l-DOPA induces concentration-dependent facilitation and inhibition of presynaptic acetylcholine release in the guinea-pig submucous plexus

Neurotransmitter- or neuromodulator-like actions ofl-DOPA were investigated with intracellular recordings from submucous plexus neurons of the guinea-pig caecum.l-DOPA at 30 nM augmented the amplitude of fast EPSPs, but did not affect depolarizations elicited by puff application of acetylcholine (ACh). The augmenting effect ofl-DOPA on the fast EPSPs was counteracted byl-DOPA methyl ester. The fast EPSPs were depressed by 10 μMl-DOPA, but transiently augmented after rinsing the drug.l-DOPA methyl ester did not affect the inhibitory action ofl-DOPA on the fast EPSPs, but antagonized the potentiation following the inhibition. The depolarization elicited by exogenously applied. ACh was inhibited by 10 μMl-DOPA. Intracellular Ca²⁺ concentrations ([Ca²⁺]_i) of the neuronal soma were measured with fura-2 microfluorophotometry. The transient increase in the [Ca²⁺]_i evoked by the somatic action potential (Δ[Ca²⁺]_AP) was facilitated by 30 nMl-DOPA, but decreased by the drug at 10 μM. It is concluded thatl-DOPA at low concentrations enhances the Δ[Ca²⁺]_AP, increasing the neurotransmitter release, but at high dose diminishes the Δ[Ca²⁺]_AP, inhibiting the neurotransmission.     

Lipapheresis: an immunoglobulin-sparing treatment for Refsum's disease

Introduction – Toxic phytanic acid concentrations in patients with Refsum's disease can be reduced by plasma separation, performed either as plasmapheresis, or as cascade filtration. The latter procedure is as efficient and safe as plasmapheresis, and eliminates the need for albumin replacement. This study investigates the loss of immunoglobulins associated with the procedure. Material and methods — Immunoglobulin- and phytanic acid serum concentrations before and after cascade filtration (n=16) were measured in a patient with Refsum's disease and their removal determined. Filters with sieving coefficients for immunoglobulin G of 70% and 30% were compared with each other and with historical data on plasmapheresis. Results — While differences in immunoglobulin M loss are negligible, the loss of immunoglobulin G in cascade filtration is significantly less than that reported for plasmapheresis and depends upon the pore size of the employed filters. The loss is least with larger pore size, but this advantage becomes statistically insignificant if immunoglobulin G loss is related to the lesser decrease in phytanic acid concentration that was achieved simultaneously in this study. Conclusion — Unless transplantation of a-hydroxylase containing tissue can be established as treatment for Refsum's disease, cascade filtration appears to be the treatment of choice in order to avoid loss of albumin and to reduce the loss of immunoglobulin G.     

尼罗罗非鱼肉营养成分分析

<正> 尼罗罗非鱼(Tilapia nilotica)是我国从非洲引进的热带鱼类,具有刺少肉味鲜嫩、食性广、生长快、繁殖力强、养殖周期短等特点。已快速地养殖到全国各地。作者对利用地热资源人工喂养条件下的尼罗罗非鱼肉的氨基酸和肉内的粗蛋白、脂肪、维生素等成分进行分析,评估尼罗罗非鱼肉的营养价值,从营养学的角度为人们提供科学依据。     

9-顺式维甲酸体外诱导神经母细胞瘤细胞分化的研究

目的：为设计维甲酸治疗神经母细胞瘤可能的有效方案，本文对9-顺式维甲酸（9-cis retinoic acid,9-cisRA)体外诱导分化神经母细胞瘤细胞（SK-N-SH）作用进行了研究。方法：SK-N-SH细胞经9-cisRA处理后，采用相差显微镜，神经纤维银染法，透射电镜观察等手段。观察9-cisRA对细胞生长的影响。结果：9-cisRA作用SK-N-SH细胞7d后，细胞形态发生变化；12d时出现神经原性表型，多个细胞形成“神经节”，节间形成粗而长的类神经纤维；尼氏小体和银染法亦证明细胞产生显著分化，透射电镜观察结果表明，9-cisRA对该细胞有分化作用。却无明显凋亡诱导作用。结论：9-cisRA对神经母细胞瘤细胞体外能产生明显诱导分化作用。     

补钙预防结直肠息肉及结直肠癌的作用

本文概述了人体补充钙后对大肠息肉及结肠癌发生的影响。     

Release of cholecystokinin from rat cerebral cortex in vivo: role of GABA and glutamate receptor systems

