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Med Clin (Barc). 2002 Sep 7;119(7):241-4.
[Human herpesvirus-8 detection in Kaposi's sarcoma, multiple myeloma, and lymphoproliferative syndromes occurring in immunocompetent and immunocompromised patients]
[Article in Spanish]
Santon Roldan A, De San Jose S, Gomez Sanz E, Fernandez Munoz R, Herrera P, Bellas Menendez C.
Departamento de Anatomia Patologica, Hospital Ramon y Cajal, Madrid, Spain.
BACKGROUND: The purposes of this study were: to study the presence of human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8) in different Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) epidemiological groups, multiple myeloma (MM), and immunodeficiency-associated lymphoid proliferations; to investigate the potential sexual transmission of HHV-8 by analyzing its presence in women from the general population, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) seropositive women, and prostitutes; and to establish a reliable and efficient PCR strategy for the detection of HHV-8.Patients and methods: HHV-8 detection was performed by PCR and positive cases were confirmed by automatic bi-directional sequencing. We selected 25 KS, 70 immunodeficiency associated non-Hodgkin's lymphomas (NHL), 30 HIV-positive Hodgkin's lymphomas (HL), and 2 primary effusion lymphomas (PEL). Bone marrow aspirates were available from 41 MM, 9 monoclonal gammopathies of undetermined significance and 24 patients with other disorders. Bone marrow dendritic cell cultures from 12 MM patients were also performed. Cells from cervical, anal, and oral cavity scrapes were examined for the presence of HHV-8 in 40 control women, 10 HIV-seropositive women, and 20 HIV-seronegative prostitutes. Serologic tests were also performed.Results: HHV-8 was specifically detected in 100% KS and PEL, and in 5.7% immunodeficiency associated NHL. All cases of HIV-HL and MM were HHV-8 negative. Antibodies against HHV-8 were found in 10% of control women, 10% HIV-positive women, and 25% prostitutes. Only 1 sample was positive for HHV-8 by PCR.Conclusions: HHV-8 is associated with all epidemiological forms of KS; HHV-8 does not contribute to the pathogenesis of MM, and this virus is not ubiquitous in the human population. Seroprevalence of HHV-8 is increased in prostitutes, although this may partially be attributed to the geographical origin. For a reliable PCR detection of HHV-8, it is necessary to target different regions of the viral genome and to sequence amplification products.
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Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2002 Aug-Sep;20(7):321-5.
[Epidemiology of Staphylococcus aureus nosocomial infections in a high-risk neonatal unit]
[Article in Spanish]
Velazco E, Nieves B, Araque M, Calderas Z.
Laboratorio de Investigacion en Bacteriologia Roberto Gabaldon, Departamento de Microbiologia y Parasitologia, Edificio Gonzalo Gonzalez, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Los Andes, Merida, Venezuela. evelazcla.ve
Nosocomial infections are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality throughout the world. In developing countries it is difficult to carry out effective surveillance and control programs for this type of infection because of the cost in both human and material resources. These considerations prompted us to perform a prospective study to determine the epidemiologic and microbiologic characteristics of nosocomial infections due to Staphylococcus aureus in the High-risk Neonatal Unit (HRNU) of the Instituto Autonomo Hospital Universitario de Los Andes (IAHULA), during the period of November 1997 to October 1998. Among a total of 120 microorganisms, 24 (20%) strains of Staphylococcus aureus were isolated; 47% were recovered from blood and 33% from conjunctive samples. Among the cases of conjunctivitis, S. aureus was the only pathogen isolated in 42%. Twenty of the 24 Staphylococcus aureus strains (83%) were methicillin-resistant (MRSA). According to their resistance profiles, we established 12 groups of strains from neonates with nosocomial infections and 1 group of strains from the two carriers among the healthcare personnel detected by microbiological screening. The MeRGmR pattern was the most frequent. Plasmid analysis disclosed two profiles, each having a plasmid molecular weight over 23.130 bp. The MRSA strains isolated from the neonates and those isolated from the carriers showed the same plasmid profile. This suggests that the healthcare personnel may have acted as reservoirs of the MRSA strains found in neonates with nosocomial infection.
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Seizure. 2002 Oct;11(7):418-22.
Analysis of gene expression in genetic epilepsy-prone rat using a cDNA expression array.
Bo X, Zhiguo W, Xiaosu Y, Guoliang L, Guangjie X.
