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Objective:To investigate the correlation between food-specific IgG (sIgG) antibodies and phenotypes of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) .Methods:Serum samples were collected from outpatients with active CSU, symptomatic dermographism (SD) , or acute urticaria (AU) , and healthy controls from 5 third-grade class-A hospitals such as the First Hospital of China Medical University between April 2014 and March 2015. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was conducted to detect serum levels of 90 food-sIgG antibodies and total IgE, Western blot analysis to detect levels of 20 allergen-specific IgE antibodies, and chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay to detect levels of anti-thyroid peroxidase IgG antibodies and anti-thyroglobulin IgG antibodies. Comparisons of normally distributed quantitative data between two groups and among several groups were performed by t test and one-way analysis of variance, respectively; comparisons of non-normally distributed quantitative data between two groups were performed by Mann-Whitney U test; for comparisons of proportions, chi-square test and Fisher′s exact test were used. Results:A total of 248 patients with CSU, 22 with SD, 15 with AU and 13 healthy controls were recruited. The cut-off level for sIgG positivity was 100 U/ml (at least 2+) , and the positive rate of food-sIgG antibodies was slightly higher in the patients with CSU (176/248, 70.97%) , SD (15/22, 68.18%) and AU (11/15) than in the healthy controls (7/13; χ2 = 1.80, P = 0.615) . Among the 248 CSU patients, the proportion of patients with family history of allergic diseases was significantly higher in the sIgG-positive group (71/176, 40.34%) than in the sIgG-negative group (19/72, 26.39%; χ2 = 4.30, P = 0.042) , while no significant difference was observed in the 1-day urticaria activity score (UASday) between the two groups ( Z = 0.18, P = 0.859) . Totally, 177 CSU patients completed 12- to 40-week treatment; their condition could be completely controlled by second-generation H1-antihistamines, and there was no significant difference in the required dosage of second-generation H1-antihistamines between the sIgG-positive group (128 cases) and sIgG-negative group (49 cases; Z = -1.06, P = 0.298) . Conclusions:The prevalence of family history of allergic diseases was relatively high in food-sIgG-positive patients with CSU. However, food-sIgG could not be used as an indicator to reflect the disease activity of CSU and treatment response.
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Objective To evaluate the effects of extracts of Semen Coicis (ESC) on a BALB/c mouse model of atopic dermatitis (AD),and to explore its potential mechanism.Methods Forty specific pathogen-free (SPF) female BABL/c mice were randomly divided into blank group (8 mice,receiving no treatment) and AD model group (32 mice).The mice in the model group were topically treated with 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB) in acetone/olive oil to establish the mouse model of AD.After modeling,8 mice in the blank group and 8 in the model group were sacrificed immediately.The other 24 mice in the model group were randomly and equally divided into 3 groups:model control group receiving no treatment,ESC group and ESC vehicle group topically treated with ESC and ESC vehicle respectively once every day on the back and aural region of the mice for 28 consecutive days.Changes in skin lesions were observed by naked eyes every day.A thickness tester was used to measure the thickness of skin lesions on the left ear before modeling,at completion of modeling and 12 hours after the final treatment.At 12 hours after the final treatment,the mice in the above 3 groups were sacrificed,and the eyeballs were removed for collecting blood.Then,the sera were isolated,and skin tissue specimens were obtained from the skin lesions on the back.These tissue sections were subjected to hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining and toluidine blue staining for observing the infiltration of inflammatory cells in skin lesions.An immunohistochemical study was performed to determine the expression of aquaporin 3 (AQP3),Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2) and TLR4,and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) to detect the serum levels of IgE,interleukin-4 (IL-4) and interferon-/ (IFN-γ).Results After 28-day treatment,skin lesions were improved in the ESC group.Compared with the model control group,the ESC group showed a significantly lower clinical symptom score (1.50 ± 0.58 vs.2.50 ± 0.58,P ＜ 0.05),decreased lesional thickness on the left ear ([0.31 ± 0.01] mm vs.[0.33 ± 0.01] mm,P ＜ 0.05),and lower number of infiltrating mast cells per high-power field (15.18 ± 1.64 vs.28.94 ± 1.28,P ＜ 0.05).Immunohistochemical findings indicated that the ESC group showed significantly lower expression of AQP3,TLR2 and TLR4 compared with the model control group,and decreased AQP3 expression in the spinous layer.Compared with the model control group,the ESC group showed significantly lower total serum IgE and IL-4 levels,but higher IFN-γ levels (all P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Topical ESC is effective for the treatment of skin lesions in mouse models of AD,likely by regulating serum levels of IgE,IL-4 and IFN-γ and affecting the expression of AQP3,TLR2 and TLR4.
