Effect of cholesterol and dipalmitoyl phosphatidylcholine enrichment on the kinetics of Na−Li exchange of human erythrocytes

Summary The effects of cholesterol loading and depletion and of a 10% replacement of native phosphatidylcholine by dipalmitoyl phosphatidylcholine (di 16:0-PC) on kinetic properties of human red cell Na–Li exchange have been studied.Compared to control erythrocytes (cholesterol/phospholipid ratio (C/P=0.8–0.9)),V _max of phloretin-sensitive Li uptake and of Li efflux stimulated by extracellular Na (Na _o ) were reduced by 15–30% in cholesterol-loaded red cells (C/P=1.05–1.33). The apparentK _m values for external Li (Li _o ) and for internal Li (Li _i ) were decreased by about one-third in these cells. Cholesterol depletion (C/P=0.7) exerted opposite effects on the kinetics of Na _o -dependent Li efflux. On augmentingC/P from 0.66 to 1.0,V _max of Na _o -dependent Li efflux was reduced by about 30%; increasingC/P above 1.0 caused no further lowering ofV _max. Li leakage rates monotonically decreased over the whole range ofC/P ratios examined (0.66–1.3). This indicates that Na–Li exchange and Li leak are differentially affected by cholesterol.Incorporation of di 16:0-PC (replacement of 3% of total red cell phospholipids) caused similar kinetic alterations of Na–Li exchange as a rise in membrane cholesterol by 20–50%. Notably, selective incorporation of di 16:0-PC into the outer monolayer increased both intra- and extracellular Li binding affinities of Na–Li exchange and lowered its maximum velocity. Thus, both di 16:0-PC enrichment and cholesterol loading exerted an uncompetitive type of transport inhibition. The results are in agreement with the hypothesis that the kinetic alterations of red cell Na–Li exchange seen in a subgroup of essential hypertensive patients could be due to subtle changes in the molecular species composition of individual phospholipids.     

Reduction of cardiac hypertrophy in TGR(mREN2)27 by angiotensin II receptor blockade

TGR(mREN2)27 is a transgenic rat harboring the murine Ren-2 gene and exhibit fulminant hypertension and marked heart hypertrophy. In order to study the role of angiotensin II in the increase of cardiac mass, these animals were treated with anti-hypertensive and non-antihypertensive doses of the angiotensin II receptor AT₁ antagonist Telmisartan for 9 weeks. All doses led to significant reductions of heart hypertrophy detected by the evaluation of the diameter of cardiac muscle bundles. We conclude from this study that cardiac hypertrophy in TGR(mREN2)27 is characterized by an increased volume of cardiomyocytes and an unchanged amount of fibrous tissue and that angiotensin II plays an important role in the mechanisms leading to this phenotype.     

ACTH 1-24-induced potentiation of norepinephrine contractile responses in aortic strips from spontaneously hypertensive (SH) and normotensive (WKY) rats

Norepinephrine (NE)-induced contractile responses were less in aortic strips from SH compared to WKY rats. ACTH 1-24 potentiated NE responses in both SH and WKY aortic strips. This effect was more potent in SH aortic strips. NE-induced contractions in SH aortic strips were less sensitive to changes in external Ca2+ levels than were those of WKY aortic strips. ACTH 1-24 did not potentiate NE responses under low external Ca2+ conditions in SH aortic strips or under high external Ca2+ conditions in WKY aortic strips. The greater sensitivity of NE responses following ACTH 1-24 in SH aortic strips may imply that this peptide is modulating a mechanism related to an impaired contractility and that Ca2+ plays a key role in the observed effects.     

低氧诱导因子脯氨酰羟化酶与OS－9在大鼠低氧肺动脉高压中的协同作用

目的：研究HIF-1α、PHDs及OS-9的表达变化在低氧性肺动脉高压（HPH）中的作用和意义。方法：SD大鼠随机分5组（n=8）;对照组（C组）和低氧3、7、14和21d组,常压低氧复制HPH大鼠模型。原位杂交、RT-PCR检测mRNA表达,免疫组化、Westernblot检测蛋白质表达。结果：①HIF-1αmRNA对照纽和低氧3d无明显差异,低氧14d后表达明显增高;HIF-1α蛋白质低氧3d组表达明显增高,7d达高峰;②对照组PHD1mRNA呈阳性表达,各低氧组与对照组比较差异不显著,PHD1蛋白质在对照组强阳性表达,低氧14d下降,低氧21d保持较低水平;对照组PHD2mRNA呈阳性表达,低氧3d增高,14d达到高峰,21d维持高水平,其蛋白质表达趋势与mRNA相同;对照组PHD3mRNA和蛋白质表达不明显,低氧3dmRNA明显增高,蛋白质低氧3d明显增高,低氧7d保持高水平,低氧14d和21d下降。③OS-9mRNA在对照组呈强阳性表达,低氧3d后迅速降低,14d达到最低水平;其蛋白质表达趋势与mRNA相同。相关分析表明,肺小动脉壁OS-9蛋白质表达水平与OS-9mRNA呈正相关,与RVHI、mPAP、WA％及LA％呈负相关。结论：HIF-1α、PHDs及OS-9均在大鼠HPH的发病机制中发挥作用。OS-9可能通过增强PHDs的活性来调节HIF-1α的表达,从而在HPH的发生和发展中发挥作用。     

