雌激素对电刺激诱发杏仁核多巴胺释放的影响

用快速周期伏安法（FCV）测定了去卵巢（OVX）雌鼠,经雌激素处理的去卵巢雌鼠及正常雌鼠的中央杏仁核（CAN）的多巴胺（DA）释放,并应用放射免疫技术检测了大鼠在不同处理条件下血清雌二醇（E2）含量,结果表明,雌激素处理的OVX组大鼠的杏仁核DA释放量均高于对照OVX组大鼠,并随苯甲酸雌二醇（EB）注射剂量的增加,DN释放量及血清E2含量迹增加,有明显的量－效关系,提示雌激素可能是调节大鼠CAN区DA释放量的重要因素。     

针刺对去卵巢大鼠脑内胆碱乙酰转移酶基因表达的影响

本工作旨在探讨雌激素对脑内乙酰胆碱生成的影响和电针刺激“足三里”穴对去卵巢大鼠脑内乙酰胆碱生成的调整作用。实验选用成年Wistar雌性大鼠,将动物分为正常对照组(INT)、去卵巢组(OVX)和去卵巢针刺组(OVX AC)。用放射免疫分析方法测定血中雌二醇含量,采用RT-PCR方法获得大鼠脑内胆碱乙酰转移酶(ChAT)mRNA的逆转录表达产物——cDNA,用琼脂糖凝胶电泳方法检测,并通过原位杂交方法观察海马ChAT mRNA阳性神经元的表达,然后用计算机图像分析系统进行统计分析。实验结果显示：去卵巢组大鼠体内雌激素水平明显降低,脑内ChAT mRNA的RT-PCR产物和海马ChAT mRNA阳性表达产物的平均面积、平均积分光度值均明显减少,与对照组和针刺组比较有显著性差异;去卵巢针刺“足三里”穴组与去卵巢组相比,大鼠血中雌激素水平明显升高,脑内ChAT mRNA RT-PCR产物明显增多,海马的ChAT mRNA表达阳性神经元增多。以上结果提示：脑内ChAT基因表达与体内雌激素水平有密切关系,去卵巢后针刺“足三里”穴对ChAT的调节作用可能是针刺增强脑内乙酰胆碱含量的机制之一。     

葛根素预防雌激素缺乏性骨质疏松的机制探讨

目的观察葛根素对去卵巢大鼠股骨骨密度、颌骨骨密度和血清中肿瘤坏死因子（TNF-α）、C反应蛋白（CRP）及雌二醇（E2）水平的影响。方法 3月龄雌性SD大鼠随机分为假手术组（sham group）、单纯去势组（OVX group）、去势＋雌二醇治疗组（OVX-estrogen group）和去势＋葛根素治疗组（OVX-puerarin group）。给药3个月后测量各组大鼠股骨和颌骨骨密度,血清中TNF-α和CRP及雌二醇（E2）水平。结果 OVX-puerarin组较sham组体重明显增加（P〈0.01）;较OVX-estrogen组的TNF-α（P〈0.01）、CRP（P〈0.05）及E2（P〈0.01）水平显著下降;其下颌骨和股骨远端骨密度与OVX组、sham组之间无显著性差异,但其股骨近端骨密度较OVX-estrogen组明显增加（P〈0.05）。结论葛根素作为抗炎因子,能够显著降低TNF-α和CRP的水平,但并不会提高雌激素的水平;葛根素对卵巢切除所致的骨质疏松症有一定的治疗作用,但会明显提高机体体重。     