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Objective To investigate the effect of three Scutellaria baicalensis extracts (baicalin,baicalein and wogonin) on the apoptosis of a human cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma cell line,SCL-1.Methods Methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) assay was performed to detect the proliferation of cultured SCL-1 cells treated with different concentrations (12.5,25,50,75 and 100 μmol/L) of baicalin,baicalein and wogonin for various durations (12,24 and 48 hours).Some SCL-1 cells were treated with baicalin,baicalein and wogonin of 12.5 μ mol/L respectively for 48 hours followed by the detection of cell apoptosis by double staining with annexin V-fluorescein isothiocyanate/propidium iodide in combination with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA),as well as estimation of cell cycle by flow cytometry.The 50％ inhibitory concentration was determined by line regression model and inner insert method,and statistical analysis was carried out by Student's t test,one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA),and Student-Newman-Keuls-q test.Results Baicalin,baicalein and wogonin all inhibited the proliferation of SCL-1 cells in a dose-and time-dependent manner (all P ＜ 0.01).Under the same conditions (treatment concentration and duration),baicalein showed the strongest inhibitory effect on the proliferation of SCL-1 cells,followed by wogonin and baicalin (all P ＜ 0.01).All the Scutellaria baicalensis extracts induced the apoptosis of SCL-1 cells and arrested them in G1-phase.The percentage of cells in G1 phase was 56.37％ ± 2.41％,74.23％ ± 2.02％ and 64.15％ ± 1.87％,and early apoptosis rate was 8.09％ ± 1.02％,24.13％ ± 0.76％ and 14.45％ ± 1.57％,in SCL-1 cells treated with baicalin,baicalein and wogonin of 12.5 μmol/L for 48 hours,respectively,compared to 45.04％ ± 1.93％ and 4.12％ ± 0.29％ in the untreated control cells respectively (F =83.29,186.37,respectively,both P ＜ 0.01).Similarly,there was a downward trend from baicalein to wogonin and baicalin in the effect on cell apoptosis and cell cycle arrest of SCL-1 cells.Conclusions Scutellaria baicalensis can inhibit the growth and induce the apoptosis of SCL-1 cells,which may provide new ideas for the treatment of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma with traditional Chinese drugs.
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Objecfive To study the effects of some cytokines such as TNF-α,IL-6 and IFN-γ as well as lipopolysaccharide on CD68 expression in HaCaT cells.Methods Human HaCaT keratinocytes were randomly divided into natural proliferation group (without stimulation),IFN-γ-stimulated group,TNF-α-stimulated group,LPS-stimulated group and IL-6 stimulated group.The work concentration of TNF-α,IL-6,IFN-γ and LPS was 50 mg/L.HaCaT cells were collected after 24-hour treatment with the cytokines followed by the examination of CD68 expression with flow cytometry,immunohistochemistry and reverse transcription(RT)-PCR,respectively.Results Compared with untreated HaCaT cells,the count of CD68-positive cells was elevated in cells stimulated by TNF-α(t=3.60,P<0.01),IL-6(t=3.93,P<0.01),IFN-γ(t=2.38,P<0.05)and LPS(t=2.52,P<0.05),and the effect of TNF-α and IL-6 was stronger than that of IFN-γ and LPS.Among the four cytokines,only IL-6 enhanced the mean fluorescence intensity of CD68-positive cells (t=8.34,P<0.01).After 24-hour treatment with TNF-α,IFN-γ and IL-6,CD68 expression was observed in the cytoplasm and on the membrane of HaCaT cells and was stronger in cells treated with TNF-α and IL-6 than in those with the other cytokines.A significant increase was observed in the CD68 mRNA expression after 24-hour treatment with TNF-α (t=4.34,P<0.01),IL-6 (t=7.52,P<0.01)and IFN-γ (t=2.81,P<0.05);TNF-α and IL-6showed a stronger promotive effect than IFN-γ.Conclusion IL-6,TNF-α,IFN-γ and LPS can upregulate the CD68 expression in HaCaT cells.
