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Mengin AC, Nourry N, Severac F, Berna F, Bemmouna D, Costache ME, Fritsch A, Frey I, Ligier F, Engel N, Greth P, Khan A, Chauvet-Gelinier JC, Chabridon G, Haffen E, Nicolier M, Zinetti-Bertschy A, Vidailhet P, Weiner L. Efficacy of the my health too online cognitive behavioral therapy program for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: A randomized controlled trial. Internet Interv 2024; 36:100736. [PMID: 38617386 PMCID: PMC11015127 DOI: 10.1016/j.invent.2024.100736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024] Open
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Background Healthcare workers' mental health has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the need for mental health interventions in this population. Online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is efficient to reduce stress and may reach numerous professionals. We developed "MyHealthToo", an online CBT program to help reduce stress among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Objective The aim of our study is to investigate the efficacy of an online CBT program on stress and mental health conditions among healthcare workers during a health crisis. Methods We performed a multicentric randomized controlled trial among 155 participants allocated either to the experimental or active control group (bibliotherapy). The primary outcome was the decrease of perceived stress scores (PSS-10) post-treatment. Secondary outcomes included depression, insomnia and PTSD symptoms along with self-reported resilience and ruminations. Assessments were scheduled pretreatment, mid-treatment (4 weeks), post-treatment (8 weeks), and at 1-month and 4-months follow-up. Results For both interventions, mean changes on the PSS-10 were significant post-therapy (W8), as at 1-month (W12) and 4-months (W24) follow-ups. The between-group comparison showed no difference at any time point (ps > 0.88). Work-related ruminations significantly decreased in the experimental group with a significant between-group difference at W8 (Δ = -1.83 [-3.57; -0.09], p = 0.04). Posttraumatic stress symptoms significantly decreased in the experimental group with a significant between-group difference at W12 (Δ = -1.41 [-2.68; -0.14], p = 0.03). The decrease in work-related ruminations at W8 mediated the decrease in posttraumatic stress symptoms at W12 (p = 0.048). Conclusion The "MyHealthToo" online CBT intervention may help reduce ruminations about work and posttraumatic stress symptoms among healthcare workers during a major health crisis. Work-related ruminations may represent a relevant target of online interventions to improve mental health among healthcare workers.
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- Amaury C. Mengin
- Department of Psychiatry, Mental Health & Addictology, Strasbourg University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
- Regional Great East Center for Psychotraumatism, Strasbourg, France
- Strasbourg University, Faculty of Medicine, Strasbourg, France
- INSERM U1329, Strasbourg Translational NEuroscience and Psychiatry (STEP), Team Psychiatry, Strasbourg, France
- Fédération de Médecine Translationnelle de Strasbourg, France
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- Strasbourg University, Faculty of Medicine, Strasbourg, France
- Fédération de Médecine Translationnelle de Strasbourg, France
- Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Service de Pathologies Professionnelles et Médecine du Travail, Strasbourg, France
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- Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Département de Santé Publique, GMRC, Strasbourg, France
- Université de Strasbourg, Laboratoire de Biostatistique et Informatique Médicale, iCUBE UMR, 7357 Illkirch, France
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- Department of Psychiatry, Mental Health & Addictology, Strasbourg University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
- Strasbourg University, Faculty of Medicine, Strasbourg, France
- INSERM U1329, Strasbourg Translational NEuroscience and Psychiatry (STEP), Team Psychiatry, Strasbourg, France
- Fédération de Médecine Translationnelle de Strasbourg, France
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- Strasbourg University, Faculty of Psychology, Strasbourg, France
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- Strasbourg University, Faculty of Psychology, Strasbourg, France
- Laboratoire de Psychologie des Cognitions, Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Strasbourg University, Faculty of Psychology, Strasbourg, France
- Laboratoire de Psychologie des Cognitions, Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Psychiatry, Mental Health & Addictology, Strasbourg University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
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- PUPEA, Centre Psychothérapeutique de Nancy, Laxou; EA 4360 APEMAC, Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France
- Centre Psychothérapeutique de Nancy, Laxou, France
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- PUPEA, Centre Psychothérapeutique de Nancy, Laxou; EA 4360 APEMAC, Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France
- Centre Psychothérapeutique de Nancy, Laxou, France
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- Pôle de Psychiatrie et Santé Mentale du Groupe Hospitalier Mulhouse Sud Alsace, Mulhouse, France
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- Pôle de Psychiatrie et Santé Mentale du Groupe Hospitalier Mulhouse Sud Alsace, Mulhouse, France
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- Service de Psychiatrie Adultes, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon-Bourgogne, Unité INSERM LNC-UMR 1231, Université de Bourgogne, Dijon, France
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- Service de Psychiatrie Adultes, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon-Bourgogne, Unité INSERM LNC-UMR 1231, Université de Bourgogne, Dijon, France
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- Service de Psychiatrie, CIC-1431 INSERM, CHU de Besançon, Laboratoire de Neurosciences, Université Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Besançon, France
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- Service de Psychiatrie, CIC-1431 INSERM, CHU de Besançon, Laboratoire de Neurosciences, Université Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Besançon, France
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- Department of Psychiatry, Mental Health & Addictology, Strasbourg University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
- Strasbourg University, Faculty of Psychology, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Psychiatry, Mental Health & Addictology, Strasbourg University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
- Regional Great East Center for Psychotraumatism, Strasbourg, France
- Strasbourg University, Faculty of Medicine, Strasbourg, France
- INSERM U1329, Strasbourg Translational NEuroscience and Psychiatry (STEP), Team Psychiatry, Strasbourg, France
- Fédération de Médecine Translationnelle de Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Psychiatry, Mental Health & Addictology, Strasbourg University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
- Strasbourg University, Faculty of Psychology, Strasbourg, France
- Laboratoire de Psychologie des Cognitions, Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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Nourry N, Weiner L, Bertschy AMZ, Frey I, Vidailhet P, Mengin A. Programme de thérapie cognitivo-comportementale (TCC) en ligne pour diminuer les effets du stress chez les professionnels de santé. ARCH MAL PROF ENVIRO 2022. [PMCID: PMC9417409 DOI: 10.1016/j.admp.2022.07.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Contexte Lorsque l’épidémie de coronavirus a débuté en mars 2020, très rapidement il est apparu au pôle de psychiatrie du CHU la nécessité d’offrir à la communauté hospitalière un outil de prévention pour minimiser les effets sur la santé psychique d’une telle crise sanitaire. La littérature scientifique mettait en effet en évidence des taux de dépression, d’état de stress post-traumatique et d’anxiété important dans les équipes de soignants en Chine ou lors des précédentes épidémies (SARS, MERS). Les thérapies cognitivo-comportementale (TCC) ont démontré leur effet dans la prévention du stress professionnel. Mais deux freins majeurs ont été identifiés pour leur mise en œuvre en présentiel : la disponibilité des soignants et le respect de la distanciation physique. Méthode Les psychologues spécialisés en TCC ont conçu le programme de psychothérapie en ligne auto-administrable « Ma Santé Aussi ». L’évaluation de l’efficacité du programme en ligne « Ma Santé Aussi » se fait dans le cadre d’un programme de recherche, avec inclusion de soignants issus de 6 différents CH/CHU de l’interrégion Est. Une évaluation pré- et post-programme comporte des questionnaires portant sur les conditions d’exposition, la dépression (PHQ9), la qualité du sommeil, le PTSD, et la satisfaction de l’outil. Résultats Le site internet « Ma Santé Aussi » a été ouvert durant l’été, il comporte 7 modules thématiques (ex., sommeil, stress, auto-compassion) qui permettent d’accompagner progressivement le soignant durant le programme de TCC. Le soignant peut utiliser à discrétion le programme de TCC, à son rythme, lorsqu’il est disponible. De plus, il a la possibilité quand il le souhaite de solliciter une consultation avec un psychologue par téléphone. Le système permet donc de contourner les deux principaux freins à savoir respecter la distanciation physique et être accessible à toute heure pour s’adapter à la disponibilité du soignant sollicitant de l’aide. Nos données préliminaires suggèrent que les soignants ayant utilisé le programme sont satisfaits et soulagés dès les premières séances. Les données complètes quant à l’efficacité du programme sont attendues en décembre 2020. Conclusion Les premiers résultats ont incité l’équipe à poursuivre le développement du site internet, et surtout à augmenter la diffusion de l’outil. Nous sommes ainsi en train d’étudier une mise à disposition pour l’ensemble des établissements de santé du territoire : CH, EHPAD, EPSM, cliniques, établissements médico-sociaux…
