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Objective To investigate the diagnostic value of the partial least square discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) model based on seven serum cytokines for children patients with mycoplasma pneumonia,the 7 cytokines includ interleukin-2 (IL-2),IL-4,IL-6,IL-8,IL-10,tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and interferonγ(IFN-γ).Methods Serum levels of cytokines were measured by the double antibody sandwich method of ELI-SA in 140 patients with pneumoniae infection and 135 normal healthy controls,and data was analyzed with the receiver operation characteristic (ROC) curve and the PLS-DA.Results The area under the ROC curve (AUC) of serum IL-10 and IFN-γfor the diagnosis of MPP was 0.84 (95％ CL:0.79 ～ 0.89).The sensitivity of IL-10 and IFN-γ for the diagnosis of MPP was 91.4％ and 82.1％,with the specificity was 77.0％ and 82.2％,respectively.The diagnostic accuracy of the PLS-DA model based on seven serum cytokines for children MPP and the controls was 90.0％ and 88.15％,and the prediction accuracy was 86.4％ and 87.4％,respectively.Conclusion Seven serum cytokines based on PLS-DA model was helpful for the diagnosis of children patients with MPP.
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Acetylshikonin, a natural naphthoquinone derivative compound, has been used for treatment of inflammation and cancer. In the present study, we have investigated whether acetylshikonin could regulate the NF-kappaB signaling pathway, thereby leading to suppression of tumorigenesis. We observed that acetylshikonin significantly reduced proliferation of several cancer cell lines, including human pancreatic PANC-1 cancer cells. In addition, acetylshikonin inhibited phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) or tumor necrosis-alpha (TNF-alpha)-induced NF-kappaB reporter activity. Proteome cytokine array and real-time RT-PCR results illustrated that acetylshikonin inhibition of PMA-induced production of cytokines was mediated at the transcriptional level and it was associated with suppression of NF-kappaB activity and matrix metalloprotenases. Finally, we observed that an exposure of acetylshikonin significantly inhibited the anchorage-independent growth of PANC-1 cells. Together, our results indicate that acetylshikonin could serve as a promising therapeutic agent for future treatment of pancreatic cancer.
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Humans , Carcinogenesis , Cell Line , Cell Proliferation , Cytokines , Inflammation , NF-kappa B , Pancreatic Neoplasms , ProteomeABSTRACT
Objective: To explore the expression of TNF-α and IL-10 in different layers of laryngeal tissues after laryngeal transplantation and its relationship with acute rejection. Methods: Laryngeal heterotopic transplantation was performed in Wistar and SD rats (Wistar→SD rats). The SD rats were divided into 4 groups: Group I: Sham control (receive no transplantation); Group II (receive transplantation, without cyelosporine A treatment); Group III (receive transplantation, with 5 mg · kg-1 · d-1 cyelasporine A treatment); and Group IV (receive transplantation, with 10 mg · kg-1 · d-1 cyelosporine A treatment). The transplanted larynx was, harvested on 3, 7 and 11 days after transplantation for pathological examination. The expression of TNF-α and IL-10 in different layers of grafts was detected immunohistochemically. Results: Pathological observation showed mild, moderate and severe acute rejection in Group II and III on 3, 7 and 11 days after transplantation, respectively; there was no obvious rejection in Group IV. Immunohistochemical staining showed expression of TNF-α and IL-10 in Group II, III, and IV, not in Group I. The ratios of the positive areas of TNF-α and IL-10 in the mucosal and submucosal layers were significantly higher than those in the muscle and cartilage layers of laryngeal tissues (P<0.01) in Group II, III, and IV. The expression levels of TNF-α in Group II, III were always significantly higher than that in Group IV (P<0.01); the expression levels of IL-10 in Group II, III were lower than that in Group IV on 11 days after transplantation (P<0.01). Conclusion: The high-antigenicity of laryngeal graft mainly locates in the mucosal and submucosal layers. Post-laryngeal transplantation expression of TNF-α and IL-10 is correlated with the course of acute rejection; detection of the expression may be used in predicting early acute rejection after laryngeal transplantation.
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ObjectiveTo observe the effects of human IL-10 gene transfection on the mRNA and protein expressions of IL-1β and TNF-α in the penumbra area following focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats and to investigate its neuroprotective mechanism. MethodsRats were divided into four groups: normal control group, ischemic control group, empty plasmid group and human IL-10 gene transfected group. The mRNA and protein expressions of IL-1β and TNF-α in the penumbra area were detected by fluorescence real-time quantitative PCR and ELISA respectively. ResultsIn normal control group, ischemic control group, empty plasmid group and human IL-10 gene transfected group, the levels of protein expression of TNF-α in penumbra area were(0.66±0. 04) ,(1.16±0.26),(1. 155±0. 26)ng/g and(0. 84±0. 05)ng/g, and the levels of protein expression of IL-1βin penumbra area were(0.37±0.05), (1.25±0.39), (1.21±0.57) ng/g and(0.62+0.05)ng/g, respectively. Compared with normal control group, the levels of protein expression of TNF-α and 1L-1β were significantly higher in other three groups(all P＜0. 01), and lower in human IL-10 gene transfected group than in ischemic control group and empty plasmid group(all P＜0. 01). In normal control group, ischemic control group, empty plasmid group and human IL-10 gene transfectedgroup, the levels of mRNA expression of TNF-α in penumbra area were 1.00 ±0.53,9.42±1.83,9.69±1.96 and 3.53±1.09, and the levels of mRNA expression of IL-1β in penumbra area were 1.00 ±0.51,27. 81±4.84,23.96 ± 4.90 and 13.55± 4.45, respectively. Compared with normal control group, the levels of mRNA expression of TNF-α and IL-1β were significantly higher in other three groups(all P＜0. 01), and lower in human IL-10 gene transfected group than in ischemic control group and empty plasmid group(all P＜0. 01). ConclusionsThe human IL-10 gene transfection may play an protective effect on cerebral ischemia through inhibiting mRNA and protein expression of IL-1β and TNF-α in the penumbra area following focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion in rats.
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Objective:To explore the expression of TNF a and IL-10 in different layers of laryngeal tissues after laryngeal transplantation and its relationship with acute rejection.Methods:Laryngeal heterotopic transplantation was performed in Wistar and SD rats(Wistar→SD rats).The SD rats were divided into 4 groups:GroupⅠ:Sham control(receive no transplantation): GroupⅡ(receive transplantation,without cyelosporine A treatment);GroupⅢ(receive transplantation.with 5 mg?kg~(-1)?d cyelosporine A treatment):and GroupⅣ(receive transplantation.with 10 mg?kg~(-1)?d~(-1)cyelosporine A treatment).The transplanted larynx was harvested on 3,7 and 11 days after transplantation for pathological examination.The expression of TNF-?and IL-10 in different layers of grafts was detected immunohistochemically.Results:Pathological observation showed mild,moderate and severe acute rejection in GroupⅡandⅢon 3.7 and 11 days after transplantation,respectively:there was no obvious rejection in GroupⅣ.Immunohistochemical staining showed expression of TNF-?and IL-10 in GroupⅡ.Ⅲ.andⅣ,not in GroupⅠ.The ratios of the positive areas of TNF-?and IL-10 in the mucosal and submucosal layers were significantly higher than those in the muscle and cartilage layers of laryngeal tissues(P