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Sara S, Tv D, Dg G, Elumalai B, Javid M. A Rare Case of Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis With Acute Urinary Retention: Diagnosis and Management. Cureus 2024; 16:e52839. [PMID: 38406120 PMCID: PMC10884782 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.52839] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024] Open
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Hypokalemic periodic paralysis (hypoPP) is a rare channelopathy caused by mutations in skeletal muscle ion channels that usually occurs in young individuals and adolescents. The etiology can be attributed to various factors, such as idiopathic or secondary causes. It is characterized by episodes of sudden flaccid muscle weakness. Timely detection may mitigate the risk of severe complications. Secondary causes of hypoPP, such as hyperthyroidism, should be ruled out, as this could lead to thyrotoxic periodic paralysis. We report the case of a 19-year-old boy who presented to the ED with severe weakness in both the upper and lower extremities. The weakness rapidly progressed to his trunk and was accompanied by acute urinary retention. The physical examination was significant for bilateral upper and lower extremity weakness. Subsequent laboratory investigations revealed markedly low serum potassium levels. The patient's symptoms resolved after the replacement of potassium, and he was discharged without neurological deficits. Although rarely accompanied by acute urinary retention, hypoPP must be differentiated from other causes of weakness and paralysis so that the proper treatment can be initiated quickly. The rarity of hypoPP, a condition seldom encountered in clinical practice, and the added rarity of its coexistence with acute urinary retention further underscore the uniqueness of this case report.
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- S Sara
- Internal Medicine, Public Health Centre, Chennai, IND
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- General Surgery, Sri Saraswathi Hospital and Surgical Center, Krishnagiri, IND
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- Internal Medicine, Madras Medical College, Chennai, IND
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Livingston PM, Russell L, Orellana L, Winter N, Jefford M, Girgis A, Austin D, O E, Mihalopoulos C, Ugalde A, Chambers R, Phipps-Nelson J, Herath D, Botti M, Rasmussen B, Whitfield K, Ftanou M, Smith AB, Pilatti K, Sara S, Wootten A, Gillan K, Singh M, Campbell D, Pillay B, White V. Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of an online mindfulness program (MindOnLine) to reduce fear of recurrence among people with cancer: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e057212. [PMID: 35022179 PMCID: PMC8756286 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-057212] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is a common condition among cancer survivors that can lead to significant levels of distress, anxiety and depression. Online mindfulness programmes may provide the mechanism to support cancer survivors manage FCR and distress, and improve people's well-being over the short, medium and long term. The primary aim of this study is to determine the potential efficacy of MindOnLine, a 9 session mindfulness-based programme for survivors of breast, prostate and colorectal cancer. A formal economic programme will also be conducted. METHODS AND ANALYSIS A single-blind randomised controlled trial to determine the efficacy and cost-efficacy of a MindOnLine programme for cancer survivors. A total of 400 people living with cancer will be recruited via online advertisements on social media platforms, peak consumer advocacy groups or through outpatient services at healthcare providers across Victoria, Australia. People will be randomly allocated to either the MindOnLine programme (n=200) or waitlist control (n=200). Participant assessments will occur at baseline, at 9 weeks and 9-month follow-up. The primary outcome is change in Fear of Recurrence Index Score total score between baseline and 9 weeks; secondary outcomes are changes in depression and anxiety, quality of life and mindfulness. The economic analysis comprises a cost-consequences analysis where all outcomes will be compared with costs. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethics approval was obtained from the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (20-53) and Deakin University (2020-284). All participants will be required to provide written informed consent. Findings will be disseminated in peer reviewed journals and among key stakeholder organisations including hospitals, cancer and community organisations and Government. If successful the project will be rolled out nationally with a formal implementation plan. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (12620000645954); Pre-results. Registered 6 June 2020, https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=379520&isReview=true.