雌激素受体α和β在不同雌激素干预大鼠骨代谢中的表达

应用雌性大鼠的骨质疏松模型,通过骨密度(BMD)检测、RT-PCR和Westernblot等技术观察去卵巢(Ovariectomy,OVX)、结合性雌激素(ConjugatedEquineEstrogens,CEE)和戊酸雌二醇(EstradiolValerate,EV)对大鼠松质骨骨量以及松质骨中雌激素受体(ER)α和βmRNA和蛋白表达的影响,探讨两受体亚型在介导雌激素参与松质骨代谢的不同作用机制以及不同来源雌激素对ERα和ERβ表达的差异性调节。40只7-8周龄的雌性Sprague-Dawley大鼠,在观察动情周期后随机分成四组:对照组(Control,n=10)、去卵巢组(Ovariectomy,OVX,n=10)、去卵巢后结合性雌激素治疗组(CEE,n=10)和去卵巢后戊酸雌二醇治疗组(EV,n=10)。对照组大鼠行假手术,其余三组行去卵巢手术。术后48天(12个动情周期),对照组和OVX组用生理盐水喂养12天(3个动情周期),CEE组和EV组分别用药物的生理盐水溶液喂养12天。结果显示:在对照组中,大鼠松质骨ERα的蛋白表达水平显著性高于ERβ蛋白表达水平,而ERα的mRNA表达水平显著性低于ERβmRNA水平。与对照组相比,OVX组大鼠松质骨中ERα的蛋白表达水平显著性降低,ERαmRNA表达水平显著性增加,而ERβ蛋白和mRNA的表达水平均显著性增加。与OVX组相比,CEE组大鼠松质骨中ERβ蛋白和mRNA的表达水平均显著性下降,而EV组大鼠松质骨中ERα蛋白表达显著性上升,ERαmRNA表达显著性下降,ERβ蛋白表达显著性下降。此外,OVX大鼠松质骨的骨密度下降均可通过应用CEE和EV得到显著性改善。上述结果提示:⑴ERα可能是大鼠松质骨中优势表达的受体亚型,在介导雌激素参与松质骨代谢中起着主导作用。⑵不同来源雌激素可能侧重不同的ER亚型途径产生骨保护效应。     

GnRH-a对大鼠海马和皮质部位parvalbumin表达的影响

目的:研究促性腺激素释放激素类似物(gonadotropin releasing hormone analogue,GnRH-a)对大鼠海马、皮质部位小白蛋白(parvalbumin,PV)表达的影响.方法:采用酶联免疫吸附试验测定血清激素水平,免疫组织化学和图像分析观察大鼠海马、皮质部位PV的表达.结果:①GnRH-a组大鼠血清雌二醇(estradiol,E2)、LH及FSH水平较正常对照组下降,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);与OVX组比较LH、FSH较低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),但E2差异不显著.②正常情况下,大鼠海马、皮质部位可观察到PV神经元及纤维分布.③GnRH-a组PV细胞数及灰度值低于正常对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),与去卵巢组大鼠组相似;GnRH-a+E2联合用药后,PV细胞数及灰度值与正常对照组相似.结论:GnRH-a降低大鼠海马、皮质部位神经元中PV的表达,从而影响神经元的功能,这可能与其用药后神经精神副反应有一定关系.     

钙螯合胶原多肽与雌激素对去卵巢大鼠骨质改善作用的比较

目的将钙螯合胶原多肽(CPCC)的骨质改善效果与雌激素进行比较,为安全的骨质疏松(osteoporosis,OP)防治药物的研发奠定基础。方法切除大鼠双侧卵巢,设置切卵巢组(OVX)、假手术组(sham)、17β-雌二醇(OVX+E_2)注射组与CPCC灌胃组(OVX+CPCC),9周后比较各组的骨骼指标和血液生化指标。结果 OVX组股骨密度显著低于sham组(P0.01),说明OP发生。和激素一样,CPCC可有效抑制所测指标的异常变化,并使其维持在sham组水平(P0.05)。然而在抑制体重增加方面,E_2组在第8、9周体重显著低于sham组(P0.01);在阻止骨矿和骨有机质流失方面,E_2组的Mg、Ca水平显著低于CPCC的中、高剂量组,Cu水平与sham组无差异,而CPCC(中、低剂量)则显著高于sham组。E_2组的Mn、Zn、及羟脯氨酸水平显著低于sham组,而CPCC则可维持在sham组水平。对血液中BGP和Str ACP水平升高的抑制作用,E_2组与OVX组相比差异无显著性,CPCC组则可显著低于OVX组。抑制血钙水平下降时,E_2组与OVX组相比差异无显著性,而CPCC组显著高于OVX组。结论在改善去卵巢大鼠骨质方面,钙螯合胶原多肽比雌激素更为有效。     

