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Objective:To investigate the clinical effect of linezolid combined with levofloxacin in the intensive treatment of tuberculous meningitis.Methods:Seventy-six patients with tuberculous meningitis who underwent intensive treatment from May 2015 to April 2018 in the Fourth People's Hospital of Taiyuan were included in this study. They were assigned to a control group ( n = 38) and an observation group ( n = 38) according to treatment methods. The control group was given conventional treatment (isoniazid + rifampicin + pyrazinamide + ethambutol). The observation group was given treatment with linezolid combined with levofloxacin based on conventional treatment. All patients were treated for 8 successive weeks. Clinical efficacy was compared between the two groups. Results:Total effective rate and the incidence of complications were 92.11% (35/38) and 5.26% (2/38) respectively in the observation group, and they were 68.42% (26/38) and 23.68% (9/38) respectively in the control group. There were significant differences in total effective rate and the incidence of complications between the two groups ( χ2 = 6.727 and 5.028, both P < 0.05). After treatment, white blood cell count, blood glucose level, and protein level were (30.21 ± 4.16) × 10 6/L, (3.65 ± 0.32) mmol/L and (0.79 ± 0.05) g/L, respectively in the observation group, while they were (54.28 ± 6.42) × 10 6/L, (2.18 ± 0.21) mmol/L, (0.98 ± 0.21) g/L, respectively in the control group. There were significant differences in white blood cell count, blood glucose level and protein level between the two groups ( t = 19.396, 23.675, 4.538, all P < 0.05). There was significant difference in the score of quality of life between the control and observation groups [(187.59 ± 4.11) points vs. (216.94 ± 3.90) points, t = 31.933, P < 0.05]. Conclusion:Linezolid combined with levofloxacin based on conventional treatment exhibits better clinical efficacy with high safety in the intensive treatment of tuberculous meningitis than conventional treatment.
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Autophagy extensively exists in eukaryotes, which utilizes lysosomes to degrade the damaged organelles or proteins, maintain the stability of the intracellular environment and provide energy. It can also participate in the growth, proliferation and apoptosis of tumor cells through autophagy-related genes and signaling pathways. Radiotherapy is one of the main treatments for cancer, whereas tumor cells often have radiation resistance, which reduces the clinical efficacy. Previous studies have demonstrated that autophagy is associated with the radiosensitivity of tumor cells, but the conclusions are different. In this article, different effects of autophagy upon the radiosensitity of tumor cells were reviewed.
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Objective To explore the role of interleukin (IL)-38 in inhibiting inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children and to investigate the potential molecular mechanisms.Methods From January 2014 to October 2017,67 patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) and 115 patients with Crohn's disease (CD)admitted to Wuhan Children's Hospital were recruited,and 40 individuals with normal endoscopic findings were selected as control.Serum levels of IL-38 of IBD patients and healthy control were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).Immunohistochemical staining (IHC) was used to detect the expression level of IL-38,nuclear factor κB (NF-κB),phosphorylated signal transduction and activator of transcription 3 (p-STAT3),C-reaction protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) in the intestinal mucosa of IBD patients and healthy controls.The extent of disease,therapeutic agents and disease activity scores (Mayo score system for UC patients,Crohn's disease activity index (CDAI) for CD patients) were evaluated.IL-38-C57BL/6 transgenic mice model was established,and dextran sulfate sodium was used to induce IBD mice model.The intestinal inflammation levels were compared between the wild type IBD mice and IL-38 transgenic IBD mice.The levels of IL-38,NF-κB and p-STAT3 in intestinal mucosa of mice of different groups were determined by IHC.The ratio of CD4 + IL-17 + T helper (Th) 17 cells in peripheral blood of mice of different groups was detected by flow cytometry.Independent sample t test,chi square test and Pearson correlation were performed for statistical analysis.Results The results of ELISA showed that the serum levels of IL-38 of UC and CD patients were (6.1 ± 1.9) ng/L and (9.8 ±2.1) ng/L,respectively,which both were lower than that of healthy controls ((16.4 ± 2.7) ng/L),and the differences were statistically significant (t =23.107 and 15.853,both P ＜ 0.05).The results of IHC indicated that the levels