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Bureau R, Bemmouna D, Faria CGF, Goethals AAC, Douhet F, Mengin AC, Fritsch A, Zinetti Bertschy A, Frey I, Weiner L. My Health Too: Investigating the Feasibility and the Acceptability of an Internet-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Program Developed for Healthcare Workers. Front Psychol 2021; 12:760678. [PMID: 34925163 PMCID: PMC8677821 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.760678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background: The COVID-19 crisis has had a considerable mental health impact on healthcare workers. High levels of psychological distress are expected to have a significant impact on healthcare systems, warranting the need for evidence-based psychological interventions targeting stress and fostering resilience in this population. Online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has proved to be effective in targeting stress and promoting resilience. However, online CBT programs targeting stress in healthcare workers are lacking. Objective: The aim of our study is to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of an internet-based CBT intervention, the My Health Too program we developed during the first COVID-19 epidemic peak in France. Methods: We recruited 10 participants among Alsace region hospital staff during the first peak of the pandemic in France. They were given 1 week to test the website and were then asked to answer an internet survey and a semi-structured phone interview. Results: We conducted a thematic analysis of the content from the phone interviews. Major themes were identified, discussed and coded: the technical aspects, the content of the website and its impact on participants' emotions and everyday life. Overall, the participants reported finding the website easy to use and interactive. They described the resources as easy to understand, readily usable, and useful in inducing calm and in helping them practice self-compassion. Conclusion: Our results suggest that the My Health Too online CBT program is highly feasible and acceptable to healthcare workers during the highly stressful times of the pandemic peak. The feedback provided helped to improve the program whose efficacy is to be tested.
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- Raven Bureau
- Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
- Department of Psychology, Laboratoire de Psychologie des Cognitions, Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Psychology, Laboratoire de Psychologie des Cognitions, Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Psychology, Laboratoire de Psychologie des Cognitions, Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Psychology, Laboratoire de Psychologie des Cognitions, Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
- Department of Psychology, Laboratoire de Psychologie des Cognitions, Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
- Department of Psychology, Laboratoire de Psychologie des Cognitions, Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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Autoimmune and chronic inflammatory organic diseases represent a "postindustrial revolution epidemics," and their frequency has increased dramatically in the last century. Today, it is assumed that the increase in hygiene standards reduced the interactions with helminth parasites that coevolved with the immune system and are crucial for its proper functioning. Several helminths have been proposed and tested in the search of the ideal therapeutic. In this review, the authors summarize the translational and clinical studies and review the caveats and possible solutions for the optimization of helminth therapies.
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- Irina Leonardi
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland; Zurich Center for Integrative Human Physiology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
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Perrot N, Jalaguier-Coudray A, Frey I, Thomassin-Naggara I, Chopier J. US-guided core needle biopsy: false-negatives. How to reduce them? Eur J Radiol 2012; 82:424-6. [PMID: 22483600 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2012.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- N Perrot
- Radiology Department, Hôpital Tenon, 4 rue de la Chine, 75020 Paris, France.
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Berg A, Frey I, Hamm M, Lagerstrøm D, Haas U, Fuchs R, Göhner W, Predel HG, Berg A. Patientenschulung im Bereich Adipositas: Das bewegungsorientierte M.O.B.I.L.I.S.-Konzept. B & G 2010. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1247310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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König D, Deibert P, Frey I, Berg jr A, Predel HG, Berg A. Was bringt die Lebensstilintervention für den adipösen Diabetiker? Ergebnisse zu M.O.B.I.L.I.S.-Teilnehmern mit Typ 2 Diabetes mellitus. DIABETOL STOFFWECHS 2010. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1253739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Boudghene F, Andre T, Paslaru L, Frey I, Ganthier V, Tassart M. MRI of rectal cancer: which technical choices for which therapeutic objectives? Cancer Imaging 2010. [DOI: 10.1102/1470-7330.2010.9062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Lindford A, Frey I, Vuola J, Koljonen V. Review of the Helsinki Skin Bank 2001–2008. Burns 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2009.06.138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Jalaguier A, Perrot N, Frey I, Mergui JL, Zerat L. Augmentation du périmètre abdominal chez une femme de 30 ans. Imagerie de la Femme 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/s1776-9817(08)74634-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Hausmann M, Paul G, Kellermeier S, Frey I, Schölmerich J, Falk W, Menzel K, Fried M, Herfarth H, Rogler G. (GT)N dinucleotide repeat polymorphism of haem oxygenase-1 promotor region is not associated with inflammatory bowel disease risk or disease course. Clin Exp Immunol 2008; 153:81-5. [PMID: 18460015 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2249.2008.03674.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Haem oxygenase-1 (HO-1) up-regulation was suggested to reduce mucosal tissue damage in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and an up-regulation of HO-1 expression in patients with Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) was demonstrated. A HO-1 gene promoter microsatellite (GT)(n) dinucleotide repeat polymorphism was associated with regulation of HO-1 in response to inflammatory stimuli. We therefore hypothesized that IBD patients might segregate into phenotypes with high or low HO-1 inducibility. Ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid blood samples were obtained from 179 CD patients, 110 UC patients and 56 control patients without inflammation. Genomic DNA was purified and the 5'-flanking region of the HO-1 gene containing the (GT)(n) dinucleotide repeat was amplified. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) products were purified and the length of the PCR fragments was analysed. The number of (GT)(n) repeats in the population studied ranged from 13 to 42. The distribution of the allele frequencies was comparable in patients and controls for both the short and the long alleles. The frequencies of short-, middle- and long-sized alleles were not changed among the groups studied. No correlation was found between IBD and microsatellite instability detected in five individals. Our data indicate that (GT)(n) dinucleotide repeats of the HO-1 promotor region have no significance for the pathophysiology and disease course of IBD.
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- M Hausmann
- Department of Internal Medicine I, University of Regensburg, Germany.
