Summary: To investigate the relationship between proliferative capacity of salivary gland cells in contiguous acini of parotid tumors and recurrent neoplasma, DNA contents of 30 fresh specimens of parotid were studied...Summary: To investigate the relationship between proliferative capacity of salivary gland cells in contiguous acini of parotid tumors and recurrent neoplasma, DNA contents of 30 fresh specimens of parotid were studied by using cytometry in tumors, normal and shallow or deep lobe acini of the masses. The results showed that the DI was 1. 369, S % 16. 95, PI 26. 18 in malignant tumors; DI was 1. 171, S % 12. 41, PI 15. 54 in recurrent pleomorphic adenoma; DI was 1. 141, S % 12. 74, PI 13. 07 in pleornorphic adenoma, DI was 0. 999, S % 5. 10, PI 8. 00 in normal acini. Analysis of variance showed there was a significant difference (P<0. 01 ). The average DNA contents of shallow on deep lobe of contiguous tumors was 1. 08 in DI, 10. 65 in S %, 13. 49 in PI in malignant tumor, 1. 06 in DI, 8. 96 in S % and 9. 85 in PI in pleomorphic adenoma, which were all higher than in normal acini (P>0. 05). It was concluded that the levels of DI and S % of parotid tumor and its contiguous acini are related to degree of malignancy or recurrent condition of the tumors, suggesting contiguous acini of parotid tumors had the strong capacity of proliferation, which might play an important role in recurrent or malignant change of the parotid tumors.展开更多
AIM: To examine the molecular mechanism of exocytosis in the Brunner’s gland acinar cell. METHODS: We used a submucosal preparation of guinea pig duodenal Brunner’s gland acini to visualize the dilation of the ducta...AIM: To examine the molecular mechanism of exocytosis in the Brunner’s gland acinar cell. METHODS: We used a submucosal preparation of guinea pig duodenal Brunner’s gland acini to visualize the dilation of the ductal lumen in response to cholinergic stimulus. We correlated this to electron microscopy to determine the extent of exocytosis of the mucin-filled vesicles. We then examined the behavior of SNARE and interacting Munc18 proteins by confocal microscopy. RESULTS: One and 6 μmol/L carbachol evoked a dose- dependent dilation of Brunner’s gland acini lumen, which correlated to the massive exocytosis of mucin. Munc18c and its cognate SNARE proteins Syntaxin-4 and SNAP-23 were localized to the apical plasma membrane, and upon cholinergic stimulation, Munc18c was displaced into the cytosol leaving Syntaxin-4 and SNAP-23 intact. CONCLUSION: Physiologic cholinergic stimulation induces Munc18c displacement from the Brunner’s gland acinar apical plasma membrane, which enables apical membrane Syntaxin-4 and SNAP-23 to form a SNARE complex with mucin-filled vesicle SNARE proteins to affect exocytosis.展开更多
BACKGROUND Pancreatic fibrosis,which decreases risk of postoperative pancreatic fistula(POPF),can be estimated using extracellular volume fraction(ECVf).AIM To investigate the correlation between ECVf and pancreatic h...BACKGROUND Pancreatic fibrosis,which decreases risk of postoperative pancreatic fistula(POPF),can be estimated using extracellular volume fraction(ECVf).AIM To investigate the correlation between ECVf and pancreatic histology,as well as the usefulness of ECVf in predicting POPF.METHODS In 71 patients who underwent pancreatic resection,we caluculated pancreatic ECVf by comparing absolute enhancements of the pancreas and aorta between pre-contrast and equilibrium phases.Areas of fibrosis,fat,acini,and islets were calculated based on resection specimens.RESULTS ECVf correlated with fibrosis(r=0.724;P<0.001)and negatively correlated with acini(r=-0.510;P<0.001).Among 48 patients who underwent pancreatoduoden ectomy,21 developed POPF.Main pancreatic duct diameter≤2 mm and ECVf<36%were selected as risk factors by multivariate analysis[respective odds ratios(OR)and P values,4.26 and P=0.048;OR=11.07 and P=0.036].Using these factors as a risk score(0-2 points),POPF occurred in 0%,50%,and 70%of patients with 0,1,and 2 points,respectively.CONCLUSION ECVf is useful in predicting acinar loss and pancreatic fibrosis,and ECVf<36%may be a risk factor for POPF.展开更多
