Competitive inhibition enzyme immunoassays for the measurement of human IgG, IgA and IgM

Competitive-inhibition enzyme immunoassays for the measurement of human IgG, IgA and IgM are described. These assays can be readily performed with commercial antisera and a recently developed method for purifying human IgA and IgM with high yield. The assays described are specific, with undetectable (<0.5%) cross-reactivity between the immunoglobulin classes in all systems, except with purified IgM, which cross-reacted to 1.9% with the IgG enzyme immunoassay.Minimal detectable concentrations of 2.5±0.8 ng/ml for IgG 4.2±0.9 ng/ml for IgA and 7.2±1.4 ng/ml for IgM were recorded, indicating that these assays are particularly sensitive. There is little within-assay variation (mean coefficient of variation = 3.9%), although the between-assay variation was substantially greater (mean coefficient of variation = 23.5%). These assay systems appear to be particularly suited to the measurement of immunoglobulin production by lymphocytes in culture. In such studies the assay must be specific, sensitive and be capable of discriminating between levels of immunoglobulin produced in response to various experimental treatments.     

Genetic analysis of the relationships between behavioral and neuroendocrine traits in roman high and low avoidance rat lines

In order to determine whether the coselection observed between the selection trait (active avoidance behavior) of the Roman High Avoidance (RHA) and Roman Low Avoidance (RLA) rat lines and their neuroendocrine characteristics were genetically determined, we analyzed, in nonsegregating (RHA, RLA, and F₁) and segregating (F₂ and the two backcrosses) crosses, the inheritance pattern and the phenotypic correlations among behavioral (shuttle-box behavior), physiological (body, adrenal, and thymus weights), and neuroendocrine (corticosterone and prolactin reactivity, catecholamine enzyme activities) variables. Physiological characteristics and enzyme activities have acrucial role in sex dissociation. Avoidance behavior and prolactin reactivity to novel environment remained associated in segregating crosses despite gene rearrangement. They represented the most important variables to differentiate the Roman lines, perhaps sharing a common regulatory mechanism under genetic control.     

Correlation Between In Vivo Antipyrine Metabolite Formation and Theophylline Metabolism in Rats

Two model substrates for oxidative hepatic enzyme activity, viz. antipyrine (A) and theophylline (T), were given simultaneously to rats by iv administration. Blood concentrations of A and T were measured by a high-performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC) method. Urinary excretions of A, T, and the major metabolites arising from A—4-hydroxyantipyrine (OHA), norantipyrine (NORA), 3-hydroxymethylantipyrine (HMA), and 4,4-dihydroxyantipyrine (DOHA)—and from T—1-methyluric acid (1-MU) and 1,3-dimethyluric acid (1,3-DMU)—were also determined by HPLC. It was found that the pharmacokinetic parameters obtained after the simultaneous administration of A and T at relatively low dose levels (A, 5.0 mg; and T, 1.3 mg) were not different from those obtained after the separate administration of A or T at the same dose level. In order to investigate whether the metabolic pathways of A and T are mediated by the same or closely related forms of the cytochrome P-450 system, metabolic clearances of A (CL_A,M) and T (CL_T,M) and the clearances for production of their various metabolites, obtained in untreated rats and in rats pretreated with 3-methylcholanthrene (MC) or with MC followed by 9-hydroxyellipticine (E), were correlated. These two compounds are a selective cytochrome P-448 inducer and inhibitor, respectively. Strong correlations were found between CL_T,M and the clearances for production of OHA, NORA, and DOHA but not HMA. The best correlation, however, was observed between CL_T,M and CL_OHA, not only when all data points were taken into account (r = 0.99), but also in separate pretreatment groups (r ranging from 0.87 to 0.92). Moreover, the slopes of these correlation lines varied only slightly among groups, while the intercepts were not significantly different from zero. In the separate pretreatment groups, the correlation coefficients for the correlations between CL_T,M and the clearance for production of the other metabolites of A were considerably lower, while the slopes of the correlation lines varied substantially. Clearances for production of the metabolites of T were strongly correlated with each other (r = 0.99) and with CL_OHA (r = 0.95). It can be concluded that theophylline metabolism and formation of OHA are mediated by the same or very similar forms of cytochrome P-450, whereas formation of the other major metabolites of A is not or only partly. The study of the various pathways of metabolism after simultaneous administration of drugs is a powerful tool in the study of correlations in drug metabolism in vivo.     

