OBJECTIVE To observe the effect of mannitol on oxidative stress of human kidney tubular epithelial cells(HK-2). METHODS MTT assay was applied to detect HK-2 cell viability after ex?posure to different concentrations(50,100,150,200,250,300,350 and 400 mmol · L-1)of mannitol for 4,10,24,48 and 72 h. DCFH-DA method was used to determine the level of reactive oxygen species (ROS)after HK-2 cells were exposed to mannitol 100 and 250 mmol · L-1 for 4 h. Furthermore,cell morphology and indexes of oxidative stress such as malondialdehyde(MDA) content,superoxide dismutase(SOD )activity and glutathione(GSH) content were observed at different time points. RESULTS HK-2 cell viability decreased by about 50%after being treated with mannitol 250 mmol · L-1 for 72 h (P<0.05). ROS production in mannitol 250 mmol · L-1 treated group (68.7 ± 3.6) was higher than in solvent control group(50.3 ± 4.6)(P<0.05). HK-2 cells exhibited morphological changes after treatment with mannitol 250 mmol · L-1 for 4-72 h,including cell swelling,vacuoles and fall off. After treatment with mannitol 250 mmol · L-1 for 4,10,24,48 ahd 72 h,the MDA content increased signifi?cantly(P<0.05),while the activity of SOD and the content of GSH decreased significantly compared with solvent control group(P<0.05). CONCLUSION Over-production of ROS in HK-2 cells induced by high concentration(250 mmol·L-1)of mannitol may cause lipid peroxidation and injure the ability of an?tioxidation,which may contribute to mannitol induced cytotoxicity.

AIM To study whether chronic administration of methylamine may induce elevation of semicarbazide-sensitive amine oxidase (SSAO) activity and initiate the injury of cardiovascular endothelium. METHODS New Zealand rabbits were treated with methylamine hydrochloride (100 mg·kg-1) by ig, once a day for 6 months. The rabbits were weighed every other week and the dosage was adjusted according to the body weight. The number of circulating endothelial cells (CEC) in the arterial blood, nitric oxide (NO) concentration in the serum and ultrastructure of endothelial cells of aorta were assessed. The plasma SSAO activity and formaldehyde concentration were assessed by liquid chromatography. RESULTS The number of CEC, NO concentration, levels of SSAO activity and formaldehyde concentration in the methylamine group were increased significantly, compared with the control group. Ultrastructure of endothelial cells in the methylamine group showed inordinate morphological changes (multiple intranuclear inclusions, karyopyknosis and karyorrhexis). CONCLUSIONChronic administration of methylamine can induce the elevation of SSAO activity and initiate the injury of cardiovascular endothelium.

[ ABSTRACT] AIM:To observe the effect of the metabolites generated from oxidative deamination of methylamine ( MA) or benzylamine ( BZA ) catalyzed by semicarbazide-sensitive amine oxidase ( SSAO ) on 3T3-L1 adipocytes. METHODS:3T3-L1 preadipocytes were induced to differentiation.SSAO activity was determined by high performance liquid chromatography ( HPLC) at different differentiation time points.MTT assay was applied to detect cell vitality after exposure to different concentrations of MA or BZA.Fluorescence probe DCFH-DA was used to determine the production of reactive oxygen species after incubation of 3T3-L1 adipocytes with MA or BZA.After exposure to 0.5 mmol/L MA or BZA for 4 h, malondialdehyde ( MDA) , total superoxide dismutase ( T-SOD) and glutathione ( GSH) in the adipocytes or prea-dipocytes were measured.RESULTS:SSAO activity increased with the increase in the differentiation days, and reached a maximum at the 8th day.Incubation of the cells with different concentrations of MA or BZA for 4 h did not significantly de-creased the cell vitality (P>0.05).After exposure to 0.5 mmol/L MA or BZA, the reactive oxygen species in adipocytes significantly increased, and were about 3 to 4 times as compared with control group (P<0.05).After treatment with 0.5 mmol/L MA or BZA for 4 h, MDA content significantly increased, while the activity of SOD and the expression of GSH de-creased in mature adipocytes compared with control group (P<0.05).However, MDA, T-SOD and GSH did not change significantly after treatment with equal molar of MA or BZA in the preadipocytes ( P>0.05 ) .CONCLUSION: MA or BZA induces oxidative stress in the mature adipocytes, which might result from the deamination products catalyzed by SSAO.

AIM To study whether inhibition of semicarbazide (Sem)-sensitive amine oxidases (SSAO) attenuates myocardial ischemia-reperfusion (I-R) injury. METHODS Male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into 4 groups. Each group consisted of 10 rats. Sham group: the ligature was placed under the left coronary artery (LCA), but not ligated. Sham+Sem group: Sem (30 mg·kg-1, ip) was given 10 min prior to the experiment, the LCA ligature was not ligated. I-R group: the LCA was occluded for 30 min and reperfused for 180 min. I-R+Sem group: Sem (30 mg·kg-1, ip) was given 10 min prior to the experiment, and then 30 min ischemia followed by 180 min reperfusion. Myocardial infarct size was determined by using nitroblue tetrazolium staining. Plasma creatine kinase (CK) and myeloperoxidase (MPO) activities, and malondialdehyde (MDA) and hydroxyl radicals levels were determined by spectrophotometer. Plasma SSAO activity was determined by high performance liquid chromatography. HE staining was used for histopathological evaluation. RESULTS There were no significant differences on each index between sham and sham+Sem groups. Plasma MPO and SSAO activities, and MDA and hydroxyl radials levels significantly increased in I-R group, compared with sham group. Myocardial infarct size was remarkably smaller in I-R+Sem group (27.7±3.7)%, compared with I-R group (43.2±3.1)%. Plasma MDA level, MPO activity and hydroxyl radical level were lower in I-R+Sem group than those in I-R group, from (27.5±9.3) μmol·min-1·L-1,(2.6±0.4)mmol·L-1 and (628±50)mmol·min-1·L-1 down to (14.2±5.6)μmol·min-1·L-1,(1.7±0.5)mmol·L-1 and (503±88)mmol·min-1·L-1, respectively. Histological results showed that inhibition of SSAO activity significantly attenuated leukocyte infiltration. CONCLUSIONPlasma SSAO activity is increased in myocardial I-R injury and inhibition of SSAO can attenuate myocardial I-R injury.

