电压激活的钾通道阻断剂抑制山莨菪碱松弛去甲肾上腺素预收缩的兔主动脉平滑肌

研究显示,山莨菪碱预处理不改变高钾引起的兔主动脉环收缩,但可明显减弱去甲肾上腺素(noradrenaline,NA)、组织胺或5-羟色胺引起的收缩,且其减弱作用不受去除血管内皮影响。本实验观察了几种钾通道阻断剂对山良菪碱松弛：NA预收缩的兔主动脉环的影响。结果表明,1、3、10μmol／L山莨菪碱作用8min,可使0．01μmol／L NA预收缩的兔主动脉环松弛(P＜O．01)。10mmol／L,CsCl、1mmol／L 4-氨基吡啶、10μmol／L BaCl2、10μmol/L格列本脲、3μmol／L charybdotoxin和3μmol／L蜂毒明从分别与0．0lμmol／L NA同时加入,可增强后者收缩兔主动脉环的作用(P＜0．01)。10、30mmol／L CsCl或10、30mmol／L 4-氨基吡啶存在时,10μmol／L山茛菪碱对NA预收缩的兔主动脉环的松弛作用减弱,松弛率与对照组比较分别有极显著差异(P＜0．01);10、30μmol／L BaCl2,10、30μmol/L格列本脲,3μmol/L charybdotoxin或3μmol／L蜂毒明肽存在时,山莨菪碱对NA预收缩的兔主动脉环的松弛作用不受影响(P＞O．05)。本研究表明,电压激活的钾通道阻断剂抑制山莨菪碱松弛NA预收缩的兔主动脉平滑肌,初步提示血管平滑肌细胞膜上电压激活的钾通道参与山莨菪碱扩血管作用。     

Vasoconstriction triggered by hydrogen sulfide: Evidence for Na+,K+,2Cl-cotransport and L-type Ca2+ channel-mediated pathway

ObjectivesThis study examined the dose-dependent actions of hydrogen sulfide donor sodium hydrosulphide (NaHS) on isometric contractions and ion transport in rat aorta smooth muscle cells (SMC).MethodsIsometric contraction was measured in ring aortas segments from male Wistar rats. Activity of Na⁺/K⁺-pump and Na⁺,K⁺,2Cl^-cotransport was measured in cultured endothelial and smooth muscle cells from the rat aorta as ouabain-sensitive and ouabain-resistant, bumetanide-sensitive components of the ⁸⁶Rb influx, respectively.ResultsNaHS exhibited the bimodal action on contractions triggered by modest depolarization ([K⁺]_o=30 mM). At 10^?4 M, NaHS augmented contractions of intact and endothelium-denuded strips by ~ 15% and 25%, respectively, whereas at concentration of 10^?3 M it decreased contractile responses by more than two-fold. Contractions evoked by 10^?4 M NaHS were completely abolished by bumetanide, a potent inhibitor of Na⁺,K⁺,2Cl^-cotransport, whereas the inhibition seen at 10^?3 M NaHS was suppressed in the presence of K⁺ channel blocker TEA. In cultured SMC, 5×10^?5 M NaHS increased Na⁺,K⁺,2Cl^- - cotransport without any effect on the activity of this carrier in endothelial cells. In depolarized SMC, ⁴⁵Ca influx was enhanced in the presence of 10^?4 M NaHS and suppressed under elevation of [NaHS] up to 10^?3 M. ⁴⁵Ca influx triggered by 10^?4 M NaHS was abolished by bumetanide and L-type Ca²⁺ channel blocker nicardipine.ConclusionsOur results strongly suggest that contractions of rat aortic rings triggered by low doses of NaHS are mediated by activation of Na⁺,K⁺,2Cl^-cotransport and Ca²⁺ influx via L-type channels.     

Ethanol disrupts the formation of hypochord and dorsal aorta during the development of embryonic zebrafish

It has been demonstrated that maternal drinking during pregnancy had serious adverse effects on the health of the newborns. Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is the most important developmental abnormality caused by maternal alcohol abuse during pregnancy. Clinically, it is characterized by head and facial ab-normalities, cardiovascular malformation, and perma-nent nervous system damage[1,2]. A lot of experimental models have been developed to study the ethanol’s effects on embryonic development,…     

改良法建立妊娠期高血压疾病大鼠模型

目的寻找理想的妊娠期高血压疾病动物模型。方法60只雌性Wistar大鼠分为六组,分别为正常妊娠组（A组）、左旋亚硝酸精氨酸甲酯（L-NAME）腹腔注射组（B组）、生理盐水注射组（C组）、假手术组（D组）、双侧子宫动脉结扎术组（E组）以及L-NAME腹腔注射联合腹主动脉缩窄术组（F组）,对大鼠血压、尿蛋白值以及胎鼠、胎盘、胎鼠头的重量进行监测并观察肾脏、胎盘的病理改变。结果F组孕鼠于孕13d即出现了蛋白尿、血压升高,较B组及E组出现时间早（P〈0.05）,其胎鼠体重、胎头重量下降较各组更明显（P〈0.05）,肾小球小动脉管壁增厚、管腔狭窄;胎盘出现血管间膜增厚、纤维蛋白沉积等妊娠高血压疾病的典型病理改变。结论L-NAME腹腔注射联合腹主动脉缩窄术是更为理想的建立妊娠高血压疾病动物模型的方法。     

A novel method for the generation of reaggregated organotypic cultures that permits juxtaposition of defined cell populations

Cellular reaggregation methods have been used to generate in vitro organotypic cultures as a means to elucidate the cellular and molecular requirements of organogenesis. However, reproducibility from experiment to experiment has remained problematic and furthermore, current protocols do not support reaggregation of many important tissues. Here, using the thymus as a model organ, we present a novel reaggregation method termed “compaction reaggregation” that offers improved kinetics of reaggregation and greatly improved efficiency. Using compaction reaggregation we have been able to reaggregate the aorta‐gonad‐ mesonephros region, a tissue that previously proved refractory to commonly used reaggregation methods, enabling the study of hematopoietic stem cell emergence and expansion. Additionally, compaction reaggregation permits the juxtaposition of different cell layers within the aggregated structure thus providing the means to study inductive interactions between different cell populations in vitro. genesis 47:346–351, 2009. © 2009 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.     

