Depression of experimental gastric ulcers and acute pancreatitis in rats treated by 5-azacytosine, 5-azacytidine and their N-methyl derivatives

5-Azacytosine, 1-methyl-5-azacytosine and 5-azacytidine administered to rats with a ligated pylorus block gastric secretion, gastric acidity, the extent of hemorrhage and the number and size of gastric defects. The same drugs also depress the development of experimental acute pancreatitis mediated in rats by interstitial administration of 7.5% natrium cholate into the pancreas in vivo. The drugs affected the amount of abdominal fluid and 6 h after the treatment the pathological changes were significantly decreased.     

Lack of effects of 5-HT3 antagonists on normal and morphine-attenuated sexual behaviours in female and male rats

Although 5-HT₁ and 5-HT₂ receptor activity is known to influence copulation, the effects of 5-HT₃ receptor-selective drugs on sexual activity have yet to be systematically studied. The following experiments investigated the effects of the 5-HT₃-selective antagonists MDL 72222, ondansetron and ICS 205-930 on female sexual behaviour; male rats were studied using ondansetron and granisetron. These compounds influenced neither male nor female copulatory behaviours, suggesting that 5-HT₃ receptors contribute little to the modulation of sexual activity. 5-HT₃ receptor antagonists block certain opioid-induced behaviours and opioids selectively inhibit sexual behaviours; therefore, the ability of ondansetron and ICS 205-930 to modify morphine-attenuated copulatory activity was also tested. While morphine inhibited copulation, 5-HT₃ antagonists failed to reverse the effects.     

The trefoil protein TFF1 is bound to MUC5AC in humangastric mucosa

The trefoil protein TFF1 is expressed principally in the superficial cells of the gastric mucosa. It is a small protein and forms homo- and hetero-dimers via a disulphide bond through Cys58 which is located three amino acids from the C terminus. TFF1 is co-expressed with the secreted mucin MUC5AC in superficial cells of the gastric mucosa suggesting that it could be involved in the packaging or function of gastric mucus. We have previously shown that TFF1 co-sediments with mucin glycoproteins on caesium chloride gradients. To extend this observation we have now used gel filtration under physiological conditions, immunoprecipitation and Western transfer analysis to characterise the interaction of TFF1 with gastric mucin glycoproteins. We show that TFF1 co-elutes with MUC5AC but not MUC6 on gel filtration and that immunoprecipitation and Western transfer analysis confirms that TFF1 interacts with MUC5AC. We also demonstrate that the TFF1 dimer is the predominant molecular form bound to MUC5AC. Salt and chelators of divalent cations such as EDTA and EGTA disrupted the TFF1- MUC5AC interaction and increased the degradation of MUC5AC, whereas calcium increased the amount of TFF1 bound to MUC5AC. These data support the contention that TFF1 is pivotal in the packaging and function of human gastric mucusa.Received 24 March 2004; received after revision 14 May 2004; accepted 7 June 2004     

COPD大鼠肺组织中 LTB4水平、5 LOmRNA表达及齐留通的干预作用

目的探讨慢性阻塞性肺疾病(chronicobstructivepulmonarydisease,COPD)大鼠模型肺组织中白三烯 B4(LeukotrieneB4, LTB4)含量与5 脂氧合酶(5 LO,5 lipoxygenase)mRNA水平的变化,以及给予齐留通干预的影响.方法36只健康雄性 Wistar大鼠随机分为对照组、模型组、药物组,采用被动吸烟法制作 COPD大鼠模型,给予药物组鼻饲齐留通,测定肺功能,各组肺组织匀浆检测其 LTB4含量及髓过氧化物酶(Myeloperoxidase,MPO)活性,RT PCR法检测5 LOmRAN的表达.结果模型组、药物组的0.3秒用力呼吸容积(Forcedexpiratoryvolumeinthe0.3second,FEV0.3)/用力肺活量(Forcedvitalcapacity,FVC)%较对照组显著下降(P<0.001),吸气相阻力(Inspiratoryphaseresistance,Ri)和呼气相阻力(expiratoryphaseresistance,Re)较对照组显著增加(P<0.001,P<0.05);模型组较药物组 FEV0.3/FVC%下降程度更低,Ri、Re更高,两组间差异有显著性(P<0.05).比较各组大鼠肺组织 LTB4水平,MPO活性及5 LOmRNA表达:模型组、药物组较对照组显著升高(P<0.001);与模型组比较,齐留通干预使得三项指标均有显著降低(P<0.001).结论 LTB4及5 LO参与 COPD的气道炎症过程.5 LOX抑制剂齐留通可部分抑制减少 COPD大鼠肺组织中 LTB4产生,其机制可能为抑制5 LO表达     

