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92. Leukocyte and endothelial adhesion molecules in patients with hypercholesterolemia: the effect of atorvastatin treatment

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Tomáš Štulc, Michal Vrablík, Zdislava Kasalová, Iuri Marinov, Helena Svobodová, and Richard Češka
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Fyziologie člověka a srovnávací fyziologie, fyziologie člověka, ateroskleróza, cholesterol, endotel, leukocyty, human physiology, atherosclerosis, endothelium, leucocytes, cell adhesion molecules, 14, and 612
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Atherogenesis involves the migration of leukocytes into vascular subendothelial space, a process mediated by endothelial and leukocyte cell adhesion molecules. Endothelial molecules are assessed indirectly via serum levels, but leukocyte molecules can be assessed directly. We have therefore hypothesized that leukocyte adhesion molecules are altered to a greater degree in hypercholesterolemia than serum endothelial adhesion molecules. We examined 29 subjects with hypercholesterolemia and 27 controls at baseline and after 12 weeks of atorvastatin treatment (20 mg/day). Expression of leukocyte integrins CD11a, CD11b, CD18, and CD49d and of L-selectin was measured by flow cytometry. Serum ICAM-1, E-selectin and von Willebrand factor were measured by ELISA. Expression of leukocyte adhesion molecules was significantly higher in patients at baseline than in the controls, except for CD11a. Expression significantly decreased after atorvastatin in most adhesion molecules except for CD11b. In contrast, there was no effect of hypercholesterolemia and/or atorvastatin on the serum endothelial molecules. Leukocyte but not endothelial adhesion molecules were influenced by hypercholesterolemia and by lipid lowering treatment. Leukocyte molecules may therefore be a more sensitive marker of atherogenesis than endothelial molecules. Our results support the role of increased leukocyte adhesiveness in atherogenesis., T. Štulc, M. Vrablík, Z. Kasalová, I. Marinov, H. Svobodová, R. Češka., and Obsahuje bibliografii a bibliografické odkazy
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93. Lidocaine-Containing Euro-Colins Solution Prevents Renal Injury in the Isolated Perfused Canine Kidney Exposed to Prolonged Cold Ischemia

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Erkasap, N., Ates, E., Erkasap, S., and Kaygisiz, Z.
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Fyziologie člověka a srovnávací fyziologie, fyziologie člověka, human physiology, Cold-storage, Lidocaine, Kidney, Isolated kidney perfusion, 14, and 612
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Previous studies have reported a decreased incidence of delayed graft function after cadaveric transplantation with the use of lidocaine pretreatment of the donor. We evaluated the effects of lidocaine on prolonged cold ischemia and reperfusion injury in a canine model of isolated kidney perfusion (IPK). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the renal function of isolated perfused canine kidneys after 48 h of cold storage with Euro-Collins (EC) solution or EC solution plus lidocaine. Isolated perfused canine kidneys were randomized into four groups which contained six kidneys: I) cold flush with EC solution and immediately reperfused, II) cold flush with EC solution plus lidocaine and immediately reperfused, III) 48 h of cold storage with EC and reperfusion, IV) 48 h of cold storage with EC solution plus lidocaine and reperfusion. The measured renal functions were glomerular filtration rate, urine production, perfusate flow, urinary lactic dehydrogenase (ULDH), Na reabsorptive capacity, and tissue MDA levels. Histological examination was performed after reperfusion. The tubular functions of kidneys preserved with EC solution containing lidocaine were better when compared with the kidneys preserved with EC alone. Tubular injury marker levels (ULDH) in group IV were significantly lower than in group III and lidocaine also reduced lipid peroxidation during reperfusion. This is in agreement with the histological results. The results of the present study can be taken as evidence of the cytoprotective effect of lidocaine, which may therefore be accepted as a useful agent for kidney preservation., N. Erkasap, E. Ates, S. Erkasap, Z. Kaygisiz., and Obsahuje bibliografii
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94. Light deprivation-related changes of strategy selection in the radial arm maze

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Salami, Mahmoud
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Fyziologie člověka a srovnávací fyziologie, fyziologie člověka, učení, paměť, pohlavní rozdíly, human physiology, learning, memory, sex differences, radiální bludiště, smyslové zkušenosti, výběr strategie, radial maze, sensory experience, strategy selection, 14, and 612
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During the early postnatal age environmental signals underlie the development of sensory systems. The visual system is considered as an appropriate system to evaluate role of sensory experience in postnatal development of sensory systems. This study was made to assess the effect of visual deprivation on strategy of arm selection in navigation of radial arm maze. Six-week-old light- (LR, control) and dark-reared (DR) rats were trained for correct choices and adjacent arms tasks. Our results showed that both the LR and DR animals equally selected correct arms. In the adjacent arms task, however, the control group significantly outperformed the DR animals. While the LR males and females displayed some differences in performing the tasks, no sex dependency was found in the performance of the DR group. These findings indicate that the lack of visual experience is likely to influence the strategy selection as well as sex differences. Thus the difference in the performance of LR and DR animals seems to be due to the male rather than female behavior., M. Salami., and Obsahuje bibliografii a bibliografické odkazy
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95. Lipopolysaccharide-induced necroptosis of brain microvascular endothelial cells can be prevented by inhibition of endothelin receptors

