冬凌草甲素抑制人卵巢癌细胞恶性行为及机制研究

目的 研究冬凌草甲素（Oridonin）对人卵巢癌（Human ovarian cancer）SKOV3 细胞迁移和侵袭能力的影响及其潜在的分子机制。方法 采用CCK-8 法检测不同浓度（0、5、10、20、40、80μmol/L）的冬凌草甲素作用SKOV3细胞24、48 和72h 后细胞活力的变化,计算半数抑制浓度（IC50）。采用Annexin V-FITC/PI 双染法检测SKOV3细胞凋亡。采用划痕修复实验检测SKOV3细胞的迁移能力,Transwell小室实验检测SKOV3的侵袭能力。Western blot检测SKOV3细胞上皮细胞间充质转化（EMT）蛋白［E-钙黏蛋白（E-cadherin）、波形蛋白（Vimentin）］和Wnt/β-连环蛋白（β-catenin）信号通路中β-catenin及下游靶分子原癌基因（C-myc）、细胞周期蛋白D1（Cyclin D1）蛋白的表达。结果 冬凌草甲素可抑制SKOV3 细胞活力,且具有时间-剂量依赖性,作用24、48 和72 h后IC50值为23.57、12.48和7.29μmol/L。与对照组比较,5、10和20μmol/L冬凌草甲素作用SKOV3细胞24h 后,细胞凋亡率明显升高,迁移率和侵袭率降低（P<0.05）。与对照组比较,5、10和20μmol/L冬凌草甲素可升高E-cadherin 蛋白表达（P<0.05）,降低Vimentin 表达（P<0.05）。与对照组比较,5、10和20 μmol/L冬凌草甲素可降低β-catenin、C-myc和Cyclin D1表达（P<0.05）。结论 冬凌草甲素具有抑制SKOV3细胞增殖、转移和侵袭能力的作用,该作用与其抑制Wnt/β-catenin 信号通路有关。     

卵巢病变患者血清卵巢癌发病风险值测定及其与肿瘤恶性程度的相关关系

目的探讨卵巢病变患者血清卵巢癌发病风险(ROMA)值测定及其与肿瘤恶性程度的相关关系。方法卵巢病变患者186例根据病理检查结果分为卵巢良性病变组117例,卵巢癌组69例,根据血清ROMA值进一步将卵巢癌患者分为高风险组、低风险组。对比各组血清卵巢癌相关肿瘤标志物水平,病灶组织中促凋亡基因及凋亡抑制基因表达量的差异。结果卵巢癌组的ROMA值高于卵巢良性病变组(P <0.05);血清中CA125、HE4、CA19-9、CA15-3、LDH的水平高于卵巢良性病变组患者(P <0.05);卵巢癌组病灶组织中Bax、Bad、puma、Nix mRNA的表达量低于卵巢良性病变组,Bcl-2、Survivin、NF-κB mRNA的表达量高于卵巢良性病变组(P <0.05)。高风险组病灶组织中上述指标变化幅度高于低风险组(P <0.05)。结论卵巢癌患者的血清ROMA值与肿瘤标志物水平、凋亡基因表达量密切相关。     

Clinical and cytogenetic aspects of X-chromosome deletions

Karyotype/phenotype correlations in six non-mosaic patients with dysgenetic ovaries and partial deletions of the X-chromosome (three patients with short arm, and three with long arm deletions) are presented and the pertinent literature is analysed. It would appear that functioning ovarian tissue is present more often in patients with a short arm deletion than in those with a deleted long arm. This may represent a difference in the strength of two sets of controlling factors, but it can also be related to break point position. This in turn may be misinterpreted due to the difficulty in distinguishing between terminal and interstitial deletions in the long arm. Stature may be a heterochromatic effect, but if specific genetic factors influencing stature exist, then they would appear to be situated mostly on the short arm of the X-chromosome, although some 'statural determinants' occur also on the long arm and could be located rather close to the centromere. Deletions of the short arm of the X-chromosome were almost always associated with some features of the Turner phenotype, and could possibly be related to a gene dosage effect.     

The effect of the ovarian cycle on the sexual behaviour of the common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus)

The sexual behaviour of 7 pairs of marmosets was observed during 30 minute tests for 44-68 days and blood samples were collected from females for measurement of plasma progesterone, testosterone and oestrone. Copulations occurred throughout the ovarian cycle of 24-30 days. Females used a "tongue-flicking" display both as an invitational behaviour (proceptive tongue-flicks) and during copulation (receptive tongue-flicks) most frequently during the peri-ovulatory period. Frequencies of proceptivity were correlated positively with high mean levels of testosterone and oestrone during the cycle and with a short follicular phase. Males showed significant increases in tongue-flicks, mounts and ejaculations during the peri-ovulatory phase, together with a shortened post-ejaculatory interval and increased duration of penile erection after ejaculation. A retrospective analysis showed that these changes in the males' behaviour occurred only during tests where females were proceptive and not during other tests in the peri-ovulatory period. Females refused significantly more of the males' mounting attempts during the luteal phase and a corresponding reduction in mount frequency occurred at this time. Grooming, scent-marking, olfactory inspections and some other behaviours did not alter significantly in either sex during the ovarian cycle.     

