Advance in the risk factors and pathogenesis of Demodex blepharitis / 中华实验眼科杂志

Demodex is a common small parasite in the human body, with a body length of about 150-350 μm and mainly found in human sebaceous glands and skin hair follicles.In recent years, numerous studies in dermatology and ophthalmology have shown that Demodex is related to the occurrence and development of rosacea, blepharitis and other diseases. Demodex blepharitis has become one of the clinical concerns. Demodex blepharitis is an inflammation in the skin of the eyelid margin caused by Demodex infection.In severe cases, cornea and conjunctiva can be involved, and vision can be affected. Demodex blepharitis is a widespread and easily overlooked disease.Up to 90% of patients with blepharitis are infected with Demodex, and the main pathogenic diagnostic methods are light microscopy and in vivo confocal microscopy.At present, the treatment of Demodex blepharitis is mainly to remove mites by metronidazole and tea tree oil etc.Its risk factors and pathogenesis are not fully understood yet.This article mainly summarized and analyzed the research progress on the risk factors for Demodex blepharitis and its possible pathogenesis at home and abroad in order to provide references for further research and clinical treatment.

Study of the energy loss and vortex in the left ventricle in patients with mid-range and reduced left ventricular ejection fraction by vector flow mapping / 中华超声影像学杂志

Objective:To quantitatively evaluate the energy loss (EL) and vortex characteristics in the left ventricle by vector flow mapping (VFM) technique in heart failure patients with mid-range ejection fraction (HFmrEF) and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).Methods:One hundred and five patients in Qilu Hospital of Shandong University from October 2016 to November 2017 with heart failure and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF)<50% were enrolled and divided into HFmrEF Group (LVEF40%~<50%, 56 cases) and HFrEF group (LVEF<40%, 49 cases). Another 32 healthy people at the same period were matched as control group. The EL, vortex area and circulation of isovolumic relaxation phase (IVR), rapid filling phase (RFP), atrial contraction phase (ACP), isovolumic contraction phase (IVC) and rapid ejection phase (REP) in the left ventricle was measured by VFM technique.Results:The EL in HFmrEF group and HFrEF group was lower than that in the control group. In ACP, the EL was gradually decreased among the control group, HFmrEF group and HFrEF group( P<0.05). In ACP, the vortex area and circulation was larger in heart failure patients than those in the control group, and gradually increased from control group, to HFrEF group( P<0.05). Positive correlation between EL and E/e ′ was evidenced in the RFP ( r=0.524, P< 0.001). While in ACP, there was a positive correlation between EL and A peak ( r=0.492, P<0.001), and a negative correlation between EL and vortex area ( r=-0.235, P=0.040). Conclusions:VFM can be applied to evaluate the EL in left ventricle. The EL in the left ventricle of patients with HFmrEF and HFrEF is significantly lower than that in control group. El is correlated with cardiac systolic and diastolic function and vortex area.

Preliminary study for neoadjuvant chemotherapy on locally advanced rectal cancer / 中华普通外科杂志

Objective:To investigate the effect of neoadjuvant chemotherapy on locally advanced rectal cancer.Methods:After collecting the clinical data of 180 rectal cancer patients diagnosed initially as cT3-4N0-2M0 stage, patients were divided into neoadjuvant chemotherapy group, neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy group and control group. First-line chemotherapy regimen CAPEOX was used as neoadjuvant therapy. Second-line chemotherapy regimen FOLFIRI was used for the patients not sensitive to CAPEOX . Long-term radiotherapy (total dosage: 45-50 Gy)was used in the neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy group. The compliance, anastomotic fistula , infection and incidence of anal dysfunction, effective rate of neoadjuvant therapy and tumor reduction rate were observed.Results:The compliance of neoadjuvant treatment was higher than that of the control group(90% vs.85% vs.73%, χ 2=6.16, P<0.05); The rate of adverse reaction in neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy group was higher than that in the neoadjuvant chemotherapy group and control group(28% vs.6% vs.12%, χ 2=10.57, P<0.05); The anastomotic fistula(17% vs. 6% vs. 5%, χ 2=6.95, P<0.05), infection rate(16% vs. 5% vs. 3%, χ 2=6.89, P<0.05)and incidence of anal dysfunction(21% vs. 9% vs.7%, χ 2=6.42, P<0.05) in neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy group were higher than that in the neoadjuvant chemotherapy group and control group. There was no significant difference between the neoadjuvant chemotherapy group and the control group( P>0.05) .Overall effective rate in neoadjuvant chemotherapy group and neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy group was 40 % and 66%, respectively. Conclusions:Patients with locally advanced rectal cancer have better compliance with neoadjuvant chemotherapy and lower toxic side effects compared to neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy can be safely and effectively used in locally advanced rectal cancer.

