Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the association between neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS) and the expression level of Cytochrome C (Cyt-c) in mitochondria. Methods: The pathological diagn...Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the association between neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS) and the expression level of Cytochrome C (Cyt-c) in mitochondria. Methods: The pathological diagnosis of glioma and tumor classification was by HE staining, and we use immunohistochemistry method to analyse the level of nNOS in different pathological grade glioma and the expression level of Cyt-c in mitochondria meanwhile. Results: The levels of nNOS were highest in grade Ⅲ tumors, moderate in grade Ⅱ tumors, and lowest different in grade I tumors. There was significant difference of the nNOS levels among different pathological grade tumors (P 〈 0.05). Furthermore, the similar phenomenon was observed in the expression level of Cyt-c in mitochondria (P 〈 0.05). Conclusion: The expression level of nNOS and Cyt-c in mitochondria was significantly related to the pathological grade of glioma.展开更多
Chromosomal alterations are the main causes of genetic diseases. One of the characteristics of certain genetic syndromes is ID (intellectual disability) presented by the individual in varying degrees. The study of t...Chromosomal alterations are the main causes of genetic diseases. One of the characteristics of certain genetic syndromes is ID (intellectual disability) presented by the individual in varying degrees. The study of the ID, its etiology, association or not with chromosomal abnormalities and a clinical diagnosis associated with the examination of karyotype are important aspects to consider when providing genetic counseling for families. Due to the lack of similar studies and of easy access to cytogenetic services for the Amazonian population, this study aimed to contribute to the advancement of this line of study in the state, analyzing the karyotype of individuals with ID, not Down Syndrome treated at the APAE-Manaus and identifying the main types of chromosomal alterations in the individuals analyzed. Analyzes were performed of the clinical diagnosis through investigation of the data from the interview and medical records as well as analysis of the karyotype of 31 patients with non-Down syndrome ID, attended in the APAE-Manaus. Of these subjects, 20 were female and 11 male. The results showed only 2 cases of chromosome abnormalities are detectable by classical cytogenetics, one of mosaic Turner syndrome and one a heterochromatic variant. It is therefore necessary to complement the study with the addition of molecular techniques for the investigation of microdeletions and/or other alterations not detectable through the banding technique, mainly for individuals whose dysmorphisms indicate a suspected syndrome.展开更多
基金Supported by grants from the Education Office of Liaoning Province Foundation (No. 20061008)Liaoning Provincial Science and Technology Foundation (No. 2006401013-3)Dr. Start Fund of Liaoning Province(No. 20072099)
文摘Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the association between neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS) and the expression level of Cytochrome C (Cyt-c) in mitochondria. Methods: The pathological diagnosis of glioma and tumor classification was by HE staining, and we use immunohistochemistry method to analyse the level of nNOS in different pathological grade glioma and the expression level of Cyt-c in mitochondria meanwhile. Results: The levels of nNOS were highest in grade Ⅲ tumors, moderate in grade Ⅱ tumors, and lowest different in grade I tumors. There was significant difference of the nNOS levels among different pathological grade tumors (P 〈 0.05). Furthermore, the similar phenomenon was observed in the expression level of Cyt-c in mitochondria (P 〈 0.05). Conclusion: The expression level of nNOS and Cyt-c in mitochondria was significantly related to the pathological grade of glioma.
文摘Chromosomal alterations are the main causes of genetic diseases. One of the characteristics of certain genetic syndromes is ID (intellectual disability) presented by the individual in varying degrees. The study of the ID, its etiology, association or not with chromosomal abnormalities and a clinical diagnosis associated with the examination of karyotype are important aspects to consider when providing genetic counseling for families. Due to the lack of similar studies and of easy access to cytogenetic services for the Amazonian population, this study aimed to contribute to the advancement of this line of study in the state, analyzing the karyotype of individuals with ID, not Down Syndrome treated at the APAE-Manaus and identifying the main types of chromosomal alterations in the individuals analyzed. Analyzes were performed of the clinical diagnosis through investigation of the data from the interview and medical records as well as analysis of the karyotype of 31 patients with non-Down syndrome ID, attended in the APAE-Manaus. Of these subjects, 20 were female and 11 male. The results showed only 2 cases of chromosome abnormalities are detectable by classical cytogenetics, one of mosaic Turner syndrome and one a heterochromatic variant. It is therefore necessary to complement the study with the addition of molecular techniques for the investigation of microdeletions and/or other alterations not detectable through the banding technique, mainly for individuals whose dysmorphisms indicate a suspected syndrome.