Immunoglobulin G4 antibodies to rat urinary allergens, sensitization and symptomatic allergy in laboratory animal workers

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: We have previously reported that high rat urinary allergen (RUA) exposure was not associated with increased risk of rat allergy in long-term-exposed laboratory animal (LA) workers. We aimed to assess whether strong allergen-specific IgG4 responses could explain the absence of a dose response in these subjects. We investigated whether IgG4 was associated with allergen exposure and prevalence of sensitization or respiratory symptoms to rats. The longitudinal relation between IgG4 and rat allergy was studied using data obtained during 2 years of follow-up. METHODS: Five hundred and twenty-nine LA workers answered a questionnaire on respiratory symptoms and occupational history and participated in skin prick testing. Blood samples were analysed for specific IgG4 and IgE to RUA. Exposure to RUA was estimated based on personal air samples. The relation between IgG4 and newly occurring sensitization or rat allergy was studied in workers who were not sensitized or did not report respiratory symptoms to rats. RESULTS: IgG4 titres were higher in atopic than in non-atopic subjects, and increased with higher allergen exposure. Titres were highest in subjects who were sensitized and reported respiratory symptoms to rats when compared with those who were not (geometric mean [geometric standard deviation] = 202 [5.7] vs. 8.4 [18.3] AU). The association between IgG4 and sensitization or symptomatic rat allergy was independent of estimated allergen exposure. IgG4 was a strong predictor of newly occurring sensitization and symptomatic rat allergy during follow-up in atopic and rat-sensitized subjects. CONCLUSION: High exposure to RUA is associated with a strong allergen-specific IgG4 antibody response. High anti-RUA IgG4 is a strong predictor of prevalent and incident sensitization and symptomatic rat allergy in atopic and rat-sensitized subjects. IgG4 can therefore not explain the absence of a dose response between allergen exposure and allergy in long-term-exposed workers. We consider anti-RUA IgG4 to be a marker that combines aspects of exposure and susceptibility.     

中药865液对创伤性出血止血效果的实验研究

通过应用不同浓度的865液对家兔,家犬创伤性出血的止血效果实验观察、组织愈合的病理学检查和抑菌试验,结果表明:865液对创伤性出血有肯定的止血效果,对组织愈合无影响,同时还有明显的抑菌作用,为外伤性出血或术中手术野渗血觅得了新的止血措施。     

米非司酮作用于兔输卵管收缩活动与Ca^2＋关系的研究

通过“结合化学分离与原子吸收分光光度法”对Ca^2 含量测定和离体输卵管肌条收缩记录方法，研究米非司酮（Ru486)对增加假孕（4d)兔输卵管平滑肌收缩频率，而不改变其收缩张力和振幅时与Ca^2 之间的关系，结果提示：（1）Ru486对输卵管分泌液和组织内Ca^2 的含量分布无明显影响；（2）Ru486具有降低细胞外液高Ca^2 浓度促Ca^2 内流，而使收缩增强的效应，且能协同Ca^2 通道阻断剂（Verapamil)抑制细胞外Ca^2 内流，而致收缩减弱的效应。     

高血糖导致肾脏高灌注的机制研究

探讨了高血糖对整体大鼠和离体灌注鼠肾（ＩＰＲＫ）血流动力学的影响及其机制。结果显示：高血糖在整体大鼠和ＩＰＲＫ均可引起肾血浆流量（ＲＰＦ）、肾小球滤过率（ＧＦＲ）的增加；在ＩＲＰＫ阻断管－球反馈后，高血糖不再能诱发上述改变；结构和葡萄糖相似的Ｄ－α－甲基－葡萄糖苷在ＩＰＲＫ可引起与相同渗透浓度的葡萄糖相似的ＲＰＦ，ＧＦＲ增加；血红蛋白不改变高血糖对肾血流动力学的影响。提示：高血糖可支接引起肾脏高灌注、高滤过，其机制主要是对管一球反馈的抑制，此抑制效应可能与葡萄糖的结构相关。内皮由来性舒张因子（ＥＤＲＦ）在高血糖导致的ＩＰＲＫ高灌注中不起主要作用。     

Phototoxicity due to Cachrys libanotis

After classification and identification of the plant, the alcoholic extract of Cachrys libanotis L. was analysed in order to identify the phototoxic agents. The substances responsible for photodermatitis were found to be 4 furocoumarins, of which 3 have been clearly identified, namely 5-methoxy-, 8-methoxy-and 5,8-dmiethoxypsoralen. The structure of a 4th compound was not completely defined.     