Effect of astaxanthin on neuropathic pain in rats and role of spinal heme oxygenase-1 / 中华麻醉学杂志

Objective:To evaluate the effect of astaxanthin on neuropathic pain in rats and the role of spinal heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1).Methods:Seventy-two SPF-grade healthy adult male Sprague-Dawley rats, weighing 200-250 g, in which intrathecal catheters were successfully implanted, were divided into 6 groups ( n=12 each) by a random number table method: blank control group (group C), sham operation group (Sham group), neuropathic pain (NP) group, NP plus dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) group (NP + DMSO group), NP plus astaxanthin group (NP + AST group) and NP plus zinc protoporphyrin plus astaxanthin group (NP+ ZnPP+ AST group). NP was induced by chronic constriction injury in anesthetized rats.In Sham group, the sciatic nerve was only isolated without ligation.At 5 days after establishing the model, 0.5% DMSO 10 μl was intrathecally injected in NP+ DMSO group, astaxanthin 1 μg (dissolved in 10 μl DMSO) was intrathecally injected in NP+ AST group, HO-1 inhibitor zinc protoporphyrin 24 μg (dissolved in 10 μl DMSO) was intrathecally injected, and 3 h later astaxanthin 1 μg (dissolved in 10 μl DMSO) was intrathecally injected in NP+ ZnPP+ AST group.Injection was given once a day for 10 consecutive days in the 3 groups mentioned above.The mechanical paw withdrawal threshold (MWT) and thermal paw withdrawal latency (TWL) were measured at 1 day before establishing the model and 3, 7 and 14 days after establishing the model.The rats were sacrificed at 14 days after establishing the model, and the L 4-6 lumbar segments of the spinal cord were removed for determination of the contents of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin-1beta (IL-1β), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GHS-PX)(by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) and expression of HO-1 (by Western blot). Results:Compared with group C and group Sham, the MWT was significantly decreased and TWL was shortened at each time point after establishing the model, the contents of TNF-α and IL-1β were increased, and the expression of HO-1 was up-regulated in the other four groups, the SOD and GSH-PX contents were significantly decreased in NP group, NP+ DMSO group and NP+ ZnPP+ AST group, and the SOD and GSH-PX contents were significantly increased in NP+ AST group ( P<0.05). Compared with NP group, the MWT was significantly increased and TWL was prolonged at 7 and 14 days after establishing the model, the contents of TNF-α and IL-1β were decreased, and the expression of HO-1 was up-regulated in NP+ AST group, the expression of HO-1 was down-regulated in NP+ ZnPP+ AST group ( P<0.05), and no significant change was found in the parameters mentioned above in NP+ DMSO group ( P>0.05). Compared with NP+ AST group, the MWT was significantly decreased and TWL was shortened at 7 and 14 days after establishing the model, the contents of SOD and GSH-PX were decreased, the contents of TNF-α and IL-1β were increased, and the expression of HO-1 was down-regulated in NP+ ZnPP+ AST group ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Astaxanthin can reduce NP in rats, and the mechanism is related to up-regulating the expression of HO-1 in the spinal cord and inhibiting oxidative stress and inflammatory responses.