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- Patricia M Livingston
- Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research in the Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
- Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research in the Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Biostatistics Unit, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research in the Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Medical Oncology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Oncology Education and Research Translation (CONCERT), Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, University of New South Wales, Liverpool BC, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Institute for Health Transformation, School of Health and Social Development, Deakin University Faculty of Health, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research in the Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Contemplative & Consciousness Studies, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Health Services Research & Implementation Science, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Cancer Services, Western Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research in the Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
- Epworth HealthCare, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research in the Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
- Cancer Services, Western Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Cancer Support Treatment and Research Unit; Community Based Health Services; Commissioning and System Improvement, Department of Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Oncology Education and Research Translation (CONCERT), Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, University of New South Wales, Liverpool BC, New South Wales, Australia
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- Breast Cancer Network Australia, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Nursing Programs, Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia
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- Clinical Services, Epworth HealthCare, Richmond, Victoria, Australia
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- Andrew Love Cancer Centre, Barwon Health, University Hospital, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Andrew Love Cancer Centre, Barwon Health, University Hospital, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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Ralph N, Green A, Sara S, McDonald S, Norris P, Terry V, Dunn JC, Chambers SK. Prostate cancer survivorship priorities for men and their partners: Delphi consensus from a nurse specialist cohort. J Clin Nurs 2019; 29:265-273. [PMID: 31713906 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.15096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2019] [Revised: 09/10/2019] [Accepted: 10/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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AIMS & OBJECTIVES To describe the prostate cancer survivorship experience and priorities from the perspective of prostate cancer specialist nurses. BACKGROUND Specialist nurses are providing long-term survivorship care to men and their partners however, few prostate cancer survivorship interventions are effective and priorities for nurse-led survivorship care are poorly understood. DESIGN A three-round modified Delphi approach. METHODS The study was conducted between 1 December 2018 and 28 February 2019 to develop a consensus view from an expert nurse cohort (43 prostate cancer specialist nurses: 90% response). First, participants described men's prostate cancer survivorship experience and priorities for improving care for men and partners. In subsequent rounds, participants identified key descriptors of the survivorship experience; rated priorities for importance and feasibility; and identified a top priority action for men and for partners. Thematic analysis and descriptive statistics were applied. Guidelines for Reporting Reliability and Agreement Studies informed the conduct of the study. RESULTS Prostate cancer specialist nurses characterised the prostate cancer survivorship experience of men as under-resourced, disjointed and distressing. In all, 11 survivorship priorities for men and three for partners were identified within five broad areas: capacity building; care coordination; physical and psychosocial care; community awareness and early detection; and palliative care. However, feasibility for individual items was frequently described as low. CONCLUSION Internationally, prostate cancer survivorship care for men and their partners requires urgent action to meet future need and address gaps in capacity and care coordination. Low feasibility of survivorship priorities may reflect translational challenges related to capacity. Prostate cancer survivorship care guidelines connected to practice priorities are urgently needed. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE These findings address key gaps in the evidence for developing national nurse-led prostate cancer survivorship priorities. These priorities can be used to inform survivorship guidelines including nursing care for men with prostate cancer and their partners.