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Objective:To investigate the expression of Th1 chemokine CXCL9,CXCL10,CXCL11,Th2 chemokine CCL22 and their receptors in the lesions of bullous pemphigoid (BP).Methods:Immunohistochemical assay was performed to detect the expression of CXCL9,CXCL10,CXCL11,CCL22 and their receptors CXCR3 and CCR4 in BP lesions and normal control skin.Results:CXCL9,CXCL10,CXCL11,CCL22,CXCR3 and CCR4 were overexpressed in BP lesions than those in normal control skin (P＜0.01).The positive rates of CXCL9,CXCL10,CXCL11 and CXCR3 in BP lesions were 50%(15/30),46.7%(14/30),46.7%(14/30) and 53.3%(16/30),respectively.The positive rates of CCL22 and CCR4 were 66.7% (20/30) and 56.7% (17/30).Conclusion:The overexpression of Th1 chemokine CXCL9,CXCL10,CXCL11,Th2 chemokine CCL22 and their receptors may play important roles in the pathogenesis of BP.
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BACKGROUND:Study confirmed that the de-epidermized dermis(DED)can be used as dermal substitute and may form epidermal structure after incubating keratinocytes.However,the cell biological activity,tissue structure characteristics and the basement membrane component analysis of dermal substitute have been reported less.OBJECTIVE:To investigate the cell activity and the tissue structure characteristics of DED.METHODS:Skin flap was treated with 56℃ phosphate buffered solution to remove the epidermis,and the dermal cell components were deleted by freezing and thawing with liquid nitrogen to obtain DED.The DED cell activity was detected with tissue culture method,hematoxylin nuclear staining was used to determine the DED cell nuclei,and vimentin immunohistochemistry was applied for fibroblast determinations.The basement membrane and its components were detected using Periodic Acid-Schiff staining and collagen type Ⅳ immunohistochemistry.Van Gieson stain,Weigart stain and those double staining were respectively used to determine DED collagen fibers and elastic fibers.The DED ultrastructure was observed under transmission and scanning electron microscope.RESULTS AND CONCLUSlON:Using tissue culture method,the cultured DED did not exhibit cell growth at 2 weeks.Hematoxylin-eosin staining showed no nuclear in DED,vimentin immunohistochemistry showed no vimentin expressed in DED.Van Gieson staining showed DED collagen fibers were stained as rose red,Weigert staining showed DED elastic fibers were stained as pu rplish black double staining further demonstrated uniform arrangement of collagen fibers and elastic fibers.DED surface and the remaining appendages were strongly positive for Periodic Acid-Schiff staining,and type Ⅳ collagen expression was significant.Transmission and scanning electron microscope results showed that,the DED elastic fibers and collagen overlap arranged with pore intervals,they intercrossed into a network.There is no living cell component in DED,dermal matrix surface and appending organ luminal wall still retain glycogen,type Ⅳ collagen and other basement membrane components,dermal matrix is rich in collagen and elastic fibers.it is a three-dimensional collagen matrix similar to in vivo dermis.
