The values of vitamin E in serum were decreased significantly in rats with 15% BSA III burn from 1.5 hours to 7 days postburn, and then restored gradually, while the levels of lipid peroxides in serum and lung were increased from 1.5 hours to 3 days. The activities of superoxide dismutase and glutathine peroxidase in blood were also decreased after burns, the former remaining low within 14 days and the latter restoring after 7 days postburn. After intraperitoneal injection of vitamin E to the burned rats, the overproduction of lipid peroxides in serum and lung was inhibited with inhibition rates of 28% and 31%, respectively. No more pathological changes of ultrastructural picture were observed in lung of the burned rats supplemented with vitamin E as compared to the control. The results showed that it was beneficial to supply vitamin E in treatment of burns as soon as possible.

Objective: To investigate the effects of peripheral leptin infusion on metabolism in ventromedial hypothalamus (VMH) lesioned obese rats. Methods: Four groups were prepared: (1) VMH lesioned rats with infusion of leptin, (2) VMH lesioned rats with infusion of saline, (3) sham VMH lesioned rats with infusion of leptin and (4) sham VMH lesioned rats with infusion of saline. After VMH lesion and sham operations, a mini pump filled with either leptin or saline was implanted into the back of rats. Body weight and food intake were recorded daily. Seven days later, all rats were sacrificed after overnight fast. Blood samples were collected for determination of glucose, triglyceride, total cholesterol, insulin and leptin. Perimetric fat pad (PFD) was isolated and weighed. Pancreas was embedded by paraffin and sectioned, and performed by immunostaining with proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) for study of the proliferative activity of insular cells. Results: In sham operated groups, food intake and increased body weight decreased significantly in rats with leptin infusion than those without leptin infusion. No similar findings were observed in VMH lesioned rats. Plasma insulin, triglyceride and total cholesterol in the rats with leptin infusion regardless of VMH lesion or sham operations were decreased when compared with their controls. In respect to PFD, two VMH lesioned groups did not differ, but two sham operated groups differed. Positive PCNA rate in VMH lesioned rats receiving leptin declined significantly. Conclusion: Leptin regulations of food intake, body weight and body fat are dependent upon intact VMH. Peripheral infusion of leptin decreases plasma triglyceride and total cholesterol in VMH lesioned rats.

Objective: To investigte the lipogenic and lipolytic metabolism at dynamic phase of obesity in ventromedial hypothalamus-lesioned obese rats. Methods: Female SD rats were divided into two groups, one group received bilateral electrolytic lesions of ventromedial hypothalamus(VMH),and the other one was used as sham control. Samples of blood, livers and subcutaneous, parametric and mesenteric adipose tissues were collected one week after VMH lesions and sham operations. Results: Activities of microsomal triglyceride transfer protein(MTP) in hepatocytes, and phosphatidate phosphohydrolase (PAP), malic enzyme(ME), glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase(G6PDH)in liver, parametric and mesenteric adipose tissue in VMH-lesioned rats were increased as compared to their sham counterparts. Activity of hormone sensitive enzyme(HSL) in parametric and mesenteric adipose tissue in VMH-lesioned rats was not changed when compared to sham group. Activity of HSL in subcutaneons adipose tissue was increased, while activity of HSL in gastrocnemius was decreased. Activity of lipoprotein lipase(LPL) in parametric and mesenteric adipose tissue and gastrocnemius were enhanced significantly compared to sham group. Conclusion: In dynamic phase of obesity of VMH-lesioned rats, hepatic production and transportation of triglyceride in these rats were increased significantly ,and lipogenic metabolism and storage of triglyceride in adipose tissues such as parametric and mesenteric adipose tissues were also enhanced.Meanwhile, lipolytic metabolism in subcutaneous adipose tissue and gastrocnemius was also increased.

Objective: To investigate activities of lipo-related enzymes in ventromedial hypothalamic obese rats at acute phase in fed state. Methods: Female SD rats were divided into two groups, one group received bilateral electrolytic lesions of ventromedial hypothalamus(VMH), and another one was used as sham control. Samples of blood, livers, and subcutaneous, parametric and mesenteric adipose tissues ,and gastrocnemius were collected one week after VMH lesions and sham operations in fed state. Results: Serum insulin in VMH group was higher than that in sham group, meanwhile serum free fatty acids in VMH group were lower (P

