A mouse model of in vivo chemical inhibition of retinal calcium-independent phospholipase A2 (iPLA2)

Numerous studies have reported the implication of calcium-independent phospholipase A2 (iPLA2) in various biological mechanisms. Most of these works have used in vitro models and only a few have been carried out in vivo on iPLA2^−/− mice. The functions of iPLA2 have been investigated in vivo in the heart, brain, pancreatic islets, and liver, but not in the retina despite its very high content in phospholipids. Phospholipids in the retina are known to be involved in several various key mechanisms such as visual transduction, inflammation or apoptosis. In order to investigate the implication of iPLA2 in these processes, this work was aimed to build an in vivo model of iPLA2 activity inhibition. After testing the efficacy of different chemical inhibitors of iPLA2, we have validated the use of bromoenol lactone (BEL) in vitro and in vivo for inhibiting the activity of iPLA2. Under in vivo conditions, a dose of 6 μg/g of body weight of BEL in mice displayed a 50%-inhibition of retinal iPLA2 activity 8–16 h after intraperitoneal administration. Delivering the same dose twice a day to animals was successful in producing a similar inhibition that was stable over one week. In summary, this novel mouse model exhibits a significant inhibition of retinal iPLA2 activity. This model of chemical inhibition of iPLA2 will be useful in future studies focusing on iPLA2 functions in the retina.     

群居型、散居型意大利蝗形态特征的数量分析

意大利蝗Calliptamus italicus(L.)是新疆草原的主要危害害虫之一,为了从形态上精确区分群居型和散居型意大利蝗,本文用数值分类学的方法对两型成虫的10个形态指标和5个形态指标比值进行了数量分析.方差分析结果表明:两型成虫在所测量的10个形态指标上都存在着显著性差异(P＜0.05);形态指标比值中前翅长...     

CYP1A1基因单核苷酸多态性与肺癌的相关性研究

目的:探讨代谢酶CYP1A1基因MspI位点多态性与新疆汉族人群肺癌遗传易感性之间的相关性.方法:应用聚合酶链式反应(PCR)-限制性片段长度多态性(RFLP)技术检测59例新疆汉族肺癌和84例新疆汉族健康人的CYP1A1基因MspI位点多态性分布频率,并分析了CYP1A1基因MspI位点多态性与新疆汉族人群肺癌遗传易感性和患者性别之间的相关性.结果:(1)CYP1A1基因MspI位点3种多态基因型分布频率在两组间比较差异有统计学意义(χ2=6.682,P=0.035),CC基因型在病例组的分布频率显著高于正常对照组.(2)携带突变CC基因型的个体较携带TT基因型的个体患肺癌的危险性增加(OR=3.759.95%CI=1.228-11.494,P=0.035).(3)男女肺癌患者的CYP1A1基因MspI位点基因型及等位基因频率的差异均无显著性(P>0.05).结论:(1)CC突变基因型可能是新疆汉族人群的肺癌易感因素.(2)CYP1A1基因MspI位点多态性可能与新疆汉族肺癌患者的性别无关.     

普通草蛉幼虫对麦二叉蚜和麦长管蚜的捕食功能反应与搜寻效应

[目的]为评价普通草蛉Chrysoperla carnea幼虫对麦二叉蚜Schizaphis graminum和麦长管蚜Sitobion avenae的捕食反应和选择偏好,以明确普通草蛉幼虫对这2种蚜虫的控害能力.[方法]室内设置不同密度的麦二叉蚜和麦长管蚜,统计普通草蛉2龄和3龄幼虫对2种猎物的捕食量,研究普通草蛉幼虫对麦二叉蚜和麦长管蚜的捕食功能反应和搜寻效应.[结果]相同猎物密度下,普通草蛉2龄、3龄幼虫对麦二叉蚜的捕食量均低于麦长管蚜且存在显著性差异,对2种小麦蚜虫的捕食功能反应均拟合Holling Ⅱ功能反应模型和Holling Ⅲ功能反应新模型.3龄幼虫对麦二叉蚜和麦长管蚜的瞬时攻击率分别为1.089和1.106,大于2龄幼虫对猎物的瞬时攻击率,同一龄期草蛉幼虫对麦长管蚜的瞬时攻击率及日最大捕食量大于麦二叉蚜,2龄和3龄幼虫对麦长管蚜的处理时间为0.005 d和0.004 d,均小于对麦二叉蚜的处理时间.普通草蛉幼虫对麦长管蚜的最佳寻找密度高于麦二叉蚜,其中2龄普通草蛉幼虫捕食麦长管蚜的最佳寻找密度最高,为39.200.普通草蛉幼虫对小麦蚜虫的搜寻效应随猎物密度增加而降低,对麦长管蚜的搜寻效应高于麦二叉蚜,麦长管蚜搜寻效应的下降趋势大于麦二叉蚜.[结论]普通草蛉幼虫对麦二叉蚜和麦长管蚜有较大的控害潜能,对于麦长管蚜的取食及控制能力高于麦二叉蚜.     

