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M Adachi

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PubMed1994

Computer analysis of Holter electrocardiogram.

Computer analysis is indispensable for the interpretation of Holter ECG, because it includes a large quantity of data. Computer analysis of Holter ECG is similar to that of conventional ECG, however, in computer analysis of Holter ECG, there are some difficulties such as many noise, limited analyzing time and voluminous data. The main topics in computer analysis of Holter ECG will be arrhythmias, ST-T changes, heart rate variability, QT interval, late potential and construction of database. Although many papers have been published on the computer analysis of Holter ECG, some of the papers was reviewed briefly in the present paper. We have studied on computer analysis of VPCs, ST-T changes, heart rate variability, QT interval and Cheyne-Stokes respiration during 24-hour ambulatory ECG monitoring. Further, we have studied on ambulatory palmar sweating for the evaluation of mental stress during a day. In future, the development of "the integrated Holter system", which enables the evaluation of ventricular vulnerability and modulating factor such as psychoneural hypersensitivity may be important.

Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted↗
PubMed1994

[Effects of inhaled SDZ ISQ 844, a cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase isoenzyme type III/IV inhibitor, on airway responsiveness in beagles].

To evaluate the effects of inhaled SDZ ISQ 844, a selective cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase (PDE) isoenzyme type III/IV inhibitor and inhaled salbutamol on airway responsiveness, we studied the changes in airway responsiveness following inhalation of SDZ ISQ 844 and salbutamol in 7 beagles. Respiratory resistance and airway responsiveness to inhaled methacholine were determined by modified Astograph (7 Hz oscillation method), SDZ ISQ 844 solution (5 x 10(-4) M) and salbutamol solution (5 x 10(-5) M) were delivered as aerosols generated from a Bird nebulizer for ten minutes. After inhalation of salbutamol respiratory resistance showed a slight but significant decrease (p < 0.05). Inhaled SDZ ISQ 844 did not affect respiratory resistance. Airway responsiveness decreased significantly following inhalation of SDZ ISQ 844 and salbutamol (p < 0.02). There was no significant difference between the changes in airway responsiveness following the inhalation of SDZ ISQ 844 and salbutamol. These results indicate that inhalational administration of a selective PDE isoenzyme type III/IV inhibitor, SDZ ISQ 844 decreases airway responsiveness at dosage which does not affect the base-line respiratory resistance.

Administration, Inhalation↗
PubMed1994

[Cyclosporin A inhibits interleukin 5 (IL-5) production from human peripheral lymphocytes].

Inflammation of mucosa and epithelial damage the of bronchi are characteristic pathological features of asthma. Infiltration of T lymphocytes and eosinophils followed by their activation and release of cytokines seems to be a contributing process. We studied the interaction of interleukin 2 (IL-2) and interleukin 5 (IL-5), cytokines which act on eosinophils, using human peripheral lymphocytes. We found that cyclosporin A (CyA) inhibited the IL-5 production from human peripheral lymphocytes induced by IL-2 stimulation. Human peripheral lymphocytes were isolated from healthy volunteers and bronchial asthma patients with mild eosinophilia. Lymphocyte cultures stimulated with IL-2 were cultured at 37 degrees C in a humidified atmosphere of 5% CO2 in air. After 72 hours' incubation, the proliferative response of the lymphocytes was examined by [3H]thymidine uptake, and at the same time IL-5 in the supernatant of the culture medium was assayed by ELISA. The lymphocytes proliferated on IL-2 stimulation in all cases; IL-5 was detected in 3 out of 9 healthy volunteer cases and 7 out of 11 asthma patient cases. CyA added at the beginning of incubation inhibited both of these responses in a dose-dependent manner.

Asthma↗
PubMed1994

Structure of the human LC-PTP (HePTP) gene: similarity in genomic organization within protein-tyrosine phosphatase genes.

