scholarly journals Influence of solution of lactoprotein with sorbitol on ultrastructural changes in lungs of rats in the condition of burn shock

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 440-445
Author(s):  
A. O. Ocheretnyuk ◽  
O. V. Palamarchuk ◽  
D. A. Lysenko ◽  
G. I. Vashchuk ◽  
G. I. Stepanyuk

This article gives a theoretical substantiation and a new experimental solution of a scientific problem aimed at increasing the effectiveness of pharmacotherapy on the morphofunctional state of the lungs of rats under conditions of burn shock by using a combined colloid-hyperosmolar infusion solution – lacto-protein with sorbitol. The administration of the test solution at a dose of 10 ml/kg for 7 days in rats with modelled burn shock reduced ultrastructural changes in the lungs triggered by burn shock. It has been proved that in the conditions of shock, colloid-hyperosmolar infusion lacto-protein with sorbitol solution facilitates the restoration of vascular endothelium and fluid retention in the microcirculatory channel and improves the morphofunctional state of the aerohematic barrier of the lungs, stimulates the activity of the alveolar macrophages and the secretory function of the type II alveolocytes producing surfactant. At day 7 of burn shock, when 0.9% of NaCl was injected, significant changes were observed in the respiratory unit: part of the alveoli had considerably enhanced clearance of blood capillaries, which had platelets, neutrophils and altered forms of erythrocytes. At day 7 of burn shock in the lungs of the rats given an infusion of colloid-hyperosmolar solution – lactoprotein with sorbitol, the ultrastructure of the components of the lung cells had improved in comparison with 3 days. Luminosity of the hemocapillary parts was moderate, mainly with erythrocytes. The walls of endothelial cells had elongated nuclei with invaginations of nuclear membranes and clear contours. Their cytoplasmic regions were not widespread, with moderate electron densities. In type II alveolocytes, during this experiment, a lower degree of damage to the nucleus and organelles in the cytoplasm was established, and there were signs of a renewal of the secretory function of these cells. In the cytoplasm, hypertrophied mitochondria with clear crystals, different sizes of secretory granules, which had a different density, indicating their formation, were observed. According to the magnitude of the cytoprotective effect on lung cells under conditions of burn shock, the lactoprotein with sorbitol solution was shown to be superior in comparison with the physical solution (0.9% NaCl). The study of functional, biochemical and molecular genetic parameters that characterize the state of the aerohematic barrier under the conditions of using lactoprotein with sorbitol solution in the case of burn injuries of the skin will allow researchers to comprehensively evaluate the mechanisms of the pulmonary protective effect of this preparation and to experimentally substantiate the expediency of its use in clinical practice for pharmaco-correction of burn shock.

Author(s):  
Robert Hard ◽  
Gerald Rupp ◽  
Matthew L. Withiam-Leitch ◽  
Lisa Cardamone

In a coordinated field of beating cilia, the direction of the power stroke is correlated with the orientation of basal body appendages, called basal feet. In newt lung ciliated cells, adjacent basal feet are interconnected by cold-stable microtubules (basal MTs). In the present study, we investigate the hypothesis that these basal MTs stabilize ciliary distribution and alignment. To accomplish this, newt lung primary cultures were treated with the microtubule disrupting agent, Colcemid. In newt lung cultures, cilia normally disperse in a characteristic fashion as the mucociliary epithelium migrates from the tissue explant. Four arbitrary, but progressive stages of dispersion were defined and used to monitor this redistribution process. Ciliaiy beat frequency, coordination, and dispersion were assessed for 91 hrs in untreated (control) and treated cultures. When compared to controls, cilia dispersed more rapidly and ciliary coordination decreased markedly in cultures treated with Colcemid (2 mM). Correlative LM/EM was used to assess whether these effects of Colcemid were coupled to ultrastructural changes. Living cells were defined as having coordinated or uncoordinated cilia and then were processed for transmission EM.


2015 ◽  
Vol 72 (1) ◽  
pp. 141-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annette Dalrymple ◽  
Patricia Ordoñez ◽  
David Thorne ◽  
Debbie Dillon ◽  
Clive Meredith

Cells ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 2860
Author(s):  
Dennis M. L. W. Kruk ◽  
Marissa Wisman ◽  
Jacobien A. Noordhoek ◽  
Mehmet Nizamoglu ◽  
Marnix R. Jonker ◽  
...  

