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M Król

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PubMed1996

Changes of serum concentration of lipid peroxidation products in patients with pneumonia.

During lower respiratory tract infection, massive influx and activation of phagocytes is observed. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) released by macrophages and polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs) kill microorganisms and cause damage to host tissues. One feature of this damage may be enhanced lipid peroxidation. Therefore, the aim of this study was to estimate the serum concentration of lipid peroxidation products in combination with clinical and biochemical indicators of inflammation in 32 patients with pneumonia. Serum concentration of lipid peroxides (CLP) and malondialdehyde (CMDA) was measured at Day 1, 4, 10 and 14 of observation, whilst chest radiography and routine blood analysis were performed at Day 1 and 14 during a 2 week treatment of lower airway infection. The CLP decreased during treatment (p < 0.05) from 0.059 +/- 0.024 to 0.043 +/- 0.017 (A532 nm) and the CMDA (p < 0.05) from 3.5 +/- 1.4 to 2.8 +/- 1.3 nmol.mL-1. A negative correlation between CLP and radiological regression (r = 0.49) and a drop in white blood cell count (WBC) (r = 0.39) was observed during the treatment. A positive correlation between CMDA and serum trypsin inhibitory capacity (STIC) (r = 0.47) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) (r = 0.43) was found. Our data indicate that an enhanced process of lipid peroxidation occurs during pneumonia and that serum concentration of lipid peroxides returns to normal values quicker than the concentration of malondialdehyde during recovery. The use of antioxidants is suggested as an adjuvant treatment in patients with pneumonia.

Adult↗
PubMed1995

Chlorophyll a/b-binding proteins, pigment conversions, and early light-induced proteins in a chlorophyll b-less barley mutant.

Monospecific polyclonal antibodies have been raised against synthetic peptides derived from the primary sequences from different plant light-harvesting Chl a/b-binding (LHC) proteins. Together with other monospecific antibodies, these were used to quantify the levels of the 10 different LHC proteins in wild-type and chlorina f2 barley (Hordeum vulgare L.), grown under normal and intermittent light (ImL). Chlorina f2, grown under normal light, lacked Lhcb1 (type I LHC II) and Lhcb6 (CP24) and had reduced amounts of Lhcb2, Lhcb3 (types II and III LHC II), and Lhcb4 (CP 29). Chlorina f2 grown under ImL lacked all LHC proteins, whereas wild-type ImL plants contained Lhcb5 (CP 26) and a small amount of Lhcb2. The chlorina f2 ImL thylakoids were organized in large parallel arrays, but wild-type ImL thylakoids had appressed regions, indicating a possible role for Lhcb5 in grana stacking. Chlorina f2 grown under ImL contained considerable amounts of violaxanthin (2-3/reaction center), representing a pool of phototransformable xanthophyll cycle pigments not associated with LHC proteins. Chlorina f2 and the plants grown under ImL also contained early light-induced proteins (ELIPs) as monitored by western blotting. The levels of both ELIPs and xanthophyll cycle pigments increased during a 1 h of high light treatment, without accumulation of LHC proteins. These data are consistent with the hypothesis that ELIPs are pigment-binding proteins, and we suggest that ELIPs bind photoconvertible xanthophylls and replace "normal" LHC proteins under conditions of light stress.

Amino Acid Sequence↗
PubMed1994

Antioxidant properties of Ambroxol.

We tested whether Ambroxol, a drug which stimulates the release of surfactant by pneumocytes type II, may also possess antioxidant properties. To assess the reactivity of Ambroxol with reactive oxygen species, we analysed its ability to decompose hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and to inhibit the superoxide (O2.-)-dependent autooxidation of pyrogallol, hydroxyl radical (.OH)-mediated deoxyribose oxidation, and hypochlorous acid (HClO-induced chlorination of monochlorodimedon. Ambroxol was found to be a sufficient scavenger of HClO and .OH and also revealed the capacity to decompose H2O2. At concentrations of 25 and 70 microM, it inhibited HClO-induced chlorination of monochlorodimedon by 22 +/- 13 and 59 +/- 14%, respectively. Similarly, at concentrations of 1, 2, and 10 mM, Ambroxol decreased .OH-mediated deoxyribose oxidation by 47 +/- 11, 75 +/- 9, and 89 +/- 4%. In addition, at concentrations of 1 to 5 mM, it completely protected linoleic acid from .OH-induced peroxidative damage. Ambroxol had a weak effect on O2.(-)-dependent autooxidation of pyrogallol. Our results indicate that Ambroxol has antioxidant activity, which may have clinical significance in protecting lung tissue from oxidant-induced injury.

