H2 receptor antagonists and human granulopoiesis

Summary The effect of 2 H₂ receptor antagonists (ranitidine and cimetidine) on the in vitro growth of human granulomonopoietic precursors (CFU-GM) was studied. Ranitidine, although having an anti H₂ receptor activity much greater than that of cimetidine, displays the same toxicity for CFU-GM.Acknowledgments. This work was supported by CNR, Rome, PFCCN and AIRC, Milan.     

视黄酸受体γ基因的研究进展

对视黄酸受体家族、视黄酸受体γ基因和视黄酸受体γ同工型基因的结构以及视黄酸受体γ的表达与调控等方面进行了综述．     

Liver X receptors in cardiovascular and metabolic disease

Liver X receptors (LXRs) α and β are nuclear oxysterol receptors and metabolic sensors initially found to regulate cholesterol metabolism and lipid biosynthesis. Recent studies have elucidated the importance of LXR in the development of cardiovascular diseases and metabolic disorders. LXR agonists prevent development of atherosclerosis by modulation of metabolic as well as inflammatory gene expression in rodent models. Moreover, LXR activation inhibits hepatic gluconeogenesis and lowers serum glucose levels, indicating possible application of LXR activation in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. However, first-generation LXR agonists elevate hepatic and serum trigylceride levels, making subtype-specific agonists and selective LXR modulators rather than unselective LXR agonists a potential pharmacological strategy. This review summarizes the multiple physiological and pathophysiological implications of LXRs and observations that identify LXRs as potential targets for therapeutic interventions in human cardiovascular and metabolic disease. Received 30 August 2005; received after revision 10 October 2005; accepted 4 November 2005     

抗孕酮化合物RU486的研究

该文对ＲＵ４８６的合成路线、结构特征、与ＰＲ作用的构效关系和作用特点作了介绍。     

Role of proline in the imprinting developed by dipeptides — in Tetrahymena Possible role in hormone evolution

The effects of proline and serine dipeptides containing phenylalanine, alanine and leucine on the behaviour of receptors of Tetrahymena were investigated. Only proline-containing dipeptides were able to develop positive imprinting, and the activity depended on which other amino acid was present in the dipeptide. In contrast to the positive imprinting effect of the dipeptides Pro-Phe and Pro-Ala, the dipeptide Pro-Pro and Pro-Leu caused negative imprinting. Serine dipeptides produced negative imprinting in all cases. The possible importance of proline in the evolution of hormone specificity is discussed.     

链霉菌种间原生质体融合的研究(Ⅱ)——融合子56-2菌株的鉴定

通过金霉素链霉菌和龟裂链霉菌原生质体融合选育出的融合子５６－２菌株，其酯酶同工酶谱与双亲有显著差异，产抗生素能力及遗传稳定性均优于金霉素链霉菌３＃，发酵产物四环素符合中国药典的各项指标，并具有抗噬菌体Ｐ５，Ｐ８的能力。     

云南梁河傣族育龄妇女雌激素α受体基因多态性分析

检测分析云南特有少数民族傣族育龄妇女雌激素受体基因多态性,为进一步研究不同地域种族女性ERα基因多态性与育龄期疾病及退性行疾病关系提供依据.以164例云南梁河傣族育龄妇女为研究对象,PCR-RFLP方法检测分析其ERα基因rs2234693(PvuⅡ)、rs9340799(XbaⅠ)位点的基因多态性,结果显示rs2234693位点基因型有CC、CT、TT 3种,其分布频率依次为17.1%、42.7%、40.2%;rs9340799位点基因型有AA、AG、GG 3种,其分布频率依次为66.5%、24.4%、9.1%,基因型分布频率与其他种族有所不同.云南梁河傣族育龄妇女rs2234693、rs9340799位点多态性存在种族差异.     

Olfaction in Lepidoptera

Odours play a very important role in the life of insects belonging to the order Lepidoptera. In the present paper, a review is given of the current knowledge of morphology, development and function of the olfactory system in larval and adult moths and butterflies. Research regarding both the antennal and accessory olfactory pathways, as well as both the pheromone and the host odour detecting systems, is reviewed.     

烟机卷接机组中AMK交流伺服系统的硬件组成及性能分析

AMK交流伺服系统在卷接机组中的应用主要是代替传统的由主电机、齿轮和皮带的传动方式,实现多电机同步驱动。本文重点介绍AMK交流伺服系统在卷接机组中的硬件组成,并对其性能加以分析。