Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Expression and Cyclosporine Toxicity in Renal Allograft Rejection

The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) on renal function and on development of interstitial fibrosis (IF) in renal allografts. Tubular and interstitial expressions of VEGF and TNF-α, and density of macrophages in the interstitium were examined in 92 patients with nonrejected kidneys, acute rejection (AR), chronic allograft nephropathy (CAN), borderline changes (BC) and acute cyclosporin A (CsA) toxicity. Follow-up biopsy specimens from patients with AR and BC were evaluated for development of IF. A significant difference in tubular and interstitial VEGF expressions was found between patients with AR, BC, CAN and CsA toxicity (p < 0.001). Macrophage infiltration was positively correlated with VEGF and TNF-α expressions (p < 0.001). VEGF expression increased with increasing expression of TNF-α (p < 0.001). Renal function in first 6 months after initial biopsy was better in patients with marked tubular VEGF expression (p < 0.01); however, in follow-up, development of IF and graft loss was found earlier in these patients (p < 0.01 and p < 0.05, respectively). Increased renal VEGF expression has protective properties immediately following renal allograft but allows for increased risk of early IF, and therefore poor graft outcome in the long term.     

罗格列酮对实验性慢性环孢素肾病的作用

目的 探讨罗格列酮（RSG）对慢性环孢素肾病（CCN）大鼠模型的肾保护作用。 方法 低盐饮食基础上建立CCN大鼠模型，其中1组模型鼠用RSG同时灌胃。分别在实验开始后第14天和第35天处死动物，检测血浆和肾组织血管紧张素Ⅱ（AngⅡ）、AngⅡ1型受体(AT1R)、转化生长因子β1(TGF-β1)、细胞外调节蛋白激酶（p-ERK）、α-SMA和纤连蛋白（FN）的表达。在体外用不同浓度的CsA和RSG孵育NRK细胞。RT-PCR检测肾皮质TGF-β1，Western印迹分析检测FN、AT1R、p-ERK水平。 结果 RSG可改善环孢素A导致的大鼠肌酐清除率的下降[（0.586±0.094）比(1.072±0.105)ml&#8226;min^-1&#8226;kg^-1，P < 0.01]、血浆和肾组织AngⅡ水平增加（P < 0.01）、肾间质单核细胞浸润（P < 0.01）、肾间质纤维化（1.707±0.019 比 2.335±0.022，P < 0.01）、肾组织α-SMA表达增加（P < 0.01）、肾皮质TGF-β1 mRNA水平增加（P < 0.01）、NRK细胞FN、AT1R和p-ERK蛋白水平增加（P < 0.05）。 结论 RSG可能通过减轻炎细胞浸润、影响AngⅡ作用和下调TGF-β1等途径减轻CsA所致的肾组织损伤。     

Cyclosporine in the treatment of azathioprine-induced red cell aplasia following renal transplantation

Azathioprine, a well-known immunosuppressive agent, is used extensively in renal transplantation. There have been several case reports of pure red cell aplasia induced by this drug following a successful kidney transplant. Previous management of azathioprine-induced red cell aplasia included reduction of azathioprine dose, or treatment with cyclophosphamide. We propose the substitution of cyclosporine for azathioprine, in this clinical setting. Not only does cyclosporine allow recovery of bone marrow function, but it maintains a level of immunosuppression which stabilizes renal function in the post-transplant patient.     

不同剂量环孢素A对肾移植病人精液质量的影响

目的 :探讨不同治疗剂量环孢素A(CsA)对肾移植病人精液主要参数和精子形态学的影响。　方法 :对 18例应用不同治疗剂量CsA的肾移植病人的精液进行主要参数和精子形态学分析 ,并与 12例正常男性精液进行比较。　结果 :CsA剂量在 1.5～ 3.0mg·Kg-1·d-1及 3.1～ 5 .5mg·Kg-1·d-1时 ,病人精液的主要参数与正常男性精液比较差异无显著性 (P >0 .0 5 ) ,但病人正常形态精子百分率与正常男性相比差异有显著性 (P <0 .0 5 )。结论 :不同治疗剂量的CsA对肾移植病人的精液主要参数无明显影响 ,但对精子形态可能有一定的影响。     

环孢菌素治疗用激素类药无效的多发性硬化

目的探讨环孢菌素（ＣｓＡ）治疗用激素类无效的多发性硬化（ＭＳ）的效果。方法对激素等治疗５个月以上病情无明显好转或仍在加重的１０例ＭＳ，用ＣｓＡ５ｍｇ·ｋｇ－１·ｄ－１，疗程至少２个月，然后根据病情逐渐减量，最后小剂量维持用药。统计各个治疗期及最后随访（６～３２个月后）的扩充致残量表（ＥＤＳＳ）评分和脑ＭＲＩ病灶数。结果激素治疗前后ＥＤＳＳ差异无显著性意义（Ｐ＞０．２０）；ＣｓＡ足量治疗使ＥＤＳＳ评分下降及脑ＭＲＩ病灶数减少（Ｐ＜０．０５）；最后随访ＥＤＳＳ评分进一步下降（Ｐ＜０．０１），其中４例复查了ＭＲＩ，３例病灶数进一步减少。ＣｓＡ治疗未见严重毒副作用。结论ＣｓＡ可治疗用激素类无效的ＭＳ。     