Kinetics of methotrexate binding to dihydrofolate reductase from Neisseria gonorrhoeae

The kinetics of methotrexate inhibition of dihydrofolate reductase from Neisseria gonorrhoeae have been investigated. Methotrexate was shown to be a tight-binding inhibitor (Kt = 13 pM) competitive with dihydrofolate. However, "stoichiometric" or "pseudoirreversible" inhibition could not be demonstrated. Progress curves of inhibited assays quickly attained steady state regardless of the order of substrate addition, indicating that methotrexate association and dissociation processes were rapid. Kinetic techniques were used to measure the rate of methotrexate dissociation from the enzyme-NADPH-methotrexate ternary complex. At 30 degrees, the first-order off-rate constant (koff) was calculated to be 0.56 min-1. This value is approximately 40-fold greater than the dissociation rate constant of methotrexate for Escherichia coli dihydrofolate reductase. At lower temperatures, progress curves of methotrexate-inhibited gonococcal enzyme assays displayed marked increases in both curvature and the time to reach steady state. At 9 degrees, the methotrexate dissociation rate was slow enough (koff = 0.04 min-1) so that initial velocities of the reaction could be measured, and under these conditions methotrexate inhibition was shown to be "stoichiometric".     

视屏暴露和户外活动与幼儿睡眠的关联研究

目的 分析视屏暴露和户外活动与幼儿睡眠的相关性,为预防和干预儿童睡眠问题提供科学依据。方法 基于已建立的马鞍山市母婴健康出生队列,对2015年6月—2016年6月出生的单胎活产儿,随访至2岁,收集社会人口统计学、视屏暴露、户外活动和睡眠情况的资料。共获得有效问卷1 575份,男童833人,女童742人。使用χ²检验和Logistic回归模型对数据进行分析。结果 幼儿睡眠质量差的发生率为26.16%;电视打开时间(不一定在看)≥2 h/d、看电视≥1 h/d、玩手机≥30 min/d分别占50.73%、45.21%和26.03%,户外活动≥2 h/d的比例为71.30%;去户外场所的频率≥2次/周和在户外场所≥1 h/次的比例分别为76.31%和37.71%。调整人口统计学等混杂因素后,打开电视时间(不一定在看电视)≥2 h/d(OR=1.40,95%CI:1.11～1.77)、看电视时间≥1 h/d(OR=1.39,95%CI:1.11～1.75)、玩手机时间≥30 min/d(OR=1.55,95%CI:1.21～1.99)均会增加幼儿睡眠质量差发生的风险;去户外场所的频率≥2次/周(OR=0.72,95%CI:0.55～0.93)和在户外场所时间≥1 h/次(OR=0.78,95%CI:0.62～0.99)则能降低发生幼儿睡眠质量差的风险。结论 幼儿睡眠问题存在一定比例,视屏暴露和户外活动均与幼儿睡眠相关,在儿童保健门诊中应对家长进行科学指导,减少视屏暴露时间,增加户外活动,以减少儿童睡眠问题的发生。     

品管圈对精神分裂症患者约束率及护理满意度的影响

目的总结和分析精神分裂症患者的护理中采用品管圈活动的临床效果。方法以本院于2017年8月—2019年6月收治的122例精神分裂症患者为研究对象,随机分为品管圈组和常规护理组,各61例。其中常规护理组患者选择传统的常规护理方法,而品管圈组患者则采取品管圈活动。比较两组患者的护理效果,对比指标主要有患者的约束率和护理满意度。结果品管圈组患者各项评价指标均优于常规护理组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论精神分裂症患者采用品管圈活动的总体临床效果较好,可提高患者的约束率,总体满意度高。     

