Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of a single 48-hour exposure to betamethasone or dexamethasone in the NCI-H441 cell line and in human type II pneumocytes. STUDY DESIGN:NCI-H441 cells were exposed 48 hours to varying concentrations of betamethasone or dexamethasone (10(-10) to 10(-7) mol/L) alone or in combination with 1 mmol/L dibutyryl cyclic adenosine monophosphate. Likewise, human type II pneumocytes were exposed 48 hours to varying concentrations of betamethasone or dexamethasone (10(-9) to 10(-7) mol/L) alone or in combination with 1 mmol/L dibutyryl cyclic adenosine monophosphate. The measured outcome was the stimulatory effect on surfactant protein B gene transcription as expressed by surfactant protein B messenger RNA accumulation. The experiment was conducted 5 times in NCI-H441 cells and 6 times in type II cells, in parallel with control. Surfactant protein B messenger RNA was determined at control level and 48 hours after exposure by quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. RESULTS:A similar dose-dependent response in surfactant protein B messenger RNA expression was seen with both betamethasone and dexamethasone. In human type II pneumocytes, the inductive profile of surfactant protein B messenger RNA after 48-hour exposure to betamethasone or dexamethasone was similar to that seen in the NCI-H441 cells. CONCLUSION:Dexamethasone and betamethasone achieved similar dose-response patterns of surfactant protein-B expression in vitro.
journal_name
Am J Obstet Gynecoljournal_title
American journal of obstetrics and gynecologyauthors
Ramin SM,Vidaeff AC,Gilstrap LC 3rd,Bishop KD,Jenkins GN,Alcorn JLdoi
10.1016/j.ajog.2004.01.015subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2004-04-01 00:00:00pages
952-9issue
4eissn
0002-9378issn
1097-6868pii
S0002937804000407journal_volume
190pub_type
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2011.12.011
更新日期:2012-03-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1067/mob.2000.106753
更新日期:2000-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::To investigate the merits of using psychometric testing as a predictive adjunct to counseling patients in the choice of a contraceptive method, 134 family-planning patients using an oral contraceptive for one year or longer completed the Neuroticism Scale Questionnaire. Clinic records of these patients were examined t...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(76)90016-8
更新日期:1976-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to determine whether amniotic fluid levels of glial acidic fibrillary protein (GFAP) would reflect myelomeningocele-related neurodegeneration in the rat model of retinoic acid-induced myelomeningocele, which is a model that is very similar to human myelomeningocele and develops...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2010.09.032
更新日期:2011-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:This study was undertaken to determine whether adrenomedullin, a hypotensive peptide, decreases vasomotor tone in fetoplacental vasculature that has been constricted with the thromboxane sympathomimetic U46619. STUDY DESIGN:The fetoplacental vascular beds of 20 perfused human placental cotyledons were vasoco...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1067/mob.2000.108071
更新日期:2000-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:We hypothesize that genetic variations (single nucleotide polymorphisms-SNPs) in the tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), TNF receptors (TNFRI and TNFRII), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and IL-6 receptor (IL-6R) genes predict high-risk status for spontaneous preterm birth (sPTB) in European-American women. In this...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2006.03.059
更新日期:2006-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::The effect of fluids from both complete and partial hydatidiform moles on blood coagulation was determined. Coagulation was evaluated with use of the one-stage prothrombin time and the activated partial thromboplastin time. These studies demonstrated that the fluids shortened the activated partial thromboplastin time ...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0002-9378(85)80263-5
更新日期:1985-11-15 00:00:00
abstract::Continuous 24-hour observations of fetal breathing were performed in 20 normal, pregnant women between 24 and 28 weeks' gestation by real-time ultrasound. Fetuses made breathing movements approximately 14% of the time. No change in breathing activity after a maternal meal was observed, but a significant increase in th...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(88)90146-9
更新日期:1988-02-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0002-9378(97)70394-6
更新日期:1997-05-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(86)90725-8
更新日期:1986-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Our purpose was to immunolocalize urokinase-type plasminogen activator and the plasminogen activator inhibitors 1 and 2 in human implantation sites, with emphasis on the types of trophoblast expressing the plasminogen activator and the inhibitors. STUDY DESIGN:Urokinase and the plasminogen activator inhibito...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0002-9378(94)70246-2
更新日期:1994-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::The effects of prolonged mild hypoxemia on the fetus have received little attention. We investigated the response to a decrease in fetal arterial Po2 of 5 mm Hg or less sustained for a period of 24 hours in the chronically instrumented fetal lamb. Hypoxemia was induced by an infusion of nitrogen via the maternal trach...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0002-9378(87)80261-2
更新日期:1987-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::Ovulation induction with pulsatile gonadotropin-releasing hormone achieves high ovulatory and pregnancy rates in hypogonadotropic hypogonadism while limiting the occurrence of ovarian hyperstimulation and multiple pregnancy. However, this form of therapy is apparently less effective in polycystic ovary syndrome. The a...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(90)91438-i
更新日期:1990-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Bacteriologic culture samples were taken from the cervix in three groups of 10 healthy, sexually active women using barrier contraception, oral contraceptives, or a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine contraceptive device. Culture samples for Candida albicans and Trichomonas vaginalis were taken, a cytologic vaginal...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(86)90594-6