Metabolic Syndrome Triggered by High-Fructose Diet Favors Choroidal Neovascularization and Impairs Retinal Light Sensitivity in the Rat

Diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration are the leading causes of blindness in Western populations. Although it is a matter of controversy, large-scale population-based studies have reported increased prevalence of age-related macular degeneration in patients with diabetes or diabetic retinopathy. We hypothesized that metabolic syndrome, one of the major risk factors for type 2 diabetes, would represent a favorable environment for the development of choroidal neovascularization, the main complication of age-related macular degeneration. The fructose-fed rat was used as a model for metabolic syndrome in which choroidal neovascularization was induced by laser photocoagulation. Male Brown Norway rats were fed for 1, 3, and 6 months with a standard equilibrated chow diet or a 60%-rich fructose diet (n = 24 per time point). The animals expectedly developed significant body adiposity (+17%), liver steatosis at 3 and 6 months, hyperleptinemia at 1 and 3 months (two-fold increase) and hyperinsulinemia at 3 and 6 months (up to two-fold increase), but remained normoglycemic and normolipemic. The fructose-fed animals exhibited partial loss of rod sensitivity to light stimulus and reduced amplitude of oscillatory potentials at 6 months. Fructose-fed rats developed significantly more choroidal neovascularization at 14 and 21 days post-laser photocoagulation after 1 and 3 months of diet compared to animals fed the control diet. These results were consistent with infiltration/activation of phagocytic cells and up-regulation of pro-angiogenic gene expression such as Vegf and Leptin in the retina. Our data therefore suggested that metabolic syndrome would exacerbate the development of choroidal neovascularization in our experimental model.     

C T、常规MRI 序列和SWI 诊断弥漫性轴索脑损伤比较

目的:探讨弥漫性轴索损伤(DAI)的CT、常规MRI序列和磁敏感加权成像(SWI)表现与诊断价值。方法:回顾分析42例DAI患者的影像资料,分析、比较CT、MRI和SWI的信号特征及脑内病灶显示率。结果:SWI显示病灶最多、最敏感;脑CT扫描次之;常规MRI序列敏感性差,只有部分病灶显示。结论:CT、MRI和SWI对DAI早期诊断、治疗及评价预后具有重要参考价值,SWI是诊断DAI最有效的首选影像学检查方法。     

维吾尔族2 型糖尿病患者糖尿病肾病相关因素分析

目的:探讨维吾尔族2型糖尿病肾病(DN)发病的相关临来因素。方法:分析292例维吾尔族2型糖尿病患者的临床资科。结果:维吾尔族2型糖尿病患者糖尿病肾病(DN)发病率为43.49%(127/292)。DN患者的病程、SBP、TC、TG、FBG、HbAIC、LDL-C、BUN和Cr均显著高于NDN患者(P<0.05);但DBP、HDL-C、BMI之间无统计学差异(P>0.05)。Logistic归分析结果显示,DM病程、患病年龄、SBP、FBP、TC、TG、LDL-C、HbA1c、BUN、Cr是DN的危险因素(OR值>1)。结论:维吾尔族2型糖尿病患者的DM病程、患病年龄、SBP、FBP、TC、TG、LDL-C、HbA1c、BUN、Cr等参数与糖尿病肾病并发率之间有相关性。     

昆仑雪菊提取物对α- 葡萄糖苷酶的抑制作用

目的:探讨昆仑雪菊提取物对α-葡萄糖苷酶的抑制活性。方法:将昆仑雪菊干燥花序粉碎,分别用水提法和乙醇法制备5种提取物。采用α-葡萄糖苷酶体外活性抑制模型,测定昆仑雪菊的5种提取物对α-葡萄糖苷酶的抑制活性。结果:这5种提取物对α-葡萄糖苷酶活性有较强的抑制作用,抑制活性均高于阿卡波糖。其中提取物Ⅰ的抑制活性最强,IC50=28.2 mg/L。结论:昆仑雪菊提取物具有较高的α-葡萄糖苷酶抑制活性,提示昆仑雪菊在抗糖尿病产品开发方面具有很好的应用前景。     

PTCA术联合SI术治疗冠心病273例的疗效分析

目的:探讨提高经皮冠状动脉成形术(PTCA术)联合支架植入术(SI术)手术成功率的经验.方法:选择273例冠心病人,在透视及心电压力监测下,行PTCA+SI术,术后行冠状动脉造影并随访评价其疗效.结果:冠状动脉造影显示无残余狭窄,技术成功率100％,术后随访1～12月,无心绞痛及心肌梗塞发生.结论:PTCA与PCI术创伤小,康复快,并发症少,是治疗冠心病最安全、有效的介入疗法.     

艾滋病合并丙型肝炎的抗病毒治疗临床观察

目的:观察艾滋病合并丙型肝炎的抗病毒治疗效果并回顾总结艾滋病合并丙肝的临床研究进展。方法:选择艾滋病合并丙型肝炎的患者33例,采用HAART疗法及干扰素联合利巴韦林治疗的方法,治疗4周后观察以上患者谷丙转氨酶(ALT)、谷草转氨酶(AST)、谷氨酸脱氢酶(GLDH)、总胆红素(TBIL)、白蛋白(ALB)和HCV-RNA检查结果,同时总结艾滋病合并丙肝的临床研究进展。结果:治疗4周后,以上患者ALT、AST、GLDH、TBIL、ALB和HCV-RNA阳性患者显著改善,治疗前后比较差异具有(高度)统计学意义(P<0.05,P<0.01)。结论:在对艾滋病合并丙型肝炎充分了解的同时,积极采取抗病毒治疗措施,可延缓疾病的发展。