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  • 1
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    s.l. ; Stafa-Zurich, Switzerland
    Materials science forum Vol. 299-300 (Dec. 1998), p. 348-355 
    ISSN: 1662-9752
    Source: Scientific.Net: Materials Science & Technology / Trans Tech Publications Archiv 1984-2008
    Topics: Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
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  • 2
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    Materials science forum Vol. 299-300 (Dec. 1998), p. 364-370 
    ISSN: 1662-9752
    Source: Scientific.Net: Materials Science & Technology / Trans Tech Publications Archiv 1984-2008
    Topics: Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
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  • 3
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    Materials science forum Vol. 299-300 (Dec. 1998), p. 190-199 
    ISSN: 1662-9752
    Source: Scientific.Net: Materials Science & Technology / Trans Tech Publications Archiv 1984-2008
    Topics: Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
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  • 4
    ISSN: 1546-1718
    Source: Nature Archives 1869 - 2009
    Topics: Biology , Medicine
    Notes: [Auszug] p53 has pleiotropic functions including control of genomic plasticity and integrity. Here we report that p53 can bind to several transcription factor IIH–associated factors, including transcription–repair factors, XPD (Rad3) and XPB, as well as CSB involved in strand–specific DNA ...
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  • 5
    ISSN: 0930-9225
    Keywords: Schlüsselwörter Ischämische Kardiomyopathie –¶linksventrikuläres Myokard – Calcium – FURA-2 ; Key words Ischemic cardiomyopathy – left ventricular myocardium –¶calcium – FURA-2
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Summary Objective: In ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM) alterations of the phenotype of myocyte are responsible for critical changes in the intracellular Ca2+-handling. These changes can substantially influence myocardial performance and favor ventricular arrhythmia. Therefore, we investigated whether and how changes in preload, afterload and frequency effect contractility, diastolic Ca2+-handling and resting tension in isolated human myocardium from patients with ICM.¶ Methods: Small muscle strip preparations (0.5×5.0mm) were obtained from non-failing (NDH, n=11) and from non-infarcted areas of failing human hearts (ICM, n=8). Preparations were loaded with the Ca2+-indicator FURA-2 and mounted between a force transducer and servomotor (organ bath: 37°C, oxygenated KHS). The influence of stimulation frequency (0.5–3Hz), preload (0.8–1.5L/Lmax) and afterload on force, passive resting tension and diastolic Ca2+-handling was measured.¶ Results: 1) In NDH, peak isometric force was observed at 2Hz. In contrast, the ICM-myocardium developed maximum isometric force at 1Hz. At higher stimulation rates twitch tension was significantly reduced in ICM (p〈0.0001). 2) Diastolic Ca2+-levels were elevated (p〈0.0001) at higher stimulation frequencies (〉1.5Hz), associated with parallel increase of diastolic resting tension in ICM (p〈0.0001). 3) With increasing preload, force increased in NDH- and in ICM-myocardium. No significant difference in active force generation was observed (n.s.). 4) Passive resting tension was considerably elevated in ICM (p〈0.0001). 5) During shortening, diastolic Ca2+-levels were significantly elevated in ICM (p〈0.0001).¶ Conclusions: The function of the Frank-Starling-Mechanism is maintained in ICM, whereas a negative force-frequency relationship and a disturbed diastolic Ca2+-homeostasis, which is associated with alterations in resting tension, may contribute to the impairment of myocardial performance in end-stage ischemic cardiomyopathy.
