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M Tso

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PubMed2001

Absorption and tissue distribution of zeaxanthin and lutein in rhesus monkeys after taking Fructus lycii (Gou Qi Zi) extract.

PURPOSE: To study serum and tissue levels of zeaxanthin and lutein after feeding rhesus monkeys an extract of Fructus lycii (gou qi zi). METHODS: A carotenoid-containing fraction (P1) from an extract of F. lycii (equivalent to 2.2 mg zeaxanthin) was fed to three rhesus monkeys for 6 weeks as a daily dietary supplement through a nasogastric tube. Three other monkeys were fed with the vehicle (olive oil) similarly for 4 weeks as a control. Another three animals were fed with normal diet only. All animals were killed 4 hours after the last dose. Samples of serum, liver, spleen, brain, and retina were analyzed for zeaxanthin and lutein by high-pressure liquid chromatography. RESULTS: The basal levels of zeaxanthin and lutein in the monkey sera were 3.0 +/- 1.6 ng/ml (range, 2.3-4.8) and 31.5 +/- 12.2 ng/ml (range, 22.3-42.5), respectively. Serum levels of zeaxanthin and lutein in the P1-fed group were significantly higher than those of vehicle control (P<0.05). Besides the retina, the liver had the highest zeaxanthin and lutein levels, whereas the levels in the brain were undetectable. P1 supplement appeared to elevate zeaxanthin levels in liver and spleen. The level of lutein was higher than that of zeaxanthin in the maculae of rhesus monkeys. However, there were no detectable carotenoids in the peripheral and the equatorial regions of the monkey retina. P1 treatment elevated zeaxanthin density but not lutein in the macula. CONCLUSIONS: Serum levels and macular density of zeaxanthin was raised by feeding a carotenoid-containing fraction of F. lycii. Therefore, F. lycii is a good dietary source of zeaxanthin supplement.

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PubMed1987

Computed tomography of optic nerve colobomas, morning glory anomaly, and colobomatous cyst.

CT scanning can be of great value in evaluating optic nerve colobomas, particularly in clinical situations in which corneal, lenticular, vitreal, or other opacities hinder visualization of the optic disc. Experience with the patients presented here demonstrates that CT scanning is useful in the assessment of the presence and size of classic colobomas, morning glory anomaly, and microphthalmos with cyst. It is also of value in assessing associated ocular defects such as microphthalmos, shallow anterior chamber, and atrophic ciliary body.

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PubMed1984

Inherited snowflake cataracts.

The authors report two unusual pedigrees of flake-like cataracts inherited as an isolated mendelian trait, presumably autosomal dominant. The most striking biomicroscopic feature is an accumulation of large white irregular flakes ('type B opacities') scattered throughout the equatorial cortex, with apparently less involvement of the nucleus. Some of these opacities are globular, but most are flattened and have feathery edges. These type B opacities are clinically and microscopically identical in the two families. Type B lesions are characterized histologically by irregular pale-staining areas. Ultrastructurally, these areas show large collections of microglobular degeneration immediately adjacent to normal-appearing lens fibers. Electron probe studies demonstrate normal calcium levels. 'Type A' opacities are biomicroscopically smaller, punctate, and clinically non-specific. Ultrastructurally, type A opacities include clusters of medium sized lenticular globules, each of which is larger than the individual microglobular abnormalities of type B lesions, although the aggregated type B lesion is considerably larger than an individual type A lesion. The microscopic appearance of this inherited cataract appears to be unique.

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Morbidity due to schistosomiasis japonica in the People's Republic of China.

Transmission and morbidity induced by Schistosoma japonicum were evaluated in 825 individuals undergoing periodic treatment with praziquantel on Jishan island, Jiangxi Providence, in the People's Republic of China. Eggs of S. japonicum were found in the stools of 39.4% of the population; 70% of those infected were less than 20 years of age. Hepatomegaly greater than 3 cm in the midsternal line was detected by physical examination and ultrasonography in 75% and 90% of individuals, respectively, regardless of infection status. Symmer's clay pipe-stem fibrosis of the liver was detected by ultrasonography in 20% of all individuals. Hepatitis B surface antigen and antibody to hepatitis C were found in 11% and less than 1% of the population, respectively. Our study suggests that, despite intermittent chemotherapy, morbidity due to S. japonicum is still a significant problem in China.

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