Comparison of diurnal and nocturnal rates of 5-hydroxytryptamine turnover in the rat mediobasal hypothalamus

Summary Rates of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) turnover in the mediobasal hypothalamus of male rats were estimated using pharmacological methods during the daytime and at night. Concentrations of 5-HT in this hypothalamic area were higher nocturnally than diurnally; this was apparently due to increased 5-HT synthesis and decreased 5-HT catabolism at night.Supported by NIH grant RR07187 (TSK) and NIH grant HD10202 (Neuroendocrine Core).     

Role of 5-hydroxytryptamine in prostaglandin E1-induced potentiation of hexobarbitone hypnosis in albino rats

Summary PGE₁ potentiated, while diclofenac, a prostaglandin synthesis inhibitor, antagonized hexobarbitone hypnosis in rats. PGE₁-induced potentiation of hexobarbitone sleep was inhibited by a 5HT synthesis inhibitor and by a 5HT receptor blocker, suggesting that this potentiation is 5HT mediated.Acknowledgment. The gift of the following drugs are gratefully acknowledged: PGE₁ (Dr.J. E. Pike, Upjohn), diclofenac (Ciba-Geigy), methysergide (Sandoz) and hexobarbitone (Bayer).     

Effect of bilateral adrenalectomy and parenteral betamethasone on gastric mucosal mast cell population in albino rats.

The histamine-laden mast cells of gastric mucosa in albino rats are shown to degranulate on administration of Betamethasone, but they increase in number in adrenalectomized rats. It is concluded that Betamethasone, and also adrenal glucocorticoids increase gastric secretion by liberating histamine from mast cells and histamine in turn acts on the gastric glands.     

Effect of bilateral adrenalectomy and parenteral betamethasone on gastric mucosal mast cell population in albino rats

Summary The histamine-laden mast cells gastric mucosa in albino rats are shown to degranulate on administration of Betamethasone, but they increase in number in adrenalectomized rats. It is concluded that Betamethasone, and also adrenal glucocorticoids incrase gastric secretion by liberating histamine from mast cells and histamine in turn acts on the gastric glands.     

darbufelone对胃癌SGC-7901细胞裸鼠移植瘤血管生成的影响

目的观察环氧合酶-2／5-脂氧合酶双重抑制剂darbufelone对人胃癌皮下移植瘤血管生成的影响,并初步探讨其机制。方法建立裸鼠实体瘤模型,随机分为darbufelone组和对照组,darbufelone及生理盐水分别连续灌服4周。测量肿瘤质量、体积,计算抑瘤率;免疫组化检测CD34并计算微血管密度;RT—PCR法及Western blot法分析移植瘤组织中MMP-9、VEGF的表达。结果darbufelone可明显抑制裸鼠移植瘤的生长,质量抑瘤率为58．42％,体积抑瘤率为67．13％。darbufelone组的微血管密度（MVD）（15．36±0．30）明显低于对照组（29．47±0．63）（P〈0．05）;darbufelone组肿瘤组织中VEGF及MMP-9在基因水平及蛋白水平的表达（P〈0．05）。结论darbufelone能有效抑制裸鼠移植瘤的生长,减少移植瘤组织中VEGF及MMP-9的表达,抑制肿瘤的微血管生成,具有抗血管生成的作用。     

Effect of pylorus ligation on gastric mucosal mast cell population in normal and adrenalectomised albino rats

Summary Pylorus ligation in normal albino rats acts like a stressor leading to degranulation of mast cells in gastric mucosa, thereby decreasing their number. This decrease is less pronounced when pylorus ligation is done in adrenalectomized rats. This implies that action of a stressor on gastric function involves the adrenal steroids which liberate the powerful gastric stimulant histamine from gastric mucosal mast cells.     

Effect of pylorus ligation on gastric mucosal mast cell population in normal and adrenalectomised albino rats.