    Notes: Zusammenfassung Bei dem Krankheitsbild der ischämischen Kardiomyopathie (ICM) kommt es zu Phänotypenveränderungen der Myozyten, die zu kritischen Veränderungen der intrazellulären Ca2+-Homöostase führen können. Diese Veränderungen können die Kontraktilität des Herzens maßgeblich beeinflussen und Rhythmusstörungen begünstigen. Am Modell des isolierten menschlichen Myokards prüft die vorliegende Untersuchung Kontraktionsverhalten, diastolischen Ca2+-Haushalt und Ruhekraft unter dem Einfluß der Vorlast, der Nachlast und der Frequenz.¶ Methoden: Muskelfaserpräparate (0,5×5,0mm) wurden aus der infarktfreien Zone linksventrikulären Myokards aus ICM-Empfängerherzen (n=8) und aus normalen Spenderherzen (n=11) exzidiert, mit dem Calciumindikator FURA-2 geladen, auf optimale Länge (Lmax) vorgedehnt und elektrisch stimuliert (1Hz, 37°C, oxygenierte Krebs-Henseleit-Lösung). In Abhängigkeit der Vorlast (0,8–1,05L/Lmax), der Nachlast (Verkürzung gegen eine definierte Kraft) und der Frequenz (0,5–3Hz) wurden die aktive Kraftentwicklung, die passive Ruhespannung und intrazelluläre Calciumtransienten unter isometrischen und isotonen Bedingungen gemessen.¶ Ergebnisse: 1) NSH entwickelt die maximale Kraftamplitude bei 2Hz, ICM hingegen bereits bei 1Hz. Höhere Frequenzen führen bei ICM zu einem signifikanten Abfall der Kraft (p〈0,0001). 2) Diastolische Calciumkonzentrationen und Ruhespannungen sind bei Frequenzen 〉1,5Hz bei ICM signifikant erhöht (p〈0,0001). 3) Die Erhöhung der Vorlast führt bei NSH und bei ICM zu ähnlichen Kraftanstiegen (n.s.). 4) Die passive Ruhedehnungskurve ist bei ICM signifikant steiler (p〈0,0001). 5) Eine reduzierte Nachlast führt bei ICM zu einer massiven Calciumüberladung des Cytosols (p〈0,0001).¶ Schlußfolgerung: Im Endstadium der ischämischen Kardiomyopathie bleibt in primär infarktfreien Myokardbezirken die Funktion des Frank-Starling-Mechanismus erhalten. Eine invertierte Kraft-Frequenz-Beziehung und Störungen der diastolischen Ca2+-Homöostase, die mit Veränderungen der passiven Ruhespannung verbunden sind, könnten jedoch nach den vorliegenden Befunden für das gestörte Kontraktionsverhalten des Herzens bei ICM von entscheidender Bedeutung sein.
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  • 6
    ISSN: 1432-0428
    Keywords: Insulin analogues ; albumin binding ; prolonged action ; basal insulin ; fatty acids ; tetradecanoic acid ; myristic acid ; lysineB29 ; acylation ; receptor affinity
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Summary We have synthesized insulins acylated by fatty acids in the ε-amino group of LysB29. Soluble preparations can be made in the usual concentration of 600 nmol/ml (100 IU/ml) at neutral pH. The time for 50% disappearance after subcutaneous injection of the corresponding TyrA14(125I)-labelled insulins in pigs correlated with the affinity for binding to albumin (r=0.97), suggesting that the mechanism of prolonged disappearance is binding to albumin in subcutis. Most protracted was LysB29-tetradecanoyl des-(B30) insulin. The time for 50% disappearance was 14.3±2.2 h, significantly longer than that of Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (NPH) insulin, 10.5±4.3 h (p〈0.001), and with less inter-pig variation (p〈0.001). Intravenous bolus injections of LysB29-tetradecanoyl des-(B30) human insulin showed a protracted blood glucose lowering effect compared to that of human insulin. The relative affinity of LysB29-tetradecanoyl des-(B30) insulin to the insulin receptor is 46%. In a 24-h glucose clamp study in pigs the total glucose consumptions for LysB29-tetradecanoyl des-(B30) insulin and NPH were not significantly different (p=0.88), whereas the times when 50% of the total glucose had been infused were significantly different, 7.9±1.0 h and 6.2±1.3 h, respectively (p〈0.04). The glucose disposal curve caused by LysB29-tetradecanoyl des-(B30) insulin was more steady than that caused by NPH, without the pronounced peak at 3 h. Unlike the crystalline insulins, the soluble LysB29-tetradecanoyl des-(B30) insulin does not elicit invasion of macrophages at the site of injection. Thus, LysB29-tetradecanoyl des-(B30) insulin might be suitable for providing basal insulin in the treatment of diabetes mellitus.
