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T Hu

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PubMed1995

[Surgical treatment of traumatic cataract].

140 cases and 142 eyes with traumatic cataracts treated by extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE), ECCE and intraocular lens implantation (ECCE + IOL), and lensectomy were reported. The data showed that postoperative corrected visual acuities > or = 0.1-1.0 were in 89 eyes (70%) in one week and in 33 eyes of 44 eyes (75%) followed up for more than 6 months. The 3 methods of operation were compared, the indications and the optimum time of operation for each method and the personal experiences of the authors in the operation were discussed.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1995

[A study of relation of cardiac function and deformity degree in children with pectus excavatum].

40 children with pectus excavatum were divided into subgroups according to the FI (> 0.2 or < 0.2) and underwent M-ME examination for their cardiac function. 28 of 40 patients had their cardiac function and thoracic index re-examined after the operation. The results showed the cardiac function of children with pectus excavatum was damaged as FI of the patients was less than 0.2 and their cardiac function was getting well as their thoracic index improved.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1994

Integrin alpha v beta 3 antagonists promote tumor regression by inducing apoptosis of angiogenic blood vessels.

A single intravascular injection of a cyclic peptide or monoclonal antibody antagonist of integrin alpha v beta 3 disrupts ongoing angiogenesis on the chick chorioallantoic membrane (CAM). This leads to the rapid regression of histologically distinct human tumors transplanted onto the CAM. Induction of angiogenesis by a tumor or cytokine promotes vascular cell entry into the cell cycle and expression of integrin alpha v beta 3. After angiogenesis is initiated, antagonists of this integrin induce apoptosis of the proliferative angiogenic vascular cells, leaving preexisting quiescent blood vessels unaffected. We demonstrate therefore that ligation of integrin alpha v beta 3 is required for the survival and maturation of newly forming blood vessels, an event essential for the proliferation of tumors.

Allantois↗
PubMed1994

Procoagulant activity in cancer cells is dependent on tissue factor expression.

Procoagulant activity of pairs of cell lines, which were derived from the same original cell type but which possess different growth characteristics and metastatic properties, was examined. The following characteristics were considered suggestive of a greater likelihood of metastatic potential: high histological grade; establishment of the line from a metastatic rather than a nonmetastatic cancer; increased tumorigenicity in nude mice; and/or estrogen receptor-negative mammary cancer. Procoagulant activity was evaluated by a two stage clotting assay. Procoagulant activity was highly variable, with up to a 1,300-fold difference, among the cancer cell lines examined. The rate of clot formation was factor VII dependent and was totally inhibited by an anti tissue factor monoclonal antibody, indicating that tissue factor was the only significant procoagulant present in these cancer cells. Tissue factor antigen expression, evaluated by ELISA, correlated with procoagulant activity. In all pairs of cancer cell lines, those with characteristics of increased proliferative potential had increased tissue factor levels compared to cell lines that originated from the same cell type, but which possess less aggressive characteristics. Tissue factor activity in these cancer cells was increased by cell lysis or by exposure of intact cells to a calcium ionophore, similar to results previously obtained in fibroblasts. Tissue factor mRNA was evaluated by northern blot analysis using a specific probe complementary to tissue factor mRNA. The previously described predominant tissue factor mRNA species of 2.2 kb was identified in the majority of cancer cell lines examined, but tissue factor mRNA species of 3.2 to 3.4 kb were also identified.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)

Adenocarcinoma↗
PubMed1994

[Ocular manifestations of patients with gangliosidosis].

This paper describes the ophthalmological findings in 4 patients with gangliosidosis (GLS). The diagnosis was verified by assaying hexosaminidase A and beta-galactosidase activities with marked deficiency. The presence of a cherry-red spot at the macular region, macular degeneration and atrophy of the optic disc were the main ocular manifestations. The ocular pathological changes seen under light and electron microscopy and the inherited error of metabolism of ganglioside are discussed.

Child, Preschool↗
PubMed1993

Synthesis of tissue factor messenger RNA and procoagulant activity in breast cancer cells in response to serum stimulation.

