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  • 1
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    Virchows Archiv 370 (1976), S. 55-68 
    ISSN: 1432-2307
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Summary Differential counts and electron microscopical studies of osteocytes were performed on rats immobilized by spinal cord severing, plaster cast and ischiatic nerive dissection. In undecalcified ground sections of tibia and femur (100 micron) stained wtth basic fuchsin, osteocytes were differentiated into small (metabolically inactive) osteocy es enlarged (metabolically activated) osteocytes and empty lacunae. In rats (immobilizedfor' three weeks) with functioning parathyroid glands, but not after parathyroidectomy, the number of activated cells is markedly increased, whereas the number of small osteocytes is reduced. In animals with spinal cord severing the number of empty lacunae is also increased. Electron microscopical studies of undecalcified tibiae taken from rats immobilized for ten days showed a periosteocytic osteolysis with destruction of the lacunar wall, fragmentation of collagen fibres and loss of mineral crystals. The cytoplasmic seams of osteocytes were broadened, mitochondria were enlarged, and the cytoplasma showed vacuoles containing amorphous material which could be found in the pericellular space. Deep invaginations of the cytoplasma and an increase of the cell processes were typical findings. The results of the investigation point to an activation of osteocyte metabolism by immobilization. The osteocytes thus play an important part at the onset of immobilization osteoporosis. Periosteocytic osteolysis can be inhibited by parathyroidectomy. Therefore, the response of osteocytes to endogenous parathyroid hormone must be altered under conditions of immobilization.
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    Virchows Archiv 366 (1975), S. 249-256 
    ISSN: 1432-2307
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Summary In femoral cortical bone of 16 uremic patients with long standing renal insufficiency an increased fraction of woven bone was found both in Haversian and in interstitial bone. Either partly resorbed Haversian systems were replaced by non lamellar woven bone or single Haversian systems showed partly well organized lamellar bone and partly disorganized non lamellar texture without signs of antecedent resorption. The replacement of lamellar bone by woven bone was measured morphometrically in undecalcified ground sections. Woven bone was defined by its lack of structural birefringence under polarized light. In advanced cases of secondary hyperparathyroidism more than 60% of cortical bone were composed of woven bone. The substitution of immature less organized woven bone for mature well organized lamellar bone has important implications for the biomechanical properties of the skeleton.
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  • 3
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    Pediatric nephrology 5 (1991), S. 461-466 
    ISSN: 1432-198X
    Keywords: Growth cartilage ; Vitamin D ; Rickets ; Chondrocytes
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract Disturbed calcification of the growth plate and stunting is a frequent finding in vitamin D-deficiency rickets, vitamin D-dependency rickets and renal osteodystrophy, illustrating that chondrocytes are a target for vitamin D. This observation prompted an investigation of Ic, 25-dihydroxy vitamin D3 [1,25(OH)2D3] receptor expression and action of vitamin D metabolites on chondrocyte proliferation. In tibial growth plates and in primary cultures of tibial growth cartilage of male Sprague-Dawley rats (80 g) specific binding of [3H]-1,25(OH)2D3 was noted. Scatchard analysis revealed the presence of a single class of non-interacting binding sites.K d was 10−11 M irrespective of growth phase. The binding macromolecule had a sedimentation coefficient of 3.5 S. Interaction with DNA was demonstrated by DNA-cellulose affinity chromatography. By immunohistology, growth cartilage cells (rabbit tibia) were shown to express nuclear 1,25(OH)2D3 receptors, most prominently in the proliferative and early hypertrophic zone. This corresponds to binding data which showed highest binding of 1,25(OH)2D3 in the logarithmic growth phase (12,780 molecules/cell versus 4,538 molecules/cell in confluent cells) in primary cultures of growth plate chondrocytes. In the presence of delipidated fetal calf serum 1,25(OH)2D3 had a biphasic effect on cell proliferation and density, i.e. stimulation at 10−12 M and dose-dependent inhibition at 10−10 M and below. Inhibition was specific and not seen with 24 (R), 25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 or dexamethasone. Growth phase-dependent 1,25(OH)2D3 receptor expression and specific effects of 1,25(OH)2D3 on chrondrocyte proliferation in vitro point to a role for vitamin D in the homeostasis of growth cartilage of the rat.