The Study of Passive Membrane Properties and Morphology Reveals Neuronal Differences Along the Sagittal Axis of the Ventral Periaqueductal Grey Matter

The membrane properties of the neurons located in the ventral part of the periaqueductal grey (PAG) of the guinea-pig were studied using an in vitro slice preparation. Cells had low values of resting membrane potential (-53.3 +/- 1.3 mV, mean +/- standard error), high input resistance (195. +/- 16.2 M ohm) and moderate values of membrane time constant (12.6 +/- 0.7 ms). The last two parameters changed as recordings were made along the sagittal axis, higher values corresponding to the more rostral cells. Three main neuronal types-fusiform, triangular and stellate-were found in the ventral PAG using intracellular injection of Lucifer yellow. A study of the cell number and cell density was carried out in coronal and sagittal sections of the ventral PAG. This analysis showed a clear gradient of size in this region arising from the gradual disappearance of large (17 to 40 microm) neurons in the caudorostral direction. The neuronal density also increased in this direction. Therefore, some electrotonic and morphological parameters differ along the sagittal axis. These findings suggest a larger neuronal heterogeneity of the caudal part of the PAG, and might contribute to a functional segregation of this region.     

Characterization of Oil-in-Water Emulsions Prepared from Solid-State Emulsions: Effect of Matrix and Oil Phase

Emulsions (o/w) were prepared from solid-state emulsions comprised of various matrix materials and oils and the resultant particle size properties determined. Results suggest that for those matrices that can form solid-state emulsions, the droplet size decreased as a function of time, as previously observed. The final droplet size was dependent on the oil utilized but was independent of the matrix material. The use of mineral oil resulted in the smallest droplet diameter (1.5 µm) while isopropyl myristate resulted in the largest droplet diameter (3 µm). With the exception of mineral oil, the oil/water interfacial tension was found to be directly proportional to the droplet diameter. The rate of emulsification appeared to be bi-phasic. The initial emulsification phase appeared to be independent of the matrix material while the terminal phase was a function of the matrix material. Most importantly, it was found that solid state emulsions could be prepared from a diverse, yet specific, list of matrices.     

Pattern electroretinogram and visual evoked potential amplitudes are influenced by different stimulus field sizes and scotomata

The pattern electroretinogram and the visual evoked potential were recorded simultaneously with various stimulus fields and artificial scotomata of increasing sizes. In contrast to an earlier study, a smaller check size (20) and two stimulus field sizes (20° × 20° and 10° × 10°) for the scotomata were used. With a concentric decreasing stimulus field, a reduction of both the pattern electroretinogram and visual evoked potential was found. Both showed a simultaneous reduction of amplitudes, but, compared with the amplitude in the full field, the reduction was more extensive for the pattern electroretinogram at each test field size. This implies a greater contribution to the pattern electroretinogram from more eccentric retinal parts. An artificial central scotoma of increasing size in the 20° × 20° field had less influence on the pattern electroretinogram than on the visual evoked potential. The percentage amplitude loss of the visual evoked potential was more pronounced. The visual evoked potential was eventually abolished by a scotoma size from 10° × 10° upward, while the pattern electroretinogram was still registrable. When scotomata of similar size were introduced in a smaller (10° × 10°) field, percentage pattern electroretinogram and visual evoked potential amplitude losses were less separated than in a larger (20° × 20°) test field.     

逆转录病毒介导的人卵巢癌 p53基因治疗体外及小鼠体内实验研究

目的 :评价人卵巢癌的 p5 3基因治疗效果。 方法 :用携带人野生型 p5 3的逆转录病毒转导 p5 3蛋白表达缺如的人卵巢癌细胞系SK OV 3,通过体外及小鼠体内实验研究转基因的表达及对肿瘤的抑制作用。结果 :逆转录病毒介导的 p5 3基因能够在体外及小鼠体内人卵巢癌细胞SK OV 3中表达 ,并对人卵巢癌生长有抑制作用。体外抑制率为 5 7%～ 88% ;对体内肿瘤抑制率为 40 %。结论 :逆转录病毒介导的外源野生型p5 3能够抑制人卵巢癌生长 ,增加病毒滴度将进一步提高体内治疗效果     

P_(16)蛋白在卵巢上皮性肿瘤的表达及临床意义

目的 :探讨P16蛋白在卵巢上皮性肿瘤中的表达及临床意义。方法 :采用SP免疫组化法检测P16蛋白在 82例卵巢上皮性肿瘤组织 (良性 2 0例 ,恶性癌 6 2例 )及 1 5例正常卵巢组织常规石蜡标本的表达。结果 :P16蛋白在卵巢上皮性癌中检出率为 5 3 2 % ,低于良性卵巢瘤 90 0 %及正常组织 93 3% (P <0 0 1 )。不同分化程度卵巢癌之间P16蛋白的阳性率无显著差别 (P >0 0 5 ) ,P16蛋白表达与临床分期及预后有关 (P <0 0 5 ,P <0 0 1 )。结论 :P16蛋白在卵巢上皮性恶性肿瘤的发生、发展中起作用 ,P16的缺失表达与卵巢癌的进展和预后不良有关。     

Postmenopausal virilization due to ovarian hyperthecosis

A case of a 66-year-old obese women with type 11 diabetes mellitus and a 4 year history of virilism is presented. After removal of the ovaries the raised testosterone levels returned to normal and signs of virilism gradually receded. The histological finding of nodular hyperthecosis of the ovaries is discussed in relation to hyperinsulinaemia.