AGT基因SNPs与哈萨克族高血压左室肥厚关系的研究

目的探讨血管紧张素原基因（angiotensinogen gene,AGT）-6A／G,-20A／C,M235T和T174M 4个单核苷酸多态性（single nucleotide polymorphisms,SNPs）与新疆哈萨克族高血压患者左室肥厚的关系。方法采用低渗溶血法破裂血细胞、蛋白酶K消化、饱和酚／氯仿抽提法提取白细胞基因组DNA。采用聚合酶链反应-限制性片断长度多态性（polymerase chain reaction—restriction fragment length polymorphism,PCR-RFLP）技术进行个体基因型分型。结果①在不考虑年龄、高血压病史时间、性别及收缩压、舒张压对左室肥厚的影响的前提下,未发现-6A／G、-20A／C与哈萨克族高血压左室肥厚的相关关系。②在以性别作为亚变量的分析结果中,我们发现-6A／G和-20A／C分别与哈萨克族女性和男性高血压左室肥厚相关。③不同SNPs间的配对连锁不平衡分析结果显示,除M235T与T174M之间外,其他各位点间存在有统计学意义的连锁不平衡关系。④单体型分析结果发现,研究人群AGT基因-6A／G、-20A／C、M235T和T174M4个SNPs构成了11种主要的单体型,其中H2（A—G—M—T）、H5（C—A—M—M）、H6（C—A-T—T）、H9（C-A—T—M）的频率在左室肥厚、非左室肥厚两组的分布存在差异,且具有统计学意义（P〈0．05）。结论AGT基因-6A／G、-20A／C、M235T和T174M变异可能与新疆哈萨克族高血压左室肥厚有关。     

Comparison of thiazide‐like diuretics versus thiazide‐type diuretics: a meta‐analysis

Thiazide diuretics are widely used for the management of hypertension. In recent years, it has been actively debated that there is interchangeability of thiazide‐type diuretics hydrochlorothiazide and thiazide‐like diuretics including indapamide and chlorthalidone for the treatment of hypertension. With the purpose of seeking out the best thiazide diuretic for clinicians, we summarized the existing evidence on the two types of drugs and conducted a meta‐analysis on their efficacy in lowering blood pressure and effects on blood electrolyte, glucose and total cholesterol. Twelve trials were identified: five based on the comparison of indapamide versus hydrochlorothiazide and seven based on the chlorthalidone versus hydrochlorothiazide. In the meta‐analysis of blood pressure reduction, thiazide‐like diuretics seemed to further reduce systolic BP ([95% CI]; ?5.59 [?5.69, ?5.49]; P < 0.001) and diastolic BP ([95% CI]; ?1.98 [?3.29, ?0.66]; P = 0.003). Meanwhile, in the analysis of side effects, the incidence of hypokalemia ([95% CI]; 1.58 [0.80, 3.12]; P = 0.19), hyponatremia ([95% CI]; ?0.14 [?0.57, 0.30], P = 0.54), change of blood glucose ([95% CI];0.13 [?0.16, 0.41], P = 0.39) and total cholesterol ([95% CI]; 0.13 [?0.16, 0.41], P = 0.39) showed that there is no statistical significant differences between the two groups of drugs. In conclusion, using thiazide‐like diuretics is superior to thiazide‐type diuretics in reducing blood pressure without increasing the incidence of hypokalemia, hyponatraemia and any change of blood glucose and serum total cholesterol.     

t-plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 polymorphism in idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension

AIM:

The aim of the present study was to identify the possible genotypic association of 3’UTR Hind III polymorphism of Plasminogen activator Inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) gene with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH).

BACKGROUND:

IPAH is a disorder with abnormally raised mean pulmonary arterial pressure and increase in the resistance to blood flow in pulmonary artery. One of the pathological features seen is development of intraluminal thrombin deposition leading to thrombosis. Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 is an important inhibitor of the fibrinolytic system; its up-regulation may suppress fibrinolysis and result in an increased risk of thrombosis.

METHOD:

Blood samples from 54 IPAH patients and 100 healthy voluntary donors were analyzed by PCR-RFLP method for 3’UTR Hind III polymorphism.