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Berg A, Koenig D, Deibert P, Landmann U, Frey I, Kloock B, Gollhofer A. ANTI-ATHEROGENIC EFFECTS OF A 1-YR INTERVENTION PROGRAM IN 50-65 YRS-OLD OVERWEIGHT WOMEN. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(08)71014-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Berg A, Koenig D, Deibert P, Landmann U, Frey I, Kloock B, Gollhofer A. FAVORABLE METABOLIC PROPERTIES OF A SOY-HONEY-YOGHURT PRODUCT FOR MEAL REPLACEMENT IN OVERWEIGHT SUBJECTS WITH ATHEROGENIC RISK. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(08)71015-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Ardaens Y, Perrot N, Frey I. Imagerie des malformations utéro-vaginales (MUV), écho-Doppler, IRM, hystérographie. Imagerie de la Femme 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/s1776-9817(06)73023-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Rühl A, Hoppe S, Frey I, Daniel H, Schemann M. Functional expression of the peptide transporter PEPT2 in the mammalian enteric nervous system. J Comp Neurol 2005; 490:1-11. [PMID: 16041713 DOI: 10.1002/cne.20617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The peptide transporter PEPT2 mediates transmembrane uptake of small peptides. So far, its expression has not been evidenced in the gastrointestinal tract. We have investigated peptide transport activity in the neuromuscular layers of the gastrointestinal tract by using the fluorescent tracer-dipeptide beta-Ala-Lys-Nepsilon-7-amino-4-methyl-coumarin-3-acetic acid (Ala-Lys-AMCA). Whole-mount preparations from mouse, rat, and guinea pig stomach and small and large intestine were incubated with Ala-Lys-AMCA in the presence or absence of the uptake-inhibitors L-histidine, D-phenylalanyl-L-alanine (D-Phe-Ala), glycyl-L-sarcosine (Gly-Sar), glycyl-L-glutamine (Gly-Gln), benzylpenicillin, and cefadroxil. Fluorescence microscopy revealed that Ala-Lys-AMCA specifically accumulated in both ganglionic layers of the enteric nervous system (ENS) in all regions and species studied. This could be inhibited by Gly-Sar, D-Phe-Ala, Gly-Gln, and cefadroxil, but not by free histidine and benzylpenicillin, indicating uptake via PEPT2. Accordingly, dipeptide uptake was completely abolished in PEPT2-deficient mice. Reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction analysis detected a PEPT2-specific transcript in extracts from the ganglionic ENS layers of mouse small and large intestine, further proving that enteric dipeptide transport activity is specifically mediated via PEPT2. The cellular site of dipeptide uptake was immunohistochemically localized to enteric glial cells and tissue-resident macrophages. In addition, dipeptide uptake occurred in a neurochemically defined subset of neurons in the guinea pig ENS. Our results constitute the first functional evidence for dipeptide transport activity in the ENS. PEPT2-mediated dipeptide transport in enteric glia could contribute to the clearance of neuropeptides in the ENS. In addition, the fluorophore-coupled dipeptide uptake via PEPT2 is a novel vital marker for glial cells in the ENS.
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- Anne Rühl
- Department of Human Biology, Technical University of Munich, D-85350 Freising-Weihenstephan, Germany.
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Deibert P, König D, Schmidt-Trucksaess A, Zaenker KS, Frey I, Landmann U, Berg A. Weight loss without losing muscle mass in pre-obese and obese subjects induced by a high-soy-protein diet. Int J Obes (Lond) 2004; 28:1349-52. [PMID: 15303108 DOI: 10.1038/sj.ijo.0802765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine change of weight, body composition, metabolic and hormonal parameters induced by different intervention protocols. DESIGN Randomized, controlled study including participants exhibiting a BMI between 27.5 and 35. Three different interventions containing lifestyle education (LE-G), or a substitutional diet containing a high-soy-protein low-fat diet with (SD/PA-G) or without (SD-G) a guided physical activity program. SUBJECTS A total of 90 subjects (mean weight 89.9 kg; mean BMI 31.5), randomly assigned to one of three treatment groups. MEASUREMENTS Change in body weight, fat mass and lean body mass measured with the Bod Pod device at baseline, 6 weeks and 6 months; change in metabolic and hormonal parameters. RESULTS In all, 83 subjects completed the 6-months study. BMI dropped highly significantly in all groups (LE-G: -2.2+/-1.43 kg/m(2); SD-G: -3.1+/-1.29 kg/m(2); SD/PA-G: -3.0+/-1.29 kg/m(2)). Subjects in the SD-G and in the SD/PA-G lost more weight during the 6-months study (-8.9+/-3.9; -8.9+/-3.9 kg) than did those in the LE-G (-6.2+/-4.2 kg), and had a greater decrease in fat mass (-8.8+/-4.27; -9.4+/-4.54 kg) than those in the LE-G (-6.6+/-4.59 kg). In contrast, no significant intraindividual or between-group changes in the fat-free mass were seen. In all groups, metabolic parameters showed an improvement in glycemic control and lipid profile. CONCLUSIONS Our data suggest that a high-soy-protein and low-fat diet can improve the body composition in overweight and obese people, losing fat but preserving muscle mass.
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- P Deibert
- Department of Rehabilitative and Preventive Sports Medicine, University Hospital, D-79106 Freiburg, Germany.
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Rubio-Aliaga I, Frey I, Boll M, Groneberg DA, Eichinger HM, Balling R, Daniel H. Targeted disruption of the peptide transporter Pept2 gene in mice defines its physiological role in the kidney. Mol Cell Biol 2003; 23:3247-52. [PMID: 12697824 PMCID: PMC153205 DOI: 10.1128/mcb.23.9.3247-3252.2003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The peptide transporter PEPT2 mediates the cellular uptake of di- and tripeptides and selected drugs by proton-substrate cotransport across the plasma membrane. PEPT2 was functionally identified initially in the apical membrane of renal tubular cells but was later shown to be expressed in other tissues also. To investigate the physiological importance of PEPT2 and for a detailed analysis of the protein expression sites, we generated a Pept2 knockout mouse line in which the Pept2 gene was disrupted by insertion of a beta-galactosidase gene under the control of the PEPT2 promoter. The Pept2(-/-) mice showed no obvious phenotypic abnormalities but also no adaptive upregulation in the expression level of related genes in the kidney. The importance of PEPT2 in the reabsorption of filtered dipeptides was demonstrated in knockout animals by significantly reduced renal accumulation of a fluorophore-labeled and a radiolabeled dipeptide after in vivo administration of the tracers. This indicates that PEPT2 is the main system responsible for tubular reabsorption of peptide-bound amino acids, although this does not lead to major changes in renal excretion of protein or free amino acids.
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- Isabel Rubio-Aliaga
- Molecular Nutrition Unit, Technical University of Munich, D-85350 Freising-Weihenstephan, Germany
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Leiomyomas are the most common uterine neoplasms. Leiomyomas classified as intramural, submucosal, or subserosal are usually associated with various types of degeneration. The diagnosis and the treatment of leiomyomas vary among these subtypes of leiomyomas. Magnetic resonance imaging is the most accurate imaging technique for detection, localization, and characterization of myomas. The differential diagnosis at MR imaging includes adenomyosis and solid adnexal masses. Despite its relatively high cost, MR imaging is a very useful procedure which can assist preoperative planning.
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- M Bazot
- Service de radiologie, hôpital Tenon, 4 rue de la Chine, 75020, Paris, France.
