Indole-3-carbinol (I3C) inhibits chemically induced tumor formation in rodents and rainbow trout. This study examines the effect of I3C and its analog, indole-3-acetonitrile (I3N) on xenobiotic-metabolizing enzyme systems. The modulation of these enzyme systems have been shown to have significant effects on the interaction of chemical carcinogens and cellular constituents. Rainbow trout were fed 500, 1000 and 2000 ppm dietary levels of I3C and 50, 500 and 1000 ppm dietary levels of I3N for 8 days. β-napthoflavone (BNF), which is also an effective anticarcinogen in the trout, was fed at a 500 ppm dietary level and was used as a positive LM4b (a cytochrome P-450 isozyme) inducing control. Enzyme activities assayed were: ethoxyresorufin-O-deethylase (EROD), ethoxycoumarin-O-deethylase (ECOD), glutathione S-transferase (GST), and uridine diphosphoglucuronosyl transferase (UDPGT). Total cytochrome P-450 content was determined spectrophotometrically by the CO reduced method. The specific P-450 isozymes, LM2 and LM4b, were detected quantitatively using the western blot method. The BNF diet induced EROD and ECOD activities by an average of 17 fold and 5.5 fold, respectively. Total P-450 content was increased 2-fold; the P-450 isozyme LM4b was induced more than 5-fold, but LM2 content remained unchanged. This diet increased UDPGT activity 1.5-2-fold, but GST activity was not induced by dietary BNF. Neither I3C nor I3N induced the activity levels of the enzymes assayed at any administered dietary levels, which have previously shown to inhibit tumor formation and reduce formation of carcinogen-DNA adducts. Thus, the anticarcinogenic mechanism of I3C may proceed in trout by mechanisms other than enzyme induction. Further experiments on the effect of I3C and I3C acid condensation products (RXN) on in vitro AFB1-DNA binding resulted in a 40% and 48% inhibition of AFB1-DNA binding by I3C and RXN, respectively. Additions of RXN at levels much lower than those estimated to exist in vivo in hepatic tissue resulted in a significant reduction in AFB1-DNA formation suggesting that even small levels of RXN offers protection against the genotoxic effect of AFB1. However, in vitro additions of neither I3C nor RXN had an effect on DNA binding using AFBI-CI₂, an aflatoxin analog that does not require enzymatic activation. These results suggest that the primary mechanism for I3C inhibition of AFB1 induced carcinogenesis may proceed by inhibiton of formation of the ultimate electrophile, i.e. by reversible inhibition of cytochrome P-450. / Graduation date: 1989

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3,4-methlenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), the main constituent of Ecstasy, is a ring-substituted amphetamine commonly abused in recreational users. High doses of MDMA determined by allometric scaling produce serotonin (5-HT) axon deneveration. Studies suggest that this interspecies scaling does not reflect human use. An 'effects' scale comparing similar behavioral and physiological effects between species has been postulated as more accurate for translational studies. Experiment 1 examined the effects of MDMA on serotonergic forebrain innervation using immunohistochemical labeling targeting the serotonin transporter protein (SERT). Experiments 2 and 3 examined low and high doses of MDMA on spatial memory, prefrontal functioning, and serotonergic neurotoxicity using 'effects' scaling. Long Evans rats were given MDMA regimens of: chronic low dose (daily injections of 1.5 mg/kg for 10 days); binge low dose (2 days of 4 x 1.5 mg/kg spaced 2 hours apart), binge high dose (2 x 7.5 mg/kg sp aced 2 hours apart). Acquisition, retention, and spatial reversal (SR) were measured in a water maze task. A 2.0 mg/kg MDMA drug challenge was then given prior to a serial spatial reversal (SSR) task to assess performance while under the effect of the drug. Attentional set shifting and behavioral flexibility were assessed in an intradimensional extradimensionl (IED) task using odor/texture discriminations. MDMA chronic and binge low doses did not impair water maze or IED performance and produced no reductions in SERT expression. MDMA binge high dose resulted in significant reductions of SERT density in the prefrontal cortex, striatum, cortical mantle, hippocampus, amygdala, and many thalamic nuclei. Despite prominent 5-HT denervation, water maze performance was unaffected. Selective impairment in behavioral flexibility on the IED test was found. / This suggests that low doses of MDMA do not produce long-term deleterious effects. But, high doses of MDMA taken in 'binges' produces widespread loss of forebrain SERT fiber innervation and significant impairments in reversal learning, while leaving attentional set shifting and spatial navigation unscathed. / by Stephanie Brooke Linley. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2011. / Includes bibliography. / Electronic reproduction. Boca Raton, Fla., 2011. Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Resumo: O uso de diferentes inibidores selectivos da COX-2 em vários estudos mostraram resultados conflitantes, relacionados principalmente a uma elevada taxa de deiscências nas suturas intestinal.Basedo na hipótese de que o uso de um antibiótico de largo espectro pode reduzir a carga bacteriana no sítio de lesão e, inversamente, reduzir a migração celular de PMNLs, o objetivo deste estudo foi determinar os efeitos do Paracoxibe, uma droga inibidora da COX- 2,disponível comercialmente, associada ou não ao Imipenem na cicatrização de anastomoses no ileo ecólon de ratos. Trezentos e sessenta e oito ratos brancos Wistar foram submetidos a laparotomia, a transecção do cólon esquerdo e do íleo terminalreanastomose randomizados para receber paracoxibe (0,66 mg / Kg), imipenem (30mg/Kg) ou solução salina (controles) por via intramuscular por 4 dias. Os ratos foram distribuídos em quatro grupos de 92 ratos: Grupo 1 (controle), grupo 2 (Paracoxib), grupo 3 (Imipenem) e grupo 4 (paracoxib / imipenem) Os animais em cada grupo foram sacrificados após 4,7,14 e 21 dias, sendo as anastomoses avaliadas por meio de medidas de força de ruptura e pelo exame histológico do processo de cicatrização. Doze animais do grupo paracoxibe (13%) e oito do grupo paracoxibe / Imipenem (8,7%) foram a óbito no 5° e 7° dia de pós operatóriopor deiscências da anastomose ileal. A força de ruptura nos ratos tratados com paracoxibe foi significativamente menor do que no grupo controle no 7°, 14° e 21° dias de pósoperatório das anastomoses do íleo (87,6 g, 184,3 g e 212,5 g<127,8 g, 243,6 g e 251G , P = 0,026) e no 4°,7°,14° e 21° dias de pós operatório as anastomoses de cólon (139,3 g, 170,4 g, 202,9 g e 299,9 g<203,3 g, 254,3 g, 364,2 g e 401g, p = 0,026). Não houve diferenças significativas entre os grupos paracoxibe, imipenem e paracoxib / imipenem. A tendência de aumento da força de ... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: The use of different selective COX-2 inhibitors in several studies showed conflicting results, related mostly from a high rate of dehiscence's on intestinal sutures. Based on the hypothesis that the use of a broad spectrum antibiotic can decrease the bacterial load at the injured site and conversely reduce PMNLs cell migration, the aim of this study was to determine the effects of a new commercially available COX-2 inhibitor Paracoxib, associated or not to Imipenem on the healing of ileal and colonic anastomosis in rats. Three hundred and sixty eight white Wistar rats underwent laparotomy, ileal and left colon transection and reanastomosis and randomized to receive paracoxib (0,66 mg/Kg ), imipenem ( 30mg/Kg) or saline solution ( controls ) by intramuscular injections for 4 days. The rats were distributed in four groups of 92 rats: group1 (control); group 2 ( Paracoxib); group 3 ( Imipenem ) and group 4 (paracoxib/imipenem). Animals in each group were killed after 4,7,14 and 21 days, and the anastomosis evaluated by means of breaking strength measures and by histological examination of the healing process. Twelve animals in paracoxibe group (13% ) and eight on paracoxib/Imipenem group ( 8,7% ) died on on days 5 and 7 related to ileal anastomotic dehiscences. Breaking strength in rats treated with paracoxib was significantly lower than in the control group in post-operative day 7, 14 and 21 in ileal anastomoses ( 87,6g, 184,3g and 212,5g < 127,8g, 243,6g and 251g, p=0.026 ) and on days 4,7,14 and 21 in colonic anastomoses ( 139,3g, 170,4g, 202,9g and 299,9g < 203,3g, 254,3g, 364,2g and 401g, p=0.026 ). There were no significant diferences between imipenem, paracoxib and paracoxib/imipenem treated animals. A tendency of increased breaking strength were observed in paracoxib/imipenem group when compared to imipenem and paracoxib groups. The breaking strength increased progressivelly ... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Orientador: Alexandre Bakonyi Neto / Coorientador: Luiz Eduardo Naresse / Banca: Luiz Henrique Cury Saad / Banca: José Gulherme Minossi / Banca: Luiz Roberto Montolar Verderesi / Banca: Roberto Marius de Carvalho / Doutor

Yip Wai Nga. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2004. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 93-101). / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / Abstract (English version) --- p.i / Abstract (Chinese version) --- p.v / Acknowledgements --- p.viii / Table of contents --- p.ix / List of figures --- p.xii / List of abbreviation --- p.xv / Chapter Chapter I: --- Introduction --- p.1 / Chapter I.1 --- Transepithelial ion transport --- p.1 / Chapter I.1.1 --- Fluid secretion in colon --- p.1 / Chapter I.1.2. --- Cellular mechanism of chloride secretion --- p.3 / Chapter 1.2. --- Regulation of chloride secretion in T84 cells --- p.6 / Chapter I.2.1 --- Human colonic T84 cells as the study model --- p.6 / Chapter I.2.2 --- Signal transduction pathways of chloride secretion in T84 cells --- p.13 / Chapter I.3. --- Pharmacological actions of Scutellariae Radix --- p.13 / Chapter I.3.1. --- What is Scutellariae Radix? --- p.13 / Chapter I.3.2. --- Some biological and pharmacological actions of Scutellariae Radix --- p.13 / Chapter I.4. --- Effects of Scutellariae Radix and its major flavonoid baicalein on ion transport in T84 cells --- p.15 / Chapter I.4.1. --- Effects of Scutellariae Radix extract on ion transport in T84 cells --- p.15 / Chapter I.4.2. --- Biological effects of baicalein --- p.15 / Chapter I.5 --- "Relationship of Coptidis rhizoma and its active ingredient berberine, with Scutellariae radix in traditional remedies" --- p.18 / Chapter I.6 --- Aim of study --- p.20 / Chapter Chapter II: --- Methods and Materials --- p.21 / Chapter II.1. --- Culture technique of the T84 cells --- p.21 / Chapter II.2. --- Conventional short-circuit current (Isc) measurement --- p.24 / Chapter II.2.1. --- Experimental setup --- p.24 / Chapter II.2.2. --- Preparation of the permeable supports --- p.27 / Chapter II.2.3. --- Cell seeding --- p.27 / Chapter II.2.4. --- Short-circuit measurement --- p.29 / Chapter II.2.5 --- Short-circuit measurement in nystatin-permeabilized T84 monolayers --- p.30 / Chapter II.3. --- Measurement of protein kinase A activity --- p.31 / Chapter II.4. --- Solutions and chemicals --- p.32 / Chapter II.5. --- Statistical analysis --- p.33 / Chapter Chapter III: --- Result --- p.34 / Chapter III.1. --- Effect of SRE on transepithelial ion transport processes in T84 monolayers --- p.35 / Chapter III.1.1 --- Effect of SRE and baicalein on baseline Isc --- p.35 / Chapter III.1.2 --- Effect of ion channel blockers on SRE-stimulated Isc --- p.39 / Chapter III.1.3 --- Effect of K+ channel blockers on SRE-stimulated Isc --- p.42 / Chapter III.1.4 --- Effect of SRE in C1- free solution --- p.48 / Chapter III.2. --- Effect of SRE on apical C1- conductance and basolateral K+ conductance in nystatin-permeabilized T84 monolayers --- p.51 / Chapter III.2.1 --- Effect of SRE and baicalein on baseline IC1 --- p.51 / Chapter III.2.2 --- Study of apical C1- conductance in T84 monolayers --- p.54 / Chapter III.2.3 --- Interaction of SRE and forskolin --- p.61 / Chapter III.2.4 --- Study of basolateral K+ conductance in T84 monolayers --- p.62 / Chapter III.3 --- Effect of SRE and baicalein on PKA activities in T84 cells --- p.64 / Chapter III.3.1 --- Effect of Scutellariae Radix on PKA activity --- p.66 / Chapter III.3.2 --- Effect of baicalein on PKA activity --- p.69 / Chapter III.3.3. --- Effect of berberine on PKA activity --- p.69 / Chapter III.3.3. --- Interaction of baicalein and berberine on PKA activity --- p.74 / Chapter Chapter IV: --- Discussion --- p.77 / Chapter IV.1 --- "Scutellariae Radix，Coptidis Rhizoma, and gastrointestinal secretory function" --- p.77 / Chapter IV.2 --- SRE- and baicalein-induced increase in Isc --- p.79 / Chapter IV.3 --- Cellular signaling mechanisms underlying the effect of SRE and baicalein --- p.82 / Chapter IV.4 --- "Interaction between Scutellariae Radix and Coptidis Rhizoma - the ""ying and yang"" hypothesis" --- p.89 / Chapter IV.5 --- Summary --- p.91

Yang, Chao. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2011. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 137-146). / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / Thesis Committee --- p.i / Acknowledgements --- p.ii / Contents --- p.iii / Declaration --- p.vii / Abstract --- p.viii / 摘要 --- p.xi / Abbreviations --- p.xiii / Chapter CHAPTER ONE: --- INTRODUCTION / Chapter 1.1 --- Occurrence and Structure of Phytosterols in Plants --- p.P.1 / Chapter 1.2 --- Biological Effects of Phytosterols / Chapter 1.2.1 --- Cholesterol-lowering Effect of Phytosterols --- p.P.3 / Chapter 1.2.2 --- Anti-cancer Effect of Phytosterols --- p.P.5 / Chapter 1.2.3 --- Anti-proliferative Effect of Phytosterols --- p.P.5 / Chapter 1.3 --- Intake and Absorption of Phytosterols in Human Beings --- p.P.6 / Chapter 1.4 --- Occurrence and Physiological Levels of