The procoagulant activity observed in many types of tissue and cultured cells is due to tissue factor, a 30 kd transmembrane protein. The mRNA for tissue factor is a 2.2-kb species, which in some non-cancer cells can be up-regulated or induced by cytokines or by serum stimulation. In this study, induction of procoagulant activity in cancer cells was evaluated using the breast cancer cell line, MCF-7, and an adriamycin resistant subline, AdrRMCF-7, which has increased tumorigenicity in nude mice compared to the parental cell line. Procoagulant activity was factor VIIa dependent and was inhibited by an anti-tissue factor antibody. MCF-7 cells had minimal tissue factor activity, while AdrRMCF-7 cells had an 10-fold increase compared to the parental line. This increase was not observed in MCF-7 cells transfected with the multi-drug resistant gene, which is associated with adriamycin resistance. Serum stimulation of quiescent MCF-7 cells increased tissue factor activity 5-fold over baseline level, but did not increase activity in cells grown in serum-replete medium. Tissue factor activity of AdrRMCF-7 quiescent cells and AdrMCF-7 cells grown in serum-replete medium was enhanced 2-fold by serum stimulation. The predominant tissue factor mRNA species in MCF-7 cells was a 3.2 to 3.4-kb band, which increased in response to serum stimulation of cells grown in serum-replete medium. The mature 2.2-kb tissue factor mRNA band was detected in quiescent MCF-7 cells within six hours of serum stimulation and remained present 24 hours after stimulation. Synthesis of the 2.2-kb tissue factor mRNA species in MCF-7 and AdrRMCF-7 cells correlated with appearance of procoagulant activity. Thus, while procoagulant activity correlates with the level of the 2.2-kb tissue factor mRNA species in these cancer cells, there are inherent differences in tissue factor activity, antigen, and mRNA levels, as well as in regulation of its synthesis between these cells.

Animals↗
PubMed1993

An anti-okadaic acid-anti-idiotypic antibody bearing an internal image of okadaic acid inhibits protein phosphatase PP1 and PP2A catalytic activity.

Okadaic acid (OA), produced by marine phytoplankton, is the parent compound of a family of marine toxins responsible for diarrheic shellfish poisoning (DSP). A monoclonal antibody to OA (6/50) (Ab1) has been raised and in turn used for immunization of syngeneic animals. Mice inoculated with the 6/50 idiotype produced both anti-idiotypic antibodies (Ab2) and OA binding antibodies (Ab3). The selected anti-idiotypic antibody 1/59 bound to the immunizing 6/50 idiotype but not to F(ab')2 fragments of pooled normal mouse Ig. It inhibited the binding of OA to solid-phase attached F(ab')2 of 6/50 IgG as well as the binding of 6/50 IgG to a solid-phase bound OA. Like OA, 1/59 anti-idiotypic antibody inhibited protein phosphatase 1 and 2A catalytic subunits in a 32P-phosphorylase a phosphatase radioassay. Thus, 1/59 IgG is a novel internal image anti-idiotypic antibody (Ab2 beta) and can serve as a surrogate of OA in biological assays.

Animals↗
PubMed1993

[Pathology of muscle contracture caused by injection and activity of phosphochesterase and insulin receptor].

The animal model of muscle contracture caused by injection was set up in the experiment. We used the model for excessive healing studies and researched the changes in its pathology, and activity of phosphochesterase and insulin receptor in this model. The experimental results revealed that the pathologic changes belonged to excessive proliferation of connective tissue (excessive healing). When occurred muscle degeneration, infiltration of inflammatory cells, proliferation of fibroblasts and descending of collagen fibers, the activity level phosphochesterase and insulin receptor became higher. The excessive healing occurrence may have something to do with the changes of phosphochesterase and insulin receptor.

5'-Nucleotidase↗
PubMed1992

Detection of new 7-O-acyl derivatives of diarrhetic shellfish poisoning toxins by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry.