Application of PiCCO-guided goal-directed volume management in off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery during perioperative period / 中国医师进修杂志

Objective:To evaluate the influence of goal-directed volume management based on cardiac output index (CI), intrathoracic blood volume index (ITBVI) and extravascular lung water index (EVLWI) in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery.Methods:Forty patients (ASA 2 to 3 grade) undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery in Lanzhou University Second Hospital from January 2017 to December 2018 were selected. The patients were divided into 2 groups by random digits table method with 20 cases in each group: study group (goal-directed fluid therapy treatment with CI, ITBVI and EVLWI) and control group (conventional fluid therapy). The control group was given central venous pressure (CVP) monitoring rehydration, and the study group was given PiCCO hemodynamic monitoring indicators. The CVP, CI, ITBVI and EVLWI for fluid management were measured. Accurate assessment of volume status of patients was done. The study group received goal-directed fluid therapy based on CVP, CI, ITBVI and EVLWI, with the goal of CI in the 3.0 to 5.0 L/(min·m 2) range, ITBVI in the 800 to 1 000 ml/m 2 range and EVLWI in the 3.0 to 7.0 ml/kg range. The heart rate, mean arterial pressure (MAP), urine volume, central venous oxygen saturation (ScvO 2), lactic acid and renal function were monitored. The ventilator withdrawal time, hospitalization in ICU, length of stay, incidence of acute pulmonary edema, incidence of acute renal failure, mortality of 30 d after surgery were recorded and compared between the two groups. Results:Tissue perfusion and urine volume of the study group was significantly improved compared with that of control group ( P<0.05). ScvO 2 of the study group was higher than that of the routine group ( P<0.05). The concentration of lactic acid of the study group was lower than that of the routine group ( P<0.05). The incidences of acute pulmonary edema, acute renal insufficiency and mortality of the study group were lower than those of the routine group (5.0% vs. 15.0%, 5.0% vs. 10.0% and 5.0% vs. 15.0%), and there were statistical differences ( P<0.05). The length of stay and hospitalization in ICU were both lower than those in the control group ( P<0.01). Conclusions:Goal-directed fluid therapy based on CI, ITBVI and EVLWI can effectively optimize the cardiac preload of patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery, improve cardiac output, ensure microcirculation perfusion, maintain the balance of oxygen supply and demand, and reduce the incidence of complications and mortality.

Role of GABAA receptors in sevoflurane-induced inhibition of discharge activities of inspiratory neurons in medullary respiratory center of neonatal rats / 中华麻醉学杂志

Objective To evaluate the role of GABAA receptors in sevoflurane-induced inhibition of the discharge activities of inspiratory neurons in the medullary respiratory center of neonatal rats.Methods The medulla oblongnta slices of neonatal rats (aged 0-4 days) including the medial region of the nucleus retrofacialis with the hypoglossal nerve rootlets retained were prepared.The slices were perfused with artificial cerebrospinal fluid (ACSF),and the activity of the inspiratory neurons in the medial region of the nucleus retrofacialis and the respiratory rhythmical discharge activity of the hypoglossal nerve rootlets were simultaneously recorded using microelectrodes and suction electrodes,respectively.The ACSF,5％ sevoflurane,GABAA receptor blocker bicuculline 10 μmol/L and combination of 5％ sevoflurane and 10 μmol/L bicuculline were added to the perfusion liquid after the discharge activity was stable.The respiratory cycle (RC),inspiratory time (TI),integral amplitude (IA) and changes in peak frequency (PFn) of the inspiratory neurons were recorded.Results Compared with that after giving ACSF,RC was significantly prolonged,TI was shortened,and IA and PFn were decreased after giving sevoflurane,and RC was significantly shortened,IA and PFn were increased (P＜0.05),and no significant change was found in TI after giving bicuculline (P＞ 0.05).Compared with that after giving sevoflurane,RC was significantly shortened,TI was prolonged,and IA and PFn were increased after giving sevoflurane and bicuculline (P＜ 0.05).Conclusion Sevoflurane inhibits the discharge activities of inspiratory neurons through GABAA receptors in the medullary respiratory center of neonatal rats.