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- Nicholas Ralph
- Cancer Council Queensland, Brisbane, Qld, Australia.,School of Nursing & Midwifery, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Qld, Australia.,Division of Research and Innovation, University of Southern Queensland, Springfield, Qld, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Division of Research and Innovation, University of Southern Queensland, Springfield, Qld, Australia
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- School of Nursing & Midwifery, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Qld, Australia
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- School of Nursing & Midwifery, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Qld, Australia
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- Cancer Council Queensland, Brisbane, Qld, Australia.,Division of Research and Innovation, University of Southern Queensland, Springfield, Qld, Australia.,Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Qld, Australia
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- Division of Research and Innovation, University of Southern Queensland, Springfield, Qld, Australia.,Exercise Medicine Research Institute, Edith Cowan University, Perth, WA, Australia.,Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Qld, Australia
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Forgione M, Sara S, Vincent AD, Borg M, Moretti K, O'Callaghan ME. Satisfaction with care in men with prostate cancer. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2019; 28:e13028. [DOI: 10.1111/ecc.13028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [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] [Received: 03/22/2017] [Revised: 12/05/2017] [Accepted: 02/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Michelle Forgione
- Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men's Health The University of Adelaide Adelaide South Australia Australia
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- Urology Unit Repatriation General Hospital Daw Park South Australia Australia
- South Australian Prostate Cancer Clinical Outcomes Collaborative (SA‐PCCOC) Adelaide South Australia Australia
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- Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men's Health The University of Adelaide Adelaide South Australia Australia
- Discipline of Medicine University of Adelaide Adelaide South Australia Australia
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- South Australian Prostate Cancer Clinical Outcomes Collaborative (SA‐PCCOC) Adelaide South Australia Australia
- Adelaide Radiation Centre Adelaide South Australia Australia
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- Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men's Health The University of Adelaide Adelaide South Australia Australia
- South Australian Prostate Cancer Clinical Outcomes Collaborative (SA‐PCCOC) Adelaide South Australia Australia
- School of Medicine, Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer Flinders University Adelaide South Australia Australia
- Discipline of Surgery University of Adelaide Adelaide South Australia Australia
- Centre for Population Health Research University of South Australia Adelaide South Australia Australia
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- Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men's Health The University of Adelaide Adelaide South Australia Australia
- Urology Unit Repatriation General Hospital Daw Park South Australia Australia
- South Australian Prostate Cancer Clinical Outcomes Collaborative (SA‐PCCOC) Adelaide South Australia Australia
- Discipline of Medicine University of Adelaide Adelaide South Australia Australia
- School of Medicine, Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer Flinders University Adelaide South Australia Australia
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Sirajuddin, Nafady A, Afridi HI, Sara S, Shah A, Niaz A. Direct synthesis and stabilization of Bi-sized cysteine-derived gold nanoparticles: Reduction catalyst for methylene blue. JICS 2012. [DOI: 10.1007/bf03254280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Zaporozhan J, Altes T, Ley S, Sara S, Ciambotti JM, Mata JF, Kauczor HU, de Lange EE. Bildgebung mit hyperpolarisiertem 3Helium bei Patienten mit Asthma Prae- und Post-Bronchospasmolyse: Erste Ergebnisse der Quantifizierung. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2004. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-827612] [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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Chapouthier G, Jacquot F, Save E, Venault P, Sara S. Different effects of yohimbine and idazoxan in the light-dark choice procedure. Behav Pharmacol 2001; 1:459-461. [PMID: 11175431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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In a light-dark choice situation, the alpha(2) adrenoceptor antagonists yohimbine and idazoxan had different effects: idazoxan decreased time spent in the fit box, but yohimbine did not. The effects of idazoxan were not blocked by the alpha(2) adrenoceptor agonist clonidine. The benzodiazepine receptor antagonist Ro 15-1788 itself decreased time spent in the lit box, but in the presence of Ro 15-1788, idazoxan did not cause any further reduction.
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- G. Chapouthier
- Génétique, Neurogénétique et Comportement, URA 1294, CNRS, UFR Biomédicalé Paris V, 45, Rue des Saints Pères, 75270 Paris Cedex 06, France
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Sara S. [Lappish patients--language--an important part of health. Interview by Marit R. Madsen]. Tidsskr Sykepl 1997; 85:36. [PMID: 9377431] [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: 02/05/2023]
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Dyon-Laurent C, Romand S, Biegon A, Sara S. Functional reorganization of the noradrenergic system after partial fornix section: a behavioral and autoradiographic study. Exp Brain Res 1993; 96:203-11. [PMID: 8270017 DOI: 10.1007/bf00227100] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Previous experiments revealed that the cholinergic deficit in rats with a partial fornix section was accompanied by an increase in turnover of noradrenaline (NE) in the hippocampus. This noradrenergic hyperactivity contributed to the cognitive deficit in lesioned rats, probably by interaction with the cholinergic system. The present experiment examines the reorganization of the noradrenergic system after the damage induced by partial fornix section and attempts to determine if the increase in NE turnover is of locus coeruleus (LC) origin, or if it is a result of local regulation at the noradrenergic terminals. Rats were submitted to knife-cut section of the fornix, resulting in a decrease in choline acetyltransferase activity in the hippocampus, correlated with a significant behavioral deficit in a spatial memory task. Lesioned rats learned a nonspatial memory task normally. Sections of brains of these rats were submitted to quantitative autoradiography. [125I]Iodopindolol binding was assessed in the dorsal and ventral hippocampus to determine availability of beta receptors. This was found to be significantly lower in lesioned rats. [125I]Iodoclonidine was used to determine alpha 2 receptors binding in dorsal and ventral hippocampus and in LC. There was no difference in alpha 2 receptors in LC, a significant decrease in dorsal regions of the hippocampus, and a significant increase in ventral regions. Muscarinic M1 receptors in the hippocampus showed no changes after the lesion.
