Inadequate dietary magnesium intake increases atherosclerotic plaque development in rabbits

Epidemiological studies have shown dietary magnesium (Mg) intake and serum Mg levels to be inversely correlated with the development of atherosclerosis. We hypothesized that low levels of Mg would promote atherosclerotic plaque development in rabbits. New Zealand white rabbits (4 months old, n = 22) were fed an atherogenic diet containing 0.12% (−Mg), 0.27% (control), or 0.43% (+Mg) Mg for 8 weeks. Blood samples were obtained at baseline, 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks and were assayed for total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), non-HDL, triglycerides (TG), C-reactive protein, serum Mg, and erythrocyte Mg. Aortas from −Mg had significantly more plaque, with an intima thickness 42% greater than control and 36% greater than +Mg. Serum cholesterol levels rose over time, and at 8 weeks, −Mg had the highest and +Mg the lowest total and non-HDL cholesterol and TG levels, although these results did not reach significance. Over time, serum Mg levels increased, and erythrocyte Mg levels decreased. C-reactive protein significantly increased in all groups at 4 and 6 weeks but returned to baseline levels by 8 weeks. This study supports the hypothesis that inadequate intake of Mg results in an increase in atherosclerotic plaque development in rabbits.     

氯菊酯和氯氰菊酯对大鼠脑突触体Ca~(2+)-和Ca~(2+),Mg~(2+)-ATP酶活性的抑制

氯菊酯可明显抑制Ca~(2+)—ATP酶活性,其抑制作用是可逆的,底物动力学分析表明为非竞争性抑制,介质的酸度可影响其抑制效应;氯氰菊酯对该酶活性无明显影响.氯菊酯和氯氰菊酯均能可逆性地抑制Ca~(2+),Mg~(2+)—ATP酶活性,但氯菊酯为反竞争性抑制.且有一定的pH依赖性,而氯氰菊酯为非竞争性抑制,其抑制率基本不受pH的影响,表明这两种杀虫剂在Ca~(2+) ,Mg~(2+)—ATP酶上有不同的结合位点.     

上调Mg2+/Mn2+依赖性蛋白磷酸酶1F表达对鼻咽癌HONE-1细胞增殖和迁移的影响

目的 探讨上调Mg²⁺/Mn²⁺依赖性蛋白磷酸酶1F（PPM1F）对鼻咽癌HONE-1细胞增殖、迁移的影响,并阐明其作用机制。 方法 鼻咽癌HONE-1细胞分为pcDNA3.1组（转染pcDNA3.1质粒）和pcDNA3.1-Flag-PPM1F组（转染pcDNA3.1-Flag-PPM1F质粒）。实时荧光定量PCR（RT-qPCR）法和Western blotting法检测2组细胞中PPM1F和E-钙黏蛋白（E-cadherin）mRNA及蛋白表达水平,CCK-8法和克隆形成实验检测2组细胞增殖活性和克隆形成率,细胞划痕实验检测2组细胞划痕愈合率,Transwell实验检测2组细胞中迁移细胞数。 结果 与pcDNA3.1组比较,pcDNA3.1-Flag-PPM1F 组细胞中PPM1F mRNA表达水平明显升高（P<0.01）,且PPM1F蛋白表达量明显增加,细胞中E-cadherin mRNA和蛋白表达水平明显升高（P<0.01）,细胞增殖活性、克隆形成率和划痕愈合率明显降低（P<0.05或P<0.01）,迁移细胞数明显减少（P<0.05）。 结论 上调PPM1F表达能够抑制鼻咽癌HONE-1 细胞增殖和迁移,其机制可能与细胞间的黏附作用有关。     

Inhibition of ω-conotoxin-sensitive Ca2+ channel currents by internal Mg2+ in cultured rat cerebellar granule neurones

The effects of changing the intracellular concentrations of either free Mg²⁺ ions ([Mg²⁺]_i) or Mg²⁺-bound adenosine triphosphate ([Mg · ATP]_i) on Ca²⁺ channel currents were assessed in cultured rat cerebellar granule neurones using the whole-cell patch-clamp technique. Raising [Mg²⁺]_i from 0.06 mM to 1.0 mM inhibited Ca²⁺ channel currents by approximately 50%. The action of -conotoxin GVIA (-CgTX), a selective inhibitor of N-type Ca²⁺ channels was also investigated. With increasing [Mg²⁺]_i, the proportion of current irreversibly blocked by -CgTX was reduced, and was negligible (approximately 5 pA of current) in the presence of [Mg²⁺]_i values of 0.5 mM or greater. Block of the -CgTX-sensitive current accounted for the reduction in total current by concentrations of [Mg²⁺]_i to 0.5 mM. Raising [Mg²⁺]_i had no effect on the rate of decay of Ca²⁺ currents, but did produce a negative shift in current activation, possibly due to a non-specific interaction with negative surface charge. Altering [Mg · ATP]_i from 0.3 to 5.0 mM caused a twofold increase in the size of currents without affecting the proportion of current sensitive to -CgTX. [Mg²⁺]_i was also effective in inhibiting the Ca²⁺ channel current following potentiation by increasing [Mg · ATP]_i. These data suggest that -CgTX-sensitive current in these cells is selectively inhibited by internal Mg²⁺ whereas both -CgTX-sensitive and -resistant components of current are potentiated by internal Mg · ATP. The mechanism by which Mg²⁺ inhibits N-type channels is unclear, but may involve an open channel block.     