安博维对环孢素A慢性肾毒性大鼠肾间质骨桥蛋白表达及巨噬细胞浸润的影响

目的①观察安博维(厄贝沙坦)干预治疗后环孢素A(CsA)所致慢性肾毒性大鼠肾脏病理变化。②观察安博维对CsA慢性肾毒性大鼠模型肾骨桥蛋白(OPN)表达及间质ED1阳性巨噬细胞浸润的影响,以探讨安博维防护CsA慢性肾毒性的可能机制。方法给进低盐饮食SD大鼠灌胃20mg·(kg·d)-1剂量的CsA制作大鼠CsA肾毒模型,同时以10mg·(kg·d)-1剂量的安博维胃饲以预防肾毒性。于用药后第1、2、4周末时分别处死各组大鼠,免疫组织化学法测定OPN、ED1的表达,用HE染色观察肾脏病理变化。结果安博维能明显改善CsA肾中毒大鼠的一般情况,减少肾小管上皮细胞空泡变性和萎缩,减少间质炎细胞浸润及间质纤维化。免疫组化结果显示模型组肾小管-间质OPN与ED1表达较对照组增加(p<0.05);在试验各时间点,安博维组大鼠肾小管-间质ED-1阳性巨噬细胞数量及OPN表达较模型组显著减少(p<0.05);OPN仍高于对照组((p<0.05),ED-1阳性巨噬细胞数量在第1、2周末与对照组无差异(p>0.05),但在第4周末高于对照组(p<0.05)。结论安博维能减轻CsA慢性肾毒性的肾脏病理损伤,这一防治作用可能与其减少ED-1阳性巨噬细胞浸润及下调OPN表达有关。     

Nifedipine aggravates cyclosporine A-induced gingival hyperplasia

Gingival hyperplasia is a common side-effect of immunosuppression with cyclosporine A. Nifedipine is often used to control hypertension in kidney graft recipients. Analysis of gingival status in 106 children transplanted at our centre, and treated either with azathioprine, cyclosporine A or both, revealed significantly higher degrees of gingival overgrowth in those children receiving a combination of cyclosporine A and nifedipine compared with those children treated with cyclosporine A or nifedipine alone. Seven children undergoing gingivectomy at our centre over the past few years had received this combination. After a change in the antihypertensive regimen, avoiding long-term nifedipine medication, and improved dental care with chlorhexidine gel, we noted a reduction in the degree of gingival hyperplasia. In the majority of patients, nifedipine could be replaced by a single drug, usually hydralazine. We therefore recommend avoiding calcium channel blockers in the long-term management of hypertension in patients receiving cyclosporine.     

Tacrolimus with Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF) or Sirolimus vs. Cyclosporine with MMF in Cardiac Transplant Patients: 1-Year Report

The most advantageous combination of immunosuppressive agents for cardiac transplant recipients has not yet been established. Between November 2001 and June 2003, 343 de novo cardiac transplant recipients were randomized to receive steroids and either tacrolimus (TAC) + sirolimus (SRL), TAC + mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) or cyclosporine (CYA) + MMF. Antilymphocyte induction therapy was allowed for up to 5 days. The primary endpoint of >/=3A rejection or hemodynamic compromise rejection requiring treatment showed no significant difference at 6 months (TAC/MMF 22.4%, TAC/SRL 24.3%, CYA/MMF 31.6%, p = 0.271) and 1 year (p = 0.056), but it was significantly lower in the TAC/MMF group when compared only to the CYA/MMF group at 1 year (23.4% vs. 36.8%; p = 0.029). Differences in the incidence of any treated rejection were significant (TAC/SRL = 35%, TAC/MMF = 42%, CYA/MMF = 59%; p < 0.001), as were median levels of serum creatinine (TAC/SRL = 1.5 mg/dL, TAC/MMF = 1.3 mg/dL, CYA/MMF = 1.5 mg/dL; p = 0.032) and triglycerides (TAC/SRL = 162 mg/dL, TAC/MMF = 126 mg/dL, CYA/MMF = 154 mg/dL; p = 0.028). The TAC/SRL group encountered fewer viral infections but more fungal infections and impaired wound healing. These secondary endpoints suggest that the TAC/MMF combination appears to offer more advantages than TAC/SRL or CYA/MMF in cardiac transplant patients, including fewer >/=3A rejections or hemodynamic compromise rejections and an improved side-effect profile.     

环孢素A对大鼠脑缺血再灌注损伤炎症反应的影响

目的探讨环孢素A对脑缺血再灌注损伤的保护作用。方法将108只大鼠分为假手术组、生理盐水对照组和环孢素A治疗组,参照Zealonga线栓法制备局灶性脑缺血再灌注模型,大鼠脑缺血2h再灌注22和70h后,分别对各组各时间点大鼠的行为学评分、脑TTC染色、缺血区IL-1β含量和MPO活性进行测定和观察,并对结果进行统计处理。结果各时间点环孢素A治疗组与对照组相比,环孢素A组行为学评分优于对照组(P<0.05);环孢素A组脑梗死灶体积比对照组明显减轻(P<0.05);环孢素A可有效降低大鼠局灶性脑缺血再灌后脑组织中IL-1β的含量(P<0.01);并可显著抑制MPO的活性(P<0.01)。与上述两组相比,假手术组各项观察指标则无明显异常改变。结论炎症反应参与脑缺血再灌注损伤,环孢素A可显著降低缺血再灌注后脑组织中IL-1β的含量、减轻缺血区内白细胞的浸润、对大鼠脑缺血再灌注损伤具有明显的保护作用。