Computer aided diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease,Myocardial Infarction and carotid atherosclerosis using ultrasound images: A review

The diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Myocardial Infarction (MI) and carotid atherosclerosis is of paramount importance, as these cardiovascular diseases may cause medical complications and large number of death. Ultrasound (US) is a widely used imaging modality, as it captures moving images and image features correlate well with results obtained from other imaging methods. Furthermore, US does not use ionizing radiation and it is economical when compared to other imaging modalities. However, reading US images takes time and the relationship between image and tissue composition is complex. Therefore, the diagnostic accuracy depends on both time taken to read the images and experience of the screening practitioner. Computer support tools can reduce the inter-operator variability with lower subject specific expertise, when appropriate processing methods are used. In the current review, we analysed automatic detection methods for the diagnosis of CAD, MI and carotid atherosclerosis based on thoracic and Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS). We found that IVUS is more often used than thoracic US for CAD. But for MI and carotid atherosclerosis IVUS is still in the experimental stage. Furthermore, thoracic US is more often used than IVUS for computer aided diagnosis systems.     

两种植骨方式在胸腰椎结核手术中的应用

目的:比较不同植骨方式治疗胸腰椎结核的手术效果,探讨颗粒自体骨与块状自体骨两种植骨方式在治疗胸腰椎结核的临床疗效。方法:2008年1月至2010年12月期间在我院手术治疗的胸腰椎结核患者132例,其中采用块状自体骨进行骨移植的患者60例,采用颗粒状自体骨进行骨移植的患者72例,随机从两种植骨方式中各抽取20例患者进行回顾性分析,对两组患者术中出血量、住院时间、术后神经功能改善情况、植骨融合情况、后凸畸形矫正状况进行对比。结果:所有患者均一期愈合,无全身并发症,两组患者随访12~36个月,平均18个月,影像学提示内固定位置良好,无松动及断裂,结核病灶无复发。块状骨组术后6个月随访植骨融合率15%(3/20)术后9个月融合率45%(9/20),术后12个月融合率95%(19/20)。颗粒骨组术后6个月随访植骨融合率45%(9/20)术后9个月融合率80%(16/20),术后12个月融合率100%。块状骨组术前Cobb角为29.8°±5.0°,术后Cobb角为14.7°±2.5°,末次随访Cobb角为16.0°±2.9°。颗粒骨组术前Cobb角为30.9±7.6°,术后Cobb角为15.6°±3.8°,末次随访Cobb角为16.7°±3.8°,两组病人术后cobb角较术前有明显矫正,末次随访无明显丢失,两组比较无显著性差异(P0.05)。颗粒骨组术中出血量明显少于块状骨组,两组比较有统计学意义(P0.05)。住院时间两组比较无显著性差异(P0.05)。结论:颗粒状自体骨与块状自体骨相比在胸腰椎结核手术中植入方便,出血量少,植骨融合时间短,融合率高,是胸腰椎结核植骨的理想选择。     

Tracing and 3-dimensional representation of the primary afferents from the moth ear

Heliothine moths perceive acoustic information via two auditory sensory neurons only. Previous cobalt staining experiments have described the projection pattern of the two auditory neurons, called the A1 and the A2 cell, plus one additional neuron, the so-called B cell, up to the prothorax. We have obtained new and improved data about the projection pattern of the three sensory afferents by means of fluorescent staining experiments combined with scanning confocal microscopy. The present data show the fine structure of each sensory axon that arises from the moth ear and its ascending pathway relative to that of the others. In accordance with the previous data, the A2 auditory cell was found to extend projections in the pterothorax only. A novel finding is that terminal branches of the A2 cell cross the midline. The staining pattern of the two remaining neurons, the A1 and B cell, which project tightly together in the thoracic ganglia, differ somewhat from that previously described. As demonstrated here, one of these two neurons, the A1 cell, terminates in the prothoracic ganglion whereas the other, the B cell, projects further on via the cervical connectives to the subesophageal ganglion. The current data, therefore, indicate that none of the auditory afferents in the heliothine moth projects to the brain.     

Altered spinal kinematics and muscle recruitment pattern of the cervical and thoracic spine in people with chronic neck pain during functional task

Knowledge on the spinal kinematics and muscle activation of the cervical and thoracic spine during functional task would add to our understanding of the performance and interplay of these spinal regions during dynamic condition. The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of chronic neck pain on the three-dimensional kinematics and muscle recruitment pattern of the cervical and thoracic spine during an overhead reaching task involving a light weight transfer by the upper limb. Synchronized measurements of the three-dimensional spinal kinematics and electromyographic activities of cervical and thoracic spine were acquired in thirty individuals with chronic neck pain and thirty age- and gender-matched asymptomatic controls. Neck pain group showed a significantly decreased cervical velocity and acceleration while performing the task. They also displayed with a predominantly prolonged coactivation of cervical and thoracic muscles throughout the task cycle. The current findings highlighted the importance to examine differential kinematic variables of the spine which are associated with changes in the muscle recruitment in people with chronic neck pain. The results also provide an insight to the appropriate clinical intervention to promote the recovery of the functional disability commonly reported in patients with neck pain disorders.