Acute cardiac and pulmonary arrest after infusion of vancomycin with subsequent desensitization

J Allergy Clin Immunol 1997;100:853-4.     

The effect of ethanol-induced CYP2E1 on proteasome activity: the role of 4-hydroxynonenal

Previous studies have shown that the induction of P450 cytochrome 2E1 (CYP2E1) is associated with the loss of proteasomal activities. To correlate the loss of proteasomal activity with CYP2E1 induction, ethanol was fed intragastrically for 1, 3, 7, and 15 days. The maximum induction of CYP2E1 (3.5-fold) occurred after 15 days of ethanol feeding. However, there was no significant decrease in the 26 S chymotrypsin-like and trypsin-like activity over this period of time. When ethanol was given to rats for 1 month, CYP2E1 was significantly induced, and the proteasomal activity was significantly decreased. These results indicate that proteasomal activity was not directly affected by ethanol or CYP2E1 induction. Since 4-hydroxynonenal (4-HNE) concentration was significantly increased at 1 month of ethanol feeding, it was suspected that 4-HNE adduct formation with proteasome subunits could be the mechanism of proteasome inhibition. Using an antibody to 4-HNE adducted proteins in Western blot analysis of the 26 S proteasome fraction isolated from the liver of alcohol fed rats, one extra band appeared around 44 kDa. When the antibody to an ATPase Rpt4 was used to stain the stripped membrane, the same band that was detected with the 4-HNE antibody was detected with the Rpt4 antibody. An adduct of 4-HNE formed with the Rpt4 subunit of 26 S could impede the association of 19 S and 20 S and thus account for the observed decrease of proteasomal activity.     

复方毛冬青注射液与3种输液配伍后的微粒及其pH值观察

目的　观察复方毛冬青注射液分别与 0 9%氯化钠注射液、10 %葡萄糖注射液和小儿用葡萄糖氯化钠注射液 3种输液配伍时的不溶性微粒及其pH值变化。方法　不同剂量 ( 4、6、8和 10ml)的复方毛冬青注射液分别与 10 0ml上述输液配伍 ,混合液的不溶性微粒利用微粒分析仪测定 ,以及其 pH值利用pH/离子计仪测定。 结果　不同剂量复方毛冬青注射液与各输液混合其 4个通道 (≥ 2 5 μm、≥ 10 μm、≥ 5 μm、≥ 2 μm)的不溶性微粒均显著性增多 (P <0 .0 1) ,且其pH也有明显变化。 结论　复方毛冬青注射液与 3种输液配伍的不溶性微粒不符合中国药典及英国药典的质量标准 ,应引起重视。建议在临床应用时可在其一次性输液器加装有效的终端滤器     

Change of site of intra-articular injection of hypertonic dextrose resulted in different effects of treatment

Most minimally invasive treatments for dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) are empirical, and aimed at the painful trigger points with the purpose of preventing muscular spasm and restoring normal function. In this prospective study I investigated whether the choice of site of injection of hypertonic dextrose affected the benefits of treatment of internal derangement and pain. I studied 72 patients with pain and clicking as a result of dysfunction of the TMJ. Patients were divided into four groups with four separate sites for intra-articular injection. Dextrose was injected into the superior joint space, inferior joint space, retrodiscal tissue, and anterior capsule injection. Results showed that the retrodiscal site was the most effective for reducing clicking and subsequently improving derangement, while the inferior joint space was the best site for the relief of pain, and the extracapsular site should be used in cases of hypermobility. In conclusion, the injection site should be selected according to the symptoms being treated, and could be used as an adjunct to other sites to improve outcome.     

Human duodenal motor activity in response to acid and different nutrients

Duodenal motor activity in response to intraduodenal infusion of small volumes of acid and nutrients of different chemical composition was studied in 10 healthy humans, using a water-perfused catheter incorporating 20 antropyloroduodenal sideholes. Saline and dextrose did not affect motility. Acid very rapidly (in 39 ± 11 sec) increased the number of pressure waves (P = 0.035) and antegradely propagated pressure waves (P = 0.02). After lipid infusion a considerable lag time (163 ± 81 sec) was observed, followed by a prominent increase in duodenal pressure waves (P = 0.02) and antegradely propagated pressure waves (P = 0.002). Furthermore, lipid-induced propagated pressure waves traveled over significantly longer distances (4.5 to 6 cm) than those induced by acid infusion (3 cm). We conclude that the motor response to small amounts of intraduodenal nutrients and acid is dependent on the chemical composition of the stimulus. The findings suggest that chemoreceptors in the duodenal wall provide input to local or regional control mechanisms involved in the regulation of duodenal motility.     

