Selectivity determinants of the aldose and aldehyde reductase inhibitor-binding sites

Aldose reductase and aldehyde reductase belong to the aldo-keto reductase superfamily of enzymes whose members are responsible for a wide variety of biological functions. Aldose reductase has been identified as the first enzyme involved in the polyol pathway of glucose metabolism which converts glucose into sorbitol. Glucose over-utilization through the polyol pathway has been linked to tissue-based pathologies associated with diabetes complications, which make the development of a potent aldose reductase inhibitor an obvious and attractive strategy to prevent or delay the onset and progression of the complications. Structural studies of aldose reductase and the homologous aldehyde reductase in complex with inhibitor were carried out to explain the difference in the potency of enzyme inhibition. The aim of this review is to provide a comprehensive summary of previous studies to aid the development of aldose reductase inhibitors that may have less toxicity problems than the currently available ones. Received 4 December 2006; received after revision 12 February 2007; accepted 20 April 2007     

Selectivity of alterations in skeletal fibers in chronic Chagas' disease of the mouse

In mice chronically infected with Trypanosoma cruzi, the masseter muscle (rich in type II fibers) was devoid of inflammatory infiltrates and parasites. In contrast, other muscles, composed of type I and II fibers, showed a decrease of type I fibers, parasites and lesions, suggesting that in T. cruzi infection type I muscle fibers are selectively damaged.     

Selectivity to spatial frequencies in the pigeon's optic tectum cells]

Extracellular cell recordings in the pigeon optic tectum show a selectivity of response to different sine-wave gratings presented in motion. The optimal frequencies are found to be between 0.4 and 0.9 cycle/degree and are independent of direction, orientation and velocity.     

Selectivity of alterations in skeletal fibers in chronic Chagas' disease of the mouse

Summary In mice chronically infected withTrypanosoma cruzi, the masseter muscle (rich in type II fibers) was devoid of inflammatory infiltrates and parasites. In contrast, other muscles, composed of type I and II fibers, showed a decrease of type I fibers, parasites and lesions, suggesting that inT. cruzi infection type I muscle fibers are selectively damaged.     

Selectivity of carbohydrate films as influenced by their moisture content

Zusammenfassung Der Einfluss des Wassergehaltes auf die beim Trocknen pflanzlicher Säfte und Extrakte an der Flüssigkeitsoberfläche sich bildende, nahezu trockene, hydrophile Haut wurde untersucht.     

Selectivity of action between pyrethroids and combined DDT-pyrethroid insecticides on Na+ influx into mammalian neuroblastoma

Summary Several of the most active synthetic pyrethroid insecticides in the presence of sea anemone toxin II, induced a dose related influx of sodium ion into the C9 mouse neuroblastoma. The influx of sodium ion into this mammalian cell did not take place with a DDT analogue, EDO and several new combined DDT-pyrethroid insecticides, although these have been reported to cause excess sodium influx into arthropod axons, related to their insecticidal activity. This difference between species in the action of the new insecticides at the nerve sodium channel explains their low mammalian toxicity.     

β—内酰胺抗生素工业中的酶工程

在激烈竞争的β－内酰胺抗生素中工业中,酶法生产因其商效,低成本,安全无污染和质量稳定等优点脱颖而出,本文根据β－内酶胺抗生素工业的生产近况,对酶的生产和稳定化,酶法水解以及酶法合成β－内酰胺抗生素这些酶法生产的关键步骤提出对策,酶工程将推动我国β－内酰胺抗生素工业的进程。     

Production of bulbous and spheroplast-like cells inBacterium anitratum under the action of sulphathiazol

Zusammenfassung Veränderungen der Form desBacterium anitratum unter dem Einfluss von Sulphathiazol werden beschrieben. Sie sind denjenigen ähnlich, die bei diesen und anderen Bakterien unter dem Einfluss des Penicillins gefunden wurden.     

Production of transgenic birds

The avian embryo presents a tremendous challenge for those interested in accessing and manipulating the avian germ line. By far the most successful method of gene transfer is by retrovirus vector. The efficacy of retrovirus vectors has been demonstrated by germ line insertion of replication-competent retroviruses as well as the insertion of replication-defective retrovirus vectors carrying bacterial marker genes. Retroviral vectors have also been shown to be useful for the transfer and expression of genes in somatic cells. Further, germ line transgenesis has been reported in both the chicken and the Japanese quail. In addition, several alternative gene transfer methods are under development. These include transfection of avian sperm, development of germ line chimeras using primordial germ cells and blastodermal cells, and the development of embryonic stem cell lines. Potentially, basic research and the poultry industry will derive substantial benefit from this revolutionary technology.     

Production of transgenic birds

The avian embryo presents a tremendous challenge for those interested in accessing and manipulating the avian germ line. By far the most successful method of gene transfer is by retrovirus vector. The efficacy of retrovirus vectors has been demonstrated by germ line insertion of replication-competent retroviruses as well as the insertion of replication-defective retrovirus vectors carrying bacterial marker genes. Retroviral vectors have also been shown to be useful for the transfer and expression of genes in somatic cells. Further, germ line transgenesis has been reported in both the chicken and the Japanese quail. In addition, several alternative gene transfer methods are under development. These include transfection of avian sperm, development of germ line chimeras using primordial germ cells and blastodermal cells, and the development of embryonic stem cell lines. Potentially, basic research and the poultry industry will derive substantial benefit from this revolutionary technology.     

9,10-Dihydroergotamine: Production of antibodies and radioimmunoassay

Summary Antibodies against 9,10-dihydroergotamine (DHE) were produced by immunizing rabbits with a conjugate of 6-nor-6-carboxymethyl-9,10-dihydroergotamine and bovine serum albumin. A highly specific and sensitive radioimmunoassay for DHE has been developed.We are greatly indebted to Dr.T. Fehr for the synthesis of 6-nor-6-carboxymethyl-9,10-dihydroergotamine, and to Dr.E. Schreier for providing us with 9,10-dihydroergotamine-[13-³H]-base of high specific activity.     

简评储氢与制氢研究中的问题与进展

储氢与再生氢的制备是到达氢经济时代必须解决的2个关键技术问题。通过阐述超临界温度下气体的吸附机理,指出基于吸附原理的储氢材料不可能具有工业应用前景,其它已知的储氢方法亦然,因此储氢研究必须从原理方面探索具有工业应用前景的储氢方法。虽然大多数制氢研究仍以化石燃料为制氢原料,但只有从水制得的氢才是再生氢,才具有可持续性、洁净性和能源安全性。简评了再生氢制备方法,并报告一种通过不同价态的铁氧化物之间的转换实现水不完全分解制取纯氢的实验室研究结果。     

Experimental cholera in the monkey]

Experimental studies on cholera in Baboons (Papio, P. anubis) and Rhesus Monkeys, have led to unfavourable results. However we have obtained a typical cholera disease in cotton-top Marmoset Saguines oedipeus.