Using cortical cups in chloralose-urethanized rats, the in vivo release of cholecystokinin-like immunoreactivity (CCK-LI) from cerebral cortex was examined. Resting levels of cholecystokinin-like immunoreactivity ranged from 20 to 30 pg/20 min sample. The addition of potassium (40 mM) in excess, resulted in a highly significant elevation in the levels of CCK-LI in the cortical superfusate. Deletion of calcium and the substitution of cobalt (10 mM), resulted in a significant reduction in both resting release and the release otherwise evoked by the addition of potassium. Focal electrical stimulation of the cortex (20 Hz), resulted in a significant (1.9 +/- 0.2-fold, n = 8) increase in the levels of CCK-LI. The addition of glutamate (10(-6)-10(-4) M) of kainic acid (10(-8)-10(-6) M), also resulted in significant elevations in the levels of CCK-LI. The co-administration of a putative glutamate receptor antagonist, kynurenic acid (10(-4) M) resulted in a significant reduction in the levels of release otherwise evoked by the addition of glutamate, but not by electrical stimulation. The addition of GABA (10(-5)-10(-3) M) resulted in a dose-dependent decrease in the resting release of CCK-LI, and the release evoked by glutamate. Picrotoxin (10(-6)-10(-4) M), resulted in a highly significant increase in the levels of CCK-LI in the cortical effluent. These results are consistent with a tonic GABAergic inhibition of CCK-releasing neurons. The treatment of the animal with diazepam (30 mg/kg, i.p.) also resulted in a significant reduction in resting release and the release otherwise evoked by focal cortical stimulation.     

罂粟碱对大鼠单胺神经递质的影响

本文报道用高效液相色谱-电化学检测器方法,研究了罂粟碱对大鼠脑内及心脏单胺神经递质代谢的影响。结果表明:罂粟碱能显著增加大鼠纹状体及边缘区多巴胺代谢物二羟苯乙酸(DOPAC)和高香草酸(HVA),升高约50-70%。5-羟色胺代谢物5-羟吲哚醋酸(5HIAA)增加约30%,而对脑及心脏内的单胺递质本身含量未见有明显影响。     

碳酸锂——~(131)碘——碘番酸三联疗法治疗Graves病14例临床分析

对14例 Graves 患者行碳酸锂~(131)碘—硫番酸三联疗法是放射性药物与非放射性药物联合应用的一种尝试,目的在不影响治愈率,又减少远期甲减发生率。本疗法是通过三个环节降低血 T_3、T_4水平控制甲状腺毒症。14例患者三联疗法一年结果治愈率为78.6%,有效率为100%。     

不同器官保存液对大鼠肝脏透明质酸吸收率的影响

目的　探讨不同器官保存液对大鼠肝脏透明质酸吸收率的影响 ,以评价它们对肝窦内皮细胞的保护作用。方法　大鼠肝脏原位灌洗后 ,分别在UW液、Celsior液或Histidine Tryptopan Ketoglutarate液 (HTK液 )中低温保存 16和 2 4h ,然后用含透明质酸的Kreb Henseleit液在 37℃下连续循环灌注 90min ,分别于灌注 0、15、30、6 0和 90min时检测肝脏对外源性透明质酸的吸收率。结果　低温保存 16h ,再灌注 0、15、30、6 0和 90min时 ,3种保存液保存的肝脏对外源性透明质酸的吸收率均为负值 ,表明肝窦内皮细胞受到一定程度的损伤 ,但UW液和Celsior液对肝窦内皮细胞的保护作用较HTK液为优 (P <0 .0 1) ;保存 2 4h者 ,UW液对肝窦内皮细胞的保护作用优于Celsior液和HTK液。结论　UW液对肝窦内皮细胞具有较强的保护作用     

核酸及核苷酸用于营养及免疫调节治疗的早期卫生技术评估

目的 评价核酸或核苷酸用于临床营养支持和免疫调节治疗的安全性、有效性和经济学价值。方法 检索中国生物医学文献数据库、Cochrane图书馆、MEDLINE光盘数据库、EMBASE光盘数据库,并联机检索SCI数据库,鉴定有关随机对照试验(RCTs),采用RevMan4.l进行Meta-分析。结果 纳入46个随机对照试验,涉及核酸/核苷酸用于肠内营养支持、婴儿营养、免疫调节治疗。18个研究报告了含核苷酸组分的免疫增强型肠内营养对外科术后和危重症患者预后的影响,合并分析发现免疫营养对患者感染率、住院时间和费用有肯定意义。发现1个报告在母乳代用品中加入核苷酸对婴儿免疫功能影响的研究,但报告对临床结局无明显影响。27个对“免疫核酸”用于免疫调节治疗的随机对照试验均为低质量研究,合并分析无法肯定iRNA的临床价值。结论 在外科术后患者应用免疫肠内营养制剂可降低感染率、缩短住院时间并可能减少住院费用,但不能确定作为组分之一的核苷酸的作用。尚无证据支持在母乳代用品中添加核苷酸具有临床意义。不能肯定免疫核酸是否具有免疫调节作用,亦未发现核酸在延缓衰老、改善老年人健康状况方面的可用证据。建议对核酸、核苷酸用于营养支持治疗和免疫调节治疗进行进一步研究,严格规范“核酸营养品”的宣传和应用。