Regulation of CD100 to monocytes cytotoxicity in patients with non-small cell lung cancer / 中华微生物学和免疫学杂志

Objective:To analyze the effect of CD100 to monocyte cytotoxicity in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients.Methods:Thirty-five NSCLC patients and thirteen healthy controls were included from Zhengzhou Central Hospital between March 2018 and September 2018. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) and bronchial alveolar lavage fluid (BALF) (both tumor site and non-tumor site) was collected from NSCLC patients, while PBMC was collected from healthy controls. Monocytes were purified from PBMC and BALF. Membrane-bound CD100 (mCD100) and CD72 expression on monocytes was measured by flow cytometry. Monocytes from NSCLC patients were stimulated with recombinant human CD100, anti-CD72, matrix metalloproteinase 14(MMP14), or anti-CD100, and were co-cultured with NCI-H1882 cells for 48 h. Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), granzyme A, granzyme B level in the supernatants, CD16 expression on monocytes, and percentage of target cell death was assessed. Student t test or paired t test was used for comparison. Results:There were no significant differences of peripheral CD14 + mCD100 + percentage, CD14 + CD72 + percentage, CD100 mean fluorescence intensity (MFI), CD72 MFI between NSCLC patients and healthy controls ( P>0.05). CD14 + mCD100 + percentage, CD14 + CD72 + percentage, CD100 MFI, CD72 MFI was remarkably elevated in tumor site compared with in non-tumor site in NSCLC patients ( P<0.05). There was no remarkable difference of peripheral monocytes-induced NCI-H1882 cell death between NSCLC group and control group [(13.95±3.16)% vs (13.22±2.40)%, P=0.451]. Lung-resident monocytes-induced NCI-H1882 cell death was reduced in tumor site when compared with non-tumor site [(11.61±2.81)% vs (14.19±3.57)%, P=0.008 7]. TNF-α, IL-1β, granzyme A, granzyme B level was also decreased in the supernatants of monocytes from tumor site compared with non-tumor site in NSCLC patients( P<0.05). However, there was no statistical difference of CD16 level between two groups( P=0.666). Recombinant human CD100 stimulation promoted NCI-H1882 cell death induced by monocytes from tumor site when compared with unstimulated cells ( P<0.000 1). TNF-α, IL-1β, granzyme A, granzyme B level was also increased ( P<0.05). However, Monocytes, which were pretreated with anti-CD72, induced decreased NCI-H1882 cell death and TNF-α, IL-1β, granzyme A, granzyme B secretion in response to recombinant human CD100 stimulation ( P<0.05). Recombinant human MMP14 stimulation decreased CD14 + mCD100 + percentage and increased soluble CD100 (sCD100) level. NCI-H1882 cell death and TNF-α, IL-1β, granzyme A, granzyme B level was elevated when compared with unstimulated cells ( P<0.05). Anti-CD100 administration decreased sCD100 level. NCI-H1882 cell death and TNF-α, IL-1β, granzyme A, granzyme B level was elevated when compared with MMP14 stimulated cells ( P<0.05). Conclusions:CD100 shedding was insufficient in tumor infiltrating monocytes in NSCLC patients, leading to decreased cytotoxicity. MMP14 might elevate cytotoxicity of tumor infiltrating monocytes via promoting CD100 shedding and sCD100 formation.

Histologic basis of diffusion tensor tractography for prostate disease / 实用放射学杂志

Objective To explore the histological basis of diffusion tensor tractography (DTT)fiber tracer images of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)and prostate cancer (PCa).Methods Sixty-eight patients with PCa and sixty patients with BPH confirmed by pathology were recruited for this study.Conventional MRI and DTI examinations were performed.The original DTI data were processed at the AW4.5 workstation.After pos-t processed,FA and ADC values were recorded,DTT was plotted.Fiber bundle travel was observed and scored by two senior radiologists.The BPH and PCa specimens were stained with Masson fibers,and the diameter and angle of the fiber bundles were recorded.Results The FA values of BPH and PCa were 0.22±0.05 and 0.47±0.01 ,respectively.ADC values of BPH and PCa were (1.31 ±0.27)×10－3 mm2/s and (0.6 1 ±0.09)× 10－3 mm2/s,respectively.The differences in ADC and FA values among BPH and PCa were statistically significant (P＜0.05).DTT showeded that the fibers of BPH were dense and long,while the fibers of PCa were messy and short.The diameter and angle of collagen fibers and smooth muscle fibers for BPH were both larger than those for PCa,but only the difference between the diameter of smooth muscle fibers was statistically significant (P＜0.05).Conclusion There are significant differences between BPH and PCa in DTT images,which is consistent with the characteristics of fiber structure.DTI fiber bundle can reflect the differences of fiber structure between BPH and PCa.

Effects of Xuesaitong on the Retinal Microcirculation of Patients with Diabetic Retinopathy / 现代生物医学进展

Objective:To investigate the effects of xuesaitong on the retinal microcirculation of patients with diabetic mtinopathy (DR).Methods:Ninety-five patients with DR admitted in our hospital were randomly divided into the control group and the observation group.Forty-eight patients in the control group were treated with conventional hypoglycemic agent,and those in the observation group were treated with xuesaitong.The retinal microcirculation indexes including EDV,PSV,RI,Vmax,Vmin,MV,hemorheology indexes including NBL,NBH,DE,Hct,AE,ESR,and clinical efficacy in both groups were observed and compared.Results:After treatment,the clinical efficacy of observation group was 87.8％,which was much higher than that of the control group (61.4％,P＜0.05).The EDV,Vmax,and Vmin of control group were significantly improved than those before treatment (P＜0.05),and EDV and PSV were much higher than those of control group,the RI,Vmax,Vmin,and MV were much lower (P＜0.05).Additionally,the NBL and NBH in control group were much lower compared with those before treatment,while NBL,NBH,DE,Hct,AE,and ESR in control group were improved than those in control group,which were much improved that those of control group (P＜0.05).Conclusion:Xuesaitong combined with conventional hypoglycemic therapy was effective in treating patients with diabetic retinopathy,which could significantly improved the retinal microcirculation and hemorheology.