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Objective To assess the changes in frequency of peripheral T lymphocytes expressing different cytokines in patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) before and after treatment with BCG-PSN and their relationship with disease severity. Methods A randomized, double blinded and placebo cross-over control study was conducted. A total of 8 patients with AD were recruited in this study. Intramuscular BCG-PSN or placebo was given to patients every other day for 36 days. Flow cytometry was performed to measure the frequency of IL4-, IL5-, IFN-γ- and TNFα-expressing peripheral CD4+ T cells and CD8+ T cells before and after the therapy. Disease severity was evaluated by atopic dermatitis area and severity index score (ADASIS). Results The difference value in IFN-γ+CD8+ T cell frequency before and after therapy was significantly higher in patients treated with BCG-PSN than in those with placebo (8.056 ± 13.962 vs -6.549 ± 10.491, U = 2.26, P< 0.05). There was no statistical difference in the frequency of IL4-, IL5-, TNFa-expressing CD8+ T cells between BCG-PSN- and placebo-treated patients (all P > 0.05). The decrease in ADASIS was 1.56 ± 1.49 in patients treated with BCG-PSN, which was statistically higher than that in placebo-treated patients (-0.05 ± 1.54, U = 2.00, P< 0.05). Conclusion As an immunomodulator, BCG-PSN may control AD by restoring the balance of T-cell subsets.
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Objective To investigate the effects of baicalein and acitretin on the apoptosis in a human cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma cell line, SCL-12. Methods Cultured SCL-12 cells were treated with different concentrations of baicalein (3.125, 6.25, 12.5 μmol/L) and acitretin (2.5, 5.0, 10.0 μ mol/L), alone or in combination, for 48 hours. Subsequently, cell proliferation was detected by MTT assay, and cell apoptosis by ELISA as well as annexin V-FITC and propidium iodide double staining. Real-time quantitative RT-PCR was used to detect the expression of Fas mRNA in SCL-12 cells. Results The cell proliferation of SCL-12 cells was inhibited by baicalein and acitretin alone or in combination. The combination of baicalein and acitretin at the three tested concentrations, except for that of baicalein at 3.125 μmol/L and acitretin at 2.5 μmol/L, more strongly inhibited the proliferation of SCL-12 cells compared with baicalein or acitretin alone, and the inhibitory effect was in a dose-dependent manner. The early apoptosis rate was 9.39% ± 1.52%, 20.86% ± 2.16%,36.85% ± 3.26% in SCL-12 cells treated with baicalein of 3.125 μmol/L, acitretin of 5.0 μmol/L alone and their combination, respectively, significantly higher than that in untreated cells (4.39% ± 0.64%, all P <0.05); the induction of apoptosis in SCL-12 cells by the combination of baicalein and acitretin was stronger than that by baicalein or acitretin alone (F = 138.44, P < 0.05). Baicalein and acitretin alone or in combination significantly increased the mRNA expression of Fas in SCL-12 cells, and the effect of their combination was stronger than that of baicalein or acitretin alone. Conclusions Baicalein and aeitretin could inhibit the growth of and induce the apoptosis in SCL-12 cells, and the effect is enhanced by the combination of baicalein and acitretin, which may be associated with the upregulation of Fas expression in SCL-12 cells.
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Objective To investigate the efficacy of ablative fractionated erbium: yttrium aluminum garnet (Er: YAG) laser in facial acne scars and enlarged pores. Methods Forty-one patients with mild to moderate pitted acne scars and 23 patients with enlarged pores were treated with 81 (9 × 9) bits of facula for 3 to 5 sessions at an interval of 1 month. For acne scars, the pulse duration was medium to long, energy at 800 to 1200 mJ, and number of stacking passes 4 to 8; for enlarged pores, the pulse duration was medium, energy at 800 to 1000 mJ and number of stacking passes 2 to 4. The clinical improvement was evaluated by 2 blinded dermatologists. Meanwhile, the satisfaction rate was self-assessed by patients. Three-dimensional (3D) micro-topography imaging system was used to evaluate the improvement in surface roughness. Results The efficacy reached 82.93% and 86.96% for ache scars and enlarged pores, respectively. The satisfaction rate was 88.80% and 91.30% in patients with ache scars and those with enlarged pores, respectively. After treatment, the Ra and Rz values, as the indicators of roughness, decreased by 18.74% and 21.01%, individually (P < 0.001) in 11 patients including 6 with acne scars and 5 with enlarged pores. Conclusion Ablative fractionated Er:YAG laser can efficiently resurface pitted ache scars and shrink enlarged pores.
