Lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase activity in carbohydrate-induced hypertriglyceridemia in mice

Feeding to mice of both basal as well as high sucrose diet led to increased levels of plasma triglycerides, which was associated with increased lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase activity. Although males had significantly higher LCAT activity than females in all the dietary groups, sex difference in the plasma triglycerides was observed in high sucrose group only. Increase in plasma triglycerides in experimental groups was associated with an increase in LCAT activity.     

Changes in the apoprotein composition of very low density lipoproteins in man following eating

Summary The concentration of certain of the very low density human serum lipoprotein apoproteins were found to increase following a meal, while the concentrations of the majority of the apoproteins were found to be unaffected. This work was supported by grants from the U.S. Public Health Service.     

Lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase activity in carbohydrate-induced hypertriglyceridemia in mice. An immunofluorescent method for identification of isolated thyrotropic cells

Summary Feeding to mice of both basal as well as high sucrose diet led to increased levels of plasma triglycerides, which was associated with increased lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase activity. Although males had significantly higher LCAT activity than females in all the dietary groups, sex difference in the plasma triglycerides was observed in high sucrose group only. Increase in plasma triglycerides in experimental groups was associated with an increase in LCAT activity.     

Changes in the apoprotein composition of very low density lipoproteins in man following eating.

The concentrations of certain of the very low density human serum lipoprotein apoproteins were found to increase following a meal, while the concentrations of the majority of the apoproteins were found to be unaffected.     

Lipoprotein lipase activator deficiency in very low density lipoproteins in rat nephrotic syndrome.

Marked urinary loss of lipoprotein lipase activator in experimental rat nephrotic syndrome may be partly responsible for its deficiency in plasma very low density lipoproteins.     

High density lipoproteins in ischaemic heart disease

Summary High density lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations were significantly lower in ischaemic heart disease patients than in healthy subjects when age and sex-matched. This difference was, however, not observed in the older age group (>60 years).Acknowledgment. This investigation was supported by a grant from University of Nigeria, Nsukka.I am grateful to Prof. Barry Lewis, St. Thomas Hospital Medical School, London, for his expert advice.     

High density lipoproteins in ischaemic heart disease.

High density lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations were significantly lower in ischaemic heart disease patients than in healthy subjects when age and sex-matched. This difference was, however, not observed in the older age group (greater than 60 years).     

The role of platelets in the pathogenesis of cerebral malaria

Malaria is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the developing world and cerebral malaria is responsible for the majority of malaria-associated deaths. There is a strong association between thrombocytopenia and outcome in malaria, suggesting a role for platelets in the pathogenesis of malaria. This thrombocytopenia is likely due to platelet activation possibly through an interaction between PfEMP1 on plasmodium and CD36 on platelets. Platelet activation by plasmodium has two potential consequences. It can lead to the formation of micro-aggregates of infected red blood cells and platelets which can occlude blood vessels and it also leads to binding to and activation of the endothelium.     

Effect of low density lipoprotein and high density lipoprotein on sodium dodecyl sulphate precipitation of very low density lipoprotein from human serum

Summary In the presence of low density lipoprotein, the sodium sodecyl sulphate(SDS)-very low density lipoprotein(VLDL) complex sedimented, while in the presence of high density lipoprotein the complex floated. This SDS-VLDL aggregate floats at serum triglyceride to cholesterol ratio of 0.7–0.9 and sediments at a ratio of 0.2–0.5.     

Effect of low density lipoprotein and high density lipoprotein on sodium dodecyl sulphate precipitation of very low density lipoprotein from human serum.

In the presence of low density lipoprotein, the sodium sodecyl sulphate(SDS)-very low density lipoprotein(VLDL) complex sedimented, while in the presence of high density lipoprotein the complex floated. This SDS-VLDL aggregate floats at serum triglyceride to cholesterol ratio of 0.7-0.9 and sediments at a ratio of 0.2-0.5.     