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- C Dyon-Laurent
- Institut des Neurosciences, Université P & M Curie, Paris, France
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Ivanov LL, Martinkus Z, Kharchenko OV, Sara S, Lukoshevichius L, Prashkevichius A, El'skaya AV. Subcellular distribution and properties of rabbit liver aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases under myocardial ischemia. Mol Cell Biochem 1993; 125:105-14. [PMID: 8283966 DOI: 10.1007/bf00936439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [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: 01/29/2023]
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Subcellular distribution of aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase activities has been studied in normal rabbit liver and under experimental myocardial ischemia (EMI). An increase in the activity of a number of aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases in postmitochondrial and postribosomal supernatants from rabbit liver has been determined 12 hr after EMI. Gel chromatography of the postribosomal supernatant on Sepharose 6B shows that aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase activities are distributed among the fractions with M(r) 1.82 x 10(6), 0.84 x 10(6) (high-M(r) aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase complexes) and 0.12-0.35 x 10(6). In the case of EMI aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase activities are partly redistributed from the 1.82 x 10(6) complex into the 0.84 x 10(6) complex. The catalytic properties of both free and complex leucyl-tRNA synthetases have been compared. KM for all the substrates are the values of the same order in norm and under EMI. A decrease in some aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase activities associated with polyribosomes has been observed 12 hr after EMI. The interaction of aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases with polyribosomes stimulates the catalytic activity of some enzymes and protects them from heat inactivation in vitro. It is assumed that the changes in association of aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases with high-M(r) complexes and compartmentalization of these enzymes on polyribosomes may be related to the alteration of protein biosynthesis under myocardial ischemia.
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- L L Ivanov
- Department of Biochemistry, Kaunas Medical Academy, Lithuania
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In a light-dark choice situation, the alpha-2 adrenoceptor antagonist idazoxan shows anxiogenic-like effects, which cannot be blocked by the alpha-2 adrenoceptor agonist clonidine, or by the benzodiazepine receptor antagonist Ro 15-1788. In a conditioned conflict situation, both idazoxan and the alpha-2-adrenoceptor yohimbine show anxiogenic-like effects; the effect of idazoxan could not be blocked by clonidine or Ro 15-1788. These data suggest that systems other than alpha-2 adrenoceptors or benzodiazepine receptors must be found to explain these anxiogenic-like properties.
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- P Venault
- Génétique, Neurogénétique et Comportement, URA 1294, CNRS, UFR Biomédicale Paris V, France
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The effect of the alpha 2 antagonist, idazoxan (IDA), on the excitability of neurons in the dentate gyrus of the hippocampus was studied. Population field potentials (PS) evoked by stimulation of the perforant pathway were measured before and after drug treatment. IDA enhanced the amplitude of the PS, while decreasing the slope of the EPSP. Neurotoxic destruction of noradrenergic nerve terminals completely abolished the IDA effect, arguing that its mechanism of action is through enhanced release of noradrenaline (NA). It is proposed that NA enhances the EPSP-to-spike coupling component of the PS.
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- G Richter-Levin
- Center for Neuroscience, Weizmann Institute, Rehovot, Israel
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