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Menorrhagia after age 40 can have functional, general, local, or organic reasons. The most frequent are: submucous myomas, adenomyosis, polyps. Submucous myomas: a transvaginal scan (TVUS) specifies the type of myoma according to its situation within the uterine cavity: intracavitary myoma or submucous. A transvaginal scan is performed to assess myomas before operative HSC. There are three criteria to check: myomas diameter must be less than 5 cm; 5 mm or more of normal myometrium should be present between myoma and external wall; the myoma must not be in contiguity with a subserosal myoma. Uterine adenomyosis is a common gynecologic condition that is characterized by the presence of heterotopic endometrial glands and stroma in the myometrium with adjacent smooth muscle hyperplasia. Pathology may be proximal or distal, focal or diffuse. Transvaginal US shows: cystic dilatation of heterotopic glands, heterogeneity of the myometrial echotexture, antero-posterior asymmetry of the uterus. TVUS has a sensitivity of 62 to 89% and a specificity of 89 to 96%. Polyps are most often hyperechoic: this makes the diagnosis more difficult in luteal phase; Power Doppler shows the vascular central pedicle. TVUS has a sensitivity of 75%. The polyps smaller than 3 mm are not visible in a reliable way without the help of a contrast media in the cavity.
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- N Perrot
- Service de gynécologie-obstétrique, hôpital Jean-Verdier, avenue du 14 juillet, 93140 Bondy, France.
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Le Blanche AF, Bazot M, Frey I, Meaume S, Piette F, Carette MF, Weill-Engerer S. Evaluation of a new hands-up ergonomics for chest radiography in geriatric patients. Invest Radiol 2002; 37:35-9. [PMID: 11753152 DOI: 10.1097/00004424-200201000-00007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES Pneumonia is the leading cause of death after the age of 85 years. Chest radiography (CXR) requires forced inspiration for accurate assessment, but kyphosis, denutrition, muscular weakness, and neurologic disorders limit active inspiration. The aim of this study was to evaluate a new passive expansion technique, by raising the patient's arms above the head, in the radiographic diagnosis of pneumonia. METHODS During a 10-month period, CXR were performed in 1452 geriatric patients for pulmonary acute disorders in our geriatric university hospital. When fewer than five anterior rib segments were visible on the conventional front view, a second CXR was performed with the patient's arms being raised above the head by a radiologist. The diagnostic questions were: Are more than five anterior rib segments present? Is pneumonia visible? The chest radiographs were independently analyzed (3-step confidence scale) by two radiologists and compared by interobserver kappa-coefficients calculation. RESULTS One hundred three patients (97 female, 6 male), representing 7% of the examined population, with an average age of 86.5 years (range, 70-104 years) were included. An additional anterior rib segment was visible on the front CXR when the arms were raised above the head (P < 0.001). Pneumonia was diagnosed in 59 patients with high agreement (kappa = 0.84) by the passive expansion technique, whereas the pneumonia infiltrate was visible in only 44 patients with considerably lower agreement (kappa = 0.36) when the arms were positioned along the trunk (P < 0.03). CONCLUSIONS Raising the arms above the head optimizes the quality of CXR and increases the detection of pneumonia in the geriatric patient. New ergonomics and adequate contention are required.
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- N Perrot
- Obstetric and Gynecology Department, Hôpital Tenon and Jean Verdier, Paris, France.
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Lunin VY, Lunina NL, Ritter S, Frey I, Berg A, Diederichs K, Podjarny AD, Urzhumtsev A, Baumstark MW. Low-resolution data analysis for low-density lipoprotein particle. Acta Crystallogr D Biol Crystallogr 2001; 57:108-21. [PMID: 11134933 DOI: 10.1107/s0907444900014608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2000] [Accepted: 10/17/2000] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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The knowledge of the molecular structure of LDL, a large lipoprotein complex, is of great interest for medical investigations. Currently available LDL crystals do not diffract to high resolution and do not allow the application of standard crystallographic techniques. Additional difficulties arise because of a very dense crystal packing and the presence of several components with quite different mean densities. Several ab initio phasing methods previously reported by the authors have been successfully applied to find a crystallographic image of LDL at a resolution of 27 A. The most promising results have been obtained using direct phasing with a connectivity analysis of the electron-density maps. The current image makes it possible to discern a single particle covered by a layer of relatively high density that is asymmetrically distributed on the particle surface. It shows a partition of high and low densities inside the particle and, in particular, strips of varying density in the lipid core.
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- V Y Lunin
- Institute of Mathematical Problems of Biology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Pushchino, Moscow Region 142292, Russia
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Ritter S, Lunina NL, Lunin VY, Urzhumtsev AG, Podjarny AD, Frey I, Diederichs K, Baumstark MW. Crystallization and structure determination of human low density lipoprotein (LDL) at low resolution, using ab initiophases. Acta Crystallogr A 2000. [DOI: 10.1107/s0108767300026362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Frey I, Berg A, Grathwohl D, Keul J. [Freiburg Questionnaire of physical activity--development, evaluation and application]. Soz Praventivmed 1999; 44:55-64. [PMID: 10407953 DOI: 10.1007/bf01667127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 197] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Aim of the present study was to design a questionnaire to assess health related physical activity, to validate the instrument and to apply it to a population sample. Reliability of the questionnaire was evaluated by test-retest investigations with intervals of two weeks and six months. High correlations between the repeated administrations reflect a good reliability of our instrument. Only gardening and cycling, as well as the depending basic and total activity, showed typically seasonal variations. Validity was established by correlating physical activity data with maximum oxygen uptake. Maximum oxygen uptake correlated with sport activities (partial correlation coefficient: r = 0.422, p < 0.01). Evaluated data were consistent. People rating themselves as "more active than their coevals" were indeed more active in sport (r = 0.334, p < 0.01) and total activity (r = 0.282, p < 0.05). Studying activity patterns of a population sample of adult residents of Freiburg (systematic random sampling, n = 612, 20-98 years) we found total physical activity of 9.2 hours per week (median), with activities of low to moderate intensities dominating. Age and gender are important determinants of the activity patterns. According to the recommendation of Paffenbarger (2000 kcal/week total physical activity) 40% of the residents of Freiburg did not reach the recommended energy expenditure. Compared to the recommendation of the American College of Sports Medicine (1000 kcal/week by training) 63% of the population sample were not active enough.
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- I Frey
- Abteilung Prävention, Rehabilitation & SportMedizin, Universitätsklinik Freiburg
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Schmidt-Trucksäss AS, Grathwohl D, Frey I, Schmid A, Boragk R, Upmeier C, Keul J, Huonker M. Relation of leisure-time physical activity to structural and functional arterial properties of the common carotid artery in male subjects. Atherosclerosis 1999; 145:107-14. [PMID: 10428301 DOI: 10.1016/s0021-9150(99)00020-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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The structure and function of central arteries are altered with advancing age. These changes comprise arterial dilation, intima-media thickening and increase in stiffness. Arterial wall hypertrophy and increased stiffness are associated with major cardiovascular disease. In contrast to this, physical activity has been found to be inversely related to the incidence of major cardiovascular disease and mortality in humans. However, conflicting data exist on the effect of physical activity on arterial stiffness and very little data about its association with structural arterial properties. We therefore investigated the association of the self-selected leisure-time physical activity (LTPA), assessed by a self-administered questionnaire, with the structure and function of the common carotid artery, examined with high-resolution ultrasound, in 51 male subjects aged between 16 and 78 years. We found that men with a higher level of LTPA (> 38.1 MET*h/week = H-LTPA) (metabolic equivalent value; 1 MET= energy expended by a person at rest, i.e. approximately 3.5 ml oxygen uptake/kg body mass or 1 kcal/kg per h) had a significantly lower arterial stiffness (P = 0.02) than men with lower levels ( < 38.1 MET*h/week = L-LTPA) (4.32+/-1.17 versus 5.75+/-1.21 x 10(6) cm(-2)). In multiple regression analyses, with several atherosclerotic risk factors as correlating variables with arterial stiffness, LTPA persisted as an independent predictor of arterial stiffness (adjusted R2=0.19) in addition to apolipoprotein B level (adjusted R2 = 0.33). The study could not, however, show an association of LTPA with reduced intima-media thickness (L-LTPA = 0.66+/-0.15 versus H-LTPA 0.66+/-0.14) or arterial dilation of diastolic diameter (L-LTPA = 6.34 + 0.64 versus H-LTPA 6.08+/-0.69). However, the positive association of LTPA with several parameters, which correlated inversely with intima-media thickness, may be taken as an indicator for a possible positive (not visible in an ultrasonic examination of the common carotid artery) effect of LTPA on the arterial wall structure.