Recently, various cDNA sequences coding protein-tyrosine phosphatases (PTPs) have been reported and their extensive similarities in the catalytic domains clarified, but knowledge of the structures and organizations of their genes is still limited. In this study, a detailed structure and organization of the human intracellular LC-PTP (also called HePTP) gene is reported. The 13 to 18.5 kb genomic clones encoding human LC-PTP have been isolated. The LC-PTP gene is organized into 11 exons, including the 5'-noncoding first exon and the 3'-noncoding exon. Splicing sites for exons 4 to 10, which encode the conserved catalytic PTP domain, arise almost at the same position as for the CD45 gene. This elucidation of the LC-PTP gene structure provides insight into the domain evolution of intracellular LC-PTP and transmembrane CD45, which may be generated by gene duplications of an ancestral gene.

Amino Acid Sequence↗
PubMed1994

[Reflex sympathetic dystrophy secondary to lumbar disk herniation].

A 26-year-old woman noticed discoloration and swelling of the left foot after standing or sitting for a long period of time. Four months later, she developed dysesthesia in the left leg and foot and extreme tenderness of the left foot; developed subsequently claudication. At age 15, the patient had severe low back pain for 1 year and had been diagnosed as having lumbar disk herniation. Recurrent disk herniation was suspected, although myelogram and postmyelogram CT scan reportedly were nondiagnostic. The patient was admitted to our hospital 6 months following the onset of dysesthesia. Physical examination revealed weakness and atrophy of the entire left lower extremity, allodynia of the left foot, and dysesthesia in the left L5 myotomes. Hypertrichosis was obvious, and the left foot was cool on touch. Roentgenography of the left lower extremity revealed patchy osteoporosis of the distal epiphyse of the left tibia and fibula and in some of tarsal bones. Intravenous administration of phentolamine reduced tenderness, which was highly suggestive of reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD). A repeat CT scan revealed extraforaminal, left-sided disk herniation at L4/5. We diagnosed RSD secondary to L5 radiculopathy and performed a left L2, 3 lumbar sympathetic block. Allodynia was relieved, and the patient was able to walk without claudication. Reports of RSD secondary to lumbar disk herniation are rare. In one case, transient lumbar sympathetic block was effective in alleviating symptoms of RSD, although, required surgery. Our patient was more severely disabled than patients in other reports, yet, lumbar sympathetic block still was effective.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)

Adult↗
PubMed1994

[Bacterial flora of the respiratory tract in patients with long term tracheostomy--colonization of the lower respiratory tract by Pseudomonas aeruginosa].

Throat secretions (TS) and bronchial secretions aspirated from tracheostomy sites (TSTA) from six subjects with long term tracheostomy were simultaneously collected and then cultured every two weeks from January, 1990, to December, 1992. Isolated bacteria were mainly alpha-streptococci (96.2%) and Neisseria (69.6%) in TS, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (75.7%) in TSTA. In all cases, P. aeruginosa was isolated from and colonization of the lower respiratory tract by this organism was apparent 24.4 months, on average, after tracheostomy. There were ten episodes of respiratory infection in five cases, eight of which occurred after colonization. P. aeruginosa was the causative organism in seven of these episodes. Findings in patients with long term tracheostomy indicated separate colonization of the upper and lower respiratory tracts and that P. aeruginosa colonized the lower respiratory tract. The colonization of the lower respiratory tract by P. aeruginosa would thus appear to be an important factor inducing respiratory infection.

Adult↗
PubMed1994

[Ten-year results of argon laser trabeculoplasty].

One hundred and forty-seven eyes of 107 primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) patients and 39 eyes of 31 capsular glaucoma patients who were followed up for a minimum of 5 years after argon laser trabeculoplasty were reviewed. The mean preoperative intraocular pressure (IOP) was 23.6 mmHg. The follow-up periods ranged from 5 to 13 years with an average of 8.8 years. Using a life-table method, the probability of success was calculated, as defined by IOP at 21 mmHg or lower with same or less preoperative medical regimen, no deterioration of visual field defect and no requirement of filtering surgery. The success rate at 5 postoperative years was 40.3% for the POAG and 65.7% for the capsular glaucoma, and at 10 postoperative years it was 26. 8% for POAG and 26.9% for capsular glaucoma. An analysis using Cox proportional hazard model showed that preoperative lower IOP, male sex and higher age were the significant determinants for success.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1994

Chromosomal localization of an SH2 containing tyrosine phosphatase (SH-PTP3) gene to chromosome 12q24.1.