of IL-38 in the intestinal mucosal tissues of UC and CD patients were 0.04 ± 0.01 and 0.03 ± 0.01,respectively,which were both lower than that of healthy controls (0.18 ± 0.02),and the differences were statistically significant (t =48.186 and 69.443,both P ＜ 0.05).The levels of NF-κB and p-STAT3 of UC and CD patients were 0.150 ± 0.030,0.160 ± 0.040 and 0.130 ±0.030,0.110 ±0.010,which were all higher than those of healthy controls (0.020 ±0.003 and 0.010 ± 0.002),and the differences were statistically significant (tUC =27.273 and 23.078,tCD =23.657 and 62.684;all P ＜ 0.05).The number of patients with disease at active phase,CRP level,ESR and disease activity scores of UC and CD patients with low IL-38 expression were all significantly higher than those of patients with high IL-38 expression (x2UC =11.552,tUC =7.118,8.991 and 7.086;x2CD =5.675,tCD =9.559,9.358 and 11.268;all P ＜ 0.05).The results of Pearson correlation analysis demonstrated that the level of IL-38 in the intestinal mucosal tissue of UC patients was negatively correlated with CRP,ESR and Mayo scores (r =-0.291,-0.672 and-0.639;all P ＜ 0.05).And the level of IL-38 in the intestinal mucosal tissue of CD patients was negatively correlated withCRP,ESRandCDAI (r=-0.559,-0.471 and-0.353;allP＜0.05).The IHC results showed that the levels of NF-κB and p-STAT3 of IL-38 transgenic IBD mice were lower than those of wild type IBD mice (0.14±0.02 vs.0.32 ±0.06,0.12 ±0.02 vs.0.44 ±0.07),and the differences were statistically significant (t =6.971 and 10.767,both P ＜ 0.05).The results of flow cytometry showed that the ratio of CD4 + IL.-17+ Th17 cells in the peripheral blood of IL-38 transgenic IBD mice was lower than that of wild type IBD mice (0.030±0.006 vs.0.280 ±0.050),and the difference was statistically significant (t =12.160,P ＜0.05).Conclusions The expression level of IL-38 significantly decreases in the intestinal mucosal tissues of IBD patients,while the level of NF-κB and p-STAT3 significantly increases.IL-38 may inhibit IBD by regulating NF-κB and p-STAT3 signaling pathway to alleviate intestinal immune reaction.
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Poly(ADP-ribose)polymerase-1(PARP-1),a ubiquitous and abundant nuclear protein composed of amino-acid residues, plays an important role in the process of DNA damage repair. In recent years,some studies have confirmed that PARP-1 is closely related to the development and progression of tumors,and may influence the tumor radiosensitivity.This article summarizes the relationship of PARP-1 and its inhibitors and the development,progression,and radiosensitivity of tumors.
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Objective To analyze the influence of different hemoglobin target value on the survival quality and mortality rate of maintenance hemodialysis (M HD) patients .Methods A total of 320 patients aged 18-80 years old with end stage renal disease (ESRD) and continuous outpatient hemodialysis for over 6 months in the Hengshui Municipal Hemodialysis Center were randomly divided into the three groups .The high ,middle and low hemoglobin target values were formulated ,the group A :95-110 g/L ,group B:110-125 g/L and group C :125-140 g/L .Each group was given the medication intervention for correcting anemia and reaching its target value .The biochemistry and coagulation related indicators were observed during following 72 weeks .After the end of ex-periment ,the SF-36 survival quality assessment was performed and then the influence of different target hemoglobin values on the patients′survival quality of life and mortality rate was analyzed .Results The various laboratory indicators before experiment had no statistically significant difference among the three groups (P>0 .05) .But the serum albumin and prealbumin levels at 12 weeks after medication intervention during the same period in the group A began to be lower than those in the group B and C ,the C-reac-tive protein(CRP) level in the group A was higher than that in the group B and C ,the difference was statistically significant (P<0 .05) .But the fibrinogen had no statistical difference among the three groups ,and CRP ,serum albumin and prealbumin levels had no statistical difference between the group B and C (P>0 .05) .the SF-36 scale evaluation in the group B and C was superior to that in the group A ,the difference was statistically significant (P<0 .05) ,while which had no statistical difference between the group B and C (P>0 .05) .After the experiment end ,the mortality rate showed no statistically significant difference among the three groups (χ2 =0 .467 ,P=0 .792) .Conclusion The correction of anemia has close relation with biochemistry ,coagulation ,serum albumin , prealbumin and survival quality .The hemoglobin target value setting should be formulated according to the specific circumstances of patients .