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  • 7
    ISSN: 1432-0428
    Keywords: Keywords Insulin analogues ; albumin binding ; prolonged action ; basal insulin ; fatty acids ; tetradecanoic acid ; myristic acid ; lysineB29 ; acylation ; receptor affinity.
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Summary We have synthesized insulins acylated by fatty acids in the ɛ-amino group of LysB29. Soluble preparations can be made in the usual concentration of 600 nmol/ml (100 IU/ml) at neutral pH. The time for 50 % disappearance after subcutaneous injection of the corresponding TyrA14(125I)-labelled insulins in pigs correlated with the affinity for binding to albumin (r = 0.97), suggesting that the mechanism of prolonged disappearance is binding to albumin in subcutis. Most protracted was LysB29-tetradecanoyl des-(B30) insulin. The time for 50 % disappearance was 14.3 ± 2.2 h, significantly longer than that of Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (NPH) insulin, 10.5 ± 4.3 h (p 〈 0.001), and with less inter-pig variation (p 〈 0.001). Intravenous bolus injections of LysB29-tetradecanoyl des-(B30) human insulin showed a protracted blood glucose lowering effect compared to that of human insulin. The relative affinity of LysB29-tetradecanoyl des-(B30) insulin to the insulin receptor is 46 %. In a 24-h glucose clamp study in pigs the total glucose consumptions for LysB29-tetradecanoyl des-(B30) insulin and NPH were not significantly different (p = 0.88), whereas the times when 50 % of the total glucose had been infused were significantly different, 7.9 ± 1.0 h and 6.2 ± 1.3 h, respectively (p 〈 0.04). The glucose disposal curve caused by LysB29-tetradecanoyl des-(B30) insulin was more steady than that caused by NPH, without the pronounced peak at 3 h. Unlike the crystalline insulins, the soluble LysB29-tetradecanoyl des-(B30) insulin does not elicit invasion of macrophages at the site of injection. Thus, LysB29-tetradecanoyl des-(B30) insulin might be suitable for providing basal insulin in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. [Diabetologia (1996) 39: 281–288]
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  • 8
    ISSN: 1435-1803
    Keywords: Frank-Starling ; mechanism ; heart failure ; normal donor hearts ; dilated cardio-myopathy ; heart transplantation ; skinned fibres
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract The Frank-Starling-mechanism (FSM) was analyzed in isolated intact and skinned human left ventricular myocardium obtained from 11 heart transplantations (normal donor hearts (NDH), n=8; dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), n=11). The new technique to utilize muscle strips from normal donor hearts which were actually implanted is described in detail. Methods I) In electrically stimulated left ventricular trabeculae (37°C, oxygenated Krebs-Henseleit solution, supramaximal, electrical stimulation, frequency 1 Hz) force development was analyzed as a function of muscle length (NDH=8; DCM=11). II) In an additional series left ventricular myocardium was demembranized (“skinned”) by Triton-X-100. At different sarcomere lengths and calcium concentrations corresponding to pCa values of 4.3, 5.5, and 8.0 force development was measured (DCM=11; NDH=9). Results I) Developed force increased up to an optimum as a function of muscle length in intact NDH- and DCM-myocardium. However, the relative increment of developed force after any length step was smaller in DCM than in NDH. Near “Lmax” (muscle length associated with maximum developed force) passive resting tension was considerably elevated in DCM, indicating significantly incresed diastolic stiffness II) In skinned left ventricular DCM- and NDH-myocardium developed force depended on sarcomere length with an optimum near 2.2 μm. However, a reduction of activator calcium concentration from pCa 4.3 to pCa 5.5 produces a smaller percent decline in force at short sarcomere lengths in DCM than it does in NDH. Conclusion the present study shows that except for diastolic stiffness and a smaller relative force increment after any, length step in DCM the Frank Starling mechanism is still present in isolated human left ventricular DCM-as in NDH-myocardium. The current study does not allow to decide whether in skinned myocardium the smaller percent decline in force after reduction of activator calcium concentrations in DCM is caused by an increased calcium sensitivity at short sarcomere lengths or decreased sensitivity at long sarcomere lengths.
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