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- A S Schmidt-Trucksäss
- Freiburg University Hospital, Centre for Internal Medicine, Department of Rehabilitation, Prevention and Sports Medicine, Germany.
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Tauer A, Hasenkopf K, Kislinger T, Frey I, Pischetsrieder M. Determination of N ε -carboxymethyllysine in heated milk products by immunochemical methods. Eur Food Res Technol 1999. [DOI: 10.1007/s002170050460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Huonker M, Halle M, Frey I, Schmidt-Trucksäss A, Sorichter S, Keul J, Berg A. [Importance of increased physical activity in ambulatory cardiovascular prevention]. Z Kardiol 1998; 87:881-90. [PMID: 9885181 DOI: 10.1007/s003920050244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Current trends in public health provided potential arguments to, first, intensify the recommendations of a physically active lifestyle in the primary prevention of atherosclerosis and, second, to prescribe a supervised outpatient exercise training program for secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Regular physical exercise may positively influence cardiovascular risk factors (overweight, hypertension, hyperlipoproteinaemia, insulin resistance, hemostatic markers). Physical conditioning modifies the body composition in favor of an increased skeletal muscle mass, changes the eating habits, and other life style characteristics. The dietary modifications characterized by a low-fat, more vegetarian food supports the weight control and the adjustment of the other metabolic risk factors. All these changes are suitable to reduce the manifestation of atherosclerosis and to minimize the risk of an acute thromboembolic arterial occlusion. Physical conditioning on one's own initiative in primary prevention or an exercise training program supervised by health professionals in secondary prevention of atherosclerosis should predominantly include a low intensive aerobic endurance exercise training. Lactate concentration in capillary blood can be measured to objectify and regulate exercise intensity. The additional energy turnover should amount to a minimum of 1,000 kcal and a maximum of 3,500 kcal weekly. This energy expenditure could be realized either with an increased physical activity level in daily routine (e.g., stair climbing, go for a walk, gardening) or by a regular leisure-time physical exercise. A turnover of 300 kcal per session should be prescribed. In long-term clinical trials investigating the benefit of primary and secondary cardiovascular prevention a reduction of the cardiovascular mortality of about 20-30% has been demonstrated.
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- M Huonker
- Med. Univ.-Klinik Freiburg Abt. Rehabilitative und Präventive Sportmedizin.
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Frey I, Le Breton C, Lefkopoulos A, Perrot N, Khalil A, Chopier J, Le Blanche A, Bigot JM. Intradural extramedullary spinal canal secondary neoplasms: MR findings in 30 patients. Eur Radiol 1998; 8:1187-92. [PMID: 9724436 DOI: 10.1007/s003300050532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to describe magnetic resonance findings of intradural spinal canal secondaries and to select the best way of investigating this condition. Thirty patients with a known malignancy [breast carcinoma (n = 14), lung carcinoma (n = 10), other sites (n = 6)] and unexplained neurologic signs were studied with pre- and post-contrast T1-weighted images and T2-weighted images. Cerebrospinal fluid cytology was available in 16 patients and positive in 11 patients. In all the patients, post-contrast T1-weighted images demonstrated abnormal enhanced lesions. Most of them were nodular, located on the conus medullaris and the cauda equina. Few lesions appeared at the thoracic or cervical levels, as nodular or thin areas of enhancement. Pre-contrast T1-weighted sequences failed or were equivocal to detect the lesions. Eighteen of 30 patients had cerebral metastases. Fourteen had osseous metastases. In conclusion, post-contrast T1-weighted sequence is the optimal modality for the diagnostic of intradural spinal canal metastases. Axial and coronal images may be a useful adjunct to precise anatomic changes. T1-weighted and T2-weighted sequences remain necessary when further information is expected on vertebra or soft tissue.
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- I Frey
- Department of Radiology, Tenon Hospital, F-75 020 Paris, France
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Baumstark M, Ritter S, Frey I, Diederichs K, Grathwohl D, Keul J. 1.P.2 Crystallization and preliminary X-ray diffraction data of two different human low density lipoprotein (LDL) subfractions. Atherosclerosis 1997. [DOI: 10.1016/s0021-9150(97)88182-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Ritter S, Frey I, Diederichs K, Grathwohl D, Keul J, Baumstark MW. Crystallization and preliminary X-ray diffraction data of two different human low-density lipoprotein (LDL) subfractions. Proteins 1997; 28:293-7. [PMID: 9188746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Human LDL subfractions LDL-2 (d = 1.031-1.034 g/ml) and LDL-5 (d = 1.040-1.044 g/ml) were crystallized in two different crystal forms by using polyethylene glycol as a precipitant. Both fractions were from one donor. Crystals of LDL-5 were yellow, hexagonal, and showed no dichroism. Crystals of LDL-2 were of the same color, had a rodlike shape with notches at both ends, and were highly dichroitic. LDL-2 crystals diffracted to a resolution of 29 A by using synchrotron radiation. Indexing in P1 resulted in preliminary parameters for the reduced cell of a = 171 A, b = 438 A, c = 519 A, alpha = 102 degrees, beta = 99 degrees, gamma = 91. These dimensions are consistent with the size of LDL particles. Using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and agarose gel electrophoresis, we could further confirm that the crystals consist of LDL. The FTIR spectrum showed bands characteristic for lipids and protein. Dissolved crystals exhibited a mobility similar to native LDL in agarose gels and could be stained with anti-human apolipoprotein B (apoB).
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- S Ritter
- Medizinische Universitätsklinik Freiburg, Germany
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Perrot N, Frey I, Mergui JL, Sananes S, Uzan M, Uzan S. [Sonohysterography: a new study method of the uterine cavity: evaluation of 84 cases and comparison to hysteroscopy]. Contracept Fertil Sex 1997; 25:325-9. [PMID: 9229523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Sonohysterography versus hysteroscopy: the assessment of the uterine cavity: a series of 84 cases. We study indications, advantages, limits of a technic of investigation of uterine cavity: sonohysterography. Our results show that sonohysterography is as effective as hysteroscopy in the diagnosis of intrauterine conditions. It is painless, no time consuming. There is no adverse effects and it is helpful in the diagnosis of intrauterine abnormality as a complement of transvaginal scanning.
