Cardiac hypertrophy in surgically denervated dogs with aortic stenosis

Summary Left ventricular cell hypertrophy in dogs with aortic stenosis was accelerated by surgical denervation of the left ventricle. We conclude that there are neural mechanisms which, when present, inhibit cardiac cell hypertrophy.This work was supported by a grant of the Ministry of Education in Japan for 1981.     

Cardiac hypertrophy in surgically denervated dogs with aortic stenosis

Left ventricular cell hypertrophy in dogs with aortic stenosis was accelerated by surgical denervation of the left ventricle. We conclude that there are neural mechanisms which, when present, inhibit cardiac cell hypertrophy.     

Hepatic proline after bile duct ligation in rats

Since biliary hyperplasia of fascioliasis correlated with hepatic proline level, we examined the occurrence of a similar chemical stimulus during bile obstruction. Uptake of tritiated proline and glycine rose in both hepatocytes and a bile duct enriched cell fraction, following duct ligation in rats. The increased hepatic content of proline but not glycine suggests that proline has a role in post-obstructive biliary proliferation.     

The level of noradrenaline in terminals and varicosities after the ligation performed in the sympathetic ground-plexus

Summary It is well-known that the ligation of nerve trunk induces an intensive accumulation of noradrenaline proximally to the ligation. A similar ligation, performed in the sympathetic ground-plexus, induces no changes in the segments of terminal fibres situated proximally.     

The level of noradrenaline in terminals and varicosities after the ligation performed in the sympathetic ground-plexus

It is well-known that the ligation of nerve trunk induces an intensive accumulation of noradrenaline proximally to the ligation. A similar ligation, performed in the sympathetic ground-plexus, induces no changes in the segments of terminal fibres situated proximally.     

Granuloma formation in rat liver after hepatic vein ligation

Summary After occlusion of the hepatic vein draining 1 lobe of the rat liver, macrophage granulomas develop which are reproducible and apparently related to a heat-labile macrophage mobilising factor.     

Secretory responses and choline acetylase of the rat's submaxillary gland after duct ligation

Zusammenfassung Abbinden des Ausführungsganges der Submaxillarisdrüse der Ratte führt zu ihrer Gewichtsabnahme. Nach i.v. Gaben von Methacholin und Adrenalin verschwindet die Sekretion innerhalb von 4–6 Tagen nach der Operation, während bei Pilokarpin noch eine sehr verminderte Speichelsekretion persistiert. Die spezifische Fähigkeit der sekretorischen Zellen war zusehends verringert. Die Gesamtaktivität der Cholin-Acetylase blieb ähnlich derjenigen der Kontrolldrüsen, was für eine unveränderte Funktion des Parasympathikus spricht.     

Catecholamine-containing nerves in the submucosa of the ureter

Résumé Les nerfs de la submuqueuse de l'urêtre des Rongeurs examinés contiennent de la monoamine. Les uns accompagnent les vaisseaux sanguins, d'autres en sont indépendants. Ils ne s'étendent pas au delà de la couche inférieure de l'épithélium. Les cellules ganglionnaires et chromaffines semblent manquer. Le rôle possible des nerfs contenant de la catécholamine sans être reliés à un élément effecteur est discuté.

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Acknowledgments. The authors thank Prof.G. A. G. Mitchell for his constant interest and Mr.A. N. Waas for skilful technical assistance.     

Inhibition of dog fibrinolytic system in experimental tubular necrosis of kidney

Résumé Au cours de la necrose expérimentale des tubules rénales du chien, l'activité fibrinolytique du sang veineux rénal et périphérique se diminue progressivement à mesure qu'augmente le taux du fibrinogène, du plasminogène et du Facteur VIII.     

Lipolytic effect of insulin and other hormones in vitro in aortic tissue of experimental animals

Zusammenfassung In der Aortenwand von Ratten, Meerschweinchen, Kaninchen und Schweinen wird eine hormonempfindliche Lipase beschrieben, die in vitro durch Katecholamine, ACTH und Glucagon beeinflusst wird. Glucagonfreies Insulin wies eine deutliche lipolytische Wirkung auf und unterschied sich dadurch von der Wirkung im Fettgewebe.     

Relationship between DNA and cholesterol synthesis in kidney after refeeding

Summary DNA and cholesterol synthesis were investigated in the kidneys of fasted-refed rats. Refeeding resulted in an increase in kidney DNA synthesis, as measured by³H-thymidine incorporation, starting at 72 h. The increase in DNA synthesis was accompanied by a stimulation of cholesterol synthesis, as measured by¹⁴C-acetate incorporation into cholesterol.