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Objective To investigate the association of transforming growth factor (TGF) gene rs1800469 (TGF1-509C/T) and rs1982073 (TGF1+869T/C) single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) with susceptibility of lung cancer. Methods The case group consisted of 193 histologically diagnosed lung cancer patients, and control group of 211 controls were selected from cancer-free patients at the same time. The single nucleotide polymorphisms of rs1800469 (TGF1-509C/T) and rs1982073(TGF1+869T/C) were analyzed by real-time fluorescent quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction method. The demographic characteristics, correlated risk factors of exposure and SNP between 2 groups were compared. Results The genotype distribution frequency of TGF1+869T/C and TGF1-509C/T in control group was accorded with Hardy-Weinberg law (P>0.05). The TT, TC and CC genotype distribution frequency in TGF1+869T/C in case group were 16.1%(31/193), 55.4%(107/193) and 28.5%(55/193), while these in control group were 22.3% (47/211), 50.2% (106/211) and 27.5% (58/211), and there were no statistical differences (P>0.05). The TT, TC and CC genotype distribution frequency in TGF1-509C/T in case group were 28.0%(54/193), 56.0%(108/193) and 16.1%(31/193), while these in control group were 27.0% (57/211), 51.2% (108/211) and 21.8% (46/211), and there were no statistical differences (P>0.05). The allele in rs1800469 (TGF1-509C/T) and rs1982073 (TGF1+869T/C) showed no association with lung cancer (P>0.05). Conclusions TGF gene SNP may not be associated with susceptibility to lung cancer in Han Chinese in North China.
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Objective To analyse the change of DNA methylation with 5-Azac injection in acute graft-versus-host dis- ease (aGVHD) mouse model, which received allogeneic bone marrow transplantation, and explore the immunomodulatory ef-fects of 5-Azac. Methods Male C57BL/6 (H-2b)and female BALB/c (H-2d) mice were selected as donor and recipient of complete allotransplantation. BABL/c mice were divided into two groups, transplantation control group and 5-Azac experi-mental group. At 1-7, 14, 21 and 28-day after transplantion, 5-Azac 0.25 mg/kg (0.3 mL/time) was injected by tail vein in experimental group, while the control group were injected with sterile water 0.3 mL/time. Peripheral blood DNA samples were collected from three control mice and three experimental mice, then mixed with equal amount respectively. The MeDIP-seq method was selected to detect methylation changes in mice, and the differential DNA methylation in the biological path-ways was analyzed. Results The survival time was prolonged, and the rejection reaction was decreased in 5-Azac experi-mental group, which suggested immune hyporesponsiveness post aGVHD. The MeDIP-seq result showed that 369 different DNA methylation located in the promoter regions, including 239 up-regulated genes and 130 down-regulated genes. There were 184 differential DNA methylation genes located in the exon regions, including 113 up-regulated genes and 71 down-regulated genes. Differential DNA methylation genes involved in 10 immunological signaling pathways, respectively. Among them, TGF-β, GSK-3β, SYK, PI3K, NFAT, CD28 andα4β7 were closely related to the development of aGVHD. Conclu-sion 5-Azac can effectively induce immune hyporesponsiveness post aGVHD by changing the gene methylation status.
