Synaptic termination of thalamic and callosal afferents in cingulate cortex of the rat.

The distribution of degenerating thalamic and callosal afferents to cingulate cortex in the rat is analyzed. Both light microscopic silver impregnation and quantitative electron microscopic techniques demonstrate differences in the form, number, and laminar distribution of these two afferents in anterior and posterior cingulate cortices. Afferents from the mediodorsal thalamic nucleus terminate in area 24.

A new method for the isolation of rat liver acetyl-CoA carboxylase.

Rat liver acetyl-CoA carboxylase has been purified to homogeneity by a new method involving polyethylene glycol precipitation, and DEAE and Sepharose 4B chromatography. The final product displays a single band on SDS polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis of estimated molecular weight 240,000. This material contains 5.

[Surgical approaches to esophageal neoplasms].

After a short historical review of approach to the oesophagus, a case report of 42 resections of oesophagus carcinoma is done particularly in consideration of operative approach. Based on the experience of these cases and on considerations of principal and technical nature found in the pertinent literature, a guide idea of how approach oesophagus carcinoma is given.

[Experiences with homologous umbilical cord veins in vascular reconstructive surgery].

12 homologous umbilical cord veins prepared according to the method of MINDICH from February to November 1978 were used as either femoro-femoral or femoro-popliteal bypass. 6 of the 12 implanted umbilical veins after an average of 4 months were still open and showed good results, whereas 4 were blocked by thrombosis due to bad outflow conditions or dissection. On two implants that had had to be removed, histological examinations were used, and these showed a destruction of the graft's wall.

Compound stimulus differentiation behavior in the rhesus monkey following periarcuate ablations.

Anatomical and physiological investigations in cat and monkeys have demonstrated the existence of association areas where evoked and unit responses associated with more than one sensory modality can be recorded. Although it is often assumed that these areas of association cortex form the anatomical substratum for complex cognitive and integrative behavior in higher mammals, there is little experimental evidence in non-human primates to support this viewpoint. This experiment investigated the effects of periarcuate ablations on the ability of the rhesus monkey to perform a compound stimulus (light and tone) versus component stimuli (light or tone) differentiation.

Thalamic and cortical afferents differentiate anterior from posterior cingulate cortex in the monkey.

The anterior cingulate cortex receives thalamic afferents mainly from the midline and intralaminar nuclei rather than the anterior thalamic nuclei. In contrast, the posterior cingulate cortex receives afferents primarily from the anterior thalamic nuclei and from extensive cortical areas in the frontal, parietal, and temporal lobes. These contrasting afferents may provide a structural basis for pain-related functions of the anterior cingulate cortex.

[Successful embolectomy of the superior mesenteric artery].

Successful embolectomy of the superior mesenteric artery in a 75-year-old man is reported. The decisive points in early diagnosis are discussed and the specific diagnostic methods for the correct decision are presented. The fulminant evolution of the disease leaves little time in which to decide.

[Bovine graft as arteriovenous fistula for hemodialysis].

We used the bovine carotid artery (BCA) as arteriovenous shunt for hemodialysis in 11 patients since December 1975. We discuss our results. For implantations we used two methods: straight and loop grafts.

Catecholamine-sensitive adenylate cyclase of human fat cell ghosts. Inhibition of isoproterenol-stimulation by dihydroergotamine.

Isoproterenol-activation of the adenylate cyclase system of human fat cell ghosts was markedly inhibited by dihydroergotamine which had no effect on basal and NaF-stimulated enzyme activity. Our results indicate that the antilipolytic action of this substance in human adipose tissue is probably due to inhibition of catecholamine-sensitive adenylate cyclase activity.

beta-adrenergic receptor coupled-adenylate cyclase of human fat cell ghosts.

The effects of beta-adrenergic agonists such as isoproterenol, norepinephrine and epinephrine upon the adenylate cyclase activity of human fat cell ghosts were tested, each alone and in combination with the beta-blocking agent propranolol. Saturating concentrations of these agents showed a 2-6.5-fold increase of enzyme activity without addition of any artificial cofactors.

Effects of clofibrate on the human fat cell adenylate cyclase system.

The effects of chlofibrate on the adenylate cyclase system of human adipocytes were studied. Clofibrate reduced basal as well as hormone-NaF)stimulated adenylate cyclase activities to about the same extent (45% inhibition at 1 mg/ml clofibrate). The relative extent of hormonal stimulation was not altered by this compound.