左归丸含药血清对成骨细胞IL-1、IL-6和COX-2表达的影响

目的通过观察左归丸含药血清对成骨细胞白细胞介素-1(IL-1)、白细胞介素-6(IL-6)和环加氧酶-2(COX-2)表达的影响,探讨其治疗骨质疏松症的作用机制。方法体外分离、培养成骨细胞,实验分为3组:正常血清组、卵巢切除(OVX)血清组和OVX含药血清组。采用免疫组化法,检测成骨细胞IL-1、IL-6和COX-2的表达。结果OVX血清组成骨细胞IL-1、IL-6和COX-2的表达明显强于正常血清组,而OVX含药血清组的表达较OVX血清组明显减弱,与正常血清组比较,则无显著性差异。结论在去势状态下,左归丸可能是通过抑制成骨细胞IL-1、IL-6和前列腺素E2(PGE2)的分泌,进而达到治疗骨质疏松的作用。     

GnRH—a对大鼠海马和皮质部位parvalbumin表达的影响

目的：研究促性腺激素释放激素类似物（gonadotropin releasing hormone analogue,GnRH-a）对大鼠海马、皮质部位小白蛋白（parvalbumin,PV）表达的影响。方法：采用酶联免疫吸附试验测定血清激素水平,免疫组织化学和图像分析观察大鼠海马、皮质部位PV的表达。结果：①GnRH-a组大鼠血清雌二醇（estradiol,E2）、LH及FSH水平较正常对照组下降,差异有统计学意义（P〈0.05）;与OVX组比较LH、FSH较低,差异有统计学意义（P〈0.05）,但E2差异不显著。②正常情况下,大鼠海马、皮质部位可观察到PV神经元及纤维分布。③GnRH-a组PV细胞数及灰度值低于正常对照组,差异有统计学意义（P〈0.05）,与去卵巢组大鼠组相似;GnRH-a＋E2联合用药后,PV细胞数及灰度值与正常对照组相似。结论：GnRH-a降低大鼠海马、皮质部位神经元中PV的表达,从而影响神经元的功能,这可能与其用药后神经精神副反应有一定关系。     

补肾壮骨颗粒对去卵巢大鼠血清GH和IGF-1及其骨组织中受体表达的影响*

目的:探讨补肾壮骨颗粒对去卵巢大鼠血清生长激素(GH)和胰岛素样生长因子-1(IGF-1)及其骨组织中相关受体表达的影响。方法:SD未育雌性大鼠48只(体重273.0±21.3g),分为4组,补肾壮骨颗粒组(BSZG组)给药量为2.5 g/(kg·d),戊酸雌二醇组(E2组)给药量为0.071 mg/(kg·d),假手术组(SHAM组)及去卵巢模型组(OVX组)灌服等量生理盐水。每组各12只,每日干预1次。分别干预3个月、6个月后各取半数,活体采用骨密度仪检测骨密度(BMD)后进行取材,ELISA法检测血清GH和IGF-1,qPCR法检测骨组织GHR及IGF-1R,Image J软件分析垂体GH免疫组化片OD值和阳性细胞计数。结果:①干预3个月后,与SHAM组相比,OVX组腰椎及脊柱BMD均下降(P＜0.05),两药物干预组未见明显差异(P＞0.05);与OVX组相比,BSZG组两部位BMD及E2组脊柱BMD均有所上升(P＜0.05),但两药物干预组比较差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05)。干预6个月后,与SHAM组相比,OVX组腰椎及脊柱BMD均有下降(P＜0.05),两组药物干预组BMD无明显下降(P＞0.05);与OVX组相比,两药物干预组脊柱及股骨BMD均上升(P＜0.05),但两药物干预组组间比较差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05)。②两阶段干预后,与OVX组相比,BSZG组血清GH及IGF-1、骨组织GHR及IGF-1R的表达水平均上升(均P＜0.05);E2组血清GH和左侧胫骨两受体表达水均上升(P＜0.05),但血清IGF-1水平不变(P＞0.05)甚至下降(P＜0.05)。③两阶段干预后,与SHAM组相比,OVX组光密度值及阳性细胞计数均有下降(P＜0.05);与OVX组相比,两药物干预组光密度值和阳性细胞数均有上升(P＞0.05)。④Pearson相关分析显示:血清GH、IGF-1浓度及其骨组织受体与BMD呈正相关。血清GH浓度与光密度值及阳性细胞数呈正相关。结论:补肾壮骨颗粒可提高去卵巢骨质疏松大鼠血清GH、IGF-1及其骨组织中受体的表达水平,防止骨量的进一步丢失和增加骨密度。     

