Isolation and subfractionation of human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) by density gradient centrifugation on Percoll

The use of Percoll for isolation and subfractionation of PBMC and T-lymphocytes by discontinuous and continuous density gradient centrifugation is described: PBMC were isolated from human peripheral blood by discontinuous density gradient centrifugation on Percoll. The use of Percoll instead of Ficoll-Isopaque has the advantage that Percoll, in contrast to Ficoll-Isopaque, does not alter the density of monocytes. Therefore, a better separation of lymphocytes and monocytes was achieved after subsequent continuous density gradient centrifugation on Percoll. E-RFC were isolated by discontinuous density gradient centrifugation after a first low speed centrifugation step banding lymphocytes and SRBC on a Percoll-Ficoll cushion, and a subsequent high speed centrifugation step separating high density rosettes and SRBC from low density non-E-RFC. The advantage of this procedure is the short time of performance and that there is no need to resuspend the lymphocyte/SRBC pellet. PBMC, nph.PBMC T-lymphocytes were further subfractionated by continuous density gradient centrifugation on Percoll. The method described here resulted in a good separation of lymphocytes and monocytes. However, to obtain lymphocyte fractions with minute numbers of contaminating monocytes, a depletion of monocytes prior to further subfractionation of the lymphocytes by continuous density gradient centrifugation is recommended. A marker analysis of T-lymphocytes subfractionated by continuous density gradient centrifugation on Percoll shows that high density T-lymphocytes are enriched in ANAE positive lymphocytes of type 1 and depleted of ANAE positive lymphocytes of type 2. Low density T-lymphocytes are enriched in ANAE type 2 cells and depleted of ANAE type 1 cells. On the other hand, no considerable differences were found when analyzing the T-cells from different fractions for differentiation antigens by means of monoclonal antibodies (anti Lyt 3, OKT4, and OKT8). The results may indicate that subfractionation of T-lymphocytes by continuous density gradient centrifugation on Percoll provided T-cells in different functional states rather than T-cells of distinct subclasses.     

五仁醇固体分散体的制备及体外溶出度研究

目的将五仁醇制成固体分散体,提高五仁醇中有效成分的体外溶出度。方法采用直接将载体材料溶于五仁醇提取液,然后除去溶剂的方法制备了多种五仁醇固体分散体,以五味子甲素为指标成分,研究并比较了它们的表观溶解度和体外溶出度。结果配比为1∶3的五仁醇-聚乙烯吡咯烷酮K 30(PVP K 30)固体分散体中有效成分的表观溶解度比五仁醇胶囊内容物显著提高,达到5.06μg/mL(水);溶出介质(水)中分散(包括溶解)的小于0.22μm的药物高达43.2%。结论五仁醇-PVP K 30固体分散体能明显提高五仁醇中有效成分的表观溶解度和体外溶出度。     

Effect of prolactin and prostaglandins on the stimulation of prolactin binding sites in the male rat liver

Induction of prolactin hepatic receptors in the male rat by exogenous prolactin and the possible involvement of prostaglandins in this process were studied. When ovine prolactin 500 microgram/kg was administered sc in saline containing 10% PVP (polyvinylpyrrolidone), twice daily for 6.5 days and the rats killed 48 h after the last injection, the specific binding of 125I-labelled ovine prolactin to prolactin hepatic receptors was raised 26-fold, while administration of prolactin in saline only caused a 7-fold increase. A well correlated log dose-response relationship was demonstrated between 12.5 and 500 microgram of prolactin in saline-PVP, with lowest dose causing an 18-fold increase in binding. A shorter 4.5 day treatment of prolactin in saline-PVP caused only a small 3-fold increase in prolactin binding. Scatchard analysis showed that these increases resulted from increases in receptor concentration. The effect of prolactin on the induction of the hepatic receptors could not be mimicked by PGE1, PGE2 or PGF2 alpha, nor could PGF2 alpha synergize with a short treatment with prolactin. Further, indomethacin caused no significant effect on this action of prolactin. It seems that prolactin does not induce its own receptors in the rat liver by stimulation of prostaglandins in this tissue.     

