Mechanical Loading Stimulates Differentiation of Periodontal Osteoblasts in a Mouse Osteoinduction Model: Effect on Type I Collagen and Alkaline Phosphatase Genes

The effects of mechanical loading on the osteoblast phenotype remain unclear because of many variables inherent to the current experimental models. This study reports on utilization of a mouse tooth movement model and a semiquantitative video image analysis of in situ hybridization to determine the effect of mechanical loading on cell-specific expression of type I collagen (collagen I) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) genes in periodontal osteoblasts, using nonosseous cells as an internal standard. The histomorphometric analysis showed intense osteoid deposition after 3 days of treatment, confirming the osteoinductive nature of the mechanical signal. The results of in situ hybridization showed that in control periodontal sites both collagen I and ALP mRNAs were expressed uniformly across the periodontium. Treatment for 24 hours enhanced the ALP mRNA level about twofold over controls and maintained that level of stimulation after 6 days. In contrast, collagen I mRNA level was not affected after 24 hours of treatment, but it was stimulated 2.8-fold at day 6. This increase reflected enhanced gene expression in individual osteoblasts, since the increase in osteoblast number was small. These results indicate that (1) the mouse model and a semiquantitative video image analysis are suitable for detecting osteoblast-specific gene regulation by mechanical loading; (2) osteogenic mechanical stress induces deposition of bone matrix primarily by stimulating differentiation of osteoblasts, and, to a lesser extent, by an increase in number of these cells; (3) ALP is an early marker of mechanically-induced differentiation of osteoblasts. (4) osteogenic mechanical stimulation in vivo produces a cell-specific 2.8-fold increase in collagen gene expression in mature, matrix-depositing osteoblasts located on the bone surface and within the osteoid layer. Received: 9 August 1999 / Accepted: 4 February 2000     

Pharmacodynamic differences between species exemplified by the novel anticancer agent CHS 828

When a candidate drug enters clinical trials, decisions regarding dosing are mainly based on animal data. Occasionally, toxicity problems are faced in the clinic because of unexpected species differences in pharmacokinetics or pharmacodynamics between humans and preclinical species. Fludarabine and topotecan are examples of such drugs. In the first clinical trials of the new agent CHS 828, the maximum tolerated dose was reached earlier than expected from animal data. This paper discusses the issue of species differences in the development of anticancer drugs, and preclinical models for detection and quantification of such differences. Pharmacokinetic and hematological toxicity data of CHS 828 from studies in rats and humans are presented. In vitro sensitivity to CHS 828 and some established cytotoxic agents was measured in lymphocytes from humans and rats and in a panel of human and rodent cell‐lines. 10–100 times higher CHS 828 exposure was tolerated by rats than by patients. In both in vitro cell systems, CHS 828 showed higher potency in human cells compared to rodent cells. A species difference was evident also for fludarabine, but not for doxorubicin and cisplatin. CHS 828 pharmacokinetics were similar across species. In conclusion, the lower tolerance of CHS 828 in humans than in rats could be detected in vitro in cultures of peripheral lymphocytes. Preclinical studies of species differences could help the interpretation of in vivo effect studies as well as the choice of starting dose for clinical trials. We suggest peripheral lymphocytes from different species as a potential model system for such studies. Drug Dev. Res. 61:218–226, 2004. © 2004 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.     

Phase I pharmacokinetic trial of the selective oral epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor gefitinib ('Iressa', ZD1839) in Japanese patients with solid malignant tumors.

BACKGROUND: This phase I dose-escalating study investigated the tolerability and toxicity of the selective epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor gefitinib ('Iressa', ZD1839) in Japanese patients with solid tumors. Thirty-one patients were included. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Patients initially received a single oral dose of gefitinib followed by 10-14 days of observation. Oral gefitinib was subsequently administered on 14 consecutive days, every 28 days. Dose escalation was from 50 mg/day to a maximum of 925 mg/day or dose-limiting toxicity (DLT). RESULTS: Most adverse events were mild (grade 1/2); the most frequent were an acne-like rash and gastrointestinal effects. Two of six patients at 700 mg/day had DLT; no further dose escalation occurred. C(max) was reached within 3-7 h and exposure to gefitinib increased with dose. Mean terminal half-life following multiple dosing was 50.1 h (range 27.8-79.7 h). A partial response (duration 35-361 days) was observed in five of the 23 patients with non-small-cell lung cancer over a range of doses (225-700 mg/day), and seven patients with a range of tumors had disease stabilization (duration 40-127 days). CONCLUSIONS: In conclusion, gefitinib showed a favorable tolerability profile in Japanese patients. The safety profile, pharmacokinetic parameters and antitumor activity observed in our study are comparable to those observed in patients from the USA and Europe.     

牛角地黄冲剂对大鼠免疫性血小板减少模型血浆血栓素A2、前列环素I2的实验研究

观察牛角地黄冲剂对大鼠免疫性血小板减少模型血栓素A2(TXA2)、前列环素I2(PGI2)的影响.将100只SD大鼠随机分成正常对照组、模型对照组、强的松对照组、牛角地黄冲剂高剂量组、牛角地黄冲剂低剂量组.除正常组外,各组均以注射免抗大鼠血小板血清(APS)造模,分别灌药和蒸馏水,每日1次,连续11天,分别在第7天和第11天各测一半大鼠血浆血栓素B2(TXB2)、6-酮-前列腺素F1α(6-keto-PGF1α)值,并作骨髓涂片检查.结果显示强的松组6-keto-PGF1α水平明显高于正常组水平(P＜0.05)而牛角地黄冲剂高剂量组6-keto-PGF1α浓度明显高于模型组,且接近正常组水平.而各组TXB2水平改变均不显著.说明牛黄地黄冲剂有改善ITP出凝血功能低下的作用,且不改变机体生理平衡.     