去卵巢对骨质疏松大鼠皮肤衰老的影响

目的用去卵巢大鼠构建的骨质疏松症模型是研究绝经后骨质疏松疾病的最适模型,然而大鼠卵巢去除后对皮肤的影响如何,这方面的研究甚少。本研究旨在观察去卵巢对大鼠皮肤衰老指标的影响。方法 3月龄健康SD雌性大鼠20只,随机分为假手术组(Sham组)和去卵巢组(OVX组),卵巢去除后3个月,测定血清雌二醇,以及皮肤组织中与衰老相关的生化指标如过氧化氢酶(CAT)、谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶(GSH-Px)、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)活性以及丙二醛(MDA)、羟脯氨酸(HYP)、脂褐质(LF)含量,并观察皮肤组织病理学变化,用计算机图像分析系统定量分析。结果 OVX组大鼠血清雌二醇水平显著降低;组织病理学观察显示OVX组表皮、真皮厚度较Sham组显著变薄(P0.01),皮肤胶原纤维减少,排列疏松;与Sham组相比,OVX组大鼠皮肤CAT、GSH-Px和SOD活性显著降低(P0.01),MDA含量较Sham组明显增加(P0.01),皮肤组织中HYP含量明显减少,LF含量显著增多(P0.01)。结论 3月龄大鼠卵巢去除后3个月可导致皮肤衰老,可能是研究绝经后皮肤衰老的适宜模型。     

Effects of Chronic Swimming Training and Oestrogen Therapy on Coronary Vascular Reactivity and Expression of Antioxidant Enzymes in Ovariectomized Rats

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of swimming training (SW) and oestrogen replacement therapy (ERT) on coronary vascular reactivity and the expression of antioxidant enzymes in ovariectomized rats. Animals were randomly assigned to one of five groups: sham (SH), ovariectomized (OVX), ovariectomized with E2 (OE2), ovariectomized with exercise (OSW), and ovariectomized with E2 plus exercise (OE2+SW). The SW protocol (5×/week, 60 min/day) and/or ERT were conducted for 8 weeks; the vasodilator response to bradykinin was analysed (Langendorff Method), and the expression of antioxidant enzymes (SOD-1 and 2, catalase) and eNOS and iNOS were evaluated by Western blotting. SW and ERT improved the vasodilator response to the highest dose of bradykinin (1000 ng). However, in the OSW group, this response was improved at 100, 300 and 1000 ng when compared to OVX (p<0,05). The SOD-1 expression was increased in all treated/trained groups compared to the OVX group (p<0,05), and catalase expression increased in the OSW group only. In the trained group, eNOS increased vs. OE2, and iNOS decreased vs. SHAM (p<0,05). SW may represent an alternative to ERT by improving coronary vasodilation, most likely by increasing antioxidant enzyme and eNOS expression and augmenting NO bioavailability.     

Regulation of UCP1, UCP2, and UCP3 mRNA expression in brown adipose tissue, white adipose tissue, and skeletal muscle in rats by estrogen

