Oral hairy leukoplakia (OHL) and Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) are commonly encountered in the HIV-infected patient. A unique feature of OHL is non-cytolytic high level of replication of Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) in the glossal epithelium. The expression of viral-encoded anti-apoptotic proteins concomitant to replicative proteins probably underlies this phenomenon. The question of whether OHL arises from activation of EBV latent in the tongue, or from superinfection by endogenous EBV shed via non-glossal sites or by exogenous EBV remains unresolved. Human herpesvirus 8 (HHV8) is now seen as necessary but not sufficient cause of KS. Expression of HHV8-encoded oncogenic proteins in endothelial cells probably explains the aberrant proliferation of these cells in KS lesions. Studies into why KS is so commonly observed at the palate in HIV-infected patients may provide important clues to its pathogenesis. 相似文献
Background. The therapy for native mitral valve endocarditis is in evolution. Antibiotics have significantly improved survival rates, but patients with complications of endocarditis may require surgical treatment.
Methods. Between January 1985 and December 1995, 146 patients underwent surgical therapy (repair or replacement) for native mitral valve endocarditis. All patients had documented bacterial endocarditis. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to determine predictors of hospital death, long-term event-free survival, and probability of repair. Patients were evaluated in three groups: all patients, patients with acute endocarditis, and patients with chronic endocarditis.
Results. There were ten hospital deaths (6.8%). Patients undergoing repair had a lower hospital mortality rate (p = 0.008) then those having replacement. Event-free survival was improved after mitral valve repair in the overall group (p = 0.02) and in the group with healed (chronic) endocarditis (p = 0.05). Although the acute endocarditis group demonstrated an improved event-free survival rate after mitral valve repair versus replacement (74% versus 20% at 6 years), this did not reach statistical significance.
Conclusions. We conclude that mitral valve repair is preferable to mitral valve replacement when possible, in patients with complications of endocarditis, as repair results in a lower hospital mortality and an improved long-term survival. 相似文献
Interleukin (IL)-12 is a cytokine produced principally by activated macrophages which is involved in control of the T-helper 1/T-helper 2 cell (Th1/Th2) polarization of immune responses. To examine its potential involvement in the development of lung fibrosis, we examined the expression (protein, messenger RNA [mRNA]) of IL-12 (p70) and of its subunits (p40 and p35) in lung homogenates, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF), and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) cell cultures in mouse models of resolutive alveolitis (RA) and fibrosing alveolitis (FA) induced by inorganic particles (manganese dioxide [MnO2] and crystalline silica, respectively). The administration of tungsten carbide (WC), which behaved as an innocuous dust for the lung, served as a negative control condition. The FA was specifically accompanied by a Th2-like polarization characterized by high levels of immunoglobulin (Ig)G1 in BALF and by a protracted overproduction of both p40 protein and mRNA, but not by the biologically active form of IL-12 (p70). In the RA model, the p40 response was only transient, and a Th1-like response was reflected by increased levels of interferon (IFN)-gamma and dominant levels of IgG2a in BALF. Taken together, these findings suggest that production of the p40 subunit of IL-12 and Th2 polarization play important roles in lung inflammatory and fibrotic responses to inhaled inorganic particles. 相似文献
Myocardial salvage through coronary sinus intervention has been documented. The AutoRetroPerfusion Cannula is a novel device that is able to perfuse the coronary bed retrogradely through the coronary sinus with arterial blood generated from a peripheral artery with no need for a pump. The cannula consists of a distal end that, once secured in the coronary sinus, opens an umbrella-like membrane to create pressure in the coronary sinus, and at the same time has small channels directed backwards to the right atrium to provide pressure relief. The cannula is introduced from the axillary vein under local anesthesia and the proximal end, which consists of a graft, is anastomosed to the axillary artery to start autoperfusion once the distal end is secured in the coronary sinus and the occluding membrane is open. The AutoRetroPerfusion Cannula was tested in the in vitro mock loop under 50-120 mm Hg of proximal pressure and 50, 100, and 150 ml/min of total flow in the cannula. We were able to achieve the nominal design point of 40-80 mm Hg of distal pressure and 50-150 ml/min of distal flow by adjusting the number, diameter, and length of the small backwards channels. 相似文献
The present study investigated the effects of dietary oltipraz on cigarette
smoke-related lipophilic DNA adduct formation. Female Sprague- Dawley rats
were exposed daily to sidestream cigarette smoke in a whole- body exposure
chamber 6 h/day for 4 consecutive weeks. One group of rats was maintained
on control diet while another group received the same diet supplemented
with either a low (167 p.p.m.) or high (500 p.p.m.) dose of oltipraz,
starting 1 week prior to initiation of smoke exposure until the end of the
experiment. Analysis of lipophilic DNA adducts by the nuclease P1-mediated
32P-post-labeling showed up to five smoke-related adducts. Adduct no. 5
predominated in both the lung and the heart while adduct nos 3 and 2
predominated in the trachea and bladder, respectively. Quantitative
analysis revealed that the total adduct level was the highest in lungs
(270+/-68 adducts/10(10) nucleotides), followed by trachea (196+/-48
adducts/10(10) nucleotides), heart (141+/-22 adducts/10(10) nucleotides)
and bladder (85+/-16 adducts/10(10) nucleotides). High dose oltipraz
treatment reduced the adduct levels in lungs and bladder by >60%, while
the reduction in lungs in the low-dose group was approximately 35%. In
trachea, the effect of low and high dietary oltipraz on smoke DNA adduction
was equivocal, while smoke-related DNA adducts in the heart were minimally
inhibited by high-dose oltipraz. In a repeat experiment that employed a
3-fold lower dose of cigarette smoke, oltipraz (500 p.p.m.) was found to
inhibit the formation of DNA adducts in rat lungs and trachea by 80 and
65%, respectively. These data clearly demonstrate a high efficacy of
oltipraz in inhibiting the formation of cigarette smoke-induced DNA adducts
in the target tissues.
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Inactivation of the p53 tumor suppressor gene has been implicated in the
pathogenesis of numerous human cancers, including osteosarcomas.
Appendicular osteosarcomas of the dog appear to be a good model for their
human equivalent with regard to biologic behavior, epidemiology and
histopathology. We individually screened exons 5-8 of the p53 gene for
mutations in 15 canine appendicular osteosarcomas using 'Cold' SSCP to
compare the role of this gene in human and canine osteosarcoma
tumorigenesis. Seven of the tumors (47%) exhibited point mutations, with
one tumor possessing two mutations within different exons. Of these, seven
were missense mutations and the eighth was a 'silent' mutation potentially
affecting the exon 6-7 splicing region. Five of the missense mutations were
located in highly conserved regions IV and V, while another corresponded
with the highly conserved codon 220 mutational hotspot located outside the
conserved domains. The locations and types of mutations were nearly
identical to those reported in human cancer. These findings provide strong
evidence of the involvement of p53 mutations in the development of canine
appendicular osteosarcomas. Canine osteosarcomas appear to be a promising
model for their human equivalent on a clinical, pathologic, and molecular
level.
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