Analgestic efficacy of intermittent boluses for adductor canal block after total knee arthroplasty / 临床麻醉学杂志

Objective To compare two different regimens of ultrasound-guided Continuous ad-ductor canal block (CACB)for postoperative analgesia and early ambulation after total knee arthro-plasty (TKA).Methods Sixty-seven patients scheduled for unilateral TKA undergoing spinal anes-thesia,13 males and 54 females,aged 18-85 years,BMI 18-30 kg/m2,ASA physical status Ⅰ-Ⅲ, were randomly divided into the continuous infusion group A (n=34)and the intermittent boluses group B (n=33).After the operations,ultrasound-guided CACB were administered and 20 ml of 0.2% ropivacaine was given as the loading dose.From then on,patients in both groups used electronic analgesic pumps containing 240 ml of 0.2% ropivacaine for postoperative analgesia.5 ml/h of 0.2% ropivacaine was continuously infused for 48 hours in the group A.5 ml of 0.2% ropivacaine was automated injected every 60 minutes in the group B.All infusion pumps were setted at a bolus dose of 5 ml,with a lock time of 30 minutes.The total consumptions of analgestic pum solution and dezoine, quadriceps muscle strength, active range of knee flexion, ambulation distance and occurrences of adverse reactions such as nausea and vomiting,dizziness,drowsiness,extravasating and errhysis were recorded at different time points postoperatively.Results The total consumptions of analgestic pum solution at 12,24 h postoperatively of group B were significantly reduced than that of group A (P<0.05).The 48 h total dezoine consumption of group B was significantly reduced than group A (P<0.05).Active range of knee flexion at 24,48 h and ambulation distance at 48,72 h of group B were significantly higher than group A (P<0.05).There was no statistical difference in quadriceps muscle strength between group A and group B.The incidence of nausea and vomiting in group A was significantly higher than that in group B,and there were no statistical difference in other adverse reactions between group A and group B.Conclusion Compared with the continuous infusion group,the intermittent bolus group for CACB after TKA can provide better analgesic effect and de-crease opioid use postoperatively,with little effect on motor nerve,promoting early ambulation.

Clinical observation of maxillary cyst with endoscopic marsupialization in nasal / 中国内镜杂志

Objective To explore the feasibility and evaluate its efficacy of transnasal marsupialization of maxillary cyst under nasal endoscope. Methods 15 cases of maxillary cyst were treated by endoscopic marsupialization in nasal. According to the situation of maxillary cysts, the fenestration of bottom nasal was opened in 6 cases, the fenestration of inferior nasal meatus was opened in 7 cases and inferior nasaI meatus was opened through the prelacrimal duct recess in 2 cases under the nasal endoscope. With partial removal of the cyst wall, the cyst and maxillary sinus was fused into a cavity if necessary. This ensured nasal drainage through the cyst cavity and nasal cavity or maxillary sinus. Results The operations of the 15 patients were success without complications. All patients were followed up for 6 to 24 months after operation. Operation cavity to complete epithelization in 2 to 3 months, the cyst cavity drained well with no recurrence. Conclusion Endoscopic marsupialization in nasal is a feasible alternative for management maxillary cyst. It makes the procedure simple, less traumatic, quick recovery, definite curative effect and low recurrence rate.

Application of multimodal analgesia of ropivacaine combined with dezocine in cheiloplasty of children and evaluation on its postoperative analgesia efficacy / 吉林大学学报(医学版)