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- N Perrot
- Maternité Guy Le Lorier, Hôpital Tenon
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Metz C, Holzschuh M, Bein T, Woertgen C, Frey A, Frey I, Taeger K, Brawanski A. Moderate hypothermia in patients with severe head injury: cerebral and extracerebral effects. J Neurosurg 1996; 85:533-41. [PMID: 8814152 DOI: 10.3171/jns.1996.85.4.0533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 181] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Cerebral and extracerebral effects of moderate hypothermia (core temperature 32.5 degrees C-33.0 degrees C) were prospectively studied in 10 patients with severe closed head injury (Glasgow Coma Scale score < 7) in the intensive care unit of a university hospital. Hypothermia was induced by cooling the patient's body surface with water-circulating blankets. Before cooling, a conventional intracranial pressure (ICP) reduction therapy was applied, which remained unchanged throughout the study. Cerebral blood flow (CBF), cerebral metabolic rates for oxygen (CMRO2) and lactate (CMRL), and ICP were simultaneously measured prior to inducing hypothermia, after obtaining hypothermia, after 24 hours of hypothermia, and after rewarming. With respect to extracerebral effects, supplemental investigations were conducted 24 and 72 hours after rewarming. The median delay between injury and induction of hypothermia was 16 hours. Hypothermia reduced CMRO2 by 45% (p < 0.01), whereas CBF did not change significantly. Before cooling, six patients had elevated CMRL indicating cerebral ischemia. Cooling normalized CMRL in all patients (p < 0.01). The intracranial hypertension present prior to cooling declined markedly during hypothermia (p < 0.01) without significant rebound effects after rewarming. Cardiac index decreased by 18% after hypothermia was reached (p < 0.05), recovered at 24 hours of hypothermia, and surpassed baseline values after rewarming. Platelet counts dropped continuously up to 24 hours after rewarming (p < 0.01). Plasma coagulation tests did not show significant worsening. Creatinine clearance decreased during cooling (p < 0.01) and recovered by 24 hours after rewarming. Twenty-four hours after cooling had begun, eight patients had elevated serum lipase activity (p < 0.01) and four of them acquired pancreatitis. Rewarming normalized both pancreatic alterations. Seven patients made a good recovery; one survived severely disabled; and two patients died. Moderate hypothermia is effective in preventing secondary brain damage while reducing cerebral ischemia. However, there are potentially hazardous side effects that require additional monitoring.
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- C Metz
- Department of Anesthesia, University Hospital, University of Regensburg, Germany
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Perrot N, Frey I, Bigot JM. [Ultrasono-hysterography: techniques and indications]. J Radiol 1996; 77:687-90. [PMID: 8944129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Sonohysterography consists in injecting a saline solution into the uterine cavity and performing transvaginal sonography. The purpose of this procedure is the pre-operative assessment of intracavitary anomalies, especially polyps, myoma, adhesions, congenital abnormalities such as septate uterus. Technical aspects are shown. This procedure is painless, atraumatic and no adverse effect is seen if the usual precautions before hysterography are taken. The right place of this exam is between hysterography and hysteroscopy, but more widespread use is required before a final opinion can be reached.
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- N Perrot
- Service de Radiologie, Hôpital Tenon, Paris
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Halle M, Berg A, Frey I, König D, Keul J, Baumstark MW. Relationship between obesity and concentration and composition of low-density lipoprotein subfractions in normoinsulinemic men. Metabolism 1995; 44:1384-90. [PMID: 7476322 DOI: 10.1016/0026-0495(95)90134-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Obesity, insulin resistance (IR) with hyperinsulinemia, and a dyslipoproteinemia characterized by reduced high-density lipoprotein 2 (HDL2) cholesterol and elevated levels of small, dense low-density lipoprotein (LDL) particles are risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD). The impact of obesity independent of hyperinsulinemia on the concentration and composition of small, dense LDL subfractions is uncertain. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between obesity indices, namely body mass index (BMI), skinfold measurements (SF), and waist to hip ratio (WHR), and LDL-subfraction particle concentration and composition in 200 healthy men without evidence of IR. A precise analysis of the concentration of lipids and apolipoproteins and the composition of very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL), intermediate-density lipoprotein (IDL), and two HDL- and six LDL-subfraction particles was obtained using the technique of density-gradient ultracentrifugation. Dividing the individuals according to BMI showed that those with a BMI greater than 27 kg/m2 had significantly lower HDL2 cholesterol and apolipoprotein (apo) A-I and higher VLDL and IDL cholesterol and apo B concentrations than those with a BMI less than 25 kg/m2. Regarding LDL particles, we found that men with a BMI above 25 kg/m2 had significantly more small, dense LDL particles (d 1.044 to 1.063 g/mL) and correspondingly fewer medium, dense LDL particles (d 1.031 to 1.037 g/mL) than leaner men; those with a BMI above 27 kg/m2 had the highest concentration of circulating small, dense LDL particles. These findings were not influenced by fasting insulin concentrations, IR, or WHR.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
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- M Halle
- Department of Physical Performance Medicine, Freiburg University Hospital, Germany
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Rotational dynamics and ordering of myosin heads in glycerinated skeletal muscle fibres were studied using an isothiocyanate-based spin label attached to the fast-reacting thiol sites of myosin and were compared with data obtained for maleimide and iodoacetamide spin labels attached to the same sites. The ordering of probe molecules on the millisecond time scale in the rigor state, at sarcomere length 2.2-2.3 +/- 0.1 microns, was static. Isothiocyanate probe molecules showed greater mobility; the segment holding the label rotated in the microsecond time range. In the saturation transfer EPR time domain, MgADP did not produce a significant change in the mobility of spin labels. The spectra of isothiocyanate spin-labelled fibres were analyzed in terms of two narrow distributions with mean angles of 75 degrees and 56 degrees. In the rigor state, the fractions represented approximately 76% and 24% of the total EPR absorbance. In the presence of MgADP, the conventional EPR spectra showed large changes in the ordering of isothiocyanate probe molecules towards a new distribution, the population with a theta value of 56% increased from 24% to 71% at the expense of the 75% population with no change in the mean angles of the distributions. In the case of maleimide and iodoacetamide spin-labelled fibres, however, the effect of MgADP on the probe angular distribution was small.
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- J Belágyi
- Central Research Laboratory, University Medical School, Pécs, Hungary
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Working muscle plays a central role in the control of lipid metabolism. Increased physical activity induces a number of positive changes in the metabolism of lipoproteins: serum triglycerides are lowered by the increased lipolytic activity and the production of native high density lipoprotein (HDL) particles is increased. The increased lecithin: cholesterol acyltransferase activity leads to an increased production of HDL2, which in addition is catabolised more slowly due to a decreased activity of hepatic lipase. The 3 effects explain the increased HDL levels of endurance trained individuals. These effects have been demonstrated in cross-sectional as well as longitudinal studies by different groups, and can be induced by training, independent of changes in bodyweight. The influence of endurance activity on the quality and quantity of low density lipoprotein (LDL) particles is a further reason for the antiatherogenic potential of increased physical activity. It has been shown by several groups that small dense LDL particles represent a particular risk factor for atherosclerosis. Recent studies presented strong evidence that LDL level and composition can be influenced favorably by physical activity. In addition to the direct influence of physical activity on lipids and lipoproteins, physical exercise may improve the disturbances of haemorheological factors, particularly those associated with hypertriglyceridaemia. In conclusion, there is increased evidence that physical activity is able to favourably influence all 3 components of the atherogenic lipoprotein phenotype: the HDL concentration increases, the concentration of small dense LDL decreases, and serum triglycerides are reduced.
