Chemical shift imaging spectroscopy and memory function in temporal lobe epilepsy

PURPOSE: Hippocampal neuron loss and associated memory deficits are characteristic of intractable temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE). Proton chemical shift imaging (CSI) spectroscopy is a sensitive tool for detecting neuronal loss. The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between memory functions and results provided by CSI spectroscopy of the hippocampal structures. METHODS: Ten patients with cryptogenic TLE participated. The study protocol involved both the acquisition of high-spatial-resolution CSI spectroscopy and neuropsychological evaluation, including memory testing and intracarotid sodium amytal test (IAT). The analysis of the CSI data was based on normative data obtained in 30 healthy volunteers. Memory functions were represented by verbal, visual, and general memory indices. RESULTS: A significant correlation was found between CSI spectroscopy of the hippocampal formation and the verbal memory indices for the dominant hemisphere. In addition, there was a significant correspondence of the qualitative judgment "hippocampal pathology indicated by CSI spectroscopy" and both "material specific memory deficit" and "memory deficit in the IAT." CONCLUSIONS: Our results demonstrate that CSI spectroscopy of the hippocampal structures is strongly related to lateralized memory deficits in patients with TLE. This suggests that CSI spectroscopy may be useful in the prediction of postoperative outcome in respect of seizure control and memory.     

运用共振拉曼散射光谱法测定皮肤类胡萝卜素

[目的]用共振拉曼散射光谱法测试皮肤类胡萝卜素水平,观察机体类胡萝卜素变化情况。[方法]120名成年受试者按照其年龄、性别和试验前皮肤类胡萝卜素指数配对后,随机分为试验组和对照组。试验组人群每天补充β-胡萝卜素12.6mg,共8周。两组人群在试验前、试验第4周末和第8周末,分别运用共振拉曼散射光谱测试受试者皮肤类胡萝卜素,观察皮肤中类胡萝卜素水平变化情况。同时进行膳食调查,了解膳食摄入情况。[结果]试食组人群补充β-胡萝卜素第4周时皮肤类胡萝卜素指数比试验前的基础值上升了24.3%、第8周时比试验前的基础值上升了44.0%,且与对照人群相比差异有统计学意义(P<0.001)。[结论]由于两组人群在试验期间的膳食摄入情况没有差异,实验中试食组人群皮肤类胡萝卜素指数的增高可认为与补充β-胡萝卜素有关。共振拉曼散射光谱作为一种非创伤性的检测方法,可用于反映皮肤类胡萝卜素水平,进而提示机体类胡萝卜素的营养状况。     

三种空气消毒方法效果的比较

目的：探讨理想的空气消毒方法及不同消毒方法对空气的消毒效果。方法：以微生物检验科无菌室中自然菌作为观察对象，用平板自然沉降法于消毒前及消毒后不同时段采样检测菌数并作细菌鉴定，用来比较紫外线、过氧乙酸和空气消毒洁净器对细菌室空气自然菌的杀菌效果。结果：三种消毒方法均能使空气细菌明显下降；过氧乙酸和空气洁净器消毒效果显著；空气洁净器能在日常检验工作中持续消毒杀菌；革兰阳性球菌和革兰阴性菌对三种消毒方法均敏感。结论：空气洁净器是较好的空气消毒方法。     

表皮生长因子受体在紫外线诱导血管内皮生长因子分泌中的调控?鄢

目的:探讨表皮生长因子受体(EGFR)在紫外线诱导血管内皮生长因子(VEGF)分泌中的作用。方法:流式细胞仪检测EGFR和磷酸化EGFR的表达。ELISA检测上清中VEGF的水平。结果:紫外线照射后15min可以检测到磷酸化EGFR的表达,30min时达最高峰,2～8h降至基础水平。在整个过程中EGFR的表达量不变。(EGFR \ )MEF细胞组VEGF分泌明显高于(EGFR /-)MEF和(EGFR-/-)MEF细胞组,(EGFR-/-)MEF细胞组中波紫外线对VEGF分泌促进作用不明显。PD153035,可明显抑制VEGF分泌,1!m有抑制作用,5!m抑制作用增强。结论:EGFR是UVB诱导VEGF分泌信号途径中的关键靶点。     

