阴茎包埋对海绵体内一氧化氮合酶的影响

目的:探讨阴茎包埋对海绵体内一氧化氮合酶(NOS)活性的影响。方法:通过建立大鼠隐匿阴茎模型获得实验标本,分2个月组、4个月组和6个月组进行观测,每组80只大鼠。各阶段中包括包埋组(n=50)、假手术组(n=15)和正常组(n=15)。称量大鼠体重和海绵体重量后,采用化学比色法检测海绵体内NOS活性。结果:各阶段包埋组阴茎海绵体重量、体重及两者的比值与正常组和假手术组比较均无显著性差异(P>0.05);包埋降低大鼠阴茎海绵体组织的NOS活性(2个月组P>0.05,4个月组P<0.05,6个月组P<0.01)。结论:阴茎包埋可影响海绵体内NOS活性,且与包埋时间呈正相关,但对海绵体外观和重量无明显影响。     

The end adjusts the means: Heterochromatin remodelling during terminal cell differentiation

All cells that constitute mature tissues in an eukaryotic organism undergo a multistep process of cell differentiation. At the terminal stage of this process, cells either cease to proliferate forever or rest for a very long period of time. During terminal differentiation, most of the genes that are required for cell ‘housekeeping’ functions, such as proto-oncogenes and other cell-cycle and cell proliferation genes, become stably repressed. At the same time, nuclear chromatin undergoes dramatic morphological and structural changes at the higher-order levels of chromatin organization. These changes involve both constitutively inactive chromosomal regions (constitutive heterochromatin) and the formerly active genes that become silenced and structurally modified to form facultative heterochromatin. Here we approach terminal cell differentiation as a unique system that allows us to combine biochemical, ultrastructural and molecular genetic techniques to study the relationship between the hierarchy of chromatin higher-order structures in the nucleus and its function(s) in dynamic packing of genetic material in a form that remains amenable to regulation of gene activity and other DNA-dependent cellular processes.     

Comparing orthodontic undergraduate student satisfaction with teaching in Leeds,UK and Marburg,Germany

A questionnaire was used to compare undergraduate student satisfaction with orthodontic teaching in two units; one in Leeds, UK, the other in Marburg, Germany. Whilst the methods of teaching differed between the units, the aim was to highlight aspects of both courses which students might wish to see improved. Statistical analysis suggested that students appreciate clarity of course structure and means of assessment and that use of a course manual is helpful in achieving this. Recommended texts to back-up course work are also appreciated whilst students from both locations, want to see more patients. Alternatives, such as patient case folders, computer-assisted learning packages and use of videos showing treatment progression, seem to be acceptable alternatives should there be difficulty in supplying “real” patients. The relevance of laboratory courses needs to be reviewed. Overall, the use of student questionnaires is seen as a useful tool in monitoring standards of teaching.     

胎盘血流量下降对大鼠胎仔生长和胎盘结构的影响——宫内生长迟缓动物模型的研究

本实验采用 SD 大鼠,在孕后期行孕鼠一侧子宫动脉中段完全结扎,另一侧作对照.23只孕鼠(150只胎仔)分成未结扎上、下(CU 和 CL)与结扎上、下(LU、LL)四组.结果表明,LU 组宫内胎仔体重、胎盘重、脑肝重均较其它三组有显著下降(P<0.01);LU 组脑/肝重比值及脑/体重比值较其它三组有显著增加(P<0.01).其胎仔呈不均称性宫内生长迟缓(IUGR)。52只胎盘作了光镜观察,12只胎盘作了电镜观察。在已知子宫胎盘血流不足,且胎仔发生 IUGR 的情况下,其胎盘的改变与以往报道的人类 IUGR 胎盘病理改变相一致,从而证实了子宫胎盘血流量下降是 IUGR 发病的重要原因之一。     

Simultaneous genetic analysis of longitudinal means and covariance structure in the simplex model using twin data

A longitudinal model based on the simplex model is presented to analyze simultaneously means and covariance structure using univariate longitudinal twin data. The objective of the model is to decompose the mean trend into components which can be attributed to those genetic and environmental factors which give rise to phenotypic individual differences and a component of unknown constitution which does not involve individual differences. Illustrations are given using simulated data and repeatedly measured weight obtained in a sample of 82 female twin pairs on six occasions.     

Improving Femoral Bone Density Measurements

Femoral bone density measurements are clinically important because of their strong relationship with hip fracture. However, current densitometers have not improved upon femoral densitometry since the introduction of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) systems. Recently, several advances in DXA measurement of the proximal femur have been proposed by various published studies. These advances can be added to existing DXA systems, while maintaining the conventional femoral regions of interest. Both upper neck bone mineral density (BMD) and hip axis length have been reported to be associated with hip fractures. With newer technology that enables a rapid assessment of both hips, bilateral femur measurements are now clinically practical and are of importance in those with T-scores approaching, yet not reaching, diagnostic or therapeutic thresholds. Bilateral femur measurements also reduce precision error compared to a single femur measurement, yielding precision errors less than observed at the spine. With this decrease in precision error, monitoring of bone changes is now possible at the femur with the utility comparable to the spine.     

亮氨酸脑啡肽的电子结构及构效关系研究

对亮氨酸脑啡肽进行了量子化学(INDO)计算,研究其电子结构特征,讨论其活性部位、作用机理及构效关系。同吗啡和R31833进行了活性部位的电子结构与空间结构比较,推断它们的活性药效结构具有共同特点,与阿片受体相互作用时作用方式相同,作用部位有对应关系,因而具有相同的药理性质。     

化湿利水泄浊法对自发性高血压大鼠主动脉血管结构的影响

为观察化湿利水泄浊法(DTM)对自发性高血压大鼠(SHR)主动脉血管结构的影响。27只12周龄SHR，随机分为模型组(B)、化湿利水泄浊组(C)、依那普利组(D)，另选同周龄大鼠9只作为正常对照组(A)，灌胃给药8周。测量清醒状态下尾动脉收缩压，及血浆内皮素(ET)、降钙基因相关肽(CGRP)。血管壁厚度／管外径(WT／LD)、管壁面积／管面积(MA／WA）、管腔面积／管面积(LA／WA）。主动脉血管平滑肌细胞增殖核抗原(PCNA)的表达。结果：与A组比较，收缩压B组明显升高，C组明显下降；B组ET浓度升高，C组下降；B组主动脉超微结构见中膜纤维化改变，细胞间隙增宽，平滑肌细胞排列紊乱等改变；C、D组动脉超微结构改变较轻；B组平滑肌细胞PCNA表达明显增强，C、D组降低。提示化湿利水泄浊法能部分逆转SHR主动脉的超微结构改变，抑制平滑肌细胞增殖可能是其发挥作用的机制之一。