Objective:To monitor the pathological alterations in pancreas of rat during experimental fluorosis. Methods:Sixty Sprague Dawley albino rats of both sexes were divided into 12 experimental groups and one control group...Objective:To monitor the pathological alterations in pancreas of rat during experimental fluorosis. Methods:Sixty Sprague Dawley albino rats of both sexes were divided into 12 experimental groups and one control group.The rats of control group were administered subcutaneously double distilled water 1 mL/kg bw daily.The experimental groups were injected with 30,45,and 75 mg NaF/kg bw/day.The experimental period was divided into 4 phases at interval of 15,22,30,and 36 days.Animals were sacrificed from each group at the end of 16,23,31,and 37 days.Results: The following changes were observed in this study:(1) Pathological examination of pancreas after 15 days of fluoride treatment revealed:hypertrophy of acini,leucocytes infilteration and pycnouc nuclei due to necrosis of acini in group 1;uremic alterations,invulsion and infoldings of reticular layer of islets of Langerhans in group 2;and a decrease in number of acini and interlobular connective tissues resulted in an increase in intercellular spaces in pancreas of rats in group 3.(2)Hyalinization and hypertrophy in the lobules of acini and hyperplasia and hypertrophy in intercalated duct with mucinous secretion in pancreas of rat of group 4;squamous metaplasia of pancreatic duct,adenoma of pancreas,hemorrhagic necrosis in group 5;and hyperplasia of acini and reduction in number of pancreatic islets in group 6.(3) Disorganization and atrophy of pancreatic lobules and presence of vacuoles in a group of six were visible in pancreas of rats in group 7;acute pancreatic and lamellated inflammatory cells in test rats of group 8;and islet adenoma and decrease in number of islets cells,and exudation in acini were noticed in experimental rats of group 9.(4) In the last phase of experimentation,atrophic alterations in pancreatic acini,invulsions,and necrosis was prominent in group 10,deep inflammation and proliferation of connective tissue of pancreas in experimental group 11,and periodical fibrosis, hyperplasia of acini,degenerative changes in pancreas of rats in group 12.Conclusion:The histopathological examination of pancreas of fluoridated rats exhibited structural alterations in the exocrine glands.The acini revealed hypertrophy,pyknotic nucleus,necrosis and uremic alterations.Acini became lobulated and reveal increased pigmentation.展开更多
文摘Summary: To investigate the relationship between proliferative capacity of salivary gland cells in contiguous acini of parotid tumors and recurrent neoplasma, DNA contents of 30 fresh specimens of parotid were studied by using cytometry in tumors, normal and shallow or deep lobe acini of the masses. The results showed that the DI was 1. 369, S % 16. 95, PI 26. 18 in malignant tumors; DI was 1. 171, S % 12. 41, PI 15. 54 in recurrent pleomorphic adenoma; DI was 1. 141, S % 12. 74, PI 13. 07 in pleornorphic adenoma, DI was 0. 999, S % 5. 10, PI 8. 00 in normal acini. Analysis of variance showed there was a significant difference (P<0. 01 ). The average DNA contents of shallow on deep lobe of contiguous tumors was 1. 08 in DI, 10. 65 in S %, 13. 49 in PI in malignant tumor, 1. 06 in DI, 8. 96 in S % and 9. 85 in PI in pleomorphic adenoma, which were all higher than in normal acini (P>0. 05). It was concluded that the levels of DI and S % of parotid tumor and its contiguous acini are related to degree of malignancy or recurrent condition of the tumors, suggesting contiguous acini of parotid tumors had the strong capacity of proliferation, which might play an important role in recurrent or malignant change of the parotid tumors.