金莲花软胶囊中总黄酮的含量测定

目的建立紫外法测定金莲花软胶囊中总黄酮的含量测定方法。方法采用紫外分光光度计,检测波长500nm,以芦丁为标准品测定本品总黄酮含量。结果测得线性回归方程为y=0.11359x-0.0034,r=0.9999(n=5),平均回收率为99.67%,RSD为0.58%(n=9)。结论本方法简便,准确、重复性好。     

琥珀酸胆固醇酯作为脂质体膜稳定剂的研究及其在制备柴胡皂苷-D脂质体中的应用

目的研究琥珀酸胆固醇酯(CHEMS)对二棕榈酰磷脂酰胆碱(DPPC)脂质体的膜稳定作用以及作用机制；以CHEMS和DPPC为膜材制备柴胡皂苷-D(SSD)脂质体，考察其包封率和溶血性。方法差示扫描量热法(DSC)和荧光释放实验考察CHEMS的膜稳定作用，傅立叶红外(FT-IR)研究CHEMS与DPPC膜的作用机制，沉降实验研究CHEMS与SSD相互作用，溶血实验考察了以CHEMS为膜材包裹SSD脂质体的溶血性。结果CHEMS在膜稳定性上优于胆固醇(CHOL)，CHEMS与DPPC的极性端头同时有氢键和静电作用；CHEMS与SSD不会形成不溶性复合物(INCOM)，用DPPC和CHEMS为膜材制备了稳定的SSD包裹的脂质体，其溶血性大大降低。结论CHEMS对DPPC膜的稳定作用大于CHOL，并可取代CHOL作为制备胆固醇依赖性的溶血性皂苷脂质体的膜稳定剂。     

多酶微片胶囊中胃蛋白酶的活力测定

目的:建立多酶微片胶囊中胃蛋白酶活力测定的方法.方法:利用胃蛋白酶作用于底物血红蛋白,酶解生成不被三氯醋酸沉淀的小分子肽和氨基酸,并以酪氨酸为对照,在275 nm波长处测定吸收度.结果:胃蛋白酶平均回收率为101.6%,RSD为1.79%(n=9).结论:本法便捷,准确可靠,重现性好,可用于多酶微片胶囊中胃蛋白酶活力的测定.     

A Raman spectroscopic study of the diclofenac sodium–β-cyclodextrin interaction

The inclusion complex of diclofenac sodium (DCFNa) and β-cyclodextrin (βCD) was prepared and analyzed by using Raman and SERS spectroscopy. The interaction between DCFNa and βCD molecules was evidenced by monitoring the change in the peak positions and the widths of some guest molecule bands relative to those observed in the spectra of the free compound and 1:1 DCFNa–βCD physical mixture. Raman data have shown that the interaction between the guest and host molecules in the 1:1 DCFNa–βCD complex is maintained both through the dichlorophenyl ring and the phenylacetate group. SER spectra revealed that depending on the pH value of the solution different isomeric forms of the 1:1 guest–host complex are preferentially adsorbed on the silver surface via the nonbonding electrons of the oxygen atom. The orientation of the adsorbed species with respect to the metal surface was also elucidated.     

Historically Accurate Reconstruction of the Materials and Conservation Technologies Used on the Facades of the Artistic Buildings in Lecce (Apulia,Italy)

The protection of the stone surfaces of the buildings of the city of Lecce (Apulia, Italy) represents an ancient practice, which has always allowed the conservation of the historical-artistic heritage of the city, which nowadays is an international touristic and cultural destination. The identification of ancient recipes, materials and methodologies for the protection of historical buildings plays an important role in establishing correct protocols in order to ensure the durability of stone surfaces over time. This work presents a historically accurate reconstruction of the materials and conservation technologies used on the facades of the artistic buildings in Lecce. Several historical buildings, both civil and religious, have been selected in order to investigate the treatments applied on their facades and to know the traditions spread in the past in the field of building conservation in the Salento territory. Thanks to non-invasive or micro-destructive techniques (optical microscopy, ATR-FTIR spectroscopy, pyrolysis–gas chromatography–mass spectrometry), the characteristic molecular markers of the materials and the products of degradation have been identified, deepening the knowledge of the mechanisms of deterioration and interaction between the stone material, the surface finish and the surrounding environment. The paper is a valuable tool for the knowledge of ancient traditions and the planning of proper restoration works.