A Project to Implement Use of 40% Dextrose Gel for Transient Neonatal Hypoglycemia

ObjectiveTo examine the effect of oral dextrose gel and oral feedings on newborns’ blood sugar homeostasis in the first day of life in an effort to decrease transfers to the NICU.DesignEvidence-based practice project.Setting/Local ProblemObstetric service at a large hospital in northeast Ohio with approximately 5,300 births annually. Neonates who experienced hypoglycemia were often transferred to the NICU for management if treatment measures failed, thereby increasing the cost of care and separating mothers from their newborns. During 2018, there were 54 neonates transferred to the NICU for hypoglycemia.ParticipantsPediatricians, neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, managers, educators, and registered nurses.Intervention/MeasurementsAn interdisciplinary task force created a nurse-driven protocol and associated order set and also created and provided interdisciplinary education to all involved caregivers using a multimodal approach. Neonates’ charts were audited for the time period of April 2019 to April 2020 to evaluate participants’ compliance with the prescribed practice changes.ResultsThe number of neonates who qualified for blood glucose testing per the new protocol totaled 1,369. Of these, 188 (14%) met criteria for and were treated with 40% dextrose gel. Treatment with 40% dextrose gel was unsuccessful for 25 neonates, who were then transferred to the NICU. This is 29 fewer than were transferred in 2018.ConclusionThe use of oral dextrose gel and oral feedings was associated with a decrease in the number of newborns transferred to a higher level of care for treatment of hypoglycemia.     

异甘草酸镁注射液与 5%葡萄糖注射液、10%果糖注射液配伍的稳定性

目的：考察异甘草酸镁注射液与5％葡萄糖注射液、10％果糖注射液2种输液配伍的稳定性.方法：将异甘草酸镁注射液与5％葡萄糖注射液、10％果糖注射液按临床常用的浓度配伍,室温下放置8h,分别于0、2、4、6、8h取样,用高效液相色谱法测定异甘草酸镁的含量,用酸度计测定pH值,用光阻法测定其不溶性微粒.结果：异甘草酸镁注射液与上述2种注射液配伍后,8h内的pH值、含量两项指标的变化在《中华人民共和国药典》（2010年版）规定的范围之内,但不溶性微粒指标较大,不符合相关规定.结论：异甘草酸镁注射液与5％葡萄糖注射液、10％果糖注射液配伍后,含量与pH值符合《中华人民共和国药典》（2010年版）规定,但不溶性微粒指标不符合规定,建议临床不配伍使用.     

CO2和5%葡萄糖溶液作为膨宫介质对子宫内膜癌细胞增殖和凋亡的影响研究

目的 探讨CO2和5%葡萄糖溶液哪一种更适合作为疑似子宫内膜癌患者宫腔镜操作的膨宫介质.方法 实验分为5%葡萄糖溶液组、CO2组和对照组.将人子宫内膜癌细胞(HEC-1-B)分别放置于100% CO2气体、4.00 kPa灌注压、37 ℃环境下和5%葡萄糖溶液、37 ℃环境下1 h,对照组无特殊处理.连续9d每隔24 h,采用MTT法检测各组子宫内膜癌细胞增殖的变化;分别在处理后第1、3、5、7、9d,采用流式细胞仪碘化丙啶(PI)活细胞染色检测细胞周期G1期的变化.结果 对照组和CO2组子宫内膜癌细胞A490值的上升趋势较5%葡萄糖溶液组明显,差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05);而对照组和CO2组之间比较,第1～6d均是对照组A490值略高于CO2组,但除第5d外,差异均无统计学意义(P＞0.05);第7～9d,对照组A490值略低于CO2组,差异也无统计学意义(P＞0.05).对照组、5%葡萄糖溶液组、CO2组G1峰值均呈逐渐上升趋势,5%葡萄糖溶液组G1峰值的上升趋势较对照组和CO2组明显,差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05).而对照组和CO2组之间比较,第1、3、9d均是对照组G1峰值略高于CO2组,第5、7d,对照组G1峰值低于CO2组,但差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05).结论 CO2和5%葡萄糖溶液比较,5%葡萄糖溶液抑制子宫内膜癌细胞增殖的作用较CO2强,促进子宫内膜癌细胞凋亡的作用也较CO2强.     

