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Am J Crit Care. 2002 Sep;11(5):482-6.
High-sensitivity C-reactive protein is the most effective prognostic measurement of acute coronary events.
Futterman LG, Lemberg L.
Department of Medicine, University of Miami School of Medicine, Fla 33101, USA.
Inflammation plays a major role in the pathogenesis of arterial atherosclerosis. The stages of atheroma development from early recruitment of leukocytes and fatty streaks to the unstable plaque and finally rupture are mediated by the inflammatory process. Several markers of vascular wall inflammation that can predict future risk of plaque rupture have been identified. However, these lack the specificity of CRP. Numerous large-scale prospective studies established hs-CRP as a strong biochemical marker for the prediction of future first or recurrent coronary events. A Food and Drug Administration-approved method for measuring hs-CRP is currently available.
online pharmacy ref. source: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=12233975&dopt=Abstract
Onderstepoort J Vet Res. 2002 Jun;69(2):123-7.
An overview of the eradication of Brucella melitensis from KwaZulu-Natal.
Emslie FR, Nel JR.
Bayer (Pty) Ltd, Isando, South Africa.
Brucella melitensis is a Gram-negative bacterium whose primary hosts are goats and sheep. Like the other BrucelIa spp., with the exception of Brucella ovis, it is not particularly host specific as it is pathogenic for a variety of other mammal species including humans. In humans the disease caused by it is rated as one of the most important zoonoses. Three outbreaks have been recorded in goats and sheep in South Africa; the first outbreak occurred in sheep in 1965 in the Mpumalanga and Northern Provinces (then both part of the Transvaal Province), the second occurred in sheep in 1989 near Pretoria, Gauteng Province, and the third and current outbreak was diagnosed in a flock of goats in northern KwaZulu-Natal in September 1994. Following the initial diagnosis of B. melitensis in north-eastern KwaZulu-Natal, a serological survey was conducted in order to identify foci of infection in the goat and sheep populations. Six positive foci were identified. In March 1996 a test-and-slaughter eradication campaign was initiated in these areas. Initial test results revealed a prevalence of between 1.23% and 4.02 %. All positive animals were identified and slaughtered. Eradication programmes were repeated between March 1996 and June 2000, in the populations at risk, and the disease prevalence was reduced in all the affected populations.
online pharmacy ref. source: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=12233997&dopt=Abstract
Res Microbiol. 2002 Jul-Aug;153(6):345-51.
Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus, a sugar cane endosymbiont, produces a bacteriocin against Xanthomonas albilineans, a sugar cane pathogen.
Pinon D, Casas M, Blanch M, Fontaniella B, Blanco Y, Vicente C, Solas MT, Legaz ME.
Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus in liquid culture secretes proteins into the medium. Both medium containing Gluconacetobacter protein and a solution of this protein after acetone precipitation appeared to inhibit the growth of Xanthomonas albilineans in solid culture. This apparent inhibition of bacterial growth has, in fact, been revealed to be lysis of bacterial cells, as demonstrated by transmission electron microscopy. Fractionation of the Gluconacetobacter protein mixture in size-exclusion chromatography reveals a main fraction with lysozyme-like activity which produces lysis of both living bacteria and isolated cell walls.
online pharmacy ref. source: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=12234008&dopt=Abstract
Inflamm Res. 2002 Aug;51(8):385-92.
Role of prostaglandins and nitric oxide in gastric damage induced by metamizol in rats.
Sanchez S, Martin MJ, Ortiz P, Motilva V, Herrerias JM, Alarcon de la Lastra C.
Departamento de Farmacologia, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Sevilla, Spain.
OBJECTIVE AND DESIGN: In addition to the depletion of prostaglandins (PGs), oxygen free radicals generation and nitrogen species haven been implicated in non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)-induced gastric injury. The aim of the present study was to examine changes in PGE2 generation and its relationship with proinflammatory parameters and nitric oxide (NO) production in the comparative pathogenesis of gastric injury induced by metamizol vs. diclofenac, NSAIDs that present different gastric tolerability and cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibition profiles. MATERIAL: Studies were performed in Wistar-Han rats. TREATMENTS: Metamizol (120, 500 and 1,000 mg/kg body weight) and diclofenac (50 mg/kg body weight) were given by oral administration. METHODS: Determinations were made of macroscopic and histological evaluation of gastric mucosal injury, gastric prostaglandin synthesis (PGE2 levels), myeloperoxidase activity (MPO), tumor necrosis factor-alpha levels (TNF-a), cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP), nitric oxide synthase activity (NOS) and NOS mRNA expression. RESULTS: Metamizol, only at the highest doses assayed, provoked weak lesions in the gastric mucosa. To the contrary, diclofenac treatment presented the highest grade of lesion. All treatments decreased PGE2 gastric generation. Treatment of the animals with metamizol neither modified the MPO activity nor TNF-alpha levels. In contrast, statistically significant increases in both parameters were observed after diclofenac administration. cGMP levels were not influenced with diclofenac treatment, nevertheless metamizol reduced the nucleotide levels, which was accompanied by an inhibition of constitutive NOS (cNOS) activity without modifying the mRNA expression of the enzyme. CONCLUSIONS: In addition to inhibition of PG synthesis, damage induced by metamizol was associated with an inhibition of the NO/cGMP pathway and cNOS activity. In contrast, diclofenac-induced gastric damage was associated with an increase of the inflammatory response.