Phytosterol Oxidation Products (POPs) / Chapter 1.4.1 --- Occurrence of POPs --- p.P.8 / Chapter 1.4.2 --- Physiological Levels of POPs --- p.P.8 / Chapter 1.5 --- Endothelium and the Vascular Tone / Chapter 1.5.1 --- Role of Endothelium in the Control of Vascular Tone --- p.P.11 / Chapter 1.5.2 --- "Endothelial Dysfunction, Cholesterol Oxidation Products (COPs) and Phytosterol Oxidation Products (POPs)" --- p.P.12 / Chapter 1.6 --- Calcium Homeostasis in the Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells (VSMCs) / Chapter 1.6.1 --- Modes of Ca2+ Entry in VSMCs --- p.P.15 / Chapter 1.6.2 --- Modes of Ca2+ Efflux in VSMCs --- p.P.18 / Chapter 1.7 --- Objectives of the Study --- p.P.19 / Chapter CHAPTER TWO: --- β-SITOSTEROL OXIDATION PRODUCTS ATTENUATE VASORELAXATION BY INCREASING REACTIVE OXYGEN SPECIES AND CYCLOOXYGENASE-2 / Chapter 2.1 --- Introduction --- p.P.21 / Chapter 2.2 --- Materials and Methods / Chapter 2.2.1 --- Preparation of SOPs --- p.P.24 / Chapter 2.2.2 --- Gas Chromatography -mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) Identification of SOPs --- p.P.24 / Chapter 2.2.3 --- Analysis of SOPs --- p.P.25 / Chapter 2.2.4 --- Vessel Preparation --- p.P.25 / Chapter 2.2.5 --- Isometric Force Measurement --- p.P.26 / Chapter 2.2.6 --- Western Blotting --- p.P.27 / Chapter 2.2.7 --- Primary Culture of Rat Aortic Endothelial Cell --- p.P.28 / Chapter 2.2.8 --- Measurement of SOPs-induced Intracellular Oxidative Stress --- p.P.29 / Chapter 2.2.9 --- Drugs --- p.P.30 / Chapter 2.2.10 --- Data Analysis --- p.P.30 / Chapter 2.3 --- Results / Chapter 2.3.1 --- GC-MS Identification of SOPs --- p.P.32 / Chapter 2.3.2 --- Analysis of SOPs --- p.P.34 / Chapter 2.3.3 --- SOPs But Not β-Sitosterol Impaired ACh- and A23187-induced relaxations --- p.P.36 / Chapter 2.3.4 --- Inhibition of COX Pathway Reversed SOPs-induced Impairment in Relaxation --- p.P.39 / Chapter 2.3.5 --- SOPs Elevated Endothelial COX-2 Expression --- p.P.42 / Chapter 2.3.6 --- SOPs Increased COX-2 Expression via An Oxidative Stress-sensitive Pathway --- p.P.45 / Chapter 2.4 --- Discussion --- p.P.52 / Chapter 2.5 --- Conclusion --- p.P.56 / Chapter CHAPTER THREE: --- β-SITOSTEROL OXIDATION PRODUCTS POSSESS POTENTIAL VOCC BLOCKING EFFECT IN VSMCs / Chapter 3.1 --- Introduction / Chapter 3.1.1 --- 2+ Modes of Ca Entry and Efflux in Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells (VSMCs) --- p.P.57 / Chapter 3.1.2 --- Effect of Cholesterol and COPs on VSMCs --- p.P.57 / Chapter 3.2 --- Methodology and Materials / Chapter 3.2.1 --- Vessel Preparation --- p.P.59 / Chapter 3.2.2 --- Isometric Force Measurement iv --- p.P.59 / Chapter 3.2.3 --- Drugs --- p.P.60 / Chapter 3.2.4 --- Data Analysis --- p.P.61 / Chapter 3.3 --- Results / Chapter 3.3.1 --- SOPs but not β-Sitosterol Induced Relaxation in 60 mM K+ -preconstricted Endothelium-denuded Aorta --- p.P.62 / Chapter 3.3.2 --- Both SOPs and β-Sitosterol did not Relax U46619-preconstricted Endothelium-denuded Aorta --- p.P.64 / Chapter 3.3.3 --- Both SOPs and β-Sitosterol did not Relax PDA -preconstricted Endothelium-denuded Aorta --- p.P.66 / Chapter 3.3.4 --- SOPs Attenuated 60 mM K+-induced Contraction --- p.P.68 / Chapter 3.3.5 --- SOPs Attenuated Phenylephrine-induced Contraction --- p.P.70 / Chapter 3.3.6 --- Effect of SOPs on Concentration-dependent Responses to U46619 --- p.P.72 / Chapter 3.3.7 --- Preincubation with Bay K 8644 Abolished SOPs-induced Relaxation in 60 mM K+ -preconstricted Rings --- p.P.74 / Chapter 3.3.8 --- Preincubation with Thapsigargin did not Affect SOPs-induced Relaxation in 60 mM K+ -preconstricted Rings --- p.P.76 / Chapter 3.3.9 --- Preincubation with Ouabain did not Affect SOPs-induced Relaxation in 60 mM K+ -preconstricted Rings --- p.P.78 / Chapter 3.3.10 --- Preincubation with Nickel Potentiated SOPs-induced Relaxation in 60 mM K+ -preconstricted Rings --- p.P.80 / Chapter 3.4 --- Discussion --- p.P.84 / Chapter 3.5 --- Conclusion and Future Work --- p.P.88 / Chapter CHAPTER FOUR: --- INVOLEMENT OF NITRIC OXIDE IN THE PROTECTIVE EFFECTS OF PHYTOSTEROLS AGAINST HOMOCYSTEINE-INDUCED IMPAIRMENT OF ENDOTHELIUM-DEPENDENT RELAXATIONS OF RAT AORTA / Chapter 4.1 --- Introduction --- p.P.89 / Chapter 4.2 --- Materials and Method / Chapter 4.2.1 --- Vessel Preparation --- p.P.93 / Chapter 4.2.2 --- Isometric Force Measurement --- p.P.93 / Chapter 4.2.3 --- Western Blotting --- p.P.94 / Chapter 4.2.4 --- "1,1 -diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) Radical Scavenging Capacity" --- p.P.96 / Chapter 4.2.5 --- Primary Culture of Rat Aortic Endothelial Cells V --- p.P.96 / Chapter 4.2.6 --- Measurement Intracellular Oxidative Stress --- p.P.97 / Chapter 4.2.7 --- Nitric Oxide (NO) Measurement --- p.P.97 / Chapter 4.2.8 --- Drugs --- p.P.98 / Chapter 4.2.9 --- Data Analysis --- p.P.99 / Chapter 4.3 --- Results / Chapter 4.3.1 --- Impairment of Endothelium-dependent Relaxation by HC was Reversed by ROS Scavenger --- p.P.100 / Chapter 4.3.2 --- Brassicasterol Reversed HC-induced Endothelial Dysfunction In a Dose-dependent Manner --- p.P.102 / Chapter 4.3.3 --- β-Sitosterol and Stigmasterol Reversed HC-induced Endothelial Dysfunction --- p.P.104 / Chapter 4.3.4 --- Effects of β-Sitosterol Oxidation Products (SOPs) on HC-induced Endothelial Dysfunction --- p.P.106 / Chapter 4.3.5 --- Effects of Brassicasterol and β-Sitosterol on H2O2-induced Impairment of Endothelium-dependent Relaxation --- p.P.108 / Chapter 4.3.6 --- Phytosterols did not Directly Scavenge Free Radicals --- p.P.110 / Chapter 4.3.7 --- "HC and Brassicasterol did not Affect the Expression of SOD-1, SOD-2, eNOS, COX-1 and COX-2 in Aorta" --- p.P.112 / Chapter 4.3.8 --- HC Increased ROS Production in Primary Rat Aortic Endotelial Cells --- p.P.116 / Chapter 4.3.9 --- Brassicasterol did not Reverse the ROS Production by HC treatment In the Endothelial Cells --- p.P.120 / Chapter 4.3.10 --- Effect of L-NAME on Reversing the Effect of Brassicasterol on ACh-induced Relaxation --- p.P.123 / Chapter 4.3.11 --- Brassicasterol Reversed the Inhibitory Effect of HC on ACh-induced NO Production in Endothelial Cells --- p.P.125 / Chapter 4.4 --- Discussion --- p.P.128 / Chapter 4.5 --- Conclusion and Future Work --- p.P.132 / Chapter CHAPTER FIVE: --- CONCLUSIONS AND FUTURE WORK --- p.P.134 / Chapter CHAPTER SIX: --- REFERENCES --- p.P.137

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Bibliography: leaves 306-353. / xiii, 353 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / Utilizing a paired transcoronary sampling technique, serial determination of myocardial drug content was determined following intravenous bolus injection in patients undergoing diagnostic cardiac catheterization for the investigation of chest pain. There was significant modulation of haemodynamic effects of all three drugs according to changes in systolic interval. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Medicine, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Cardiology Unit