Evaluation of the immunomodulatory and DNA protective activities of the shoots of Cynodon dactylon

Ethnopharmacological relevance

Fresh juice of Cyanodon dactylon known as ‘durva’ grass is employed in India as a rejuvenator and for wound healing.

Aim of the study

To validate the traditional use of the herb through evaluation of DNA protective activity in vitro and immunomodulatory activity in vivo.

Materials and methods

Fresh juice of the grass was prepared as indicated for use in traditional medicine and standardized for solid content. Its total phenol content was estimated by Folin–Ciocalteau method. Freshly prepared juice was investigated for its effect on doxorubicin-induced DNA damage in vitro. Its immunomodulatory activity was tested on balb/c mice by the humoral antibody response which was determined by haemagglutination antibody titer and spleen cell assay.

Results

Fresh juice of Cyanodon dactylon of 1.46% (w/w) solid content had a phenolic content of 47 ± 0.33 mg/kg GAE. At doses equivalent to 50, 100 and 200 mg total solids/kg body weight the juice protected human DNA against doxorubicin-induced DNA damage as demonstrated in DNA spectral studies, where the ratio of absorbance of DNA at 260 and 280 nm in samples pretreated with the juice was 1.66, 1.53 and 1.63 respectively, while it was 1.37 for DNA treated with doxorubicin only. This indicates nucleic acid purity in the Cynodon dactylon treated samples. Oral administration of the juice at 250 and 500 mg/kg in balb/c mice increased humoral antibody response upon antigen challenge, as evidenced by a dose-dependent, statistically significant increase in antibody titer in the haemagglutination antibody assay and plaque forming cell assay.

Conclusions

The present report demonstrated the DNA protective activity and immunomodulatory property of the fresh juice of Cynodon dactylon validating the traditional use of the herb as a ‘rasayana’ in ayurvedic system of medicine.     

Suppression of hypoxia‐inducible factor‐1α and its downstream genes reduces acute hyperglycemia‐enhanced hemorrhagic transformation in a rat model of cerebral ischemia

We evaluated a role of hypoxia‐inducible factor‐1α (HIF‐1α) and its downstream genes in acute hyperglycemia‐induced hemorrhagic transformation in a rat model of focal cerebral ischemia. Male Sprague‐Dawley rats weighing 280–300 g (n = 105) were divided into sham, 90 min middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO), MCAO plus HIF‐1α inhibitors, 2‐methoxyestradiol (2ME2) or 3‐(5′‐hydroxymethyl‐2′‐furyl)‐1‐benzylindazole (YC‐1), groups. Rats received an injection of 50% dextrose (6 ml/kg intraperitoneally) at 15 min before MCAO. HIF‐1α inhibitors were administered at the onset of reperfusion. The animals were examined for neurological deficits and sacrificed at 6, 12, 24, and 72 hr following MCAO. The cerebral tissues were collected for histology, zymography, and Western blot analysis. The expression of HIF‐1α was increased in ischemic brain tissues after MCAO and reduced by HIF‐1α inhibitors. In addition, 2ME2 reduced the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and the elevation of active matrix metalloproteinase‐2 and ?9 (MMP‐2/MMP‐9) in the ipsilateral hemisphere. Both 2ME2 and YC‐1 reduced infarct volume and ameliorated neurological deficits. However, only 2ME2 attenuated hemorrhagic transformation in the ischemic territory. In conclusion, the inhibition of HIF‐1α and its downstream genes attenuates hemorrhagic conversion of cerebral infarction and ameliorates neurological deficits after focal cerebral ischemia. © 2010 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.