99Tcm-MIBI动力学变化与大鼠缺血-再灌注心肌存活的相关性研究

目的探讨用99Tcm-甲氧基异丁基异腈(MIBI)动力学变化评价心肌存活的价值.方法15只离体Krebs-Henseleit(KH)液灌注的鼠心脏,随机分成3组对照组(5只),有葡萄糖的缺血-再灌注组(IR+G组,5只),无葡萄糖的缺血-再灌注组(IR-G组,5只).用含99Tcm-MIBI(14.8MBq)的KH液灌注,观察40min的摄取和清除.用肌酸激酶(CK)分析、氯化三苯四唑(TTC)染色和透射电镜(TEM)分析研究心肌损伤程度,用放射自显影(ARG)观察99Tcm-MIBI在心肌内的分布.结果99Tcm-MIBI的摄取[每克组织百分注射剂量率(%ID/g)]在IR+G组为(7.09±0.97)%ID/g,IR-G组为(6.64±0.68)%ID/g,对照组为(11.44±1.79)%ID/g,IR-G组与IR+G组相比摄取量差异无显著性(P＞0.05),IR-G组和IR+G组与对照组相比均显著降低(P＜0.05).IR-G组99m-MIBI清除分数为(72.75±9.89)%,远高于对照组[(20.68±1.92)%]和IR+G组[(21.03±3.68)%,P均＜0.05],对照组与IR+G组的差异无显著性.99Tcm-MIBI的40min清除末滞留率在IR-G组[(1.82±0.73)%ID/g]和IR+G组[(5.61±0.89)%ID/g]远小于对照组[(9.09±1.57)%ID/g,P＜0.05],IR-G组也远小于IR+G组(P＜0.001).CK分析、TFC染色和TEM分析证明IR-G组比IR+G组有更多的心肌损伤.通过TTC染色(r=0.84,P＜0.05)和CK分析(r=-0.97,P＜0.05)确定最终99Tcm-MIBI的活度与存活心肌量高度相关,通过ARG证实99Tcm-MIBI分布于鼠心肌细胞及间质内(光镜下).结论99Tcm-MIBI的清除对代谢状态敏感,可用于评价进行性心肌损伤.     

急性缺氧家猫颅脑CT表现与毛细血管面积密度的关系

目的研究急性高原病和（或）高原性脑水肿的颅脑CT表现及其病理学基础。方法采用低压缺氧模型在模拟7000m海拔高度条件下观察家猫缺氧24、48和72小时的颅脑CT表现、脑组织毛细血管面积密度的变化及病理改变。结果CT显示脑室脑池变小或消失、脑沟变窄，大脑、基底节、脑干和小脑的密度不同程度地普遍增高；脑组织毛细血管面积密度明显增加，并与CT值呈显著直线正相关。病理学上见微血管扩张，大脑皮层神经细胞肿胀，细胞和血管周围间隙增宽，脑实质内散在广泛点状出血。结论脑肿胀可能是急性高原病和（或）高原性脑水肿的一种颅脑CT表现。     

临床检验方舱技术方案分析

临床检验方舱(以下称临检方舱)是用以满足随行机动部队救治保障要求的机动单元。它既可独立执行临检任务,也可配属其他舱室完成相应卫勤保障任务。是“野战机动医疗系统”的重要模块之一。其检验功能设置包括临床常规检验、临床生化检验、常见病原菌检验与鉴定、血型鉴定与交叉配血试验等医学检验科的基本内容。本文从技术可行性、可靠性及人机工效性等方面对临检方舱方案进行了分析。     

睡眠剥夺对内隐记忆的影响

目的:探讨不同时间睡眠剥夺(sleep deprivation,SD)对内隐记忆的影响。方法:将32名青年男性随机分为4组:对照组、SD21、SD45和SD69组,每组8名。采用补笔测验和组词测验对4组被试进行测试。结果:SD 后无论知觉启动还是语义启动,启动量降低,并随SD 时间延长而减少。同一组内,两种测验进行比较,除对照组外,其他SD 组两两比较,语义启动的启动量大于知觉启动(P<0.05)。知觉启动中,SD45同SD69 相比无显著差异(P=0.245),其他两两比较差异均有统计学意义(P<0.01);语义启动中,SD21同对照组相比差异无统计学意义(P=0.316),其他两两比较差异均有统计学意义(P<0.01)。结论:SD 后内隐记忆受损,并同SD 时间有关;SD 后语义启动和知觉启动出现分离,知觉启动更受SD 影响。     

Siberian hamster: a new indoor source of allergic sensitization and respiratory disease

BACKGROUND: The identification of 'unknown' allergic sensitizations may determine the prognosis and treatment of patients with respiratory airway disease. Currently, the presence in homes of 'exotic' animals as pets is increasing. In this article the Siberian hamster or dwarf hamster (Phodopus sungorus) was identified as a new indoor source of aeroallergens and respiratory disease. METHODS: The subjects were six outpatients who were treated for asthma and rhinitis. Siberian hamster hair extract was prepared with a standard wt/vol method, and patients were skin-prick tested with the extract. Serum-specific immunoglobulin (Ig)E against the Siberian hamster, common hamster (Cricetus cricetus) and golden hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) was determined. IgE-immunoblotting was also performed for all six sera. Specific bronchial challenge was carried out with the Siberian hamster extract. RESULTS: Skin prick tests (SPT) with the Siberian hamster extract, and specific IgE-antibodies against Siberian hamster, were strongly positive in all six patients. Determinations of specific IgE-antibodies against C. cricetus and M. auratus were negative in all patients. IgE-immunoblotting of the sera revealed two IgE-binding fractions (MW 18 and 32 kDa) in five of the six sera. Specific bronchial provocation tests resulted in early asthmatic responses in the two patients who were challenged. CONCLUSIONS: The present study reveals the Siberian hamster to be able to induce both sensitization and disease, and this species of hamster should be taken into consideration as a cause of respiratory disease in exposed subjects. A noteworthy finding was the lack of sensitization in our patients to common hamster allergens (M. auratus and C. cricetus) that are usually tested when hamster allergy is suspected.