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- A Berg
- Department of Physical Performance Medicine, Freiburg University Hospital, Germany
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Frey I. [Education at a nursing school affiliated with a psychiatric clinic]. Dtsch Krankenpflegez 1993; 46:548-50. [PMID: 8375286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Frey I, Baumstark MW, Berg A. Acute and delayed effects of prolonged exercise on serum lipoproteins. I. Composition and distribution of high density lipoprotein subfractions. Eur J Appl Physiol Occup Physiol 1993; 66:521-5. [PMID: 8354252 DOI: 10.1007/bf00634303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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To investigate the effects of a single period of prolonged exercise on lipoprotein concentration and composition, the serum of 13 healthy, endurance-trained men was examined before and after (1 h, 20 h) a field test [running time, 130 (SD 7.4) min]. We found changes in composition of all of the lipoprotein fractions isolated. In detail, all very low density lipoprotein particle components were reduced after exercise; the most pronounced changes found were in the concentrations of phospholipids (PL) and triglycerides (TG) (PL, before vs 20 h after, P < 0.01; TG, before vs 20 h after, P < 0.01). The serum high density lipoprotein (HDL)-cholesterol mass was unchanged after exercise, but both HDL subfractions showed changes in composition. In HDL3 the relative amounts of cholesterol increased (unesterified free cholesterol; FC) before vs 20 h after, P < 0.05; cholesterylester (CE), before vs 20 h after, P < 0.01) and TG and PL decreased (TG and PL, before vs 20 h after, P < 0.05). The HDL2 particles became enriched in the relative amount of CE (before vs 20 h after, P < 0.01) and lost TG after exercise (before vs 20 h after, P < 0.01). The observation that all the changes in lipoprotein concentration and composition reached their maximal differences compared to the pre-exercise values 20 h afterwards would support the assumption that circulating lipoproteins play an important role in the regeneration period, refilling the intramuscular triglyceride stores.
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- I Frey
- Department of Physical Performance Medicine, University of Freiburg, Germany
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Baumstark MW, Frey I, Berg A. Acute and delayed effects of prolonged exercise on serum lipoproteins. II. Concentration and composition of low-density lipoprotein subfractions and very low-density lipoproteins. Eur J Appl Physiol Occup Physiol 1993; 66:526-30. [PMID: 8354253 DOI: 10.1007/bf00634304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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To investigate the effects of a single period of prolonged exercise on lipoprotein concentration and composition, 13 healthy endurance-trained men were examined before and after (1 h, 20 h) a cross-country run [30 km, time: 130 (SD 7.4) min]. The data show that following acute exercise, serum triglyceride (TG) concentration were reduced (36%) as a consequence of a reduced number (31%) of very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) particles. Changes in composition of VLDL were present but less evident. In contrast to this, acute exercise did not induce significant changes in the average concentration of individual low-density lipoprotein (LDL) subfractions. However, changes in dense LDL [density (d) > 1.044 g.ml-1] concentration were significantly correlated to changes in serum TG: a reduction of dense LDL occurred in subjects with large reductions in serum TG. In addition, LDL composition changed significantly. Immediately (1 h) after exercise the TG content of all LDL subfractions was reduced. These reductions were significant in large (d = 1.006-1.037 g.ml-1) and small LDL (1.044-1.063 g.ml-1). It can be concluded therefore from our study that acute exercise primarily altered the composition of LDL subfractions while their concentration remained stable.
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- M W Baumstark
- Department of Physical Performance Medicine, University of Freiburg, Germany
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Frey I, Kamps H, Baumstark MW, Berg A, Keul J. Distribution of lipoprotein species (LpA-I, LpA-I:A-II) in serum and HDL subfractions of untrained and trained normolipemic men. Clin Chim Acta 1992; 211:167-73. [PMID: 1458611 DOI: 10.1016/0009-8981(92)90192-s] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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The distribution of lipoprotein species (LpA-I, LpA-I:A-II) in serum and within HDL subfractions (HDL2b, HDL2a, HDL3) was examined in 26 sedentary and 19 endurance trained normolipemic male individuals. The concentrations of lipids and apolipoproteins in serum and HDL subfractions and the concentrations of LpA-I and LpA-I:A-II were determined. Significant differences (Mann-Whitney-U-test) were found in serum concentrations of apoB (P < 0.05), apoA-II (P < 0.01) and LpA-I:A-II (P < 0.001). In HDL3 apoA-II concentration was significantly lower in the trained group (P < 0.05) but in HDL2 subclasses the concentrations of apoA-I and apoA-II did not differ between the groups. Despite similar concentrations of the two apolipoproteins, there were difference in the distribution of lipoprotein species within HDL2 subfractions. The concentrations of LpA-I did not differ, but the concentrations of LpA-I:A-II particles were higher in the trained group. Untrained and trained had similar concentrations of apoA-II (in HDL2b) but obviously more apoA-II containing particles and this leads to the assumption that within HDL2 of endurance trained individuals LpA-I:A-II particles have a lower apoA-II content compared with particles of untrained individuals. The data emphasize, that normolipemic individuals of different maximum oxygen uptake have a different distribution and composition of lipoprotein species (LpA-I, LpA-I:A-II).
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- I Frey
- Center of Internal Medicine, Freiburg F.R.G
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Baumstark MW, Arístegui R, Zöller T, Frey I, Berg A, Keul J. Probucol, incorporated into LDL particles in vivo, inhibits generation of lipid peroxides more effectively than endogenous antioxidants alone. Clin Biochem 1992; 25:395-7. [PMID: 1490304 DOI: 10.1016/0009-9120(92)80023-a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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One of the first steps in lipid autoxidation leads to the generation of lipid peroxides (LPO). The time course of LPO generation during Cu++ catalyzed oxidation of LDL before and after treatment with probucol was determined in this study. Before analysis the samples had been stored for about 3 years at -20 degrees C. The results show that in LDL samples without probucol the total antioxidative potential had been depleted during the long-term storage. In contrast, LDL containing probucol showed almost no signs of lipid autoxidation. In addition, the ratio of vitamin E to cholesterol was significantly higher in serum samples containing probucol. We conclude that, in vivo, probucol is incorporated into LDL particles in concentrations high enough to inhibit even early steps of lipid autoxidation.
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- M W Baumstark
- Medizinische Universitätsklinik, Abteilung Sport- und Leistungsmedizin, Freiburg, Germany
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Baumstark MW, Frey I, Berg A, Keul J. Influence of n-3 fatty acids from fish oils on concentration of high- and low-density lipoprotein subfractions and their lipid and apolipoprotein composition. Clin Biochem 1992; 25:338-40. [PMID: 1490295 DOI: 10.1016/0009-9120(92)80012-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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- M W Baumstark
- Medizinische Universitätsklinik, Abteilung Sport- und Leistungsmedizin, Freiburg, Germany
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Le Breton C, Frey I, Carette MF, Richaud J, Kujas A, Korzec J, Bigot JM. Infectious sacroiliitis: value of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Eur Radiol 1992. [DOI: 10.1007/bf00595836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Weinstock C, Ullrich H, Hohe R, Berg A, Baumstark MW, Frey I, Northoff H, Flegel WA. Low density lipoproteins inhibit endotoxin activation of monocytes. Arterioscler Thromb 1992; 12:341-7. [PMID: 1547193 DOI: 10.1161/01.atv.12.3.341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Human serum and low density lipoproteins (LDLs) were shown to inactivate endotoxin (lipopolysaccharide [LPS]) by testing the effect of LPS interactions with serum or LDL on the activation of human monocytes. Sera and LDL preparations from four patients with familial hypercholesterolemia were used to demonstrate the inhibition of LPS from inducing interleukin-1 release. Before LDL removal by immunoapheresis, the patients' sera were able to inactive approximately fivefold more LPS than after LDL removal. The LPS-inactivating capacity lost during apheresis could essentially be retrieved in the LDL-rich eluate from the immunoadsorption columns. Because patients were treated frequently with immunoapheresis, their LDL levels before LDL removal were not markedly elevated. These patients' sera before LDL removal were shown to inactivate amounts of LPS comparable to those inactivated by the sera from three healthy volunteers. LDL prepared by ultracentrifugation showed similar LPS inactivation as LDL prepared by immunoapheresis. We conclude that the inhibition of LPS-induced monocyte activation by human serum is dependent to a large extent on the LDL fraction. LDLs were demonstrated to inhibit LPS from inducing interleukin-1 release by human monocytes.