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Objective To compare the dosemetry between helical tomotherapy (HT) and intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) for early-stage postoperative breast cancer and provide more valuable evidences to the clinical researches. Methods Clinical trails of dosimetric comparing between HT and IMRT for early-stage breast cancer were obtained from PubMed, Embase, Sciencedirect, CNKI, VIP and Wanfang databases, evaluated and analyzed with the Cochrane Collaboration's RevMan 5.2 software. Results 10 studies were included with a total of 135 patients. Compared to IMRT plans, HT plans provided a significantly better conformity index (P0.05). Conclusion Compared to IMRT plans, HT plans have the dosimetry superiority for early-stage breast cancer with significantly better coverage and dose conformity while maintaining lower doses to high risk organs.
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ObjectivesTo study the current status of child neglect and its inlfuencing factors in children aged 3-6 years in rural Henan.MethodsScales and evaluation methods in the Chinese rural child aged 3-6 years neglected eval-uation model were applied in this study. The neglect rate and the neglect degree were used to describe the neglect status of rural children aged 3-6 years in Henan. The inlfuencing factors for child neglect were also analyzed. ResultsThe total neglect rate in 450 enrolled children was 37.1% (167/450). The total neglect degree was 51.9±6.5. The boys had signiifcant-ly higher neglect rate than girls (P0.05). There were significant differences in neglect rate and neglect degree among the different age groups (P<0.05), the higher neglect rate and higher neglect degree over age. The neglect rate and neglect degree in nuclear families and fam-ilies with three generations were lower than those in single-parent families and remarried families (P<0.05). The neglect rate and neglect degree in non-only children were higher than those in only children (P<0.05). The left-behind children had signiifcantly higher neglect rate and neglect degree than children living with parents (P<0.05). Based on multivariate logis-tic regression analysis, the risk factors of child neglect were single-parent families (OR = 4.78, 95%CI : 2.10-10.87) and remarried families (OR=4.53, 95%CI : 1.99-10.01). The protective factors of child neglect were parents working on sci-ence (OR = 0.20, 95%CI : 0.10-0.67) and living with parents (OR = 0.03, 95%CI : 0.00-0.54).ConclusionsThe neglect status is serious in Henan rural children, particularly in left-behind children.
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Objective To investigate the relationship between genetic single-nucleotide polymorphisms of ligase Ⅳ (LIG4) and heat shock protein B1 (HSPB1) and prognosis in nasopharyngeal carcinomas.Methods DNAs were extracted by phenol-chlorofrom method from peripheral blood samples of 168 nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients.Genetic single-nucleotide polymorphisms were divided by Taqman realtime polymerase chain reaction (PCR).All statistical analyses were performed with statistical product and service solutions v13.0.A p-value of less than 0.05 was confirmed as statistical significance.Single-factor and multiple-factor logistic analyses were used to calculate odds ratio (OR) and 95％ confidence interval (CI).Long-rank test and COX were also used.Results No relationship was found between the recurrence,metastasis and overall survival of nasopharyngeal carcinoma and genetic single-nucleotide polymorphisms of LIG4 and HSPB1 with single-factor and multiple-factor logistic analyses.Conclusions LIG4 rs1805388 and HSPB1 rs2868371 had no relationship with prognosis of nasopharyngeal carcinomas.
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Objective:To establish the ISSR fingerprint of Chrysanthemum morifolium cultivated in Futianhe area of Macheng county to guide the breeding of C. morifolium. Methods:Using the technology of ISSR molecular markers and the software of SPSS 15. 0, the coefficient matrix of Jaccard was established and the tree graph of the genetic relationship of the breeds of C. morifolium cultivated in Fu-tianhe area was built to analyze the respective genetic relationship and features. Results:By ISSR analysis, it confirmed that C. morifoli-um in Futianhe area had long genetic distance with the other white chrysanthemum breeds, and it could be considered as an individual breed. Conclusion:The ISSR map can be used to identify the breed of C. morifolium cultivated in Futianhe area.