基金Grants to H.Y.G. from the U.S. National Institute of Health, R21 AA015579-01A1 and to S.V. form the Canadian Institute of Health Research
文摘AIM: To examine the molecular mechanism of exocytosis in the Brunner’s gland acinar cell. METHODS: We used a submucosal preparation of guinea pig duodenal Brunner’s gland acini to visualize the dilation of the ductal lumen in response to cholinergic stimulus. We correlated this to electron microscopy to determine the extent of exocytosis of the mucin-filled vesicles. We then examined the behavior of SNARE and interacting Munc18 proteins by confocal microscopy. RESULTS: One and 6 μmol/L carbachol evoked a dose- dependent dilation of Brunner’s gland acini lumen, which correlated to the massive exocytosis of mucin. Munc18c and its cognate SNARE proteins Syntaxin-4 and SNAP-23 were localized to the apical plasma membrane, and upon cholinergic stimulation, Munc18c was displaced into the cytosol leaving Syntaxin-4 and SNAP-23 intact. CONCLUSION: Physiologic cholinergic stimulation induces Munc18c displacement from the Brunner’s gland acinar apical plasma membrane, which enables apical membrane Syntaxin-4 and SNAP-23 to form a SNARE complex with mucin-filled vesicle SNARE proteins to affect exocytosis.
文摘BACKGROUND Pancreatic fibrosis,which decreases risk of postoperative pancreatic fistula(POPF),can be estimated using extracellular volume fraction(ECVf).AIM To investigate the correlation between ECVf and pancreatic histology,as well as the usefulness of ECVf in predicting POPF.METHODS In 71 patients who underwent pancreatic resection,we caluculated pancreatic ECVf by comparing absolute enhancements of the pancreas and aorta between pre-contrast and equilibrium phases.Areas of fibrosis,fat,acini,and islets were calculated based on resection specimens.RESULTS ECVf correlated with fibrosis(r=0.724;P<0.001)and negatively correlated with acini(r=-0.510;P<0.001).Among 48 patients who underwent pancreatoduoden ectomy,21 developed POPF.Main pancreatic duct diameter≤2 mm and ECVf<36%were selected as risk factors by multivariate analysis[respective odds ratios(OR)and P values,4.26 and P=0.048;OR=11.07 and P=0.036].Using these factors as a risk score(0-2 points),POPF occurred in 0%,50%,and 70%of patients with 0,1,and 2 points,respectively.CONCLUSION ECVf is useful in predicting acinar loss and pancreatic fibrosis,and ECVf<36%may be a risk factor for POPF.
文摘Objective:To monitor the pathological alterations in pancreas of rat during experimental fluorosis. Methods:Sixty Sprague Dawley albino rats of both sexes were divided into 12 experimental groups and one control group.The rats of control group were administered subcutaneously double distilled water 1 mL/kg bw daily.The experimental groups were injected with 30,45,and 75 mg NaF/kg bw/day.The experimental period was divided into 4 phases at interval of 15,22,30,and 36 days.Animals were sacrificed from each group at the end of 16,23,31,and 37 days.Results: The following changes were observed in this study:(1) Pathological examination of pancreas after 15 days of fluoride treatment revealed:hypertrophy of acini,leucocytes infilteration and pycnouc nuclei due to necrosis of acini in group 1;uremic alterations,invulsion and infoldings of reticular layer of islets of Langerhans in group 2;and a decrease in number of acini and interlobular connective tissues resulted in an increase in intercellular spaces in pancreas of rats in group 3.(2)Hyalinization and hypertrophy in the lobules of acini and hyperplasia and hypertrophy in intercalated duct with mucinous secretion in pancreas of rat of group 4;squamous metaplasia of pancreatic duct,adenoma of pancreas,hemorrhagic necrosis in group 5;and hyperplasia of acini and reduction in number of pancreatic islets in group 6.(3) Disorganization and atrophy of pancreatic lobules and presence of vacuoles in a group of six were visible in pancreas of rats in group 7;acute pancreatic and lamellated inflammatory cells in test rats of group 8;and islet adenoma and decrease in number of islets cells,and exudation in acini were noticed in experimental rats of group 9.(4) In the last phase of experimentation,atrophic alterations in pancreatic acini,invulsions,and necrosis was prominent in group 10,deep inflammation and proliferation of connective tissue of pancreas in experimental group 11,and periodical fibrosis, hyperplasia of acini,degenerative changes in pancreas of rats in group 12.Conclusion:The histopathological examination of pancreas of fluoridated rats exhibited structural alterations in the exocrine glands.The acini revealed hypertrophy,pyknotic nucleus,necrosis and uremic alterations.Acini became lobulated and reveal increased pigmentation.