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Objective To investigate the expression of survivin and bcl-2 in human squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) lesions and cell line SCL-1. Methods Tissue samples from 60 patients with SCC and 10 normal human controls were immunohistochemically stained to detect the expressions of survivin and bcl-2.Western blot was used to measure the expressions of bcl-2 and survivin proteins in HaCaT human keratinocytes and SCL-1 human squamous cell carcinoma cells. Results In normal control tissues, there was no expressions of survivin or bcl-2, while in SCC, the expression rates of bcl-2 and survivin were 70% and 60%, respectively,and there was no statistical correlation between the expressions of bcl-2 and survivin (P >0.05). Neither the expression of survivin nor that of bcl-2 was correlated to patients' age, gender or lesional site (all P >0.05). A statistical correlation was observed between the pathological stage in patients and expression of bcl-2 as well as between lymph node metastasis and expression of survivin (both P < 0.05). Western blot analysis revealed a significant increase in the expression of survivin and bcl-2 in SCL-1 cells compared with HaCaT cells. Con-clusion In SCC, survivin and bcl-2 seem to play their roles via different anti-apoptotic pathways.
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Objective To investigate the influences of UVA on the secretion and expression of chemokine CXCL11/I-TAC by HaCaT cells induced by interferon γ (IFN-γ) and tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α). Methods HaCaT cells were cultured in the presence of IFN-7 and TNF-a and irradiated with UVA of 2, 4 and 8 J/cm~2, respectively; those cells receiving neither treatment with IFN-γ or TNF-α nor UVA irradiation served as the negative control, and those receiving only cytokine treatment but no irradiation as the positive control. After another 24-hour culture, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was performed to detect the protein levels of CXCL11/I-TAC in the supernatant of HaCaT celb, real time PCR to measure the mRNA expression of CXCL11/I-TAC in these HaCaT cells. Results As far as the negative control HaCaT cells were concerned, there was a minor secretion of CXCL11/I-TAC protein and expression of CXCL11/I-TAC mRNA. After treatment with IFN-7 and TNF-a of 10 μg/L, the protein and mRNA expressions of CXCL11/ I-TAC were synergistically upregulated, whereas the induced secretion and expression of CXCL11/I-TAC by HaCaT cells were dose-dependently inhibited by UVA irradiation. Conclusions UVA irradiation inhibits the secretion and expression of CXCL11/I-TAC by HaCaT cells, which in turn suppresses the chemotaxis of Th1/ Tel cells in some degree.
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Objective To study the expression and significance of cyclin A1 in the skin of wild-type mice at RNA level.Methods Thirty 6-12-week old wild-type Kunming mice(15 male and 15 female)were included in this study.In situ hybridization was used to detect the expression of cyclin A1 mRNA in the skin of head and neck of the mice.The skin treated without probe was regarded as negative control and the testis of male mice was taken as positive contr01.Results The expression of cyclin A1 mRNA was found in sebaceous glands of 25 mice and in epidermis of 12 mice.Strong positive staining of sebaceous glands was seen in 50% and positive staining in 33.3% of sections,whereas strong positive and positive staining of epidermis was seen in 13.3% and 20% of sections.respectively.The positive rate of sebaceous glands was 83.3%,much higher than that of epidermis(33.3%).Conclusions There is a quite high expression of eyelin A1 mRNA in the skin sebaceous gland and epidermis of head and neck of wild-type mice.Especially a strong expression is in the sebaceous glands.It indicates that cyclin A1 mRNA may play a certain role in the physiological function of sebaceous glands and epidermis of the skin.