RESULTS AND DISSCUSSION:

A significant association of Hd2 allele with the disease was observed. Raised mean level of right ventricular systolic pressure was observed in the Hd2/Hd2 genotypic patients, strengthening the role of Hd2 allele in the disease progression. Our data suggests an association of Hd2/Hd2 genotype, which may lead to the up-regulation of PAI-1 gene leading to increased levels of PAI-1, which is seen in IPAH. PAI-1 competes with plasminogen activators and hinders the normal mechanism of plasminogen activation system and leads to thrombosis and formation of plexiform lesions in the lung tissue, further strengthening its role in tissue remodeling and disease progression.     

子痫前期患者尿液中足细胞裂孔膜蛋白和标记蛋白的检测及意义

目的：检测子痫前期患者尿液中足细胞裂孔膜蛋白和足细胞标记蛋白的浓度并探讨其临床意义。方法：本实验以62例妊娠期妇女为研究对象,分为三组,其中正常妊娠期妇女25例为正常对照组,慢性高血压的妊娠期妇女17例为高血压组,子痫前期患者20例为子痫前期组。ELISA检测各组妊娠期妇女的尿液中足细胞裂孔膜蛋白和足细胞标记蛋白的表达;Bradford法检测各组妊娠期妇女的尿蛋白。结果：足细胞裂孔膜蛋白和足细胞标记蛋白在正常对照组尿液中含量极少,在高血压组中分泌增加,而子痫前期组患者中明显升高（P〈0．01）,且在子痫前期组尿液中足细胞裂孔膜蛋白和标记蛋白的分泌含量均成正相关（r2=0．79,P〈0．05）。子痫前期组患者中足细胞裂孔膜蛋白和足细胞标记蛋白与尿蛋白浓度成正相关（r2=0．58,P〈0．05;r2=0．79,P〈0．05）。结论：足细胞蛋白脱落主要发生于子痫前期患者,且足细胞蛋白脱落量与尿蛋白成正相关,能直接反映妊娠期患者的肾损伤程度,可作为预测罹患妊娠期高血压的指标。     

阿奇霉素联合辛伐他汀对慢性阻塞性肺疾病合并肺动脉高压患者肺功能的影响

目的:探讨阿奇霉素联合辛伐他汀治疗慢性阻塞性肺疾病合并肺动脉高压的临床疗效及对患者肺功能的影响。方法:选取2013年6月-2016年3月我院收治的慢性阻塞性肺疾病合并肺动脉高压患者107例,根据治疗方法不同分为对照组(49例)与实验组(58例)。对照组患者采用阿奇霉素治疗,实验组患者在对照组基础上给予辛伐他汀治疗。观察并比较两组患者的临床疗效、不良反应以及肺功能指标的变化情况。结果:实验组患者治疗有效率(87.93%)高于对照组(73.47%),差异具有统计学意义(P0.05)。与治疗前比较,两组患者治疗后1 s用力呼吸容积(FEV1)、用力肺活量(FVC)及FEV1/FVC水平均升高,差异具有统计学意义(P0.05);与对照组比较,实验组患者治疗后1 s用力呼吸容积(FEV1)、用力肺活量(FVC)及FEV1/FVC水平较高,差异具有统计学意义(P0.05)。治疗后,两组患者血清总胆固醇(TC)及三酰甘油(TG)水平均降低,差异具有统计学意义(P0.05);与对照组比较,实验组患者治疗后血清总胆固醇(TC)及三酰甘油(TG)水平较低,差异具有统计学意义(P0.05)。两组患者不良反应发生率比较,差异无统计学意义(P0.05)。结论:阿奇霉素联合辛伐他汀治疗慢性阻塞性肺疾病合并肺动脉高压的临床效果显著,不仅能够改善患者肺功能,降低血脂相关指标水平,并且安全性较高,值得临床推广应用。     

硝苯地平联合硫酸镁对高龄孕妇妊娠高血压的临床疗效及机制研究

目的:探讨硝苯地平联合硫酸镁对高龄孕妇妊娠高血压的临床疗效及可能机制。方法:收集我院高龄孕妇妊娠高血压患者54例,随机分为A组和B组,各27例。A组给予100 m L 5%葡萄糖注射液加入20 m L 25%的硫酸镁注射液静脉滴注,30 min内滴完;再给予500 m L 5%葡萄糖注射液加入40 m L 25%硫酸镁注射液1~2 g/h,静脉滴注;B组在A组用药的基础上给予给予硝苯地平控释片30 mg/次口服,1次/日,2组患者均治疗7 d。治疗结束后,比较两组患者血压、C反应蛋白(CRP)、白细胞介素6(IL-6)、肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)及蛋白尿水平。结果:与治疗前相比,两组患者治疗后收缩压、舒张压、CRP、IL-6、TNF-α及蛋白尿水平均显著降低(P0.05);与A组比较,B组患者收缩压、舒张压、CRP、IL-6、TNF-α及蛋白尿水平较低(P0.05)。结论:硝苯地平联合硫酸镁对高龄孕妇妊娠高血压有较好的临床疗效,推测其机制与降低CRP、IL-6及TNF-α水平有关。