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    ISSN: 1432-198X
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
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    ISSN: 1432-198X
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
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    Journal of molecular medicine 56 (1978), S. 843-853 
    ISSN: 1432-1440
    Keywords: Lactic acidosis ; Biguanides ; Buformin ; Diabetes mellitus ; Hemodialysis ; Lactat-Azidose ; Biguanide ; Buformin ; Diabetes mellitus ; Hämodialyse
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Zusammenfassung Die Lactat-Azidose ist definiert als metabolische Azidose, d.h. Erniedrigung des arteriellen pH unter 7,36 bei gleichzeitigem Anstieg des Blutlactatspiegels auf über 2 mmol/l. Von klinischer Relevanz ist dieser Zustand, wenn die Lactatspiegel über 7 mmol/l liegen. Lactat-Azidosen können unter den verschiedensten Bedingungen auftreten; die Biguanidinduzierte Lactat-Azidose (nach Buformin, Metformin und Phenformin) ist auf eine toxische Wirkung dieser Substanzen zurückzuführen. Das klinische Bild ist charakterisiert durch Bewußtseinsstörungen, extreme Azidose mit Kußmaulscher Atmung, Schock, Hypothermie, sowie in rd. 30% der Fälle Hypoglykämie. Neben den üblichen intensivmedizinischen Maßnahmen besteht die Therapie in der Korrektur des Säuren- und Basenhaushaltes und der Eliminierung des Biguanids. Der Stellenwert der Hämodialyse-Behandlung ist zur Zeit noch umstritten. Bei strenger Beachtung der Kontraindikationen sollte die Lactat-Azidose eine sehr seltene Komplikation der Biguanid-Therapie des Diabetes mellitus sein.
    Notes: Summary Lactic acidosis is defined as a state of metabolic acidosis (arterial pH below 7.36) due to an increase in the blood concentration of lactate above 2 mEq/l. Lactic acidosis may occur under a variety of conditions; the biguanide-induced lactic acidosis is due to the toxic effects of biguanides (buformin, metformin, phenformin). The clinical picture is characterized by the occurrence of disturbances of consciousness, severe acidosis with Kußmaul's respiration, shock, hypothermia and in about 30% of all cases hypoglycemia. Apart from the general principles of intensive medical care, therapy should comprise correction of the acid-base-disturbances and elimination of the offending biguanide. The efficacy of hemodialysis in the treatment of biguanide-induced lactic acidosis is difficult to evaluate. By a more sensible use of biguanides, lactic acidosis secondary to drug administration should become a rare event.