Pylorus ligation in normal albino rats acts like a stressor leading to degranulation of mast cells in gastric mucosa, thereby decreasing their number. This decrease is less pronounced when pylorus ligation is done in adrenalectomized rats. This implies that action of a stressor on gastric function involves the adrenal steroids which liberate the powerful gastric stimulant histamine from gastric mucosal mast cells.     

测定肿瘤细胞内外5-氟尿嘧啶含量的方法研究

目的建立了高效液相色谱法测定A549组胞内外5-氟尿嘧啶含量的方法,为探索5-氟尿嘧啶的作用机理奠定基础。方法色谱柱采用Hypersil ODS柱（4．6mm×250mm,5μm）;流动相为甲醇·水=2：98（V／V）;流速：0．8ml／min;柱温：30℃;检测波长：265nm;进样量为5μl。结果细胞内液中5-氟尿嘧啶在0.1～50．0μg/ml范围内线性关系良好（r=0．9996）,平均回收率为97．65％,RSD为0．40％,日内和日间精密度分别为1．30％,1．04％;细胞跨液中5-氟尿嘧啶在1．0～250．0μg/ml范围内线性关系良好（r=0.9999）,平均回收率为102.34％,RSD为2．11％,日内和日间精密度分别为1．32％,1．06％。结论该色谱方法简便易行,准确度高,重现性好,可用于细胞内外5-氟尿嘧啶浓度的动态变化规律研究。     

Attempt to induce, in the rat, a hepatitis of cirrhotic origin, using amino steroids: holaphyllaminol or amino 3-beta hydroxy-20-beta pregnene-5]

Holaphyllaminol, or Amino-3 beta-Hydroxy-20-beta Pregnene-5, was administered by gastric tube to male Wistar rats at dose of 50, 100 and 200 mg/kg/24 hr respectively, during 10, 20, 40 and 80 days. This substance provokes hepatic lesions beginning at the periportal region, the characteristics of which are a cholestasis, a canalar proliferation and a fibrosis. The interest of these alterations lies in the fact that they present the same features as certain human chronic hepatitis; their progression, a function of the dose of the toxin and the duration of treatment, may make possible to realisation of a model of experimental chronic hepatitis.     

Hyperforin is a novel type of 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor with high efficacy in vivo

We previously showed that, in vitro, hyperforin from St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) inhibits 5-lipoxygenase (5-LO), the key enzyme in leukotriene biosynthesis. Here, we demonstrate that hyperforin possesses a novel and unique molecular pharmacological profile as a 5-LO inhibitor with remarkable efficacy in vivo. Hyperforin (4 mg/kg, i.p.) significantly suppressed leukotriene B₄ formation in pleural exudates of carrageenan-treated rats associated with potent anti-inflammatory effectiveness. Inhibition of 5-LO by hyperforin, but not by the iron-ligand type 5-LO inhibitor BWA4C or the nonredox-type inhibitor ZM230487, was abolished in the presence of phosphatidylcholine and strongly reduced by mutation (W13A-W75A-W102A) of the 5-LO C2-like domain. Moreover, hyperforin impaired the interaction of 5-LO with coactosin-like protein and abrogated 5-LO nuclear membrane translocation in ionomycin-stimulated neutrophils, processes that are typically mediated via the regulatory 5-LO C2-like domain. Together, hyperforin is a novel type of 5-LO inhibitor apparently acting by interference with the C2-like domain, with high effectiveness in vivo.     

外源性干细胞因子对糖尿病胃轻瘫大鼠胃动力的影响

目的 探讨外源性干细胞子(Stem cell factor,SCF)对糖尿病胃轻瘫大鼠(diabetic gastroparesis,DGP)胃电及胃阻抗的影响.方法 30只SD雄性大鼠随机分为实验组和对照组,实验组采用一次性腹腔注射链脲佐菌素(streptozotocin,STZ) 50 mg/kg并高糖高脂饲料喂食建立DGP模型;成模后随机分为糖尿病组(DM组,n=8)、糖尿病+外源性干细胞因子治疗组(DM+ SCF组,n=8);DM+ SCF组腹腔注射SCF 0.4 ug/(kg·d),共15天,对照组和DM组每天腹腔注射等量的磷酸盐缓冲液(pH=7.4).阻抗式胃动力系统检测大鼠胃动力和同步胃电,透射电镜观察胃窦平滑肌细胞超微结构的变化.结果 DM组大鼠胃电节律紊乱,胃电主功率百分比较对照组显著降低(P＜0.01);DM组大鼠阻抗主功率百分比明显降低(P＜0.01),阻抗胃动过缓功率百分比明显升高(P＜0.01);DM大鼠予SCF干预后,胃电、胃阻抗主功率百分比均有所改善(p ＜0.01;P＜0.05);DM组大鼠胃窦平滑肌细胞胞核肿胀、肌浆网、内质网扩张,部分细胞胞质内细胞器溶解、消失;DM组大鼠予SCF干预后胃窦平滑肌细胞超微结构改善,电镜下仅见平滑肌细胞胞核轻度肿胀,密斑、密体、肌丝稍减少,余细胞器未见明显异常改变.结论 外源性SCF能显著改善DGP大鼠的胃电,并能部分改善其胃蠕动,其机制与胃窦平滑肌结构的改善有关.     