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Objective To investigate the protective effect of green tea-based cream at different con- centrations on photoaging and photo-immunosuppression. Methods Twenty healthy female volunteers were enrolled into this study with informed consent. Green tea-based cream with a mass fraction of 2%-5% (pre- pared by adding green tea extracts to an emollient formulation), excipient or green tea extracts alone were applied to six unexposed sites on the back of these volunteers. Thirty minutes later, these treated sites were subjected to solar-simulated ultraviolet irradiation (ssUVR) with a 1.5-fold minimal erythema dose once a day for 4 days. At 6, 24 and 48 hours after the last irradiation, green tea-based cream were applied repeatedly to the corresponding sites. Biopsy specimens were obtained from the seven sites 72 hours following the last irradiation, and immunohistochemical staining was performed to detect cytokeratin 5/6 and 16 expression, as well as the densities of CDla- or HLA-DR-positive cells. Resttlts Green tea-based cream at a mass fraction of 2% to 3% could effectively prevent ssUVR-induced obvious erythema and hyperpigmentation. The posi- tivity (+) rates plus strong positivity (++) rates reached 50% and 25% for CK5/6 in the sites treated with ssUVR only and those irradiated and protected with green tea cream at a mass fraction of 3%, respectively, 69% and 31% in the sites treated with ssUVR only and those irradiated and protected with green tea-based cream at a mass fraction of 2%, respectively. Compared with the control site without irradiation or protec- tion, a decrease over 75% was noticed in the density of epidermal CD1a- or HLA-DR- positive Langerhans cells in the irradiated sites without protection, and green tea-based cream, especially those at a mass fraction of 3%, could effectively inhibit the density decrease. Conclusion Green tea extracts could effectively pro- tect skin from photoaging and photo-immunosuppression with the optimal mass fraction at 2% or 3%.
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Objective To observe the efficacy of intense pulsed light(IPL)incorporated with optimal pulse technology (OPT)in the treatment of rosacea.Methods Thiris-two patients with erythematotelangiectatic rosacea and 53 patients with papulopustular rosacea were treated with IPL-OPT for 4 sessions with an interval of 3 weeks.Patients were assessed clinically and photographically by physicians before each treatment.Skin melanin index,erythema index,sebum secretion level and water content in stratum corneum were tested at the baseline,3 weeks after each treatment,and 6 months after the last treatment.Results Three weeks after the last treatment,the effective(more than 60%improvement)rate WaS 81.18%in total,75%in erythematotelangiectatic rosacea,and 84.91%in papulopustular rosacea;there WaS no significant difference between erythematotelangiectatic rosacea and papulopustular rosacea (x2=1.28,P＞0.05).Six months after the last treatment,the total effective rate still remained at 78.82%with no significant difierence from that observed at 3 weeks after the treatment(x2=1.62,P＞0.05).The value of melanin index,erythema index and sebum secretion level decreased significantly after the final treatment,however,water content in stratum corneum remained at the salne level as that before treatment.After 6-month follow-up,no significant change was noticed in the above 4 parameters compared with those obtained at 3 weeks after the treatment.Neither hyperpigmentation nor hypopigmentation was observed during the treatment and follow-up.Conclusion This study demonstrates that IPL-OPT is an effective treatment for rosacea with relatively few side effects.
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Objective To investigate the effect of hyperthermia on the expression of E6 and E7 genes of human papillomavirus (HPV) type 6 and 11 in HPV-infected human skin. Methods Tissue samples were obtained from the lesions of condyloma accuminatum (CA) in 6 patients after informed consent. Each sample was divided into 4 parts: one was embedded and directly stored at -80 ℃; the other 3 parts were placed in culture medium and the surface of the samples was irradiated for 30 minutes with a thermotherapy apparatus at 37℃, 42 ℃, 45 ℃, respectively, then the samples were taken out and stored at -80 ℃. RNA was extracted from the specimens, real time quantitative PCR (qPCR) was performed to detect the expression of E6 and E7 genes of HPV-6 and -11. Results Of the 6 patients, 2 were infected with HPV-6 and -11 respectively, 4 with both HPV-6 and HPV-11. The expression of E6 and E7 mRNA decreased with the increase in irradiation temperature. The relative mRNA expression levels at 37 ℃, 42 ℃ and 45 ℃ were 1.00 ± 0.00, 0.61 ± 0.17, 0.27 ± 0.15, respectively, for HPV-6 E6 gene, 1.00 ± 0.00, 0.56 ± 0.21, 0.16 ± 0.11 respectively, for HPV-6 E7 gene, 1.00 ± 0.00, 0.60 ± 0.22, 0.16 ± 0.08, respectively, for HPV-I1 E6 gene, 1.00 ± 0.00, 0.55 ± 0.15, 0.24 ± 0.06, respectively, for HPV-11 E7 gene; statistical difference was noted among them between the specimens irradiated at different temperature (all P < 0.01). Conclusion Hyperthermia can remarkably suppress the expression of HPV-6/I 1 E6 and E7 genes, which may be a possible mechanism under the regression of warts induced by local hyperthermia.