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Abdul, Y., Ward, R., Ergul, A., and Dong, G.
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fyziologie člověka, human physiology, LPS, Necroptosis, Apoptosis, Ferroptosis, Endothelin, 14, and 612
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Over activation of the endothelin-1 (ET-1) system in disease states contributes to endothelial dysfunction. On the other hand, ET-1 promotes proliferation and survival of endothelial cells. Regulation of programmed cell death (PCD) pathways is critical for cell survival. Recently discovered necroptosis (regulated necrosis) is a pathological PCD mechanism mediated by the activation of toll like receptor 4 (TLR4), which also happens to stimulate ET-1 production in dendritic cells. To establish the effect of ET-1 on PCD and survival of human brain microvascular endothelial cells (BMVECs) under control and inflammatory conditions, BMVECs were treated with ET-1 (10 nM, 100 nM and 1 μM) or lipopolysaccharide (LPS, 100 ng/ml). ET receptors were blocked with bosentan (10 μM). Under normal growth conditions, exogenous ET-1 reduced BMVEC viability and migration at a relatively high concentration (1 μM). This was accompanied with activation of necroptosis and apoptosis marker genes. LPS decreased endogenous ET-1 secretion, increased ETB receptor expression and activated necroptosis. Even though ET-1 levels were low (less than 10 nM levels used under normal growth conditions), blocking of ET receptors with bosentan inhibited the necroptosis pathway and improved the cell migration ability of BMVECs, suggesting that under inflammatory conditions, ET-1 activates PCD pathways in BMVECs even at physiological levels., Y. Abdul, R. Ward, G. Dong, A. Ergul., and Seznam literatury
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96. Measurement of Leptin and Insulin-like Growth Factor-I in Seminal Plasma from Different Species

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Lackey, B. R., Gray, S. L., and Henricks, D. M.
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Fyziologie člověka a srovnávací fyziologie, fyziologie člověka, human physiology, Leptin, Semen, Reproduction, Insulin-like growth factor, 14, and 612
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The multi-functional proteins, insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) and leptin were present in seminal plasma from different species. Concentrations of IGF-I in equine and porcine semen were 20 and 17.5 ng/ml, respectively. Seminal plasma concentrations of leptin were 1 ng/ml in human and 11 ng/ml in porcine samples., B. R. Lackey, S. L. Gray, D. M. Henricks., and Obsahuje bibliografii
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97. Mechanism of Na+ Deprivation-Induced Catecholamine Secretion From Freshly Isolated Bovine Adrenal Chromaffin Cells

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Isosaki, M. and Nakashima, T.
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Fyziologie člověka a srovnávací fyziologie, fyziologie člověka, human physiology, Na+-Ca2+ exchange, Na+ deprivation, Catecholamine secretion, Adrenal medulla · Chromaffin, 14, and 612
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We have studied the mechanism of Na+ deprivation-induced catecholamine secretion from freshly isolated bovine adrenal chromaffin cells. Na+ deprivation-induced catecholamine secretion depended on free extracellular Ca2+ concentrations and was almost parallel to 45Ca2+ influx into the cells under various experimental conditions. Furthermore, Na+ deprivation-induced 45Ca2+ influx and catecholamine secretion were actually induced by a relative Na+ concentration gradient across the plasma membrane, but not by simple omission of Na+ from the medium. These results indicate that the deprivation of Na+ from the medium changes the relative Na+ gradient across the plasma membrane and results in Ca2+ influx via a reverse mode of Na+-Ca2+ exchange rather than by inducing Ca2+ entry through Ca2+ channels by eliminating the competition between extracellular Na+ and Ca2+., M. Isosaki, T. Nakashima., and Obsahuje bibliografii
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98. Melatonin attenuates chronic cough mediated by oxidative stress via transient receptor potential melastatin-2 in guinea pigs exposed to particulate matter 2.5