Objectives: To study the value of glutamine dipeptide supplemented lower caloric parenteral nutrition in elder abdominal surgical patients. Methods:Forty patients were randomly allocated into study group and control group, receiving isocaloric (83.6 kJ/kg?d -1 ) and isonitrogenous (0.16 g/kg?d -1 ) PN from post operation day1 to post operation day 6. The study group received 0.3 g of alanyl glutamine/(kg?d)? Plasma albumin, pre albumin, IgG, IgA and IgM level were measured and lymphocyte was counted before surgery and on days 1 and 7 after surgery. Nitrogen balances were calculated postoperatively on day 1, 4 and 7. Results:Compared with preoperation, plasma albumin and pre albumin levels were both decreased in two groups and was markedly decreased in the control group ( P

Objective To investigate and assess the current situations on information management of rehabilitation service in Shanghai. Methods The information management in 6 districts in Shanghai were assessed in field, the fulfilling of the first- and second-degree index and the standard-reaching rate of the third-degree index were calculated separately according to the first-degree index- information management of the Evaluation Index System of Rehabilitation Service for All Disabled in Shanghai. Results The average fulfilling degree of the first-degree index was 73.1%. There were only 2 districts reached the standard of Registration of Rehabilitation. The average fulfilling degrees of the Development and Dynamic Maintenance of Rehabilitation Service Information Database were 50.0% and 66.7%, respectively. The standard-reaching rate of the Disabled Children First-diagnose Report System, Effectual Providing Referral Rehabilitation Service Across-the-board, Suspicious Disabled Persons Report System in Community were 16.7%, 16.7% and 50%, respectively. Conclusion The development and supervision of rehabilitation service information should be reinforced and the referral rehabilitation service should be improved.

Objective To investigate and assess the current situations of propagandizing and inculcating rehabilitation information in Shanghai. Methods The propagandizing and inculcating rehabilitation information in 6 districts in Shanghai were assessed in field, the fulfilling of the first- and second-degree index and the standard-reaching rate of the third-degree index were calculated separately according to the first-degree index- propagandizing and inculcating rehabilitation information of the Evaluation Index System of Rehabilitation Service for All Disabled in Shanghai.Results The average fulfilling degree of the first-degree index was 82.3%. There was 1 district reached the standard of Propagandizing Rehabilitation Information by Broadcast, Television, Newspaper, Magazine and Internet; the average fulfilling degrees of the Community Rehabilitation Function for the Disabled and the Community School Propagandizes and Inculcates the Rehabilitation Information for the Disabled are 66.7% and 33.3%, respectively. Conclusion The support from the government could make propagandizing and inculcating rehabilitation information carry out more successfully; utilizing the media adequately is important; propagandizing and inculcating rehabilitation information must be strengthened in community.

This paper introduced the project of "the Study on the Evaluation Index System of Rehabilitation Service for All Disabled in Shanghai" in brief, including research background, objectives, researching objects and sampling. The project aimed at constructing the evaluation index system of rehabilitation service for all disabled in Shanghai. According to the research purpose, the persons with disability in 19 regions (or counties) and 2 towns were investigated with 12 consultation conference and 3 Delphi's surveys to find out the rehabilitation demand and service. The Evaluation Index System of Rehabilitation Service for All Disabled in Shanghai that finally comes into being includes 8 first-degree index, 32 second-degree index and 100 third-degree index.

Objective To investigate the status of rehabilitation demands and services of persons with disability in rural area in Shanghai.MethodsXinhe town of Chongmin county was selected as the sample by stratified-cluster random sampling method, and the rehabilitation demands and services of 1128 persons with disability were surveyed.ResultsThe realization rate of rehabilitation demands in Shanghai suburb was 81.3%. The realization rate of different rehabilitation demands was different. Only 4.0% persons with disability had obtained assistive devices.ConclusionIn order to improve the realization rate of rehabilitation demand, more rehabilitation relief, balanceable development of rehabilitation service and assistive devices service should be enhanced.

Objective To create the target value of third-degree index and the weight coefficient of evaluation index system of rehabilitation service for all disabled in Shanghai. Methods Compositive quantitative and qualitative research methods, such as document analysis, Delphi method, questionnaire survey, specialist consultation were carried in the study. Results The enthusiasm coefficient of specialist in three times were 100%, 100%, 92.3% respectively, the degree of specialist authority was 0.84, the coordination coefficient of specialist for the first-and second-index were 0.79 and 0.72 respectively. The weight of the more important first-degree index namely community rehabilitation, outlay support, organization network and policy environment were 0.1836, 0.1781, 0.1360 and 0.1274.Conclusion The enthusiasm, authority and coordination of specialist of this evaluation index system are high. The index weight can offer evaluation basement.