The effects of ovariectomy (OVX) and estrogen substitution on body weight, body composition, food intake, weight gain, and expression of uncoupling proteins (UCPs) in brown adipose tissue (BAT), white adipose tissue (WAT), and skeletal muscle were studied in four groups of rats: (1) Sham-operated rats (N = 8), (2) ovariectomized rats (OVX - E) (N = 8), (3) estrogen-treated OVX rats (OVX + E) (N = 8), and (4) OVX rats on energy restriction (OVX - E + D) (N = 8). OVX was associated with an increase in food intake and body weight gain during a 5-week study period compared to sham-operated rats. The estrogen-substituted rats had a significantly lower food intake and weight gain during the 5 weeks compared to the sham-operated group. However, we also included a nontreated OVX group that was allowed to eat only enough chow to match the weight gain of the sham-operated group. To match the weight gain in the two groups, the OVX group had to consume 16% less chow than the sham-operated group. In BAT, the UCP1 expression was significantly lower in estrogen-deficient rats compared to either intact rats or estrogen-substituted rats, whereas UCP2 and UCP3 mRNA expression was similar in BAT from all four groups. In WAT, both estrogen-deficient groups had significantly lower UCP2 mRNA expression compared to the control rats and estrogen-treated rats; In contrast, the UCP3 mRNA expression in WAT was similar in all four groups. Finally, in skeletal muscle the OVX group on mild energy restriction had reduced UCP3 mRNA expression compared to control, OVX, and estrogen-treated rats. In contrast, the UCP2 mRNA expression in skeletal muscle was similar in all four groups. Thus, the findings that estrogen deficiency is followed by reduced UCP1 expression in BAT and reduced UCP2 expression in WAT in association with weight gain probably caused by a decrease in energy expenditure might indicate that UCPs play a role for the estrogen-mediated changes in body weight and energy expenditure.     

Influence of a plasma fraction of human blood, rich in high density lipoprotein, on in vitro formation of prostaglandin I2 (PGI2) and thromboxane A2 (TXA2)

The influence of a plasma fraction of human blood, rich in high density lipoprotein (HDL), was investigated on the "in vitro" formation of PGI2 and TXA2. The addition of 1 mg HDL-cholesterol per ml incubation fluid stimulated significantly the biotransformation of prostaglandin H2 into PGI2 by the microsomal fraction of pig aorta. The TXB2 formation capacity of whole clotted blood was inhibited by administration of HDL in a dose dependent manner. These results suggest that added HDL is able to enhance the ratio PGI2:TXA2. This did not depend on the preparation of HDL either by ultracentrifugation or by precipitation.     

A possible role of thromboxane A2 (TXA2) and prostacyclin (PGI2) in circulation.

Recently two local hormones, thromboxane A2 (TXA2) and prostacyclin (PGI2) have been discovered. These hormones are labile metabolites of arachidonic acid. TXA2 is generated by blood platelets, while PGI2 is produced by vascular endothelium. TXA2 is a potent vasoconstrictor. It also initiates the release reaction, followed by platelet aggregation. PGI2 is a vasodilator, especially potent in coronary circulation. It also inhibits platelet aggregation by virtue of stimulation of platelet adenyl cyclase. Common precursors for both hormones are cyclic endoperoxides PGG2 and PGH2, being formed by cyclooxygenation of arachidonic acid. This last enzymic reaction is more efficient in platelets than in vascular endothelium, and therefore the generation of PGI2 by vasuclar wall is accelerated by an interaction between platelets and endothelial cells. During this interaction platelets supply the endothelial PGI2 synthetase with their cyclic endoperoxides. The newly formed PGI2 repels the platelets from the intima. When PGI2 synthetase is irreversibly inactivated by low concentration of lipid peroxides, then the platelets are not rejected but stick to the endothelium, generate TXA2 and mature thrombi are formed. A balance between formation and release of PGI2, TXA2 and/or cyclic endoperoxides in circulation is of utmost importance for the control of intra-arterial thrombi formation and possibly plays a role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis.     

Regulation of microvascular prostacyclin and thromboxane with inhibitors of arachidonic acid metabolism

The levels of the stable degradation products of prostacyclin (PGI2) and thromboxane A2 (TXA2): 6-oxo-prostaglandin E1 alpha (6-oxo-PGE1 alpha) and thromboxane B2 (TXB2) respectively were determined in the effluent of the rabbit epigastric skin flap after infusion of exogenous arachidonic acid. The blood to the flap passes through the microcirculation and thus the changes in eicosanoid biosynthesis in this part of the vasculature were recorded. The aim was to use inhibitors of arachidonic acid metabolism to increase the PGI2/TXA2 ratio. This may be potentially beneficial to ischaemic skin flaps by reducing platelet aggregation associated with damaged microvascular endothelium, overcoming vasospasm and increasing microvascular blood flow. Increased PGI2/TXA2 ratios (up to 5-fold) were best achieved using TXA2 synthetase inhibitors such as dazoxiben hydrochloride. These were significantly more potent than the phosphodiesterase inhibitor dipyridamole, and the lipoxygenase inhibitor Bay g6575. No increase in blood flow was achieved. The cyclooxygenase inhibitor indomethacin did slow the blood flow at high concentrations (above 10(-5) M), and inhibited both PGI2 and TXA2 synthesis. Approximately 2-fold higher concentrations of dazoxiben hydrochloride and dipyridamole were required to produce the same TXA2 synthetase inhibition in the flap microvasculature in vivo compared with platelets in vitro.     

