6-Methoxymellein as a phytoalexin

Résumé Le dihydroisocoumarin (I) était considéré comme un « phytoalexin » produit par des carottes infectées deCeratocystis fimbriata. Mais l'isocoumarin (II), de structure apparentée ayant été dégagé d'une culture de ce champignon sur bouillon synthétique, on peut douter que (I) tire son origine des carottes.     

The H2O2-production by polymorphonuclear leucocytes during phagocytosis

Riassunto Si può dimostrare un accumulo di H₂O₂ in leucociti polinucleati di essudato di cavia o di sangue umano durante la fagocitosi in presenza di KCN 2 mM. La produzione di H₂O₂ e l'attività della perossidasi si considerano importanti per l'azione battericida.     

Action of some compounds on the adenosine triphosphate pool ofStreptococcus faecalis

Résumé Les auteurs étudient le contenu en ATP chez leStreptococcus faecalis, après l'addition de glucose et en présence de diverses substances. Les effets les plus évidents ont été ceux du dicumarol augmentant la valeur de la constante d'entrée et la quantité de l'ATP; du 2,4-dinitrophénol augmentant les 2 constantes (d'entrée et de décomposition); de l'arsénate réduisant la quantité de l'ATP; de l'azide augmentant la constante de décomposition; et de Ja gramicidine qui augmente non seulement la constante de décomposition mais réduit aussi la quantité de l'ATP dans le «pool».     

The activation of membrane ATPase by ouabain in several tissues of the golden hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) in the absence of potassium

Summary The activity of the membrane ATPase of 5 organs of the golden hamster was increased by 10^–7–10^–3 moles/l ouabain in K⁺-free medium. In similar experiments on rats no increase was observed.     

Effects of anaesthesia and chronic catheterization on circulating levels of prostaglandins (PGE2 and PGF2a in dogs

Summary Chronic catheterization of aorta and inferior vena cava in dogs did not significantly affect circulating levels of prostaglandins (PGE₂ and PGF_2a ). Pentobarbital (30 mg/kg i.v.) anaesthesia produced a significant decrease in PGF_2a .This work was supported by INSERM (grant No. 76.5.183.5).We wish to thank Miss Laure Eloy and Mrs Annick Soubrier for their technical assistance.     

The effects of intraventricular injection of 6-hydroxydopamine on the sleep of kittens during development]

Intraventricular injection of 6-hydroxydopamine does not modify the states of alertness in the Kitten, if it is performed in the first week of postnatal life. At three weeks of age, it induces the same sleep impairments as those observed in the adult Cat. Therefore, in the immediate postnatal period, sleep control is not achieved through the monoaminergic systems.     

Inclusion of Gross virus cell surface associated antigen in liposomes]

The Gross virus associated cell surface antigen GCSAa was extracted from (C58NT)D cells by solubilization of membranes with detergent and partially purified. This antigen was entraped in liposomes. Absorption experiments of the cytotoxic activity towards EmaleG2 cells of a W/Fu anti (C58NT)D serum showed the presence of the antigen at the surface of sensibilized liposomes.     

Prostacyclin-like activity of endothelium and subendothelium — important for atherosclerosis?

Summary Morphological control of Moncada's bioassay for prostacyclin (PG I₂) activity measurement shows that the activity depends not only on endothelium, but in important amounts on subendothelial tissue too. Therefore, it can be concluded that platelet thrombus formation after endothelial cell injury does not depend only on the PG I₂-producing ability of the tissue.