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    Journal of molecular medicine 57 (1979), S. 1053-1059 
    ISSN: 1432-1440
    Keywords: Niereninsuffizienz ; Vitamin D-Stoffwechsel ; Osteomalazie ; Parathormon ; Myopathie ; Uremia ; Vitamin D ; Osteomalacia ; Parathyroid hormone ; Myopathy
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Summary The vitamin metabolite 25(OH)D is transformed into the active secosterole 1.25(OH)2D3 in the proximal tubular epithelium of the kidney. This transformation is disturbed in patients with renal insufficiency. However, this review shows that presumably not all vitamin D dependent disturbances in patients with renal insufficiency are explicable merely as the consequence of reduced renal synthesis of 1.25(OH)2D3 secondary to nephronal loss. In incipient renal failure, vitamin D dependent functions (calcemic action of PTH, intestinal absorption of Ca) are disturbed. Yet, circulating 1.25(OH)2D3 levels are slightly elevated. This finding is compatible with an inadequate response of the renal 1-alpha-hydroxylase system to activating stimuli (hyperparathyroidism, hypocalcemia, fasting hypophosphatemia) and/or end-organ resistance to the action of 1.25(OH)2D3. Osteomalacia in renal insufficiency cannot entirely be explained as the consequence of a reduction of the serum-concentration of any of the known vitamin D metabolites [25(OH)D3; 1.25(OH)2D3; 24.25(OH)2D3]. The relatively poor response of osteomalacia of uremic patients to the administration of 1.25(OH)2D3 leads to the question of whether other vitamin D metabolites or non-vitamin D related factors are important in its genesis. Critical information is lacking with respect to 1.25(OH)2D3 receptors, post receptor events and interaction between vitamin D metabolites and PTH in bone cells of such patients. A specific action of 1.25(OH)2D3 on longitudinal growth of uremic children has been described. However, several clinical and experimental studies failed to provide evidence of normalization of growth by 1.25(OH)2D3 and failed to show differences in this respect between vitamin D and 1.25(OH)2D3. Currently, it remains undecided whether vitamin D metabolites affect PTH secretion, and if so which vitamin D metabolite is involved. Clarification of this problem is of paramount importance for therapeutic suppression of the parathyroids of uremic patients. Vitamin D metabolites play an important role in some organ functions unrelated to homeostasis of Ca-Pi-metabolism (e.g. muscle, testis, pancreas, etc). The loss of such function is of potential importance in the genesis of the uremic syndrome and its imcomplete reversal by hemodialysis.
    Notes: Zusammenfassung In den proximalen Tubulusepithelien der Niere wird der Vitamin D-Metabolit 25(OH)D in das aktive Secosterol 1,25(OH)2D3 umgewandelt. Diese Umwandlung ist bei niereninsuffizienten Patienten beeinträchtigt, jedoch sind möglicherweise nicht alle Vitamin D-abhängigen Störungen bei Niereninsuffizienz allein durch den Ausfall der Synthese von 1,25(OH)2D3 zu erklären. Bei initialer Niereninsuffizienz, bei der bereits Vitamin D-abhängige Funktionen (calzämische Wirkung von PTH, Calziumabsorption) gestört sind, liegen die 1,25(OH)2D3-Spiegel im Serum geringfügig oberhalb des Normalbereichs. Dieser Befund ist mit einer inadäquaten Antwort der 1-alpha-Hydroxylase auf aktivierende Stimuli (Hyperparathyreoidismus, Hypocalzämie, Hypophosphatämie) und/oder einer möglichen Endorganresistenz gegenüber 1,25(OH)2D3 vereinbar. Die Osteomalazie bei niereninsuffizienten Patienten ist nicht ausschließlich als Folge der Erniedrigung der Serum-Konzentration eines der bekannten Vitamin D-Metabolite [25(OH)D3; 24,25(OH)2D3; 1,25(OH)2D3] zu erklären. Das schlechte Ansprechen der Osteomalazie urämischer Patienten auf 1,25(OH)2D3 legt die Frage nach der möglichen Wirkung zusätzlicher Vitamin D-Metabolite oder dem Vorhandensein nicht Vitamin D-abhängiger Zusatzfaktoren nahe. Bislang fehlen Informationen zum Verhalten der 1,25(OH)2D3 Rezeptoren und nachgeschalteter Ereignisse an Knochenzellen und Einzelheiten einer möglichen Wechselwirkung zwischen 1,25(OH)2D3 und PTH bleiben noch unklar. Obwohl ein spezifischer wachstumsfördernder Effekt von 1,25(OH)2D3 auf das Längenwachstum urämischer Kinder beschrieben wurde, zeigten mehrere klinische und experimentelle Untersuchungen keine Normalisierung durch 1,25(OH)2D3 resp. keinen Wirkunterschied zwischen Vitamin D und 1,25(OH)2D3. Gegenwärtig ist noch unklar, ob Vitamin D-Metabolite, und gegebenenfalls welcher Vitamin D-Metabolit, die PTH-Sekretion der Parathyreoidea hemmen. Die Klärung dieser Frage erscheint dringend für eine optimale medikamentöse Suppression der Parathyreoidea niereninsuffizienter Patienten. Auch außerhalb der Homöostase des Ca-Pi-Stoff-wechsels spielen Vitamin D-Metabolite eine wichtige Rolle in der Funktion einiger Organe, z.B. Muskel, Hoden, Pankreas etc. Der Ausfall dieser Funktionen ist möglicherweise bedeutsam zum Verständnis des urämischen Syndroms und seiner mangelnden Rückbildung unter Hämodialysebehandlung.