Department of Neurology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China. yanxiublic.cs.hn.cn
Our aim is to search the differential expression genes of genetic epilepsy and establish the groundwork of exploring the pathogenesis of epilepsy on the gene level by using cDNA array technology. METHODS: Gene expression profiles of the cerebral cortex of genetic epilepsy-prone P77PMC rats and normal Wistar rats were established using the Atlas Rat cDNA Expression Array. The difference between gene expression profiles was analyzed using an image analysis instrument. RESULTS: Fifteen genes exhibited a differential expression pattern between the P77PMC rats' and Wistar rats' cerebral cortex, while there maybe many other differential expression genes undiscovered due to having no image analysis software. Among them, the levels of expression of 13 genes were elevated in P77PMC rats as compared to their levels in Wistar rats, in contrast, the levels of expression of two genes were decreased in P77PMC rats. CONCLUSION: There were several differential expression genes between P77PMC rats and Wistar rats. All these genes could play important roles in the pathogenesis of epilepsy.
online pharmacy ref. source: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=12237066&dopt=Abstract
Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2002 Sep 20;297(2):237-41.
Malignant reversion of a human osteosarcoma cell line, Saos-2, by inhibition of NFkappaB.
Andela VB, Sheu TJ, Puzas EJ, Schwarz EM, O'Keefe RJ, Rosier RN.
Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, NY 14620, USA. Valentine_Andelrmc.rochester.edu
Beyond a pivotal role in neoplastic transformation and malignant progression, NFkappaB is intricately involved in bone biology, pointed up by the osteopetrotic phenotype of NFkappaB (p50-p52) double knock-out mice. Osteopetrosis results from intrinsic defects in osteoclastogenesis, loss of osteoclast bone resorptive activity and, questionably, increased osteoblast activity (bone matrix apposition and mineralization). We here report that inhibition of NFkappaB signaling activity in Saos-2 cells results in a marked decrease in cellular proliferation, assessed by the incorporation of radioactive thymidine into cellular DNA. Decreased cellular proliferation was accompanied by the induction of bone morphogenic proteins (BMP) 4, 7, and the osteoblast specific transciption factor, Cbfa1, heralding osteoblast differentiation, given the induction of alkaline phosphatase, osteopontin, and osteocalcin message levels and the attendant increase in matrix deposition and mineralization in vitro. These results point to the negative regulation of osteoblast differentiation by NFkappaB, with implications in the pathogenesis and progression of osteosarcomas.
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Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2002 Sep 20;297(2):361-7.
Antimicrobial peptide defenses of the Tarahumara frog, Rana tarahumarae.
Rollins-Smith LA, Reinert LK, Miera V, Conlon JM.
Department of Microbiology, A-5301 Medical Center North, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, USA. louise.rollins-smitanderbilt.edu
Populations of the Tarahumara frog Rana tarahumarae have decreased markedly in recent years in the northern part of their range. Infection by the chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis has been implicated in these declines. To determine whether antimicrobial peptides in the skin provide protection against this pathogen, norepinephrine-stimulated skin secretions were tested for their ability to inhibit growth of B. dendrobatidis in vitro. After concentration, crude mixtures of skin peptides inhibited the growth of the chytrid in a concentration-dependent manner. Proteomic analysis led to the identification and characterization of three peptides belonging to the brevinin-1 family of antimicrobial peptides and three belonging to the ranatuerin-2 family. The two most abundant peptides, ranatuerin-2TRa (GIMDSIKGAAKEIAGHLLDNLKCKITGC) and brevinin-1TRa (FLPVIAGIAANVLPKLFCKLTKRC), were active against B. dendrobatidis (MIC of 50 microM for ranatuerin-2TRa and 12.5 microM for brevinin-1TRa against zoospores). These data clearly show that antimicrobial peptides in the skin secretions of the Tarahumara frog are active against B. dendrobatidis and should provide some protection against infection. Therefore, the observed susceptibility of these frogs to this pathogen in the wild may be due to the effects of additional environmental factors that impair this innate defense mechanism, leading to the observed population declines.
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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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DHEA is a natural hormone, and it is produced in our body by the adrenal glands.
DHEA has been suggested to provide numerous potential benefits. DHEA (or dehydroepiandrosterone) is converted into androgens (male hormones)
or estrogens (female hormones) in the cells.
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