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- C Weinstock
- Department of Transfusion Medicine, University of Ulm, German Red Cross Blood Center
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Frey I, Baumstark MW, Berg A, Keul J. Influence of acute maximal exercise on lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase activity in healthy adults of differing aerobic performance. Eur J Appl Physiol Occup Physiol 1991; 62:31-5. [PMID: 2007393 DOI: 10.1007/bf00635630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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To document the possible influence of a single episode of maximal aerobic stress on the serum lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT) activity in subjects with differing histories of training, two groups of healthy male adults [controls (C), n = 18, 28.6 years, SD 5.2, 50.1 ml.kg-1.min-1 maximal O2 uptake (VO2max), SD 5.3; endurance trained athletes (T), n = 18, 31.4 years, SD 8.8, 65.0 ml.kg-1.min-1 VO2max, SD 2.8] were examined in a maximal aerobic stress test. In addition to the routine assessment of lipid status, LCAT activity was measured immediately before and after exercise. At rest nearly identical LCAT activity values were found in both groups: C 64.4 nmol.ml-1.h-1, SD 16.7 vs T 65.0 nmol.ml-1.h-1, SD 20.9. The post-exercise LCAT values induced by the maximal stress test increased significantly to (C) 95.7 nmol.ml-1.h-1, SD 23.5, +48.6%, P less than 0.001; (T) 83.5 nmol.ml-1.h-1, SD 24.3, +29.1%, P less than 0.01. Neither the pre nor the postexercise individual LCAT activity values showed any significant correlation to the corresponding data on physical performance.
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- I Frey
- Department of Physical Performance Medicine, University of Freiburg, Federal Republic of Germany
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Baumstark MW, Kreutz W, Berg A, Frey I, Keul J. Structure of human low-density lipoprotein subfractions, determined by X-ray small-angle scattering. Biochim Biophys Acta 1990; 1037:48-57. [PMID: 2294970 DOI: 10.1016/0167-4838(90)90100-t] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The structure of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) particles from three different density ranges (LDL-1: d = 1.006-1.031 g/ml; LDL-3: d = 1.034-1.037 g/ml; LDL-6: d = 1.044-1.063 g/ml) was determined by X-ray small-angle scattering. By using a theoretical particle model, which accounted for the polydispersity of the samples, we were able to obtain fits of the scattering intensity that were inside the noise interval of the measured intensity. The assumption of deviations from radial symmetry is not supported by our data. This implies a spread-out conformation of the apolipoprotein B (apoB) molecule, which appears to be localized in the outer surface shell. A globular structure is not consistent with our data. Furthermore, different models exist concerning the structure of the cholesterol ester core below the phase transition temperature. The electron density data suggest an arrangement in which the steroid moieties are localized at average radii of 3.2 and 6.4 nm. Model calculations show that packing problems can only be avoided if approximately half of the acyl chains of each shell are pointing towards the center of the particle, the other half towards the surface. This arrangement of the acyl chains has never been proposed before. The LDL particles of different density classes differ mainly with respect to the size of the core but also with respect to the width of the surface shells. Model calculations show that the size of different LDL particles can be accurately predicted from the compositional data.
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- M W Baumstark
- Institut für Biophysik und Strahlenbiologie der Universität Freiburg im Briesgau, F.R.G
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Frey I, Berg A, Baumstark MW, Collatz KG, Keul J. Effects of age and physical performance capacity on distribution and composition of high-density lipoprotein subfractions in men. Eur J Appl Physiol Occup Physiol 1990; 60:441-4. [PMID: 2390982 DOI: 10.1007/bf00705034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The influences of age and maximal aerobic capacity (VO2max) on serum lipoproteins with special regard to the concentration, composition and distribution of high density lipoprotein (HDL) subfractions were investigated in 51 healthy males of different characteristics: younger than 35 years, untrained (n = 14, mean age 28.2 years, SD 6.0; VO2max, 47.9 ml.kg-1.min-1, SD 5.8) and trained (n = 11, mean age 27.9 years, SD 4.3; VO2max, 61.1 ml.kg-1.min-1, SD 5.1), older than 50 years untrained (n = 14, mean age 58.9 years, SD 5.9, VO2max, 29.3 ml.kg-1.min-1, SD 5.3) and trained (n = 12, mean age 59.3 years, SD 7.2, VO2max, 45.7 ml.kg-1.min-1, SD 7.7). The fasting-state serum concentrations of total cholesterol, tri-acylglycerol and lipoprotein-cholesterol were measured. The HDL-subfractions were separated by density (rho) gradient ultracentrifugation. Concentrations of cholesterol, cholesterylester, tri-acylglycerol, phospholipids, apolipoprotein (apo) A-I and A-II were measured in the subfractions HDL2b: rho = 1.063-1.100 g.ml-1; HDL2al: rho = 1.00-1.110 g.ml-1; HDL2a2: rho = 1.110-1.150 g.ml-1; HDL3: rho = 1.150-1.210 g.ml-1. Elderly untrained subjects showed increased serum concentrations of total-, very low- and low density lipoprotein-cholesterol and elevated tri-acylglycerol levels. The HDL-cholesterol concentration was decreased, due to reduced concentrations of HDL2-subfractions. Significant changes in the composition of HDL2-subfractions were found in elderly untrained subjects. The HDL2-subfractions had more protein, a decreased apoA-I:A-II ratio and less phospholipids in comparison to HDL2-subfractions from younger untrained and trained, and elderly trained subjects.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
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- Department of Physical Performance Medicine, University of Freiburg, FRG
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In order to interpret the known lipoprotein changes in probucol-treated patients, serum concentrations of apolipoproteins (A-I, A-II, B, C-II, C-III, E) were measured before, during and after probucol administration (2 X 500 mg p.d.), in 16 healthy males (30.3 +/- 5.6 years old). Cholesterol concentrations were determined in LDL and VLDL fractions as well as in HDL subfractions which were isolated by preparative ultracentrifugation. In addition, apolipoprotein A-I and A-II concentrations were measured in the HDL subfractions. Compared with the baseline values, significant apolipoprotein changes were found in the serum apolipoprotein A-I (151 +/- 18 to 115 +/- 31 mg/dl; P less than 0.001) and C-II levels during administration. The HDL subfraction analysis showed that the decrease of HDL-cholesterol and apolipoprotein A-I (59.9 +/- 23.5 to 34.4 +/- 16.4 mg/dl, P less than 0.001, and 65.7 +/- 49.0 to 37.5 +/- 23.5 mg/dl, P less than 0.05, respectively) was predominantly related to the HDL2b subfraction (d = 1.063-1.100 g/ml).
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- Department of Physical Performance Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, F.R.G
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