Molecular aspects of pathogenesis in osteoarthritis: the role of inflammation

Arthritic diseases cause enormous burdens in terms of pain, crippling, and disability. Osteoarthritis (OA), the most common form of arthritis, is characterized by a slow progressive degeneration of articular cartilage. The exact etiology of OA is not known, but the degradation of cartilage matrix components is generally agreed to be due to an increased synthesis and activation of extracellular proteinases, mainly matrix metalloproteinases. Insufficient synthesis of new matrix macromolecules is also thought to be involved, possibly as a consequence of deficient stimulation by growth factors. Although OA is defined as a noninflammatory arthropathy, proinflammatory cytokines such as interleukin-1 have been implicated as important mediators in the disease. In response to interleukin-1, chondrocytes upregulate the production of nitric oxide and prostaglandin E₂, two factors that have been shown to induce a number of the cellular changes associated with OA. The generation of these key signal molecules depends on inducible enzymes and can be suppressed by pharmacological inhibitors.     

On the role of non-specific factors in the pathogenesis of infectious disease

Zusammenfassung Es wird einleitend darauf hingewiesen, dass mehr und mehr die Bedeutung von unspezifischen Faktoren für die Resistenz gegen Infektionen erkannt wird. Solche Faktoren können wohl auch in der Pathogenese von Infektionskrankheiten eine Rolle spielen, so zum Beispiel eine erhöhte Sensibilität gegen Endotoxin, die während den verschiedensten experimentellen Infektionen in Tieren nachgewiesen werden kann. An Hand von Experimenten an Mäusen wird dargestellt, in welchem Ausmass eine vorausgehende Impfung mit BCG den Ablauf einer nachfolgenden Infektion mitSalmonella typhimurium in verschiedenster Weise beeinflussen kann. Dies hängt weitgehend davon ab, ob grosse oder kleine Dosen zur Infektion verwendet werden.     

An antibody to low density lipoprotein in diabetics

Summary The serum of 21/180 unselected diabetics contains a low titre antibody to human low density lipoprotein. A similar antibody was found in 10/88 persons with tuberculosis.     

Effect of low density lipoprotein on proteoglycan synthesis by aorta cells in culture

Summary Increasing the content of human serum low density lipoprotein in the growth medium led to greater incorporation of³⁵S-sulfate into proteoglycan (mostly into dermatan sulfate) by primary aorta cells but did not affect similar incorporation by fibroblast cells. These results suggest a mechanism which can explain the increased deposition of lipid in aorta due to hyperlipidemia.Acknowledgements. This work was supported by a Fort Polk-American Heart Association-Louisiana, Inc. Research Award.     

Investigations on the ACTH-protamine complex

Zusammenfassung Der Mechanismus der Verhinderung des ACTH-Effektes durch Protaminsulfat wurde untersucht. Papierchromatographisch konnte festgestellt werden, dass beide Substanzen einen Komplex bilden und infolgedessen ACTH seine Aktivität verliert. Während die proteinartigen ACTH-Präparate starke komplexibldende Eigenschaft besitzen, vermögen die peptidartigen Präparate nur in geringem Masse Komplexe zu bilden. Dies konnte auch durchin-vivo-Verhinderungsversuche (Sayers test) mit beiden Präparaten bestätigt werden.     

Effect of low density lipoprotein on proteoglycan synthesis by aorta cells in culture.

Increasing the content of human serum low density lipoprotein in the growth medium led to greater incorporation of 35S-sulfate into proteoglycan (mostly into dermatan sulfate) by primary aorta cells but did not affect similar incorporation by fibroblast cells. These results suggest a mechanism which can explain the increased deposition of lipid in aorta due to hyperlipidemia.     

Investigations on the influence of aminoacetonitrile on connective tissue in the hamster

Zusammenfassung Aminoazetonitril entfaltet eine deutliche Wirkung am Bindegewebe des Goldhamsters. Diese Wirkung äussert sich in einer Verminderung der Zugfestigkeit von Wundgewebe. Die Mastzellen zeigten keine morphologischen Änderungen. Sowohl die Anreicherung von Radioschwefel im Wundgewebe wie die Konzentrationen von Hydroxyprolin und Hexosamin im Aortengewebe änderten sich nicht in signifikanter Weise.

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Aided by grants from the Danish State Research Foundation, the Danish Rheumatism Association, and the Sigrid Juselius Stiftelse, Finland.