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Objective To investigate the clinical application and value of polyethylene glycol(PEG)electrolyte powder in bowel preparation before CT virtual endoscopy on.Methods 120 cases underwent intestinal CT virtual endoscopy were randomly divided into control group and observation group.The control group (n =60) received oral Mannitol,the observation group (n =60) received oral administration of PEG electrolyte powder.Defecation during medication,bowel preparation for cleanliness,adverse reactions,the amount of water and other aspects were observed in two groups.Results (1) The intestinal preparing total efficiency of the observation group (96.7％) was higher than that of the control group (81.7％),the difference was statistically significant(P ＜ 0.05) ;(2)The patients in the two groups all started defecation in 1 ～5h after taking drugs;(3)In the process of taking the medicine,the incidence rate of adverse reactions such as abdominal distention,nausea and abdominal pain,fatigue and other aspects in the the observation group is lower than that of control group(P ＜ 0.01).Conclusion The clinical effect of PEG electrolyte powder in bowel preparation before CT virtual endoscopy is good.
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ObjectiveTo explore the chnical application value of ultrafine electronic endoscopy on the diagnosis of pediatric diseases of upper digestive tract.MethodsSeventy-five cases suspected upper gastrointestinal diseases from January 2009 to June 2010 were selected and were divided by systematic sampling method into observation group(47 cases) which was diagnosed with ultrafine electronic endoscopy and control group(28 cases) which was diagnosed by normal endoscopy.The data of diagnosis and compliance of two groups were observed and compared.ResultsCompliance rate of observation group and control group had significant difference[ 100.0％(47/47) vs.67.9％(19/28),P ＜ 0.01 ].The incidence rates of nausea,salivation and restless of observation group [ 8.5％(4/47 ),6.4％(3/47),8.5％(4/47 ) ]were lower than those of control group [39.3％(11/28),28.6％(8/28),50.0％(14/28)](P＜ 0.01 or ＜ 0.05).Correct diagnosis rate of control group was 84.2％ (16/19),while that of observation group was 95.7％ (45/47),but comparison of diagnosis showed no significant difference(P ＞ 0.05).The incidence rates of diaphragmatic spasm,sore throat and slow heartbeat in successful examination cases of control group[21.1％ (4/19),31.6％ (6/19),21.1％ (4/19) ]significant higher than those of observation group [0,2.1％ ( 1/47),2.1％(1/47) ](P ＜ 0.01 or ＜ 0.05 ).ConclusionUltrafine electronic endoscopy can achieve the same accuracy as normal endoscopy,but compared with normal endoscopy,it can improve the compliance of children during the examination and reduce the incidence of postoperative complications.
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Objective To evaluate the efficacy of administration of ampicillin/sulbactam and imipenem/cilastatin in treatment of aspiration pneumonia in aged patients. Methods 26 aged patients was treated with aspira-tion pneumonia (2.25～3.00 g) through vessel injection twice perday,and another 26 patients was treated with imi-penem/cilastatin (0.5 g) through vessile injection every 6～8 hours. We evaluated the efficacy through assessing the temperature,the chest radiography,WBC and CRP,incidence of side effects,the time to cure and the clearance of bacteria. Results The cure rate was 84.6% (22/26) and 92.3% (24/26),respectively (χ2=0.19,P=0.66). The time to cure was 8.2±2.8 days and 7.5±1.6 days for the groups (t=1.107,P=0.274). Gastrointestinal side effects were observed in the group of ampicillin/sulbactarn;slight abnormality of liver function occurred in the group of imipenem/cilastatin ;all above adverse effects in two groups were rapidly and completely disappeared after therapy stopped. Conclusion Both ampicillin/sulbactam and imipenem/cilastatin are effective antibiotics to treat aspiration pneumonia in aged patients.