Mucosal co-delivery of ketorolac and lidocaine using polymeric wafers for dental application

The current study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a developed sodium alginate and polyvinylpyrrolidone K-25 (PVP K-25) polymeric wafer for the co-delivery of ketorolac and lidocaine to soft tissues for healing and pain control following gingivectomy. Nine ketorolac/lidocaine lyophilized wafers were formulated and assessed for their hydration capacity, mucoadhesion ability and in vitro release profile to select the optimum system for further clinical investigation. Wafer F6 containing 2:1 sodium alginate to PVP K-25 and 10% glycerol showed optimum properties and was selected for the clinical study. Twenty patients were included in the study and the ketorolac/lidocaine wafer was assessed versus a market product. Visual pain analog was evaluated daily for the first week and wound healing index was evaluated for one week, two weeks and one month following the procedure. The developed ketorolac/lidocaine polymeric wafer proved to be an effective method of reducing pain and discomfort together with enhancing wound healing following gingivectomy.     

聚维酮联合阿霉素体外抑制膀胱癌细胞T24生长并预防膀胱癌患者术后复发

目的探讨聚维酮(PVP)联合阿霉素(ADM)对人膀胱癌细胞株T24的作用及预防膀胱癌术后复发的疗效。方法MTT法检测细胞生长抑制率,流式细胞仪检测细胞周期和黏附作用。对231例浅表膀胱癌患者术后膀胱灌注PVP ADM(实验组)或生理盐水 ADM(对照组),观察预防复发效果。结果2·5%PVP作用24h和72h细胞生长抑制率为15·11%和49·57%;7·5%浓度时,抑制率升为35·42%和79·66%。单用0·25mg/LADM作用48h抑制率为39·05%;合用2·5%和7·5%PVP抑制率升为68·51%和88·39%。5%PVP能使T24细胞的G0/G1期比率下降和G2/M期比率上升。PVP能提高抗鼠IgG1对T24细胞的黏附作用。194例患者获随访,实验组复发率明显降低,复发时间明显延长(均P<0·01)。结论PVP通过阻滞细胞周期G2/M期和增强黏附作用来抑制T24细胞生长,与ADM联合具有协同作用。PVP联合ADM膀胱灌注预防浅表膀胱癌术后复发疗效确切,副作用少。     

A comparative evaluation of microarray slides as substrates for the development of protease assay biosensors

The application of commercially available microarray slides as substrates for fluorogenic protease assays has been explored in terms of binding efficiency, stability, and activity. A fluorescent, biotinylated substrate for botulinum neurotoxin A (BoNTA) was attached via self-assembled monolayer of Streptavidin to amine-reactive aldehyde, epoxy, hydrogel, and polymer slides. Nexterion Slide P® was found to have optimal protein binding efficiency and stability of the slides examined. Addition of glycerol to the printing buffer improved spot morphology significantly and polyvinylpyrrolidone provided long-term stability, allowing chips to be stored for up to 1 month with good viability. Detection of a recombinant BoNTA light chain was then carried out at 37 °C and a sub-lethal dose was detected in 2 hours.     

含碘清洗消毒剂的研究

试验表明，以有效碘浓度为２５０ｍｇ／Ｌ的含碘清洗消毒剂溶液作用１０分钟，可将大肠杆菌与金黄色葡萄球菌杀灭９９．９％以上。该清洗消毒剂无毒，无刺激，对铝有轻度腐蚀，除油效果与洗洁精相似．     

Surgery-induced behavioral changes in aged rats

Elderly patients may experience impairments in cognition or mood following surgery. To study the development and underlying mechanisms of these postoperative behavioral changes, young (3 months) and aged (18–20 months) male rats were subjected to abdominal surgery followed by behavioral testing during a period of 6 weeks. Microglia activation (IBA-1) and neurogenesis (DCX) were immunohistochemically determined. In separate experiments, the effects of anesthesia and the cytokine response (IL-6) following surgery were evaluated.