In vitro biosynthesis of plasma proteins under ischemic conditions of closed-circuit perfusion of healthy and intoxicated rabbit liver

We are elaborating on the kinetics and mechanisms of septic rabbit liver to de novo biosynthesize acute-phase response (APR) proteins under in vitro conditions of deepening ischemia in reference to their in vivo prevalence in serum and cerebrospinal fluids (CSF) collected at predetermined times. The significance of the data is interpreted as relevant to grafting cadaveric liver into end-stage liver diseased patients and APR-induced ischemic heart diseases (IHD). Hepatic APR was induced by CCl(4)-intubation, and the administration of cholera toxin (CT) or scorpion venom (SV), or both, to rabbits. Hepatic functional efficiency, in terms of biosynthesis of APR proteins in closed circuit perfusion of the isolated intoxicated liver with oxygenated saline or L-15 media paralleled the two-dimensional immunoelectrophoresis (2D-IEP) spectrum of APR serum proteins at time of liver isolation. We are suggesting: (a) in vitro biosynthesis of plasma proteins by isolated perfused liver is the result of in vivo decoded and retained APR inflammatory signals; and (b) decoded inflammatory signals are expressed not withstanding the perfusate's organic composition. Furthermore, 90 min of ischemic perfusion in saline or L-15 medium precipitated mitochondrial aberrations which resulted in further deterioration of de novo biosynthesis of APR plasma proteins. Regardless of the nature of the inflammatory stimuli, mitochondrial aberrations rendered the perfused organ a biologically inert tissue mass that was incapable of resuming biological function upon perfusion with oxygenated L-15 medium. This is most likely due to ischemia-induced irreversible hepatic necrosis. Thus, in vitro aberrations of mitochondrial function(s) critically limit the capability of the isolated liver to resume its organic function to sustain biosynthesis of de novo plasma proteins. Extrapolation of these results to the surgical management of end-stage liver diseases points to the importance of the status and the handling protocol(s) of the cadaver donor liver prior to successful grafting. We conclude that although histology of a cadaver liver may reveal well-preserved hepatic cellular organelles with at least minimal intra- and intercellular communication required for viable hepatic function, we deem it essential to further define acceptable minimal capabilities to de novo biosynthesize plasma proteins by a cadaver liver as a measure of its functional viability and suitability for transplantation. Ultimately, this measure may improve the success of liver transplants with minimal surgical and drug interventions.     

妊娠期血清微量元素的变化

目的探讨妊娠期血清微量元素的变化规律。方法以原子吸收分光光度法分别测定421例孕妇和128例正常对照妇女血清铜(Cu)、锌(Zn)、铁(Fe)等微量元素浓度和血清镁(Mg)、钙(Ca)浓度。结果血清铜(Cu)在整个孕期内无显著性变化,P>0.05;血清锌(Zn)、铁(Fe)、镁(Mg)、钙(Ca)随孕期的增加而降低,P均<0.05。结论孕妇在妊娠期内应根据不同孕期,合理补充微量元素。     

我国正常生育力男子精浆的微量元素研究

本文报告测试了68例正常生育力成年男子精浆中的锌、铜,铁等微量元素和镁,测试结果如下:锌130±5.64μg/ml,铜1.84±0.158μg/ml,铁0.801±0.104μg/ml,镁103.86±10.01μg/ml。所测得的数值均在正常范围内。在正常范围内的精液,精浆中的锌、镁含量与精液质量(精子密度和活动力)之间无显著差异。但铜的含量与精子活动度关系密切,含量高则活动度差,反之则活动度好。铁的含量与精子密度关系也十分密切,含量高时精子密度也高。     

Microstructure,mechanical and corrosion properties of Mg–Dy–Gd–Zr alloys for medical applications

In previous investigations, a Mg–10Dy (wt.%) alloy with a good combination of corrosion resistance and cytocompatibility showed great potential for use as a biodegradable implant material. However, the mechanical properties of Mg–10Dy alloy are not satisfactory. In order to allow the tailoring of mechanical properties required for various medical applications, four Mg–10(Dy + Gd)–0.2Zr (wt.%) alloys were investigated with respect to microstructure, mechanical and corrosion properties. With the increase in Gd content, the number of second-phase particles increased in the as-cast alloys, and the age-hardening response increased at 200 °C. The yield strength increased, while the ductility reduced, especially for peak-aged alloys with the addition of Gd. Additionally, with increasing Gd content, the corrosion rate increased in the as-cast condition owing to the galvanic effect, but all the alloys had a similar corrosion rate (～0.5 mm year^?1) in solution-treated and aged condition.     

Preparation and characterization of co-processed starch/MCC/chitin hydrophilic polymers onto magnesium silicate

It was aimed to investigate the compressibility, compactibility, powder flow and tablet disintegration of a new excipient comprising magnesium (Mg) silicate co-processed (5%–85% w/w) onto chitin, microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) and starch as the hydrophilic polymers of interest. Initially, the mechanism of tablet disintegration was studied by measuring water infiltration rate, moisture sorption, swelling capacity and hydration ability. Moreover, the powders compression behavior was carried out by applying Kawakita model of compression analysis in addition to porosity and radial tensile strength measurements. In vitro drug release of compacts made of 400?mg ibuprofen and 300?mg of the hydrophilic polymers containing 30% w/w Mg silicate co-precipitate was investigated in phosphate buffer (pH 7.8). This work demonstrated that the incorporation of Mg silicate to the hydrophilic polymers lead to the improvement of powder flowability, compactibility, stability (with regard to storage conditions), compacts crushing strength, and disintegration time in addition to faster drug release. The overall findings are practically advantageous in the context of finding a low cost and multifunctional co-processed excipient of natural origins.