Objective: To discuss the postoperative analgesia efficacy of multimodal analgesia of ropivacaine combined with dezocine, and to illuminate the feasibility of multimodal analgesia in the children undergoing cheiloplasty.Methods:In the randomized, controlled and double blind study, sixty children scheduled for cheiloplasty were randomly divided into ropivacaine group,dezocine group and multimodal analgesia group (n=20). The children in ropivacaine group and multimodal analgesia group were treated with infraobital nerve blockade (1.5 mL 0.25% ropivacaine)before skin incision.The children in dezocine group received the same volume of normal saline. The patients in dezocine group and the multimodal analgesia group received dezocine (0.15 mg·kg-1 )20 min before the end of operation, and the children in ropivacaine group received the same volume of normal saline.The children’s ages and weights,duration of anesthesia and operation, reviving and extubation time,agitation score and incidence,laryngospasm or bronchospasm,CRIES scores at 2,4,6,8,12, and 24 h after operation and adverse reactions were all recorded.Results:There were no significant differences in the age,weight,the duration of anesthesia and operation of the children between three groups (P >0.05).Compared with ropivacaine group,the reviving and extubation time of the children in dezocine group and multimodal analgesia group were increased (P 0.05).There were no laryngospasm or bronchospasm occured in all groups.The CRIES score at 2 h after operation of the children in multimodal analgesia group was the lowest and there were significant differences compared with other two groups (P 0.05).There were no significant differences in the CRIES scores at 8,12,and 24 h after operation between three groups (P > 0.05).Compared with other two groups,the incidence of tachycardia and the cases using analgesic in multimodal analgesia group were the lowest,and there were significant differences compared with other two groups (P < 0.05 ).There was no respiratory inhibition in all groups.Conclusion:The multimodal analgesia of ropivacaine combined with dezocine can effectively prolong the postoperative analgesia duration and reduce adverse reactions, and it can be safely used in the postoperative analgesia in the children undergoing cheiloplasty.

The correlation between expression of DLC-1 and colon cancer staging / 肿瘤研究与临床

Objective To investigate the relationship between the expression level of deleted in liver cancer-1 (DLC-1) gene and colon cancer staging or lymph nodes metastatic ratio.Methods Total 60 resection specimens were collected from colon cancer patients between September 2009 and September 2011,and 10 resection specimens from patients with trauma,colonic diverticulitis and colitis were used as the control.The DLC-1 mRNA level was measured with real time quantitative RT-PCR in colon cancer patients and the control group.TNM system was used for colon cancer staging.The linear correlation analysis was performed to determine the relationship between DLC-1 expression level and colon cancer staging or lymph nodes metastatic ratio.Results The mRNA level of DLC-1 was significantly reduced in colon cancer tissues in comparison to that in adjacent normal tissues,while adjacent tissues showed significantly lower DLC-1 level than normal clone tissues.The expression of DLC-1 was negatively correlated with both colon cancer stage and the lymph nodes metastatic ratio (r =0.46,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions DLC-1 expression was negatively correlated with pathological stage and lymph node metastasis ratio,indicating a critical role of DLC-1 gene in colon cancer genesis,which provide a possible new direction for colon cancer research.

Effect of doxapram on inhibition of medullary respiratory center excitability by sevoflurane in rats / 中华麻醉学杂志

Objective To investigate the effect of doxapram on inhibition of medullary respiratory center excitability by sevoflurane in rats.Methods Neonatal Sprague-Dawley rats of both sexes,aged 1-4 days,were used in this study.Isolated medulla oblongata-spinal cord specimens were made according to the method described by Suzue and perfused with the artificial cerebrospinal fluid saturated with 95％O2-5％CO2.The specimens were randomly divided into 3 groups ( n =9 each):control group (group C),sevoflurane group (group S) and sevoflurane + doxapram group (group S + D).Respiratory rhythmical discharge activity of the hypoglossal nerve rootlets was recorded using suction electrode.After 10 min of equilibration,the specimens were perfused with the artificial cerebrospinal fluid,5％ sevoflurane and the mixture of 5％ sevoflurane and 5 μmol/L doxapram for 10 min in groups C,S,and S + D respectively.The respiratory cycle,inspiratory time and integral amplitude of inspiratory discharge were recorded.Results Compared with group C,the respiratory cycle was significantly prolonged,the inspiratory time was significantly shortened,and the integral amplitude of inspiratory discharge was significantly decreased in group S (P ＜ 0.05),and no significant change was found in the parameters mentioned above in group S + D (P ＞ 0.05).Compared with group S,the respiratory cycle was significantly shortened,the inspiratory time was significantly prolonged,the integral amplitude of inspiratory discharge was significantly increased in group S + D ( P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Doxapram antagonizes sevoflurane-induced inhibition of excitability of medullary respiratory center in rats.