BACKGROUND: Soybean isoflavone has a variety of bioactivities and its antioxidation becomes a hot spot of research in recent years. At present,the research of soybean isoflavone places more emphasis on animal experiment and clinical observation,but lacks research on cellular level of human body.OBJECTIVE: To observe the influence of soybean isoflavone in vascular endothelial cells with oxidative damage.DESIGN: Controlled trial and observation.SETTING: Central Laboratory, Institute of Public Health,Tianjin Medical University.MATERIALS: The experiment was completed in the Central Laboratory,Institute of Public Health,Tianjin Medical University from January to July 2002.The experimental materials included vascular endothelial cell strain in human umbilical vein,low density lipoprotein,soybean isoflavone and vitamin E,etc.METHODS: The vascular endothelial cells were cultured in vitro.The experiment was divided into 6 groups: blank control group,oxidative damage control group (malondialdehyde content was 1 μmol/L),oxidative damage+vitamin E control group(vitamin E was 50 μmol/L) and oxidative damage+soybean isoflavone 10,50,100 μ mol/L control group. The endothelial cells,which were joined with vitamin E and soybean isoflavone of different concentrations in advance to be incubated for 24 hours,were affected by oxidized low density lipoproteins and then cultured continually for 24 hours.All the indexes of antioxidation were determined in both extra-cell and intra-cell.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Malondialdehyde content,activity of superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase,the release condition of lactate dehydrogenase and productive quantity of nitrogen monoxide inside and outside the endothelial cells of each group.RESULTS: ①Comparison of malondialdehyde content,the activity of superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase in endothelial cells of each group: The malondialdehyde content was higher significantly in oxidative damage control group than in blank control group (P ＜ 0.01),but the activity of superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase was lower significantly in oxidative damage control group than in blank control group(P ＜ 0.01).The malondialdehyde content was lower significantly in oxidative damage+vitamin E control group,oxidative damage+soybean isoflavone 10,50,100 μmol/L control group than in oxidative damage control group(P ＜ 0.01),but the activity of superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase was higher significantly in oxidative damage+vitamin E control group,oxidative damage+soybean isoflavone 10,50,100 μ mol/L control group than in oxidative damage control group (P ＜ 0.01). ②Comparison of the release condition of lactate dehydrogenase and the productive quantity of nitrogen monoxide in endothelial cells of each group: The release percentage of lactate dehydrogenase was higher significantly in oxidative damage control group than in blank control group (P ＜ 0.01),but the productive quantity of nitrogen monoxide was lower significantly in oxidative damage control group than in blank control group(P ＜ 0.01).The release percentage of lactate dehydrogenase was lower significantly in oxidative damage+vitamin E control group,oxidative damage+soybean isoflavone 10,50,100 μmol/L control group than in oxidative damage control group (P ＜ 0.01),but the productive quantity of nitrogen monoxide was higher significantly in oxidative damage+vitamin E control group,oxidative damage+soybean isoflavone 10,50,100 μmol/L control group than in oxidative damage control group(P ＜ 0.01).CONCLUSION: Soybean isoflavone can alleviate the oxidative damage in vascular endothelial cells,caused by oxidized low density lipoprotein,possibly through such antioxidization indexes as malondialdehyde content,the activity of superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase,the release condition of lactate dehydrogenase and the productive quantity of nitrogen monoxide,etc.

BACKGROUND: Genistein is the main component of phytoestrogen soy isoflavone and its structure is similar to estrogen,which suggests that it might prevent or delay osteoporosis. Research on the effects of genistein on bone mineralization and calcium(Ca), phosphor(P), zinc(Zn) and magnesium (Mg) in ovariectomized rats are rare.OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of genistein on bone mineralization and Ca,P,Zn and Mg in ovariectomized rats to provide a theoretical gist for the prevention of osteoporosis by genistein.DESIGN: A controlled experiment based on experimental animals.SETTING: Department of Nutrition,General Hospital of Chinese PLA.MATERIALS: The study was conducted in the Institute of Hygiene and Environmental Medicine,Academy of Military Medical Sciences of PLA between February and June 2003. Ten-week old female Wistar rats [certification number: (military medical animal): D98014] with a body mass of(170±20) g were selected.INTERVENTIONS: Experimental animals were fed with normal feeding for 6 weeks and then the feeding was changed to AIN-93 compound. Animals were then randomly divided into ovariectomized group (n=40) and sham-operation group(n=7) based on bodyweight after 5 days. Ovariectomized group received ovariectomy and sham-operation group only received abdominal incision. After 5 days of recovery,the ovariectomized group was further randomly divided into 5 subgroups with 8 rats each including ovariectomized control subgroup,estrogen subgroup [diethylstilbestrol 20 μg/(kg · d)],genistein Ⅰ,Ⅱ,or Ⅲ subgroup[dose of 25,50 or 100 mg/(kg · d)]. After 3months of feeding,6 rats were randomly selected from each group for the detection of bone density and corresponding bone hismorphometric indicators.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Bone density,corresponding parameters of bone mineralization,Ca,P,Zn and Mg contents in bone of mice in each group RESULTS: After ovariectomy,femoral bone density decreased [(0. 247± 0.007) g/cm2],mean osteoid width increased[(7. 04 ±0. 32)μm],bone mineralization delayed [(4.96±0.99) days],osteoid maturity prolonged [(26.99±7.70) days],and Ca[ (251.11± 5.31) mg/g],P[(115.08± 3.78) mg/g],Zn[ (299.69±37.1)μg/g] and Mg[(4. 32±0. 12) μg/g]were all significantly different from that of sham-operation group(P<0.05).After the application of genistein,femoral bone density had a tendency of improvement[ (0. 250±0. 007) g/cm2],mean osteoid width narrowed[ (4. 97±0.77) μm],bone mineralization delayed time[ (3.18±0.69) days] and osteoid maturity time[(14.53 ±3.84) days] shortened, contents of Ca [(270.00±5.65) mg/g],P[(124.25±2.37) mg/g] andMg[(4.61±0. 08) μg/g]elevated while Zn content had no significant changes.CONCLUSION: Genistein promotes osteoid mineralization,reduces the loss of Ca, P and Mg in the bone and prevent the generation of osteoporosis in unsexed rats