外源性干细胞因子对糖尿病胃轻瘫大鼠胃窦Cajal细胞的影响

目的探讨外源性干细胞因子（SCF）能否改善糖尿病胃轻瘫（DGP）大鼠胃窦Cajal细胞（ICC）的异常病变。方法sD大鼠随机分为实验组和对照组，实验组腹腔注射链脲佐菌素（STZ）50mg／kg并高糖高脂饲料不规律喂养构建DGP模型，对照组腹腔注射等量生理盐水并普通饲料规律喂养。成模后随机分为糖尿病组（DM组）、糖尿病＋外源性干细胞因子治疗组（DM＋SCF组）；DM＋SCF纽腹腔注射SCF0．4ug／（kg·d），共15天，对照组和DM纽每天腹腔注射等量的磷酸盐缓冲液（pH=7．4）。RT-PCR、Wester Dblot检测胃窦组织中SCF及c—kit的mRNA及蛋白表达；免疫组化、透射电镜观察胃窦组织中Cajal细胞的变化。结果DM组大鼠胃窦组织SCF及c—kit的mRNA及蛋白表达下降，Cajal细胞数量减少，细胞内线粒体肿胀、内质网扩张；予外源性SCF干预后，胃窦组织中SCF及C—kjf的mRNA及蛋白表达上调，caial细胞数量增多、超微结构明显改善。结论外源性SCF能在一定程度上改善或逆转糖尿病胃轻瘫大鼠胃窦Cajal细胞的异常病变：     

Gastrin: obligatory intermediate in the postprandial mobilization of gastric histamine in the rat.

In unoperated fasted rats, feeding raised the serum gastrin concentration, reduced the gastric mucosal histamine content and activated the gastric histidine decarboxylase. The reduction of gastric histamine and activation of histidine decarboxylase was induced also by the injection of pentagastrin. In antrectomized rats, feeding failed to produce these effects. Injection of pentagastrin, however, still lowered gastric histamine and activated gastric histidine decarboxylase. Thus, antral gastrin seems to be an obligatory mediator of the postprandial activation of histidine decarboxylase and mobilization of histamine.     

AMP deaminase, 5'-nucleotidase and adenosine deaminase in rat myocardial tissue in myocardial infarction and hypothermia

AMP deaminase, 5'-nucleotidase and adenosine deaminase have been estimated in skeletal muscle and myocardial tissue in normal rats and in rats subjected to experimental myocardial infarction or hypothermia. A difference in the enzyme distribution was found between the right and left ventricles in the normal rat. A decrease in the activity of 5'-nucleotidase and an increase in the activity of adenosine deaminase were observed in infarcted myocardial tissue. The activity of all 3 enzymes was found to be depressed in the myocardium in rats subjected to hypothermia. These results are discussed in relation to adenosine production and its beneficial effects.     

Growth-hormone releasing factor does not antagonize somatostatin effects on pancreatic and gastric secretions

The effect of human GRF 44 upon somatostatin-inhibited pancreatic and gastric secretions was studied in rats with chronic fistulas. GRF did not show any antagonist action of somatostatin on these gastro-intestinal organs. GRF alone had a small inhibitory effect on gastric acid output.     

Growth-hormone releasing factor does not antagonize somatostatin effects on pancreatic and gastric secretions

Summary The effect of human GRF 44 upon somatostatin-inhibited pancreatic and gastric secretions was studied in rats with chronic fistulas. GRF did not show any antagonist action of somatostatin on these gastro-intestinal organs. GRF alone had a small inhibitory effect on gastric acid output.