Epidemiological study on present situation and influencing factors for abnormal glycometabolism in elderly Han population in Urumqi / 中华老年医学杂志

Objective To investigate the prevalence and distribution of pre-diabetes and diabetes mellitus in Han population aged over 60 years in Urumqi. Methods The physical examination and 75 g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) were performed in 2210 people, including 1231 elderly people aged over 60 years (old age group) and 951 people aged 40-59 years (middle age group). The diagnosis of diabetes mellitus was established according to WHO criteria in 1999. Results In Han ethnic people, the prevalence rates of diabetes mellitus and pre-diabetes were 32.2% and 29.0% respectively in old age group, and were significantly higher than in middle age group ( 12.3% and 20.9%,x2= 192.62, P＜0.05). The prevalence rates of impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) were higher in old age group than in middle age people (21.6% vs. 13.9%, x2 = 20.97, P＜0.05), but there was no significant difference in the prevalence rate of impaired fasting glucose (IFG) between the two groups. The prevalence rate of metabolism syndrome (MS) was higher in old age group than in middle age group (52.2% vs. 33.7%, x2 =73.77, P＜0.05). The multivariable analysis showed that hypertriglyceridemia, hypertension, family history of diabetes mellitus were risk factors for development of diabetes mellitus in elderly Han population (x2 =44.34, P＜0.05). Conclusions The prevalence rates of diabetes and pre-diabetes are considerably high in the current state. It should be strengthened to prevent and treat diabetes mellitus and pre-diabetes in Urumqi Han population,especially in residents aged over 60 years.

Construction and in vitro antiviral activity of highly effective artificial miRNA targeting to HIV-1 pol / 生物工程学报

RNA interference (RNAi) has exhibited huge potentials on anti-HIV-1 therapy research. The obtainment of RNAi element targeting to HIV-1 highly effectively and specifically was crucial for relevant research. Recent reports had described that microRNAs (miRNAs) posses more characteristics of inhibition and expression mechanisms than small interfering RNAs (siRNAs). In this study we explored the construction of artificial miRNA targeting to HIV-1 effectively and specifically. Sixteen siRNAs sequences were selected based on the conserved regions in the HIV-1 pol gene. ShRNA expression vectors were co-transfected with HIV-1 clone pNL4-3 to evaluate the abilities of siRNAs to inhibit HIV-1 expression. The pol1026 sequence was selected from candidates. The target sequence in the stem-loop structure of the well-characterized native miR-30a was replaced with pol1026 sequences, and the artificial miRNA expression vectors were co-transfected with the HIV-1 clone pNL4-3, results showed that HIV-1 can be effectively inhibited by miR-1026E. Target specificity of miR-1026E was confirmed by co-transfection assay with reporter plasmids containing different target sequences. The miR-1026E expression element was then inserted into Lentivirus which was used as a vector to transduce the MT-4 cells, MT-4-miR1026E expressing miR-1026E stably was cloned from transduced cells. The MT-4-miR1026E cell effectively inhibited HIV-1 replication in vitro. And the intracellular miR-181 and miR-16 expression levels and statl mRNA levels were not affected by the expression of miR-1026E in MT-4-miR1026E cells. miR-1026E is a promising candidate for future research.

Chemiluminescent immunoassay for high-sensitivity C-reactive protein / 生物工程学报

We developed a high-sensitivity C-reactive protein quantifiable chemiluminescent immunoassay (hs-CRP CLIA). The high-purity native CRP was purified from hepatic cirrhosis patient ascetic fluid by affinity and ion exchange chromatography and used as an immunogen to develop the monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) against CRP. Twenty-two mAbs were identified reactive with CRP in ELISA and 13 of them were reactive in the phosphorycholine ligand capture ELISA. The mAbs 10C5 and 10C11 were selected to develop the hs-CRP CLIA. The linearity and performance of the hs-CRP CLIA was characterized. It was showed not reactive when testing against other serum materials (IgG, hemoglobin and triglyceride). The reliable correlation (R2 > 0.993) was obtained between testing value (RLU/S) and the concentration of human serum CRP calibrator. The linearity fell in the range of 0.04-20.38 mg/L. The assay has good accuracy and reproducibility, the mean recovery was 99% and the precision of the intra- and inter assay was CVs (4.2%-5.8%) and (9.0%-11.5%), respectively. In testing of 90 human sera, this assay performed well and correlated comparably with a commercial hs-CRP ELISA kit. Thus, hs-CRP CLIA is an accurate, reliable, quantifiable assay for detection of high-sensitive C-reactive protein in serum, it may be useful to improve the risk assessment of cardiovascular disease and the prognosis of inflammatory bowel disease.

