Influence of lead on metabolism of vitamins B group in alimentary iron deficient rats

Gamma delta T-Cells represent a minor subpopulation of T-lymphocytes in man and their role in normal and diseased human skin is unknown. This article is a comprehensive review of T-lymphocytes bearing the gamma delta T-cell receptor in normal and pathological human skin. Firstly, we have documented the occurrence of gamma delta T-cells in normal skin and in a range of reactive and malignant skin conditions. We have then discussed the experimental findings regarding the repertoire used by gamma delta T-cells in normal human skin and in cutaneous disorders with an increased percentage of gamma delta T-cells.     

SiC／Al合金层状复合材料的机械性能及损伤行为

在室温条件下测定了Ａｌ合金以连续层状形式存在于ＳｉＣ陶瓷层间并渗透入ＳｉＣ陶瓷层内、Ａｌ合金浓度呈层状变化高低相间，以及Ａｌ合金和ＳｉＣ陶瓷均匀分布相互渗透三种ＳｉＣ含量相同而结构形式不同的ＳｉＣ／Ａｌ合金复合材料的机械性能；用ＳＥＭ和光学显微镜观察分析了复合材料的断口形貌及裂纹扩展过程。结果表明，在ＳｉＣ陶瓷层间以连续层状形式存在的Ａｌ合金在应力作用下发生较大程度的塑性变形，在裂纹尾部被拉伸和形成桥接，引起能量耗散，减缓裂纹扩展速度，防止裂纹张开，使复合材料的韧性得到明显改善；ＳｉＣ／Ａｌ合金陶瓷─金属层状复合材料的损伤形式主要是ＳｉＣ陶瓷层开裂、金属层桥接和裂纹偏转。     

Incremental redistribution of protein kinase C underlies the acquisition curve during in vitro associative conditioning in Hermissenda

Although thoracoabdominal injuries are uncommon in the athlete, they can be catastrophic if unrecognized or if diagnosis and treatment are delayed. This article reviews thoracic, intrathoracic, abdominal, and groin injuries in the athlete, and how they can be diagnosed and managed.     

The use of monoclonal antibodies for detecting the influenza virus

The possibilities of using influenza A (Leningrad) 385/80 (H3N2) virus matrix protein-specific FITC-labeled D8 monoclonal antibodies in immunofluorescence assays were investigated. The virus antigen accumulation was detected in chorioallantoic cells of chick embryos. Exhibiting the type-specific properties, the fluorescent antibodies stain the perinuclear space, cytoplasmic membrane, and granular structures in the cytoplasm of infected cells. The haemagglutination test tires in the corresponding specimens were at least 1:16.     

Immunogenic potential of glanders and melioidosis agents

Unlike the glanders agent, the superficial structures of the melioidosis agent were demonstrated to be responsible for marked was immunosuppressive activity. Some antigenic fractions suppressing the blast transformation of lymphocytes, reducing the count of T helpers and profoundly potentiating the infection in vivo were isolated from P. pseudomallei cells. The immunogenic and immunosuppressive activities of both agents' superficial structures were studied by high performance chromatography. Antigenic complexes that were able to protect immunized laboratory animals against fatal infections and to prevent bacterial carriage due to the activation of T cells and to the bacterial activity of macrophages were identified. A composition comprising several immunogens was found to provide an additive protective action against both causative agents. Therefore, the composition may be considered to be a prototype of a molecular antipseudomonadic vaccine.     

Comparative immunoreactivity of CD-68 and HMB-45 in malignant melanoma, neural tumors and nevi

The monoclonal antibody CD 68 (KP 1) reacts with fibrohistiocytic and some epithelial neoplasms; its reactivity compared with that of HMB 45 in malignant melanoma (MM) and neural tumors needs further elucidation. Using a streptavidin-biotin-immunoperoxidase procedure, we examined the reactivity of 65 MM (46 conventional, 1 polypoid, 6 desmoplastic [DMM], and 12 metastatic), 21 neurofibromas, 1 neurofibrosarcoma, 10 schwannomas, 1 perineurioma, 2 neurothekeomas, and 14 blue and 26 other nevi for CD-68, HMB-45-defined antigen, S 100 and neurofilament protein. A positive staining for CD 68 was observed in 38 of 42 primary, 5 of 6 DMM, and 11 of 12 metastatic melanomas; 6 of 10 schwannomas; 5 of 10 nevi with junctional component and all 14 blue nevi. All 21 neurofibromas, 1 each neurofibrosarcoma and perineurioma, both neurothekeomas, and all 12 nevi with dermal component were CD 68-negative. HBM 45 was expressed by all 44 primary, none of 6 DMM, and 7 of 12 metastatic melanomas; by none of 10 schwannomas, 6 neurofibromas, 1 neurofibrosarcoma, 1 perineurioma and 2 neurothekeomas. Both junctional nevi, 8 of 10 nevi with junctional components, 1 of 10 dermal components of junctional nevi, and 11 of 13 blue nevi were also HMB 45 positive. Except for 1 perineurioma, S 100 decorated all tumors examined. NF was immunoreactive in 1 of 45 conventional melanomas, 2 of 21 neurofibromas, 2 of 10 schwannomas, and 3 of 10 blue nevi; it was non-reactive in all polypoid, desmoplastic and metastatic melanomas; neurofibrosarcoma, perineurioma, neurothekeoma and other nevi. We conclude that the CD-68-reactivity in primary melanomas, neurofibromas, neurofibrosarcomas, perineuriomas, and nevi was similar to that of HMB 45. The significantly higher CD 68-positivity than of HMB 45 in metastatic and desmoplastic melanomas and schwannomas may be of diagnostic value.     

Taste receptor response to sodium chloride and natriuresis in the workers and employees of an industrial enterprise

Studied in the course of one-stage epidemiologic survey of 1191 individuals were the threshold of gustatory sensitivity to table salt and nycterine natriuresis, relation of these indices to dietary habits, some risk factors for cardiovascular disorders and clinical parameters. Differing relations were established between gustatory sensitivity to table salt and natriuresis and age and gender of the examinees, the level of blood pressure, aggravated heredity in respect of arterial hypertension, smoking and alcohol abuse, this enabling one to embark upon a differential approach to dietetic correction of salt consumption.