Ambroxol↗
PubMed1994

[Respirable mineral fibers in atmospheric air of Wrocław].

Serpentine asbestos from the Naslawice mine, which contains mineral impurities of the serpentinite group--chrysotile and antigortie, has been used to built school sports grounds as well as roads and playgrounds within residential areas. The study was aimed to measure concentrations of respirable mineral fibres in the atmospheric air at the time children were playing on one of the playgrounds as well as at four other sites of Wroclaw. Air samples were collected using individual dosimeters and distributions of length and concentration of fibres were measured by means of a laser fiber monitor FM7400. X-ray diffraction and infrared spectrometry were used to determine the mineral composition of raw material collected from the playground. Morphology of particles of dust from the atmospheric air was analysed by means of electronic microscopy. It was found that the concentration of mineral fibres in the air in question depended on the number of children playing, namely when 7 children were playing the concentration value was equal to 165 fibres/litre and 549 fibres/litre with the number of 20 children. The concentration of fibres in a flat in the vicinity of the playground covered with serpentinite was about 11 times higher than at a street crossing with heavy traffic of motor vehicles. Antigorite and chrysotile were found in samples of raw material used to cover the playground. Numerous particles of fibrous structure were observed in the electronic microscopy image of air dust samples collected from the playground.

Air Pollutants↗
PubMed1993

Effect of bacterial lipopolysaccharide on the content of lipid peroxidation products in lungs and other organs of mice.

The influence of lipopolysaccharide from Escherichia coli (LPS, 17 mg/kg body weight) on the lipid peroxidation process in organs of mice was studied. The content of conjugated dienes (CD), lipid peroxides (LP), malondialdehyde (MDA) (all three lipid peroxidation by-products), peroxidase (PO) activity and wet-to-dry weight ratio in lungs, heart, spleen, kidneys and liver were determined 1.5 h after intravenous injection of LPS. Animals observed at this time-point had reduced activity and decreased body temperature by about 2 degrees C, however, all analysed organs did not reveal any changes of wet-to-dry weight ratio comparing to organs from mice injected with sterile, pyrogen free 0.9% NaCl. Only extracts from heart and lungs showed significant increase in the tissue level of at least two lipid peroxidation products. The heart content of CD, MDA, and LP was about 1.5-, 1.3-, and 2.4-fold higher than in control group. In lungs CD and MDA increased 3.3- and 1.3-times but in spleen only content of LP was elevated. In these organs the suppression of PO activity was also observed. Liver and kidneys did not reveal any convincing enhancement of lipid peroxidation process and alterations of PO activity. Since free radical reactions are involved in lipid peroxidation process and inactivation of PO these results suggest that heart, lungs and spleen are the organs mostly exposed to oxidative stress during the first 1.5 h after single injection of LPS in mice.

Animals↗
PubMed1993

Ascorbic acid enhances the decrease in peroxidase activity in inflamed tissues of mice.

The aim of this study was to explore whether intraperitoneal administration of ascorbic acid (AA) at a dose of 500 mg/kg, once a day for 3 following days, affected the peroxidase (PO) activity in inflamed feet of mice. The foot inflammatory reaction induced by the carrageenan (CAR), n-formyl-methionyl-leucyl-phenylalanine (FMLP) and xanthine-xanthine oxidase was accompanied by suppression of PO activity. Administration of AA, having no effect on the degree of foot oedema, skin temperature and microscopic picture of tissue specimens significantly enhanced the decline in PO activity provoked by inflammatory agents. This activity decreased 2.0-, 1.6- and 1.9-fold (p < 0.001, p < 0.01, p < 0.05) when inflammatory response was induced with FMLP, CAR and X-XO, respectively. Also in vitro AA (50-100 micrograms/ml) inhibited PO activity of leukocyte lysate and foot extract obtained from untreated animals. In conclusion we found that AA, having no effect on inflammatory response, significantly enhanced inhibition of PO activity in inflamed tissues in mice which could be a result of direct action of AA on the enzyme molecule.

