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D Mundt

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Effect of recombinant human erythropoietin on the growth of human tumor cell lines in vitro. Micro-titertec-tetrazolium assay.

Cells derived from 9 human tumors were tested in vitro using 5 doses ranging from 1 to 5000 units of recombinant human erythropoietin (rhEpo) per ml to assess a proliferation response to this hormone. The following tumors were used: 2 melanomas, 1 hepatoma, 3 renal cell carcinomas, 1 adenocarcinoma of the lung, and 2 mammary carcinomas (with and without sex steroid hormone receptors). Compared to untreated cells, none of the cell lines exposed to rhEpo revealed differences in proliferation extending beyond the limits of methodological fluctuation. rhEpo thus does not have any effect on the growth of human tumors in vitro under the experimental conditions applied.

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Effects of disulfiram on the metabolism of nitrosodiethylamine during liver carcinogenesis.

We have studied the effects of disulfiram (DSF) administration on the metabolism of nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) in rats during acute and chronic administration. DSF was found to have the following effects during the course of carcinogenesis: (a) marked decrease in the exhalation of 14CO2 derived from 14C-NDEA; (b) reduction of the total levels of DNA and RNA ethylation in the liver. In acute experiments DSF caused an increase in the amount of NDEA in organs and in the urine. We suggest that inhibition of NDEA biotransformation and the subsequent decrease in the total level of DNA ethylation may prevent specific chemical interactions relevant to carcinogenesis.

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VOJTA neurophysiologic therapy.

The reflexlocomotion acc. to VOJTA is a neurophysiologic facilitation system for the whole CNS and neuromuscular apparatus. It consists of all components, in a reciprocal manner of locomotion: (i) automatic control of posture, (ii) uprighting, (iii) aimed movements. Consequently the indications for this type of kinesiologic facilitation are really extensive. In this article the following complete list of indications is described: CCD (central coordination disorder), CP (cerebral palsy), peripheral paresis, Spina bifida (MMC), Myopathies, congenital malformations, orthopaedic problems, traumatic cross sections, neuromuscular dysfunctions etc. Further the experiences of the treatment in each disease are discussed. Even EMG-detections have shown the effect of the therapy in peripheral and central damage. Therefore a good prognosis for improvement and rehabilitation can be given in a large number of disorders, irrespective of age.

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