A novel method for the detection of acylated diarrhetic shellfish poisoning toxins is reported. Direct determination of these compounds is possible using high performance liquid chromatography coupled with ion-spray mass spectrometry. An extract, purified from the digestive glands of toxic mussels (Mytilus edulis) contaminated with okadaic acid, dinophysistoxin-1, and a recently reported analog, dinophysistoxin-2, was also shown to contain small amounts of dinophysistoxin-3, a mixture of 7-O-acyl ester derivatives of dinophysistoxin-1. In addition, acyl ester derivatives of okadaic acid and dinophysistoxin-2 were also detected by direct LC-MS analysis and confirmed by analysis of their hydrolysis products. This is the first report of the detection of other naturally occurring 7-O-acyl esters similar to dinophysistoxin-3.

Acylation↗
PubMed1992

[Experimental studies on growing seedlings of Morinda officinalis How].

By using the techniques of growing seedlings in bowshaped shed covered with plastic sheeting plus treatment with plant growth regulator, vegetative and generative propagation tests have been made of Morinda officinalis. Scientific evidences have thus been provided for growing seedlings of Morinda officinalis.

Indoleacetic Acids↗
PubMed1992

[Determination of total alkaloid in seedling bulbs of Fritillaria thunbergii Miq].

This paper reports the determination of total alkaloid in the seedling bulbs and cultivars of the traditional Chinese medicine Fritillaria thunbergii. The result shows that the content of total alkaloid reaches the standard value specified in Chinese Pharmacopeia, and thus is useful for further production of sexual propagation.

Alkaloids↗
PubMed1991

[Investigation on high risk factors of neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis].

In order to evaluate the factors in high-risk neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and predict the prognosis of NEC, a retrospective analysis of 32 factors was made in 42 neonates with NEC. The cases were divided into a low-risk (survival) group and a high-risk (death) group. Of 32 factors compared between these two group, eight were found to be of significance in evaluating the severity of NEC, and six of them were used in the development of a NEC scores (1) number of days before beginning of artificial feeding; (2) neonatal asphyxia or distress; (3) immature form in WBC differential; (4) CO2 combining power; (5) abdominal tenderness; (6) presence of portal vein air (PVA). All laboratory values and physical and radiographic signs were collected during initial presentation of NEC. Neonates with a score of 3 or more are at an increased risk of developing severe NEC with a 83% mortality.

China↗
PubMed1989

Comparison of pulsed coulometric detection and potential-sweep pulsed coulometric detection for underivatized amino acids in liquid chromatography.

Pulsed coulometric detection (PCD) and potential-sweep pulsed coulometric detection (PS-PCD) are applied to the direct detection of amino acids in protein hydrolyzates. The detection mechanisms are based upon surface-catalyzed oxidation of the amine functionalities activated by the transient formation of surface oxide on Au electrodes. PCD uses a triple-step potential waveform in which the integration of electrode current at a constant potential is followed by anodic and cathodic polarizations to clean and reactivate the electrode surface. PS-PCD incorporates a cyclic potential sweep into the triple-step waveform which proceeds through the formation and subsequent removal of the surface oxide with simultaneous current integration. Reactions catalyzed by the formation of the noble metal oxide can be monitored in PS-PCD with the automatic rejection of the surface oxide background. A significant decrease is obtained also in the fluctuation and drift in the base line resulting from gradient elution and variations of the electrode surface. PCD and PS-PCD following gradient elution chromatography are demonstrated to allow for the direct detection of 20 amino acids including secondary amino acids. Detection limits for lysine are ca. 220 ppb (11 ng, 75 pmol) by PCD and 60 ppb (3 ng, 19 pmol) by PS-PCD applied at gold electrodes.

Amino Acids↗
PubMed1989

The ISQ-P tool: measuring stress associated with incontinence.

1. ISQ-P is a useful tool in measuring psychological stress associated with urinary incontinence. 2. ISQ-P can be used in conjunction with bladder training programs. 3. Patients with urinary incontinence show depressive symptoms, have somatic concerns regarding urinary incontinence, and exhibit a feeling of shame.

Aged↗