Hemodynamics and aortic tension induced by two septic shock models in rats / 浙江大学学报·医学版

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To compare the ventricular-dynamic parameters and thoracic aorta tension induced by two septic shock models in rats.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Septic shock models were induced by cecal ligation or puncture (CLP) and intraperitoneal injection of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in rats. The carotid artery was cannulated and connected to a pressure transducer to determine mean arterial blood pressure (MABP). Ventricular dynamic parameters, including heart rate (HR), left ventricular developed pressure (LVDP) and maximal rise/fall velocity of ventricular pressure (± dP/dtmax) were determined. Isolated thoracic rings were mounted on an organ bath and the tension of the vessel was recorded.</p><p><b>RESULT</b>The mortality was 65.2% in CLP shock rats, but no death in LPS shock rats. The MABP and HR of CLP rats were decreased more prominently than those of LPS rats (P < 0.01). Contraction induced by high K(+) (60 mmol/L) or 10⁻⁶ mol/L phenylephrine (PE) in endothelium-intact and endothelium-denuded aortic rings was all attenuated, but in LPS rats it was more prominent (P < 0.01).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Two rat septic shock models can decrease ventricular-dynamic parameters and vasoconstriction responsiveness of aorta. The ventricular-dynamic parameters decrease more prominently in CLP model, while vasoconstriction responsiveness of aorta changes more in LPS model.</p>

The inhibitory effect of chronic lead exposure on CA1 LTP and ERK2 activity in rat hippocampal area / 中国应用生理学杂志

<p><b>AIM</b>To investigate the effect of chronic lead exposure on rat hippocampal CA1 LTP and alpha-Ca2+ /calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II (alpha-CaM K II) activity in vivo.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A stimulus bipolar electrode was placed on the Schaffer/Commissural fibers, with extra cellular microelectrode technique to record the population spike (PS) in the CA1 pyramidal, and we observed the changes of PS amplitude before and after the high frequency stimulation (HFS) of lower, mid and higher level lead exposure groups and the control group, respectively. The hippocampal CA1 alpha-CaM K II activity was determined by Western blots by using phosphorylation antibody.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The average changes of PS after HFS of the control group, the lower, mid and higher level lead exposure groups were 162.5%, 105.2%, 86.8%, 83.0%, respectively (P < 0.01 vs. control). Defined control a-CaM K II activity as 100, that the lower, mid and higher level lead exposure groups were 62.0 +/- 3.7, 50.8 +/- 4.0, 43.3 +/- 4.1 (P < 0.01).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Chronic lead exposure can inhibit CA1 LTP in vivo, and the decrease of alpha-CaMK II activity may play an important role in this mechanism.</p>

Antimicrobial and clinical effects of mouthrinses of acid water prepared by an electrolysis apparatus on chronic periodontitis / 대한치주과학회지

The purpose of this study was to assess the antimicrobial and clinical effects of acid water mouthrinse prepared by an electrolysis apparatus on chronic periodontitis and to evaluate the lasting period of these effects. The change in the pattern of colonization of bacteria within the subgingival pockets was monitored by phase contrast microscopy, in 40 patients, over a period of 8 weeks. In addition, changes in the clinical parameters of the diseased sites were also monitored. Site of pocket > or = 5mm was selected in each patient randomly divided into two groups. As a test group, acid water mouthrinse was used twice a day in 20 patients. As control, no mouthrinse was used in 20 patients The results were as follows: 1. The suppression of motile bacteria was maintained for up to 3-4 weeks at test group. 2. Two groups did not differ significantly in proportion of bacteria in subgingival plaque over a period of 8 weeks. 3. Loss of attachment showed a significant difference in test group and in test group compared with control group (P<0.05), but there was no significant difference in control group. 4. No statistical difference was shown in two groups concerning the gingival index, plaque index, bleeding index. The results suggest that acid water mouthrinse is effective for reducing subgingival bacteria. It can be concluded that acid water may be useful as an mouthrinsing agent.

Periodontal Wound Healing of the Experimental Subepithelial Connective Tissue Graft in Dogs / 대한치주과학회지

Several methods have been used for regeneration of tissue lost by periodontal disease. Subepithelial connective tissue graft technique, one of the technniques of mucogingival surgery, is used for the regeneration in esthetic problems such as recession, and denuded root coverage. This study is performed to evaluate the healing process and the regeneration and reattachment of periodontal tissue, including the reconstruction of junctional epithelium, and connective tissue. Alveolar defects in five adult dogs were treated with periodontal surgery and were attained by removing the marginal alveolar bone by 4x3mm from CEJ in the labial side of incisors, and root surfaces were planed. The experimental sites were divided into two groups as follows. 1. root planing alone(control group) 2. with connective tissue graft(Experimental Group) In the two groups flaps were positioned and sutured tightly, the healing processes were observed and were histologically compared with each other after 2days, 4days, 1week, 2weeks, 4weeks. The results were obtained as follows : 1. In the two groups blood clots were observed as early as 2 and 4 days, and were resorbed at 1 week. 2. In the two groups moderate inflammation was observed as early as 2 and 4 days, decreased at 1 and 2 weeks, and disappeared at 4 weeks. 3. Junctional Epithelium migration was more significant in the control group, and was restrained by graft materials in the experimental group. 4. Features of connective tissue fiber attachment partially showed the parallel pattern in the two groups from 2 weeks, and entirely from 4weeks. 5. Anastomosis, between graft and connective tissue, appeared from 4 days in the experimental group and the border between them was not discriminated at 4weeks.