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PURPOSE: Behcet's disease (BD) is a chronic, relapsing, multi-system vasculitis of unknown aetiology with complicated and diversified clinical features predominantly involving oral and genital ulcers, and ocular and cutaneous lesions. The clinical features of this disease have been described to be different according to geographical areas and gender. We investigated the specific clinical features of BD patients in Northeastern China. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 116 patients involved in this study fulfilled the classification criteria of the International Study Group for BD. The clinical manifestations and results of laboratory tests of BD were recorded in each patient. RESULTS: The onset was typically between 20-39 years with a slight female predominance. Oral ulcers were the most common manifestation, followed by skin lesions, positive pathergy reaction/genital ulcers, and ocular lesions. Vascular lesion and epididymitis were rare in patients with BD. The frequency of erythema nodosum-like lesion and articular involvement were significantly higher in females, while gastrointestinal involvement was significantly higher in males. The results of laboratory tests showed that the human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-B*51 alleles were positive in 30.9% of patients and the immunological abnormities were present in some patients. CONCLUSION: The clinical features of BD showed geographical and gender difference. Genetic and immune factors might participate in aetiopathogenesis of BD.
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Objective To investigate the effect of local hyperthermia on the mRNA expression of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase(P13-K)in Langerhans cells(LCs)transmigrating from HPV-infected skin.Methods Tissue samples were collected from 5 female patients with condyloma acuminatum(CA)and 5 normal human controls.then equally divided into three parts to receive local hyoerthermia treatment at 37℃,42 ℃ and 45℃,respectively,for 30 minutes.After another 12-hour incubation in RPMI 1640 culture medium,transmigrating cells were collected and LCs were purified.Real-time quantitative reverse transcription-PCR was performed to detect the mRNA expressions of P13-K p85a and p110α in purified CD1a~+ LCs from these tissue samples.Results In CD1a~+ LCs transmigrating from normal skin and lesions of CA.the expressions of P13-K p85a and P110α mRNA decreased with the increase of temperature.Atier local hyperthermia treatment of normal skin at 37℃,42℃,45℃,the relative mRNA expression level was 1.00±0.00,0.78±0.13,0.54±0.17,respectively.for P13-K p85α in transmigrating LCs,1.00±0.00,0.80±0.11,0.61±0.12,respectively.for P13-K P110α;there was a significant difierence among the three temperatures in bOth parameters(both P＜0.01).In the case of lesions of CA.the relative mRNA expression level of P13-K p85αand p110α was 1.00±0.00 and 1.00±0.00 under treatment at 37℃,0.20±0.11 and 0.49±0.21 at 42℃.0.1±0.08 and 0.09±0.03 at 45℃.respectively;significant difierence was also noted among the three treatment temperatures(both P＜0.01).The decrease in P13-K P110α mRNA expressions under hyperthermia treatment at 42 ℃ and 45℃ compared with those at 37℃was greater in LCs from CA lesions than that from normal skin.Conclusions Local hyoerthermia could remarkably inhibit the expression of P13-K genes.which may enhance immunity and favor elimination of HPV.