A genomic DNA fragment, isolated from a human phage library using a human BPTP3 cDNA probe, was shown to be derived from the human SH-PTP3 (also called SH-PTP2, PTP-1D, PTP-2C, or Syp) locus. We have used fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) to map SH-PTP3 in chromosome band 12q24.1, a region vicinity to the second locus for autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxia (SCA2).

Amino Acid Sequence↗
PubMed1993

Cholesterol in remnant-like lipoproteins in human serum using monoclonal anti apo B-100 and anti apo A-I immunoaffinity mixed gels.

We have developed a simple, rapid assay method for apo E-rich lipoproteins (d < 1.006 g/ml), using an immunoaffinity gel mixture of anti apo B-100 and apo A-I antibodies coupled to Sepharose 4B. The immunoaffinity mixed gels adsorb normal lipoproteins containing apo A-I quantitatively as well as most lipoproteins containing apo B-100. Unbound lipoproteins are quantified by assay of cholesterol. Characterization of the unbound lipoproteins of d < 1.006 g/ml (J Lipid Res 1992; 33: 369-380) has shown that they represent chylomicron and VLDL remnant-like particles (RLP). RLP-Cholesterol(C) levels in plasma have been determined in 363 male and female normolipidemic subjects (mean +/- S.D.: 72 +/- 16 mg/l) and have been found to be higher in patients with coronary heart disease and familial dysbetalipoproteinemia. Triglyceride-rich lipoproteins may well contain both atherogenic and non-atherogenic particles that can be separated by this simple immunoadsorption assay.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1993

Expression and chromosomal assignment of PTPH1 gene encoding a cytosolic protein tyrosine phosphatase homologous to cytoskeletal-associated proteins.

We have investigated the mRNA expression of 2 human protein tyrosine phosphatases with sequence homology to cytoskeletal proteins, PTPH1 and PTPMEG. Northern-blot analysis of PTPH1 using poly (A)+ RNA from normal human colon tissue showed a low-abundance message of 4.3 kb. Reverse-transcriptase/polymerase-chain reaction (RT-PCR) was therefore used to detect it in a wide variety of cell lines including 9 colorectal, 5 gastric, 5 hepatic and 6 hematopoietic tumor cells. PTPH1 mRNA was not detected only in Colo 320 cells over-expressing c-myc mRNA, among the colorectal cancer cell lines examined. When Colo 320 cells were incubated with 5 mM sodium butyrate for 5 days, PTPH1 mRNA became detectable, concomitant with the marked decrease in the expression level of c-myc mRNA. Moreover, the chromosomal localization of PTPH1 gene was investigated by fluorescence in situ hybridization. Interestingly, PTPH1 gene was mapped to 9q31 where the gene for Gorlin syndrome, a putative tumor suppressor gene, exists.

Base Sequence↗
PubMed1993

High affinity binding of 9-[3H]methyl-7-bromoeudistomin D to the caffeine-binding site of skeletal muscle sarcoplasmic reticulum.