Animals↗
PubMed1992

[Various ecological problems related to mining and processing of serpentine. Evaluation of non-occupational exposure of the population of Nasławice to fibrous mineral dust].

Non-occupational exposure of the population living in the vicinity of the serpentine mining and processing mill in Nasławice was assessed. The evaluation was based on the phase analysis and determination of respirable mineral fibres content in the samples of dust fall and soil in the fields nearby the mine, as well as on the in-door and out-door measurements of airborne fibres concentration. All soil samples contained antigorite--a mineral the structure of which is close to that of chrysotile asbestos add exhibiting high biological aggressiveness. The respirable mineral fibres content in the dust fall-out and in the soil ranged from 98,000 to 480,000 per 1 mg and from 48,000 to 122,000 per 1 mg, respectively, whereas the airborne concentrations were from 2 to 1540 fibres/l (outdoor) and from 4 to 7 fibres/l (indoor). The fall of dust in the years 1989-1990, recorded at all measuring points, exceeded 200,000 kg/km2 yearly (admissible value). The airborne concentrations of respirable mineral fibres were also higher than the admissible value (1 fibre/l of the air). The results obtained indicate that the exposure of the population in Nasławice to mineral fibrous dusts has significantly exceeded to maximum admissible concentrations established for non-occupational exposure.

Air Pollutants↗
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Ascorbic acid did not alter the content of conjugated dienes and malondialdehyde in organs of mice.

The aim of this study was to explore whether ip administration of ascorbic acid (AA) in a dose of 500 mg/kg, once a day for 3 following days, affected the content of lipid peroxidation products: malondialdehyde (MDA) and conjugated dienes (CD) in organs of mice. Injection of AA caused 2.1-, 1.3- and 1.8-fold increase in the concentration of this vitamin in liver, spleen and lungs, respectively, while the content of MDA and CD in these organs did not differ from values found in animals treated with 0.9% NaCl. It suggests that in our animal model AA did not act as a prooxidant enhancing the lipid peroxidation in various tissues.

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The effect of gluten-free diet supplemented with Humana-MCT on the level of lipid fractions in blood serum of infants with coeliac disease.

The concentrations of free fatty acids (FFA), triglycerides (TG), free cholesterol (FC) and estrified cholesterol (EC) as well as the fatty acid composition of TG and EC fractions have been determined in blood serum of 16 infants with coeliac disease. The determinations were carried out three times: after admission and diagnosis but before the initiation of any treatment, after two and after four weeks of a glutene-free diet supplemented with Humana-MCT formula. Before treatment all the infants had weight deficite between 20% and 40%. After two weeks of diet treatment, the concentrations of blood serum FFA and TG decreased as compared to those before the treatment. The highest values of EC were found during the third determination. The composition of fatty acids in TG and EC fractions did not change appreciably in the consecutive determinations. The absence of medium chain-length fatty acids in the studied lipid fractions despite steady supply in the diet suggests efficient metabolization of these acids in the liver. A considerable deficite of linoleic acid appearing in the infants studied before the treatment was not fully compensated during the four weeks of diet treatment.

Celiac Disease↗
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Ambroxol inhibits endotoxin-induced lipid peroxidation in mice.

Administration of ambroxol (70 mg/kg ip) once a day for 3 days protected lung and heart lipids from lipopolysaccharide (LPS, 17 mg/kg)-induced oxidative stress in mice. Ambroxol as a lipid peroxidation inhibitor was almost as active as an equivalent dose of N-acetylcysteine (27.6 mg/kg), a well known antioxidant. The lung and heart levels of conjugated dienes in animals pretreated with ambroxol were 3.3- and 1.7-times lower (p < 0.05 and p < 0.01) than those observed in the control group which received only buffer and subsequently LPS. These results indicate that ambroxol can sufficiently inhibit the harmful process of lipid peroxidation in vivo.

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