A phase I dose-escalation study of docetaxel with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor support in patients with solid tumours.

BACKGROUND: Docetaxel is a widely active cytotoxic agent. The principal dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) of the 3-weekly regimen are neutropenia and febrile neutropenia. Use of prophylactic granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) may allow higher doses of docetaxel to be administered with potentially greater anticancer efficacy. The objectives of this study were to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and toxicity profile of docetaxel given with G-CSF support. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Eligible patients had solid tumours and were aged 18-75 years with a WHO performance status of up to 2. Strict criteria for liver function were followed. Patients may have received one previous regimen of chemotherapy in addition to adjuvant chemotherapy. Cohorts of three to six patients received docetaxel over 60-90 min every 3 weeks, commencing at 110 mg/m(2) and escalating at 10 mg/m(2) increments. Patients also received G-CSF 5 micro g/kg/day until neutrophil recovery. A 3-day corticosteroid prophylaxis was given. RESULTS: Twenty-nine patients with median age 55 years (range 29-75) were included. Fourteen (48%) had previously received chemotherapy. At the 170 mg/m(2) dose level (the MTD), two of three patients had DLTs and 160 mg/m(2) was determined to be the recommended dose. The principal DLTs were skin and neurosensory toxicity. Asthenia was frequent, especially at dose levels >/=140 mg/m(2). Grade 4 neutropenia occurred in only 10 patients (35%) and was not dose related, with febrile neutropenia in three patients (10%). CONCLUSIONS: Docetaxel may be escalated considerably above standard doses when administered with G-CSF support. The recommended dose for phase II studies is 160 mg/m(2). With escalated-dose docetaxel, DLTs were non-haematological and qualitatively similar to the toxicity profile at standard doses.     

休克期削痂加复合植皮治疗大面积深度烧伤

目的　探讨休克期削痂加复合植皮治疗大面积深度烧伤的可行性。方法　对 15例烧伤面积(70 5± 19 2 ) %、深Ⅱ～Ⅲ度面积平均 (5 0 1± 2 0 5 ) %的患者采用休克期削痂加复合植皮 ,第一次手术时间是伤后 2 4～ 4 8h ,一次削痂面积约 (30 6± 9 3) % ,以神态、尿量、心率和中心静脉压 (centrevainpressure,CVP)为主要监护指标。结果　术中术后各监护指标在正常范围。治疗组病例全部治愈出院 ,与条件相似 16例休克期后削痂植皮患者对比 ,创面愈合天数缩短 12d左右。结论　休克期削痂加复合植皮治疗大面积深度烧伤是可行的。     

Vitamin D-dependent rickets type I and type II

Two distinct hereditary defects, vitamin D-dependent rickets type I (VDDR I) and type II (VDDR II), have been recognized in vitamin D metabolism. VDDR I is suggested to be a deficiency of the renal 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D)-1α-hydroxylase. Muscle weakness and rickets are the prominent clinical findings. A normal physiologic dose of 1α-hydroxyvitamin D₃ and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D₃ is sufficient to maintain remission of rickets in this disorder. VDDR II consists of a spectrum of intracellular vitamin D receptor (VDR) defects and is characterized by the early onset of severe rickets and associated alopecia. This can be attributed to mutations in the VDR gene. Massive doses of vitamin D analogs and calcium supplementation is usually required for the treatment; however, the response to therapy is sometimes variable.     

Clinical significance of interstitial collagen deposition at the invading edge in oral cancer: Immunohistochemistry for type I collagen

Background Changes in interstitial collagen in human oral cancer have not yet been fully studied. We examined the relationship between the degree of interstitial collagen deposition at the invading edge of the tumor, and the clinical and pathologic findings in oral squamous cell carcinoma. We also investigated the therapeutic implication of the changes in distribution patterns of collagen deposition by comparing biopsy specimens and surgical specimens. Methods Immunohistochemical staining was performed by the streptavidin-biotin method using antibody against human type I collagen for visualizing interstitial collagen in 50 biopsy and 45 surgical specimens. Results Carcinomas with scanty interstitial collagen in biopsy specimens tended to have highly malignant characteristics. Large carcinomas with scanty deposition both in biopsy and surgical specimens were likely to have positive resection margins in spite of radical surgery. Conclusion Immunostaining patterns for type I collagen of oral squamous cell carcinomas can provide information of importance in determining safe resection margins.     

杭白菊开花习性及花期调控研究

以杭白菊的两个栽培类型大白菊和小白菊为试验材料，从形态特征及生长发育习性等方面进行比较，并进行了植物生长调节剂对杭白菊的开花习性及产量和品质影响试验。发现两个栽培类型在花的大小及产量方面差异显著，赤霉素可提早开花，减轻低温对花质量的影响     

何首乌组织培养的研究

采用单因子、正交设计法考察了基本培养基、激素以及光暗条件对何首乌幼嫩茎、叶诱导愈伤组织的影响,以及培养时间与愈伤组织生长量间的关系。实验研究表明:MS 2,4D1mg/L 6-BA1mg/L IBA0.5mg/L和暗培养对诱导何首乌愈伤组织产生效果较好;接种12天时愈伤组织生长量达到最大;愈伤组织经诱导能够产生完整植株,成苗率为95％。