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L Colombo

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Content of methylhistidines in normal and pathological human skeletal muscles.

The content of 3-methylhistidine (3-MH) and 1-methylhistidine (1-MH) was measured in muscle biopsy specimens from 13 normal controls, 19 patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, 8 limb-girdle disease patients, and 23 disease controls with different forms of muscular pathology. 3-MH and 1-MH concentrations in normal human muscle did not appear to be influenced by sex, body weight, and age, at least for subjects in the 10--60 year age group examined. Skeletal muscle 1-MH levels did not significantly differ from mean control values in any of the pathologies investigated. In the patient population examined, the mean 3-MH level per unit of noncollagen protein (NCP) was significantly lower than normal in Duchenne dystrophy only, the reduction being related to disease severity. The significantly lower concentrations of 3-MH in muscle of Duchenne patients indicate the importance of measuring 3-MH in diseased muscle to obtain reliable estimates of the myofibrillar protein catabolic rate.

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Effect of indobufen on whole blood platelet aggregation recorded in the morning in patients with ischaemic heart disease.

Platelets are involved in the progression of coronary atherosclerosis as well as in the development of the acute precipitating event. Recently, it has been shown that normal subjects present increased platelet aggregation between 6.00 a.m. and 9.00 a.m.; epidemiological studies have shown a higher incidence of myocardial infarction between these times. This study evaluated, by an impedence method using whole blood, platelet aggregation induced by ADP (3 microM) and collagen (2 microM/ml). Measurements were made at 6.00 a.m., 9.00 a.m. and 12.00 noon, the day before and the day after evening administration of 200 mg indobufen, a platelet aggregation inhibitor, in 12 patients with ischaemic heart disease. Patients showed a significant increase of platelet aggregation between 6.00 a.m. and 9.00 a.m. which was inhibited by the prior evening administration of indobufen.

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The effects of cyclophosphamide on antibody dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity in mice.

The effect of cyclophosphamide (CY) on antibody dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC) was evaluated. The results indicated that a single injection of CY markedly increased ADCC activity of murine splenic cells. This effect was dose dependent and was maximal on day 7 after the drug injection. The number of lymphoid cells in treated mice decreased to approximately 50%; however the percentages of EA rosettes were similar to those of control animals suggesting that the augmented cytotoxic activity was not due to a relative increase in Fc receptor bearing cells. CY treatment also enhanced delayed type hypersensitivity, but suppressed antibody production to sheep red blood cells. The possibility that CY eliminates a suppressor cell subpopulation that normally regulates ADCC levels is discussed.

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Preliminary results of [131]metaiodobenzylguanidine treatment in metastatic malignant pheochromocytoma.

The poor results of traditional therapy (for purposes of recovery or palliation) in malignant pheochromocytoma and the well proven uptake of [131I]metaiodobenzylguanidine (131I-MIBG) shown by these tumors, induced us to evaluate the clinical usefulness of radiometabolic therapy with 131I-MIBG. Four patients with malignant pheochromocytoma were subjected to 131I-MIBG therapy, between 1987 and 1991, in our department. They all were in an advanced stage of the disease and showed severe symptoms and poor reaction to traditional therapy. The cumulative activity given was 7.4-22.2 GBq. All patients demonstrated transient subjective improvement; in addition, both biochemical and haemodynamic parameters ameliorated. Two patients showed a reduction in the size and number of metastases seen on scintigraphy. One patient died due to progression of the disease. Three patients are still alive and in good condition. No remarkable early or late side-effects were reported. We suggest that 131I-MIBG radiometabolic therapy in advanced-stage malignant pheochromocytoma could be useful in reducing symptoms. Further investigation might show whether a greater reduction in the size of the tumor could be achieved using different therapeutic schedules or by treating the disease in its earlier stages.

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Preliminary results of [131I]metaiodobenzylguanidine treatment in metastatic carcinoid tumors.

The successful use of [131I]metaiodobenzylguanidine (131I-MIBG) in the scintigraphic localisation and treatment of several tumors deriving from neuroectoderm has led us to its application in metastatic carcinoid tumors. We selected five patients (two men and three women; age range 53-79 years) who showed progression of the disease with severe related symptoms, poor response to traditional therapy and a good uptake of 131I-MIBG in neoplastic tissue. A cumulative radioactivity of 3.7-22.2 GBq was given. All patients had a clear subjective improvement with a better quality of life for a period of 2-36 months, sometimes accompanied by decreased 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid urinary excretion. Results concerning objective remission of the disease were unsatisfactory. No remarkable early or late side-effect was noted. We believe 131I-MIBG is useful for symptomatic treatment of metastatic carcinoid in seriously ill patients too. Different treatment schedule and recruitment of patients with less advanced disease could make pathological remission a possible goal.

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[Volvulus of the sigmoid. Case report].

Reference is made to a series of 7 cases of volvulus of the sigmoid colon in a brief account of the aetiopathogenic factors and anatomopathological aspects most commonly assigned to this form. Its typical clinical picture and radiological diagnosis are described and the controversial matter of the best method of treatment is discussed. Comparison of the literature results suggest that elective resection is to be preferred, or non-invasive decompression followed by devolvulation and simple colopexy of the wall.

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