3H-Labeled 9-methyl-7-bromoeudistomin D ([3H] MBED), the most powerful inducer of Ca2+ release from sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR), was successfully prepared with a high specific activity of 10.2 Ci/mmol. [3H]MBED bound to terminal cisternae (TC) of skeletal muscle SR in a replacable and saturable manner, indicating the existence of its specific binding site. Caffeine inhibited the [3H]MBED binding to the TC-SR membranes from skeletal muscle with an IC50 value of 0.8 mM, in close agreement with a concentration that causes Ca2+ release from SR. Scatchard analysis gave values of KD = 40 nM and Bmax = 10 pmol/mg protein. The KD value was increased by caffeine, while that of Bmax was not changed, indicating a competitive mode of inhibition. Adenosine 5'-(beta, gamma-methylene)triphosphate enhanced [3H]MBED binding, but ryanodine and Ca2+ did not affect it. [3H]MBED binding to TC-SR membranes was inhibited by procaine, a representative blocker of Ca(2+)-induced Ca2+ release channels, whereas that was not changed by Mg2+, suggesting that procaine but not Mg2+ may exert its inhibitory effect on Ca(2+)-induced Ca2+ release by affecting the caffeine-binding sites. These results suggest that MBED shares the same binding site as that of caffeine in TC-SR. The [3H]MBED is the first radiolabeled ligand for caffeine-binding sites in Ca2+ release channels and thus may provide an essential biochemical tool for elucidating this site.

Adenosine Triphosphate↗
PubMed1993

Lethal effect of the anti-Fas antibody in mice.

During mammalian development, many cells are programmed to die most mediated by apoptosis. The Fas antigen coded by the structural gene for mouse lymphoproliferation mutation (lpr), is a cell surface protein belonging to the tumour necrosis factor/nerve growth factor receptor family, and mediates apoptosis. The Fas antigen messenger RNA is expressed in the thymus, liver, heart, lung and ovary. We prepared a monoclonal antibody against mouse Fas antigen, which immunoprecipitated the antigen (M(r) 45K) and had cytolytic activity against cell lines expressing mouse Fas antigen. We report here that staining of mouse thymocytes with the antibody indicated that thymocytes from the wild-type and lprcg mice expressed the Fas antigen, whereas little expression of the Fas antigen was found in lpr mice. Intraperitoneal administration of the anti-Fas antibody into mice rapidly killed the wild-type mice but neither lpr nor lprcg mice. Biochemical, histological and electron microscope analyses indicated severe damage of the liver by apoptosis. These findings suggest that the Fas antigen is important in programmed cell death in the liver, and may be involved in fulminant hepatitis in some cases.

Animals↗
PubMed1993

[MR cisternography using "long echo train length fast spin echo sequence" for demonstrating the inner ear].

Excellent quality of MR cisternography was acquired using "long echo train length fast spin echo sequence" (TR/TE = 2666/200, ETL = 24, 6 or 8 NEX, 3 mm thickness, 0 mm interslice gap, 19 cm FOV, 512 * 384, 2 DFT method). The inner ear anatomy such as canaliculus cochleae or lamina spiralis ossea were well visualized. The VII, VIII th nerve bundles within the internal auditory canal were detectable as 1 to 4 bundles. The vessels in the cerebellopontine angle or the internal auditory canal were also demarcated from the VII, VIII th nerve bundles because of their flow void. Signal to noise ratio seemed to be better than 3 DFT method, however limited spatial resolution in the cranio-caudal direction might require additional sagittal or coronal scan.

Adult↗
PubMed1993

Aberrant transcription caused by the insertion of an early transposable element in an intron of the Fas antigen gene of lpr mice.

The mouse lpr (lymphoproliferation) mutation carries a rearrangement in the chromosomal gene for the Fas antigen, which mediates apoptosis. Isolation and characterization of mouse Fas antigen chromosomal gene from wild-type and lpr mice indicated an insertion of an early transposable element (ETn) in intron 2 of the Fas antigen gene of lpr mice. Hybrid transcripts carrying the Fas antigen and ETn sequences were expressed in the thymus and liver of the mutant. This indicated that premature termination and aberrant splicing of the Fas antigen transcript caused by the insertion of the ETn in the intron are responsible for the lymphoproliferation and autoimmune phenotype of the mutant mouse. On the other hand, an insertion of the ETn into an intron of a mammalian expression vector dramatically but not completely reduced the expression efficiency. These findings suggest that lpr mice are able to express a very low level of the Fas antigen.