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Ji, Z, Wang, Z, Lai, K, Dong, R, Hu, Y, Yang, L, Lv, H, Chai, S, Chen, C, Jin, H, and Chen, Z
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fyziologie člověka, human physiology, Melatonin, Oxidative stress, Cough sensitivity, 14, and 612
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The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of melatonin on oxidative stress, the expression of transient receptor potential melastatin-2 (TRPM2) in guinea pig brains, and the influence of melatonin on oxidative stress in lungs and airway inflammation induced by particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5). A particle suspension (0.1 g/ml) was nasally administered to the guinea pigs to prepare a PM2.5 exposure model. Cough frequency and cough incubation period were determined through RM6240B biological signal collection and disposal system. Oxidative stress markers, including malondialdehyde (MDA), total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC), total superoxide dismutase (T-SOD), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), in the medulla oblongata were examined through spectrophotometer. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) were detected in the hypoglossal nucleus, cuneate nucleus, Botzinger complex, dorsal vagal complex, and airway through dihydroethidium fluorescence. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining and substance P expression via immunohistochemistry revealed the inflammatory levels in the airway. TRPM2 was observed in the medulla oblongata through immunofluorescence and Western blot. The ultrastructure of the blood-brain barrier and neuronal mitochondria was determined by using a transmission electron microscope. Our study suggests that melatonin treatment decreased PM2.5-induced oxidative stress level in the brains and lungs and relieved airway inflammation and chronic cough. TRPM2 might participate in oxidative stress in the cough center by regulating cough., Z. Ji, Z. Wang, Z. Chen, H. Jin, C. Chen, S. Chai, H. Lv, L. Yang, Y. Hu, R. Dong, K. Lai., and Seznam literatury
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99. Metformin attenuates myocardium dicarbonyl stress induced by chronic hypertriglyceridemia

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Hana Malínská, Škop, V, Martin Haluzík, Ludmila Kazdová, Svoboda, P, Marková, I, and Trnovská, J
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fyziologie člověka, human physiology, Hypertriglyceridemia, Dicarbonyl stress, Methylglyoxal, Glyoxalase, Metabolic syndrome, Metformin, 14, and 612
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Reactive dicarbonyls stimulate production of advanced glycation endproducts, increase oxidative stress and inflammation and contribute to the development of vascular complications. We measured concentrations of dicarbonyls - methylglyoxal (MG), glyoxal (GL) and 3-deoxyglucosone (3-DG) - in the heart and kidney of a model of metabolic syndrome - hereditary hypertriglyceridemic rats (HHTg) and explored its modulation by metformin. Adult HHTg rats were fed a standard diet with or without metformin (300 mg/kg b.w.) and dicarbonyl levels and metabolic parameters were measured. HHTg rats had markedly elevated serum levels of triacylglycerols (p<0.001), FFA (p<0.01) and hepatic triacylglycerols (p<0.001) along with increased concentrations of reactive dicarbonyls in myocardium (MG: p<0.001; GL: p<0.01; 3-DG: p<0.01) and kidney cortex (MG: p<0.01). Metformin treatment significantly reduced reactive dicarbonyls in the myocardium (MG: p<0.05, GL: p<0.05, 3-DG: p<0.01) along with increase of myocardial concentrations of reduced glutathione (p˂0.01) and glyoxalase 1 mRNA expression (p˂0.05). Metformin did not have any significant effect on dicarbonyls, glutathione or on glyoxalase 1 expression in kidney cortex. Chronically elevated hypertriglyceridemia was associated with increased levels of dicarbonyls in heart and kidney. Beneficial effects of metformin on reactive dicarbonyls and glyoxalase in the heart could contribute to its cardioprotective effects., H. Malínská, V. Škop, J. Trnovská, I. Marková, P. Svoboda, L. Kazdová, M. Haluzik., and Seznam literatury
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100. Mismatch of Local Blood Flow and Oxidative Metabolism in Stunned Myocardium

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Schwanke, U., Heusch, G., and Schipke, J. D.
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Fyziologie člověka a srovnávací fyziologie, fyziologie člověka, human physiology, Myocardial stunning, Local blood flow, Local oxidative metabolism, Perfusion-metabolism mismatch, Heterogeneity, 14, and 612
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Myocardial blood flow is spatially heterogeneous, reflecting non-uniform oxygen supply. Also, myocardial oxida-tive metabolism is spatially heterogeneous. The effects of acute ischemia and reperfusion on the rela-tionship between local myocardial blood flow (LMF) and oxi-dative metabolism are still unknown. LMF was measured in isolated, blood-perfused rabbit hearts using colored microspheres and oxidation water labeled with 18O2 (H218O). Three protocols were performed: 18O2-perfusion during normoxia (N; n=7), during early reperfusion (ER; 10 min, n=6), and late reperfusion (LR; 40 min, n=6) following 20 min no-flow ischemia. LMF and local H218O residues were determined within defined myocardial samples (105 ± 15 mg). For interindividual comparison, values were normalized to the mean of the individual experiment and expressed as percentages. LMF ranged from 18 to 193 % (N), 12 to 250 % (ER), and 11 to 180 % (LR). The H218O tissue residue ranged from 63 to 132 % (N), 73 to 142 % (ER) and 32 to 148 % (LR). The correlation between LMF and local oxidative metabolism during N (r=0.77; n=56) was lost in the postischemic heart during ER and LR. LMF during N and ER were only weakly correlated (r=0.24; n=48), whereas LMF during N and LR correlated well (r=0.87; n=48). It is concluded that the heterogeneous LMF pattern at baseline is maintained in the stunned myocardium whereas that of local oxidative metabolism is not. Apart from the established mechanisms underlying myocardial stunning, a mismatch between local flow and oxidative metabolism might also con-tribute., U. Schwanke, G. Heusch, J. D. Schipke., and Obsahuje bibliografii
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