Exogenous leptin reduce blood inflammatory cytokines in severe rats acute pancreatitis by suppressing NF-κB activity / 中国医师杂志

Objective To investigate the effect of leptin on transcription factor nuclear-κB (NF-κB) activity of pancreatic tissue and blood inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α,IL-1β) in severe acute pancreatitis. Methods Thirty-six rats were randomly divided into three groups, including sham group (group A, n = 12), AP model group(group B, n = 12) and Leptin treatment group (group C, n = 12). SAP was induced by intraductal injection of 5% sodium taurocholate into the pancreatic duct. Exogenous leptin was injected I. P. Fifteen minutes later. The concentration of serum amylase, leptin, TNF-α, IL-1βwere measured by radioimmunoassay 6 hours later. NF-κB activity of the pancreatic tissue were measured by immunohistochemistry. The changes of pathology of the pancreas were observed. Results The levels of serum amylase, cytokine TNF-αand IL-1βwere significantly reduced in group C, and the levels of serum leptin were significantly increased in group C. NF-κB activity in the pancreatic tissue in group B were significantly higher than that in group A. However, NF-κB activity of the pancreatic tissue in group C were significantly lower than that in group B. Furthermore, the extent of necrosis of the pancreatic tissue was re-lieved. Conclusion Exogenous leptin protected the rats pancreas against damage by sodium taurocholate. The protective effects of exoge-nous leptin were attributive to the reduction in cytokines TNF-α, IL-1β. The possible protective mechanism was that leptin decreased NF-κB activity.

Production of human papillomavirus type 6 virus-like particles and detection of its neutralizing antibodies / 中华微生物学和免疫学杂志

Objective To produce human papillomavirus type 6(HPV-6)virus-like particles with Escherichia coli expression system and study its immunogenicity.Methods HPV-6 L1 gene was inserted into pmkaryotic expression vector pTO-T7 and then expressed in Escherichia coli ER2566.The HPV-6 L1 protein was purified by ammonium sulfate precipitation,ion-exchange chromatography,and hydrophobic interaction chromatography.Then the purified HPV-6 L1 self-assembled into virus-like particle after removing 1,4dithiothreitol(DTr).The morphology of the virus-like particles was investigated with dynamic light scatter and transmission electron microscopy,and the immunogenicity was determined with in vitro pseudownons neutralization as8ay.Results HPV-6 L1 was expressed in soluble form in Escherichia coli.Following the removal of DTT,purified HPV-6 L1 protein could assemble into virus-like particles as 25 am in the radius.And the animal immunization test showed HPV-6 virus-like particles can elite hish titer neutralizing antibodies.Conclusion The bacterially expressed HPV-6 L1 VLP is highly immunogenieity and easy to produce.And it can be good candidate of HPV-6 vaccine.

Studies on the interaction between HSP90 and hepatitis E virus recombinant particle P239 / 中华微生物学和免疫学杂志

Objective To identify the protein interacting with hepatitis E virus(HEV) recombi-nant capsomeric particles(P239). Methods Protein interacting with HEV was analyzed by the pull-down, MALDI-TOF-MS, co-immunoprecipitation (Co-IP) and CONFOCAL. Results A protein interacting with HEV recombinant particle (P239) was identified as HSP90 by MALDI-TOF-MS. The interaction between HSP90 and P239 was further confirmed by Co-IP. The protein level and localization of HSP90 and P239 in HepG2 were detected. The total quantity of HSP90 didn't change, and the movement of HSP90 from plasma membrane to perinuclei region with P239 was observed. Conclusion HSP90 may play an important role in the trafficking of P239. It suggests that HSP90 participate in the transportation of HEV after infection, which may contribute to the prevention and control of the disease.