Amino Acid Sequence↗
PubMed1993

Primary structure of the variable regions of a monoclonal antibody MUSE11 recognizing the tandem repeat domain of a mucin core protein, MUC1.

A monoclonal antibody (MAb) MUSE11 recognizes an epitope in the tandem repeat domain of a mucin core protein, MUC1. We show that the epitope of MAb MUSE11 could be within the continuous amino acid sequence PDTRPAPG. Since there is increasing evidence indicating that this region is highly immunogenic, cDNA cloning of the variable regions of heavy-chain (VH) and of light-chain (VL) of MAb MUSE11 was performed by using RT-PCR to provide a basis for analyzing the structure of the antibody-antigen complex and for producing anti-idiotypic antibodies. The deduced amino acid sequence revealed that the VH and VK of MAb MUSE11 could be assigned to subgroups IIIA and II of mouse immunoglobulin heavy and light chains, respectively. When compared with the V regions of other MAbs in the same subgroup, the complementary determining region 3 (CDR3) in the VH region of MAb MUSE11 consisted of a unique sequence that may be important in defining the specificity of MAb MUSE11.

Amino Acid Sequence↗
PubMed1993

The relationship between LeY antigen and the therapeutic efficacy of interferon in chronic hepatitis C.

The expression of LeY antigen (Fuc alpha 1-->2Gal beta 1-->4 [Fuc alpha-->3] GlcNAc beta 1-->R), recognized by the monoclonal antibody BM-1, was studied in peripheral blood T-lymphocyte subpopulations in patients with viral hepatitis, and in liver tissue of patients with acute viral hepatitis. The relationship between the expression of LeY antigen on peripheral blood T-lymphocytes and the effects of interferon (IFN) therapy for chronic hepatitis type C were also evaluated. LeY antigen is not markedly expressed in B or T-lymphocytes of healthy individuals. However, it was strongly expressed in CD8 and CD4 T-lymphocytes in patients with viral hepatitis. In the acute phase of acute viral hepatitis, the expression of LeY antigen was more markedly expressed on peripheral CD8 T-lymphocytes than on CD4 T-lymphocytes. In chronic hepatitis type B and type C, it was significantly expressed more often on CD4 T-lymphocytes. In the liver tissues of patients with acute viral hepatitis, LeY antigen was expressed on hepatocytes and infiltrating lymphocytes. IFN therapy for chronic active hepatitis type C proved most effective when LeY antigen was more markedly expressed on the patient's CD4 and CD8 peripheral blood T-lymphocytes before treatment. Further studies are needed to clarify the relationship between the mechanisms of hepatic cell injury and LeY antigen.

Adult↗
PubMed1993

Immobilized DPP and other proteins modify OCP formation.

Osteonectin, gamma-carboxyglutamic acid-containing (Gla) protein, and dentin phosphoprotein were covalently attached to sepharose beads and inoculated in solutions at two different degrees of supersaturation with respect to both octacalcium phosphate (OCP) and hydroxyapatite. In both solutions, the inhibitory activity towards de novo formation of calcium phosphate that these proteins display when freely dissolved in solution was completely eliminated when they were immobilized on the sepharose at concentrations of up to 5 micrograms/mg wet beads. In the solution that was more highly supersaturated with respect to OCP, the immobilized dentin phosphoprotein, moreover, was found to induce de novo formation of OCP in proportion to the concentration of the protein immobilized. For example, at 10 micrograms/ml of the immobilized dentin phosphoprotein, the induction period was reduced more than 50%. However, in the solution considerably less supersaturated with respect to OCP, none of the immobilized proteins were capable of inducing OCP or apatite deposition. These findings suggest that the immobilized dentin phosphoprotein could work as a nucleating substrate for the OCP phase in solutions where calcium and phosphate concentrations are sufficiently higher than equilibrium saturation levels for the OCP phase.

Animals↗