Pentoxifylline does not spare acute radiation reactions in rat lung and skin.

Male rats were exposed to single doses (0-30 Gy) of 60Co gamma rays to the right hemithorax. Half of each dose group consumed only control powdered chow after irradiation, and half consumed feed containing 0.10% (w/w) pentoxifylline (50 mg/kg/day). The severity of epilation and desquamation in the field of the radiation port was scored weekly. Two months after irradiation the animals were killed, and pulmonary endothelial function was monitored by the activity of lung angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) and plasminogen activator (PLA), and by production of prostacyclin (PGI2) and thromboxane (TXA2). The amount of hydroxyproline (HP) in the lung served as an index of pulmonary fibrosis. Radiation produced a dose-dependent decrease in ACE and PLA activity in the right lung and an increase in the production of PGI2 and TXA2. This endothelial dysfunction was accompanied by an increase in wet weight and in protein and HP content in the irradiated lung. Pentoxifylline spared only the increase in lung wet weight and protein content, and actually elevated the radiation-induced hyperproduction of PGI2 and TXA2. The severity of the epilation and desquamation reactions increased with increasing radiation dose and time but was independent of diet. These data indicate that pentoxifylline, despite some promising pharmacological actions, has no beneficial effect on acute radiation reactions in rat lung and skin.     

Effect of serum estradiol and leptin levels on thyroid function, food intake and body weight gain in female Wistar rats

We evaluated the interplay among estrogen, leptin and thyroid function in the regulation of body mass in female rats. Adult female rats were divided into four groups: control (C, sham-operated), ovariectomized (OVX), ovariectomized treated with estradiol benzoate (Eb) 0.7 or 14 μg/100 g bw per day, during 21 days. OVX led to an increase in body mass, food intake and food efficiency (change in body mass as function of the amount of food ingested) which were normalized by the lower Eb dose, and decreased significantly when the higher dose was given. Serum leptin levels were increased more than two-fold in all ovariectomized groups. Serum T4 levels of the Eb treated OVX were significantly lower than in the controls. Serum T3 and TSH were unaffected by OVX or by Eb treatment. Uterine type 2 iodothyronine deiodinase (D2) activity changed in parallel with serum estradiol: decreased after OVX, returned to control levels after the lower E2 treatment, and increased significantly after the high Eb dosage. The hypothalamic D2 activity was reduced around 30% in all castrated groups, treated or not with estrogen, whereas in the brown adipose tissue the enzyme was not changed. Interestingly, although estrogen-treated OVX rats had lower body weight, serum leptin was high, suggesting that estrogen increases leptin secretion. Our results show that estradiol is necessary for the hypothalamic action of leptin, since the increase in leptin levels observed in all ovariectomized rats was associated with a decrease in food intake and food efficiency only in the rats treated with estrogen.     

Effects of estradiol and progesterone on body composition, protein synthesis, and lipoprotein lipase in rats