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Objective To investigate the influence of polysaccharide and nucleoside extract from bacille Calmett-Gueiin (PNCG) on the frequency of peripheral cutaneous lymphocyte-associated antigen positive (CLA~+) T lymphocyte derived lymphokines in atopic dermatitis (AD) and to explore their associations with the disease severity. Methods A randomized,double blind and placebo cross-over control method was used to treat the AD patients. Before and after the treatment,flow cytometry was used to measure the frequencies of IL-4,IL-5, IFN-γ,TNFα positive CLA~+T cells. Disease severity was evaluated by atopic dermatitis area and severity index score (ADASIS). Results After the PNCG treatment,the frequency of IL-5~+ CLA~+T cell decreased significantly,while IFN-γ increased,compared with the placebo con-trol group. PNCG could improve the ADASIS. Conclusion PNCG may treat AD through restoring the immune balance of CLA~+T cells.
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Objective To investigate the molecular transduction mechanisms of apoptosis in cuta-neous squamous cell carcinoma cell line SCL-1 induced by acitretin. Methods SCL-1 cells were cultured and continuously treated with various concentrations of acitretin. Apoptosis was assessed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) in these cells on day 1, 3 and 5. Apoptotic cells were observed by acridine orange staining on day 5. The protein expressions of Fas, FasL, Fas-associated death domain (FADD), cas-pase-8, caspase-3 and poly ADP-ribose polymerase (PARP) were examined using Western blot in SCL-1 cells treated with acitretin at 1 x 105 mol/L at different time points. Neutralizing anti-Fas antibody (ZB4,1 μg/mL) was utilized to pretreat SCL-1 cells before the treatment with acitretin, following that, ELISA was done to compare the apoptosis in cells treated with ZB4, acitretin, or the combination of ZB4 and acitretin,respectively. Results Acitretin induced the apoptosis of SCL-1 cells in a dose- and time-dependent manner.Morphologically, acitretin-treated SCL-1 cells showed a typical characteristic of apoptosis. Significant increase in Fas, FasL, and FADD protein expression, as well as the activation of caspase-8, caspase-3 and PARP were induced by the treatment with acitretin. The apoptosis absorbance value was 0.78 ± 0.04 in cells treated with acitretin alone, decreased to 0.41 ± 0.03 in cells treated with ZB4 and acitretin (P ＜ 0.05), .suggesting that ZB4 could block the apoptosis of SCL-1 cells inducedby acitretin. Conclusion Acitretin could induce the apoptosis of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma cells likely by Fas signaling pathway.
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Objective To observe the morphology, quantity and migration of Langerhans cells in normal or HPV-infected skin treated with localized hyperthermia. Methods Tissue specimens obtained from 16 patients with condyloma accuminatum (CA) and 15 normal controls were divided into three equal parts, and irradiated by a self-made hyperthermia equipment at 37℃, 42℃ and 45℃ respectively for 30 minutes. Immunohistochemistry and flow cytometry were applied to detect the morphology, quantity and migration of Langerhans cells (LCs), respectively, in these treated specimens. Results With a rise in temperature, the number of LCs in epidermis decreased, the dendrites shortened, decreased in number or even disappeared. After exposure to hyperthermia at 37℃, 42℃ and 45℃, the number of LCs was 782.40±114.8, 649.44±119.40 and 510.88±118.64 per square millimeter respectively, in normal tissue, 646.04±135.67, 489.38±118.19 and 387.93±110.15 per square millimeter respectively in HPV-infected skin tissue.The percentage of migratory LCs expressing CD1a was 0.19%±0.18%, 0.89%±0.19% and 1.59%±0.28% in normal skin tissue treated with hyperthermia at 37℃, 42℃ and 45℃ respectively, 0.62%±0.31%,2.31%±0.54% and 6.33%±0.98%, respectively, in HPV-infected skin tissue; the differences were significant among these different temperatures. Furthermore, the migration of LCs from tissue into culture was enhanced by the treatment with hyperthermia. Conclusions Hyperthermia can promote the migration of LCs, and accordingly enhance the antigen presenting effect of these cells in immune response.