更新日期:1986-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::Peritoneal fluid from women with endometriosis, unexplained infertility, and fertile controls were compared to one another and to normal human serum for effects on lymphocyte proliferation in vitro. Peritoneal fluid samples were also assayed for both interleukin-1 and interleukin-2. All peritoneal fluid samples signif...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(89)90736-9
更新日期:1989-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Our purpose was to determine the adequacy of oxygenation, particularly cranial and cardiac oxygenation, in exteriorized fetal lambs on right atrium to artery extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. STUDY DESIGN:Thirteen fetal lambs were placed on right atrium to artery extracorporeal membrane oxygenation betwee...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0002-9378(96)70423-4
更新日期:1996-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:A metaanalysis of randomized trials was conducted to evaluate if the type of hysterectomy, total abdominal hysterectomy or supracervical hysterectomy, has an impact on the development of urinary incontinence. STUDY DESIGN:We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, Biological Abstract, and the Cochrane Library up t...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章,meta分析
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2007.09.033
更新日期:2008-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Chlamydia trachomatis infection is common and largely asymptomatic in women. If untreated, it can lead to sequelae such as pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility. It is unknown whether a patient's self-reported history of Chlamydia trachomatis infection is a valid marker of past infection. OBJECTIVE:Ou...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2016.12.005
更新日期:2017-04-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/s0002-9378(99)70407-2
更新日期:1999-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Our purpose was to evaluate prostaglandin F2 alpha output at fetal membrane surfaces relative to labor and to assess amniotic prostaglandin E2 concentration changes on prostaglandin F2 alpha output. STUDY DESIGN:Intact and separated fetal membranes from 10 elective cesarean sections and nine vaginal deliveri...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(95)90190-6
更新日期:1995-07-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(92)91343-9
更新日期:1992-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Our purpose was to study the effects of isradipine, a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker, on mother and fetus in the treatment of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. STUDY DESIGN:The investigation was performed as a two-group, parallel, double-blind multicenter study of isradipine versus placebo. Fifty...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(95)90357-7
更新日期:1995-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::Coxsackievirus B5 infection was demonstrated in five of seven third-trimester pregnant women with undifferentiated febrile illnesses or aseptic meningitis. Coxsackievirus B5 was recovered from the cervix and throat in four women and from the rectum in three. No obvious illnesses were evident in the babies. These findi...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(86)90102-x
更新日期:1986-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:This study was undertaken to evaluate the occurrence and management of mesh erosions in patients undergoing abdominal sacrocolpopexy. STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective chart review of the abdominal sacrocolpopexy procedure (n = 92) between 1997 and 2003 was performed. Patients with mesh erosion were identified. I...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2005.02.062
更新日期:2005-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::Analyses of cytoplasmic estrogen receptor and progesterone receptor were performed on tumor specimens from 32 patients with uterine sarcomas. While the median and maximal quantitative levels of binding were lower than those observed in endometrial carcinomas, examples of estrogen receptor- and progesterone receptor-po...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0002-9378(84)80135-0
更新日期:1984-10-15 00:00:00
abstract::To determine the effects of suppressing fetal and maternal adrenal activity on parturition, we treated pregnant rhesus macaques with dexamethasone (0.25 to 4.0 mg, twice a day) from gestation day 130 until delivery (term = 167 days). Long-term dexamethasone treatment increased gestation length: 71% of fetuses were bor...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(83)90841-4
更新日期:1983-04-15 00:00:00
abstract::Marked dissociation of the cervical collagenous tissue during prostaglandin-induced abortion is well recognized, but the response of collagenous tissue of the amnion to prostaglandin treatment is not known. A morphologic study of amniotic collagenous tissue was performed after prostaglandin-induced abortion and prosta...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0002-9378(11)90666-8
更新日期:1990-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::In spite of the relative safety and medical advantages of vaginal birth after cesarean section, the procedure continues to be underutilized in the private practice setting. To evaluate the hypothesis that resistance by the patient often precludes a trial of labor, an observational study was conducted of all women with...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(91)91422-s
更新日期:1991-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the relationship of hormone (estrogen receptor alpha, estrogen receptor beta, progesterone receptor) and growth factor receptor (insulin-like growth factor receptor, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) expression with disease progression in uterine carcinosarcoma. STUDY DESIGN:Immunohistoc...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2008.12.012
更新日期:2009-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Our purpose was to determine differential effects of natural and synthetic glucocorticoids on cytochrome 17alpha-hydroxylase and cytochrome P-450 side-chain cleavage messenger ribonucleic acid in the sheep placenta and to determine whether feed-forward effects during labor are involved in further inducing pla...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0002-9378(99)70619-8
更新日期:1999-05-01 00:00:00