户外活动时间与学龄前文化课学习情况对中小学生视力不良的交互作用

目的 分析户外活动时间与学龄前参加文化课学习情况的交互作用与中小学生视力不良的关系,为制定防控中小学生视力不良的策略和措施提供科学依据。方法 采用分层整群随机抽样法于2018年9-11月在湖南省抽取8 467名小学四年级到高中三年级学生进行体格检查和问卷调查。相乘交互作用建立多因素Logistic回归模型,并计算交互作用超额危险度(RERI)、交互作用归因比(API)及交互作用指数 S (Index S)探讨户外活动时间与学龄前文化课学习对视力不良的相加交互作用。结果 8 467名调查对象中视力不良检出人数为5 612名,检出率为66.28%。学龄前参加过文化课学习者,视力不良的发生风险是不参加学习者的1.500倍(95%CI:1.331~1.689,P<0.001),每日户外活动<2 h的学生发生视力不良的风险是每日户外活动≥2 h者的1.247倍(95%CI:1.103~1.409,P<0.001)。户外活动时间与学龄前文化课学习的交互作用项具有统计学意义(P_交互=0.003)。在调整相关因素后,户外活动时间与学龄前文化课学习的RERI、API、Index S分别为0.529、0.310、3.973。结论 中小学生户外活动时间、学龄前文化课学习均与视力不良发生风险相关,并两者对视力不良有交互作用。因此,应加强学龄前儿童的户外活动,以预防视力不良发生。     

The Protective Roles of Exercise and Maintenance of Daily Living Routines for Chinese Adolescents During the COVID-19 Quarantine Period

PurposeAdolescents are particularly vulnerable during the COVID-19 quarantine periods and may be at risk for developing psychological distress symptoms that extend beyond a crisis, including depression. This study examined adolescents’ postquarantine depressive symptoms associated with pandemic stressors. The primary aim was to identify potential protective factors that may buffer the association between the presence of COVID-19 cases in adolescents’ communities and their postquarantine depressive symptoms.MethodsAdolescents from public schools were recruited from Zhengzhou city, Henan, China (N = 1,487, M_age=13.14 years, 50% girls). Adolescents reported the presence of confirmed or suspected COVID-19 cases in their communities, their daily activities and routines during the 2-month quarantine period, and depressive symptoms after the quarantine period.ResultsThe presence of cases in adolescents’ communities during the quarantine contributed to more depressive symptoms in adolescents after the quarantine. This association was buffered by adolescents’ spending more time on physical activities and better maintenance of daily living routines during the quarantine period. The presence of community infection was also more strongly associated with depressive symptoms in older adolescents.ConclusionsThe presence of COVID-19 cases in communities contributed to adolescents’ poorer mental health, and the association was stronger for older adolescents. Spending time on physical activities and maintaining daily living routines during the quarantine appear to be practical strategies that can be used by adolescents to mitigate the association between pandemic stressors and their diminishing mental health.     

检测血管紧张素转化酶在AFP阴性肝癌诊断中的价值

目的　探讨肝癌患者血清血管紧张素转化酶 (ACE)活性变化对AFP阴性肝癌 (HCC)患者诊断及鉴别诊断的价值。方法　选择经组织学 (肝穿刺 )或影像学确诊的 38例HCC患者 ,2 1例慢性肝炎患者 ,12例肝硬化患者及 2 0例正常健康对照者 ,检测血清AFP含量和ACE活性。结果　与其他良性肝病相比HCC患者血清ACE活性 ( 19.51± 4 .4 6)显著低于慢性肝炎 ( 38.35± 6.34 ,P <0 .0 1)及肝硬化患者 ( 4 7.77± 10 .59,P <0 .0 1) ,并且也低于正常人 ( 30 .0 0± 2 .92 ,P <0 .0 5)。 2 3例AFP阳性 (≥2 0 0mg/L)HCC患者中 ,其ACE活性为 ( 19.15± 4 .2 6) ,与AFP阴性患者比较差异无显著性 (P >0 .0 5)。结论　检测血清ACE活性有助于肝癌 ,尤其是合并肝硬化或AFP阴性的患者的诊断。ACE和AFP联合检测有助于提高肝癌的检出率