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<p><b>BACKGROUND</b>It is urgently necessary to research an effective method to prevent and treat lung cancer since its incidence has increased sharply. The aim of this study is to investigate the regulated effects of retinoic acid (RA) on IL-1β and IFN-γ induced C3 and factor B secretion in human lung cancer cell line A549.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>C3 and factor B in cultured medium were measured in lung cancer cell line A549 by ELISA and Western blot, and their cellular mRNA levels were measured by RT-PCR analysis.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>ELISA, Western blot and RT-PCR results showed that IL-1β and IFN-γ could significantly increase C3 and factor B secretion and their mRNA levels in A549 cells. RA alone did not affect C3 and factor B level in A549 cells, but it could potentiated C3 and factor B secretion and their mRNA expression induced by IL-1β, as well as factor B secretion and its mRNA expression induced by IFN-γ.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>RA can up-regulate C3 and factor B secretion induced by IL-1β and IFN-γ in human lung cancer cell A549. It may stabilize the balance between stimulator cytokines and inhibitor cytokines in complement system, and play a certain role in killing tumor cells. The results suggest that combination of RA and cytokines might be effective in the treatment of lung cancer.</p>
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Objective: Our aims were to evaluate the plasma vitamin A status and the function of T-cell dependent immunity in lung cancer patients， so as to explore the correlation between them. Methods：We measured the plasma vitamin A status with HPLC and checked the subsets of T lymphocyte with indirect immunofluorescence technique. Results： The levels of plasma vitamin A in lung cancer patients and in controls were(0.406±0.111)mg/L and(0.548±0.149)mg/L respectively . There was a significant difference between them(P＜0.001) . The levels of CD3， CD4，and CD4/CD8 were lower in lung cancer patients than those in controls， while the level of CD8 was higher. The plasma vitamin A had positive correlation with CD3 , CD4，and negative with CD8. Conclusion： There is defect of the plasma vitamin A and low level of the function of T cell dependent immunity in lung cancer patients，which shows the obvious correlation between them. This research supplies the basis of clinical therapy to lung cancer with vitamin A.
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To explore the effects of Quyu Xiaoban Capsule (QXC) on blood lipid level and platelet activity in coronary heart disease (CHD).A randomized single blinded trial was adopted in 62 cases of CHD. Thirty one cases (control group) were treated with routine western medicine and the rest (QXC group) with QXC added. Serum levels of total cholesterols (TC), triglycerides (TG), high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL C) and platelet-activating ? granule membrane protein (GMP 140) were detected before and after treatment.After ten weeks of treatment, GMP 140, TC and TG levels were decreased to various degrees in QXC group, the differences being significant as compared with those in control group and those in QXC group before treatment (P0 05).[Conclusion]QXC can decrease the blood lipid level and improve platelet activity and has a certain effect in preventing and treating CHD.
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Objective To discuss the effect of interferon ?-2a on the radiosensitivity and cell cycle for nasopharyngeal carcinoma cell line CNE-I. Methods Interferon ?-2a was given by different concentration. Then the cells were radiated with X-ray (6?MV) and the cell survival rate was calculated. The change of cell cycle dynamics was measured with flow cytometry. Results The cell survival fraction was 0.62, 0.43 and 0.20 respectively after the interferon ?-2a was given by different concentration(0.5?106, 1.0?106 and 1.5?106?IU/L). The radiosensitization ratio was 1.16, 1.57 and 1.93 respectively. Compared with the control group, increasing cell percentage in G_1 and G_2+M phage and decreasing cell percentage in S phage were observed on 24 h after the interferon ?-2a(1?106?IU/L) was given(P
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Objective:To study the effect of retinoic acid(RA) which is used in malignant tumor therapy on the secretion of C3 and factor B in human lung cancer cell line A549 induced by TNF-? and IL-6.Methods:C3 and factor B in the culture medium were measured by ELISA and Western blot,the mRNA expression of C3 and factor B was analyzed by RT-PCR.Results:When using TNF-?(10 ?g/L),IL-6(50 ?g/L) and RA(1 ?mol/L),the results of ELISA,Western blot and RT-PCR showed that TNF-? and IL-6 promoted A549 cells excreting C3 and factor B and their mRNA expression;RA alone did not affect C3 and factor B;in TNF-? group and TNF-?+RA group,the amounts of C3 were 91.40?12.59 and 133.59?11.25(ng/10~6 cells) respectively(P0.05),and the amounts of factor B were 13.07?2.50 and 32.89?4.22(ng/10~6 cells) respectively(P