Objective To investigate the effects of medium-and long-chain fatty acid triacylglycerols on blood lipid in hyperltriacylglycerolemic subjects. Method A case-control clinical trial was carried out,in which 112 subjects with hypertriacylglycerolemia were enrolled and divided into two groups. These two groups were randomized to long-chain fatty acid triacylglycerol oil(LCT) ,and medium-and long-chain fatty acid triacylglycerol oil(MLCT) . All subjects were requested to ingest fixed energy intake and perform physical activity daily during the whole study. Both of the oils were asked to consume at 25-30g daily for consecutive 8w. Anthropometric measurements and blood biochemical variables were measured at the initial and final time of the study. Results Eleven subjects were excluded from the study because of various reasons. There were 50 and 51 subjects left in LCT and MLCT group,respectively. No difference of sex distribution was noted between two groups. There were also no significant differences in daily intake of energy,protein,fat and carbohydrate,as well as daily physical activity time between two groups at 0,2,4,6 and 8w. The subjects consuming MLCT demonstrated significant decreasesin body weight,BMI,WC,HC,WHR,body fat,body fat % compared with the initial values after 8w. A greater extent of decrease in body weight,BMI,WC,body fat and body fat% was found in MLCT group than in LCT group. The levels of TG,ApoB,ApoAII,ApoC2,ApoC3 in MLCT group were significantly lower than those in LCT group after 8 w,and the extent of decrease in these indicators was much greater in the former than in the latter. Conclusion Consumption of medium-and long-chain fatty acid oil may help to reduce body weight,body fat and concentration of blood triacylglycerol and improve apolipoprotein metabolism in hypertriacylgly cerolemic subjects under an appropriate dietary regime.

Objective To compare the effects of oil with medium-long-chain triacylglycerols (MLCT) on lipid metabolism in hypertriglyceridemic patients with different sex. Method One hundred and one subjects with hypertriglyceridemia were enrolled and divided into two groups. One group consumed oil with MLCT (50 subjects) and another group with long-chain fatty acid triglyceride LCT (51 subjects) for 8 w. No sex difference was noted between two groups. All subjects were informed to consume 25-30g oils daily with fixed energy and perform exercise informed. Anthropometric measurements of body weight,waist circumference (WC) body fat weight, total visceral and subcutaneous fat area in abdomen and blood biochemical variables of aspartate amino- transferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), glucose, total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1), ApoB, ApoAⅡ, ApoC2, ApoC3 and ApoE were measured at initial and final time of the experiment. Results The decreases in body weight, BMI, WC, body fat weight, total and subcutaneous fat area, and blood TG, LDL-C, ApoAⅡ, ApoB, ApoC2, ApoC3, ApoE in male subjects consuming MLCT were much greater than those consuming LCT after 8 w. However, there were no significant differences in these parameters in female subjects between two groups. Conclusion Consumption of oil with MLCT reduces body weight, body fat and blood TG and improves apolipoprotein metabolism in male hypertriacylglycerolemic subjects, but not in female.

Objective: To investigate how fatty liver was developed in ventromedial hypothalamus(VMH)-lesioned obese rats. Methods: Two groups of rats were prepared: (1)VMH-lesioned obese rats, and (2)sham VMH-lesioned rats. One week after VMH lesions, livers of all rats were isolated for morphological observation and for determination of microsomal triglyceride transfer protein(MTP), phosphatidate phyosphohydrolase (PAP), malic enzyme (ME), and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase(G6PDH). Results: Triglyceride contents in livers of VMH-lesoned obese rats increased significantly, and were about 1.8-fold of control group. Activities of ME, G6PDH and PAP in the livers were also enhanced markedly compared to their controls. Many lipid droplets in cytoplasm of hepatocytes from VMH-lesioned obese rats were observed, while there was no similar finding in hepatocytes of control rats. MTP activity in livers of VMH-lesioned obese rats was higher than that in livers of sham-operated non-obese rats [0.201?0.013 vs. 0.175?0.014 ?g/(mg protein?h),[WTBX]P0.05). Conclusion: Hepatic triglyceride production and activity of MTP were increased in VMH-lesioned obese rats, but magnitude of the latter did not exceed the former. This resulted in hepatic triglyceride accumulation in spite of increase in transport of triglyceride out of liver by MTP. This may contribute to the development of fatty liver in VMH-lesioned obese rats.