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  • 8
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    Journal of molecular medicine 68 (1990), S. 1150-1155 
    ISSN: 1432-1440
    Keywords: Β 2-Mikroglobulin ; AB-Amyloid ; Dialysis ; Arthropathy ; Spondylarthropathy
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Summary In radioimmunological estimation ofΒ 2-microglobulin (Β 2m) significant higher serum values were found in 36 dialysis patients (44.4±20.3 mg/l) in comparison with healthy probands (1.5±0.2 mg/l). A significant relation to the duration of dialysis, diuresis, symptoms of the musculo-skeletal system, but not to radiologic changes or bone biopsy findings could be seen. Post mortem examinations carried out in 21 dialysis patients revealed AB-amyloid depositis in synovial tissue of different joints (particularly shoulder and hip joint) or intervertebral discs in eight patients (age 48 to 73 years, dialysis duration less than four years) without correlation to serumΒ 2m level or radiographically suspect areas. In the tissue of cervical spine or intervertebral discs of two patients suffering from destructive spondylarthropathy no amyloid could be detected. These results suggest that AB-amyloid may occur in elderly patients early in the course of hemodialysis and may be asymptomatic in most cases.
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  • 9
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    Journal of molecular medicine 69 (1991), S. 535-535 
    ISSN: 1432-1440
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    Topics: Medicine
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  • 10
    ISSN: 1432-1440
    Keywords: Cyclosporin A ; 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 ; Calcium metabolism ; Parathyroid hormone
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Summary Animal studies have shown that cyclosporin A (CyA) stimulates renal 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 [25(OH)D3]-1α-hydroxylase activity; in contrast, studies in renal transplant recipients indirectly suggest that CyA reduces 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 [1,25 (OH)2D3] production. To clarify the effect of CyA on vitamin D metabolite concentrations, we measured parameters of calcium metabolism in 37 CyA-treated patients (median trough whole blood levels 171–222 ng/ml) with multiple sclerosis and initially normal kidney function. The patients participated in a randomized double-blind study to assess the efficacy of CyA in multiple sclerosis. An age- and sex-matched control group (n = 39) received azathioprine (Aza). Measurements were made at the end of a 2-year treatment period. The 1,25(OH)2D3 serum concentrations were not significantly different between the two groups, although they were numerically lower in CyA-treated patients [median (range), 28.4 pg/ml (7.8–85.9) vs 41.0 pg/ml (9.2–105.1) in Aza-treated patients]. The 25(OH)D3 levels were comparable in both groups. There was no correlation between the 25(OH)D3 and 1,25(OH)2D3 concentrations. The renal function in both groups was stable in the last 6 months of the study. At the end of the study period, the endogenous creatinine clearance was significantly lower in the CyA-treated group (85 ± 17 ml/min versus 99 ± 22 in the Aza-treated group, P 〈 0.05). The carboxyterminal parathyroid hormone (C-PTH) was within the normal range in both groups, although CyA-treated patients had significantly higher concentrations (P〈0.01). The urinary excretion of mineral ions, cations and protein was similar in both groups. Our data suggest that long-term treatment with CyA does not cause clinically important alterations of vitamin D metabolism in humans. Subtle differences in the concentrations of 1,25(OH)2D3 and C-PTH between CyA- and Aza-treated patients result presumably from a slight impairment of renal function through CyA.
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