COPD is characterized by irreversible lung tissue damage. We hypothesized that lung-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (LMSCs) reduce alveolar epithelial damage via paracrine processes, and may thus be suitable for cell-based strategies in COPD. We aimed to assess whether COPD-derived LMSCs display abnormalities. LMSCs were isolated from lung tissue of severe COPD patients and non-COPD controls. Effects of LMSC conditioned-medium (CM) on H2O2-induced, electric field- and scratch-injury were studied in A549 and NCI-H441 epithelial cells. In organoid models, LMSCs were co-cultured with NCI-H441 or primary lung cells. Organoid number, size and expression of alveolar type II markers were assessed. Pre-treatment with LMSC-CM significantly attenuated oxidative stress-induced necrosis and accelerated wound repair in A549. Co-culture with LMSCs supported organoid formation in NCI-H441 and primary epithelial cells, resulting in significantly larger organoids with lower type II-marker positivity in the presence of COPD-derived versus control LMSCs. Similar abnormalities developed in organoids from COPD compared to control-derived lung cells, with significantly larger organoids. Collectively, this indicates that LMSCs’ secretome attenuates alveolar epithelial injury and supports epithelial repair. Additionally, LMSCs promote generation of alveolar organoids, with abnormalities in the supportive effects of COPD-derived LMCS, reflective of impaired regenerative responses of COPD distal lung cells.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Wenbo Wang ◽  
Qichang Wu ◽  
Li Sun ◽  
Xiaohong Zhong ◽  
Yasong Xu ◽  
...  

Aim. Achondrogenesis type II is a rare, lethal osteochondrodysplasia with considerable phenotypic heterogeneity. We describe our experience in diagnosing prenatal-onset achondrogenesis type II by a multidisciplinary assessment. Methods. Two cases of fetal achondrogenesis type II were analyzed retrospectively using prenatal ultrasound evaluation, postnatal radiographic diagnosis, and molecular genetic testing of COL2A1. Results. A causative mutation in the COL2A1 gene was found in both patients. Combined with postnatal radiographic examination, the final diagnosis of achondrogenesis type II was made. Conclusion. Our findings emphasize the importance of a multidisciplinary assessment for the definitive diagnosis of achondrogenesis type II, which is paramount for proper genetic counseling.


1983 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 208-214 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Castranova ◽  
J. R. Wright ◽  
H. D. Colby ◽  
P. R. Miles

Studies were conducted to measure intracellular ascorbate content and to characterize ascorbate uptake in three fractions of isolated rat pneumocytes (i.e., alveolar macrophages, alveolar type II epithelial cells, and another fraction of small pneumocytes that contains neither macrophages nor type II cells). When cells are incubated in medium containing 0.1 mM ascorbate (i.e., the concentration normally found in plasma), intracellular ascorbate concentrations are 3.2 mM in alveolar macrophages and type II cells and 0.9 mM in other lung cells; ascorbate influx is 1.5 nmol . 10(7) cells-1 . h-1 for alveolar macrophages, 0.24 nmol . 10(7) cells-1 . h-1 for type II cells, and very slow in other pneumocytes. Ascorbate influx displays saturation kinetics in both alveolar macrophages (K1/2 = 2 mM; Vmax = 32.2 nmol . 10(7) cells-1 . h-1) and type II cells (K1/2 = 5 mM; Vmax = 14.2 nmol . 10(7) cells-1 . h-1). After correction for differences in the membrane surface areas of these two types of lung cells, the rates for maximum ascorbate influx (Vmax) are similar in alveolar macrophages and type II cells. In addition, ascorbate uptake by alveolar macrophages and type II cells is dependent on metabolic activity and extracellular sodium. In contrast, ascorbate uptake in other lung cells does not exhibit saturation kinetics and is not dependent on metabolism or sodium. Thus alveolar macrophages and type II cells possess an energy-dependent cotransport system for ascorbate and sodium influx. The high ascorbate content and the existence of a specialized transport mechanism for ascorbate uptake may explain the relative resistance of alveolar macrophages and type II cells to oxidant injury.


2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jieqin Wang ◽  
Yaowei Huang ◽  
Xusheng Hou ◽  
Wenyu Wu ◽  
Lei Nie ◽  
...  

Objective. To determine whether bile acids (BAs) affect respiratory functions through the farnesoid X receptor (FXR) expressed in the lungs and to explore the possible mechanisms of BAs-induced respiratory disorder.Methods. Primary cultured alveolar epithelial type II cells (AECIIs) of rat were treated with different concentrations of chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA) in the presence or absence of FXR inhibitor Z-guggulsterone (GS). Then, expression of FXR in nuclei of AECIIs was assessed by immunofluorescence microscopy. And ultrastructural changes of the cells were observed under transmission electron microscope and analyzed by Image-Pro Plus software.Results. Morphologic damage of AECIIs was exhibited in high BAs group in vitro, with high-level expression of FXR, while FXR inhibitor GS could attenuate the cytotoxicity of BAs to AECIIs.Conclusions. FXR expression was related to the morphologic damage of AECIIs induced by BAs, thus influencing respiratory functions.


Biochimie ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 125 ◽  
pp. 32-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabrina Villalpando ◽  
Chantal Cazevieille ◽  
Anne Fernandez ◽  
Ned J. Lamb ◽  
El-Habib Hani
Keyword(s):  
Type Ii ◽  

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