online pharmacy ref. source: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=12234055&dopt=Abstract [PubMed - in process]
Inflamm Res. 2002 Aug;51(8):403-8.
Differential regulation of the expression of transporters associated with antigen processing, TAP1 and TAP2, by cytokines and lipopolysaccharide in primary human macrophages.
Schiffer R, Baron J, Dagtekin G, Jahnen-Dechent W, Zwadlo-Klarwasser G.
rschiffekaachen.de
OBJECTIVE: Using microarray technique we analysed global changes in gene expression of interferon-y treated primary macrophages. Among the differential expressed genes identified we focussed on the expression of the transporters associated with antigen processing, TAP1 and TAP2, which are involved in the antigen presentation via MHC class 1. Patients suffering from TAP deficiency syndrome have clinical manifestations including recurrent bacterial infections of the respiratory tract and chronic necrotizing granulomatous skin lesions. This is one reason why the regulation of TAP gene expression in antigen presenting cells such as macrophages might provide important general insights into the generation of cellular immune response to multiple pathogens. Additionally IFN-alpha is important in adjuvant tumortherapie although the working mechanisms are unknown. Because of the possibility of the TAPs to be involved in these mechanisms we studied the expression of these transporters in human macrophages after stimulation with pro-inflammatory mediators. MATERIAL AND TREATMENT: Monocyte derived macrophages were treated for 24 h with either interferon-gamma, interferon-alpha, interleukin-1 (each 100 U/ml) or lipopolysaccharide (1 microg/ml). METHODS: IFN-gamma induced gene expression was analysed using microarray technique. TAP expression was investigated by RT-PCR, northern blot- and western blot analysis. RESULTS: TAP1 and TAP2 were constitutively expressed at a low level. IFN-gamma upregulated the expression of both transporters. LPS caused an increase similar to the effect of IFN-gamma. Treatment with IFN-a stimulated also the expression, however, less than IFN-y. In contrast, IL-1beta stimulation had no effect. CONCLUSION: Our data show that the transporters associated with antigen presentation are differentially regulated by pro-inflammatory mediators in human macrophages. The finding that IFN-alpha stimulates the expression of proteins involved in cytotoxic effector functions of macrophages contributes to the understanding of the immunoregulatory role of type 1 interferons and may help to explain the efficacy of IFN-alpha in the treatment of tumors.
online pharmacy ref. source: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=12234057&dopt=Abstract [PubMed - in process]
Natural Herbal Supplement: Hair Million
Hair Loss, or alopecia is a concern
for increasing number of folks in aging society. Loss of hair is a visible problem, and affects the appearance and changes identity of a person.
The phenomenon of hair thinning and hair loss is most commonly associated with natural aging, although there are many other causes of hair loss, which include inherited or genetic conditions, illnesses, malnutrition, stress, hormonal problems, chemotherapy, and use of some drugs.
Hair growth is a sophisticated biological process, which has not yet been completely understood. A multitude of therapeutic measures, including drugs, surgery, and suppelements have been made available, and used. However, due to the heterogeneity in the underlying cause, there is no perfect cure for all hair loss cases. Most of chemical drugs and hair transplantation surgeries are not free from varying degrees of undesirable side effects on health.
Hair Million is an alternative solution to hair loss problems. Anecdotally, it shows prositive results and improvement for age-related hair thinning and hair loss for a fraction of people who take it. We do not know the mechanisms of action as to how Hair Million works to help stop hair loss, and promote hair growth. We only know by anecdotal observations. There has been no clinical trials nor placebo controlled statistical analysis on the efficacy of Hair Million on hair loss and hair growth. However, there are two merits in this hair restoration herbal formula:
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