Prior studies suggest that estradiol and progesterone regulate body composition in growing female rats. Because these studies did not consider the confounding effect of changes in food intake, it remains unclear whether ovarian hormones regulate body composition independently of their effects on food intake. We utilized a pair-feeding paradigm to examine the effects of these hormones on body composition. In addition, skeletal muscle protein fractional synthesis rate and adipose tissue lipoprotein lipase activity were measured to examine pathways of substrate deposition into fat and fat-free tissue. Female Sprague-Dawley rats [pubertal: 7-8 wk old; 190 +/- 0.5 (SE) g] were separated into four groups: 1) sham-operated (S; n = 8), 2) ovariectomized plus placebo (OVX; n = 8), 3) ovariectomized plus estradiol (OVX+E; n = 8), and 4) ovariectomized plus progesterone (OVX+P; n = 8). All ovariectomized groups were pair-fed to the S group. Body composition was measured using total body electrical conductivity. The relative increase in fat-free mass was greater (P < 0.01) in the OVX group (31 +/- 2%) than in the S (17 +/- 2%), OVX+E (18 +/- 2%), and OVX+P (22 +/- 2%) groups. The fractional synthetic rates of gastrocnemius muscle protein paralleled changes in fat-free mass: OVX had a higher (P < 0.05) synthesis rate (21 +/- 3%/day) than S (12 +/- 2%/day), OVX+E (11 +/- 2%/day), and OVX+P (8 +/- 1%/day) groups. Body fat increased in the S group (31 +/- 7%; P < 0.01), whereas the OVX groups lost fat (OVX: -10 +/- 7%; OVX+E: -15 +/- 7%; OVX+P: -13 +/- 7%). No differences in lipoprotein lipase were found. Our results suggest that estradiol and progesterone may regulate the growth of fat and fat-free tissues in female rats. Moreover, ovarian hormones may influence skeletal muscle growth through their effects on skeletal muscle protein synthesis.     

阿司匹林对去势大鼠腰椎骨密度及微观结构的影响

目的:研究阿司匹林对去势(卵巢切除)大鼠腰椎骨密度及微观结构的影响。方法:取48只3月龄SD雌性大鼠随机分为6组:去势组(OVX组)、对照组(Sham组)及4个阿司匹林治疗组(Aspirin组),每组8只。OVX组及Aspirin组采用卵巢切除法建立骨质疏松模型。去势后1周,阿司匹林治疗组剂量分别为2.25、4.46、8.92及26.75 mg/kg(A1、A2、A3及A4组),每天灌胃一次,OVX组及Sham组予同等量生理盐水灌胃。灌胃3个月后处死,剖取腰椎椎体,以双能X线吸收骨密度测量仪(DXA)和Micro-CT进行测量分析。结果:DXA分析结果显示:阿司匹林各剂量组BMD值较OVX组有统计学差异(P<0.01)。Micro-CT分析表明:与OVX组比较,阿司匹林各剂量组BV/TV、Tb.Th、Tb.N、BMD均显著性提高(P<0.01),BS/BV、Tb.Sp显著性降低(P<0.01),阿司匹林各剂量组BV/TV、BS/BV、Tb.Th、Tb.N、Tb.Sp、BMD与Sham组相比有统计学差异(P<0.01)。结论:阿司匹林可以改善去势大鼠骨小梁结构,增加骨质密度,对去势大鼠骨质疏松具有防治作用,其作用途径可能包括抑制骨吸收和刺激骨形成两方面。     

EFFECT OF OESTRADIOL ON TURNOVER OF TYPE A MONOAMINE OXIDASE IN BRAIN

Abstract— Administration of oestrogen (oestradiol-17β or oestradiol-17β-benzoate) to ovariectomized (OVX) rats for 1–4 weeks results in an approx 30% decrease in the activity of monoamine oxidase (MAO) in the basomedial-hypothalamus (BM-Hyp) and corticomedial-amygdala (CM-Amy) but not in cerebral cortex. Further investigation shows that (1) decreased MAO activity in the BM-Hyp and CM-Amy occurs only in Type A MAO (serotonin as substrate) and does not occur in Type B MAO (phenylethylamine as substrate); (2) decreased MAO activity does not occur when a single large dose of oestrogen is given i. v. or when homogenates from oestrogen treated rats are mixed with homogenates from OVX rats suggesting that direct enzyme inhibition is not responsible for the change in activity; (3) oestrogen administration to OVX rats increases the rate constant of degradation for MAO in BM-Hyp and CM-Amy but not in cerebral cortex as determined in turnover studies using pargyline, an irreversible inhibitor of MAO. The increased rate of degradation results in shorter half lives ( t 1/2) for MAO in the BM-Hyp and CM-Amy of oestrogen treated rats. In OVX rats the t 1/2 is 9.8 days in BM-Hyp and 12.7 days in CM-Amy. Oestrogen administration results in a t 1/2 of 7.6 days in BM-Hyp and 7.8 days in CM-Amy. The possible relationship between oestrogen dependent decreased MAO activity and estrogen dependent lordosis behavior is discussed.