰腺被膜下注射法制作 AHNP模型。治疗组予抑胰合剂 ,均观察 10日。观察大鼠生存率、血清淀粉酶 (AMY)、超氧化物歧化酶 (SOD)、丙二醛 (MDA)的含量变化 ,胰腺组织病理学改变。结果 :治疗组大鼠生存率、血清 AMY、MDA、胰腺组织病理损害程度均低于模型组 ,而 SOD高于模型组。结论 :抑胰合剂可治疗 AHNP,其作用机理可能是通过改善微循环、抑制胰酶活性、清除氧自由基等环节而实现的。     

银杏叶提取物磷脂酰胆碱复合物对缺血大鼠学习记忆障碍的影响

 目的 观察银杏叶提取物磷脂酰胆碱复合物(Gb-PC)对血管性痴呆(VD)大鼠学习记忆功能的影响,并探讨其相关机制。方法 制备VD模型,采用避暗法及水迷宫法评价Gb-PC对VD模型大鼠学习记忆的影响,并测定大鼠海马组织中单胺氧化酶(MAO)及超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)活性,丙二醛(MDA)含量。结果Gb-PC可以明显改善VD大鼠的学习记忆功能,同时可不同程度抑制海马组织中MAO活性,增强SOD活性,减少MDA含量。结论 Gb-PC对VD大鼠学习记忆功能有一定的改善作用,其机制可能与提高脑组织中抗氧化酶活性,减轻生物膜脂质过氧化损伤以及抑制单胺氧化酶活性有关。