Clinical Curative Effect of Vitreous Cavity Injection Combined with Transconjunctival Sutureless Vitrectomy on the Patients with Poliferative Diabetic Retinopathy / 现代生物医学进展

Objective:To investigate the clinical curative effect of vitreous cavity injection combined with transconjunctival sutureless vitrectomy on the patients with poliferative diabetic retinopathy.Methods:80 patients with diabetic retinopathy were enrolled in our hospital from January 2014 to January 2016,in which contained 83 sicked eyes,and randomly divided into two groups.Group A (n=40,42 sicked eyes) accepted 25G transconjunctival sutureless vitrectomy,and Group B (n=40,41 sicked eyes) adopted intravitreal injection of conbercept based on patients in Group A.The operative conditions,best-corrected visual acuity (BCV) and retinal thickness were compared between two groups,and the incidence of adverse reactions within postoperative 1 month were recorded and analyzed.Results:The operation time of group B was significantly shorter than that of group A (P＜0.05).The percentage of using electric coagulation,operative bleeding and iatrogenic fracture space in group B were significantly lower than of those group A (P＜0.05).The percentage of neovascularization vanish in group B was significantly higher than that of group A (P＜0.05).The BVCA of patients in group B in postoperative 1 month and 3 month were higher than those of group A (P＜0.05).And the thickness of retinal in group B were significantly thinner than those of Group A (P＜0.05).The incidence of vitreous hemorrhage and hyphema in group B were significantly lower than those of Group A (P＜0.05).Conclusions:Vitreous cavity injection combined with transconjunctival sutureless vitrectomy improved the operative conditions and contributed to the recovery of postoperative visual acuity and retinal in the treatment of patients with poliferative diabetic retinopathy.

Clinical efficacy and safety of moxifloxacin versus levofloxacin plus metronidazole for community-acquired pneumonia with aspiration factors / 中华医学杂志(英文版)

<p><b>BACKGROUND</b>Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a common infectious disease throughout the world and the incidence continues to grow as the population ages. Aspiration is an important pathogenic mechanism for pneumonia in the elderly and the management of patients with community-acquired pneumonia with aspiration factors is a major medical problem. Our study aimed to assess whether moxifloxacin in comparison to levofloxacin plus metronidazole are effective and safe in the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia with aspiration factors.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>In this prospective, multicenter, open-label, randomized controlled trial, 77 patients with mild-to-moderate community-acquired pneumonia with aspiration factors were enrolled and randomly assigned to receive moxifloxacin or levofloxacin plus metronidazole. The primary efficacy variables were clinical outcomes in evaluable patients at a follow-up visit 7 to 14 days after the end of therapy.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Seven days after the end of therapy a clinical cure was achieved for 76.7% (23 of 37) of efficacy-evaluable patients in the moxifloxacin group and 51.7% (15 of 40) of patients in the levofloxacin plus metronidazole group. There was a significant difference between the two groups (χ(2) = 4.002, P < 0.05). Bacteriological success rates were similar in the moxifloxacin group (93.3%) and levofloxacin plus metronidazole group (96.4%), there was no significant difference between the two groups (P > 0.05). The overall adverse event rate was 10.8% (4/37) in the moxifloxacin group versus 17.5% (7/40) in the levofloxacin plus metronidazole group, there was no significant difference between the two groups (P > 0.05). No serious adverse events were observed.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Moxifloxacin is effective and safe for treatment of community-acquired pneumonia with aspiration factors. And the regimen of moxifloxacin monotherapy is more convenient compared with levofloxacin plus metronidazole.</p>

Hypertensive epidemiology in Heilongjiang Province in China / 中华医学杂志(英文版)

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To assess the epidemiology features of hypertension in Heilongjiang Province, China.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>From 1959 to 1999, 289,157 people in total, ages > or = 15-year old (male 154,091, female 135,066) were investigated four times by a stratified chunk method in rural and urban areas in Heilongjiang Province. After a staff training program, this survey on blood pressure and risk factors was carried out under a worldwide uniform protocol with standardized method and interrelated quality control regulation. Among these samples, 1615 people (male 824, female 791) received blood-lipid analysis.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The hypertensive incidence of Heilongjiang was much higher than the average level in China (P < 0.01) and it has gotten higher from 1959 to 1999, especially in the last ten years. It increased more in males than in females (P < 0.01). It was also higher with age. The mean age of hypertensive onset became ten years younger recently. It is different in different areas and professions. Age, BMI (body mass index), drinking alcohol, gender, history of maternal hypertension, high salt diet and professional status were the main risk factors for hypertension in Heilongjiang Province in China.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The prophylaxis and treatment of hypertension should be enhanced in this area.</p>

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE DEGREES OF COLD INJURIES AND SERUM CREATINE PHOSPHOKINASE LEVELS / 解放军医学杂志

To distinguish the degrees of frostbite in early stage after freezing-thawing injuries is a most impor- tant yet difficult task. In order to seek the indicators of severity of injuries, we observed the relationship between the degrees of cold injuries and serum creatine phosphokinase (SCPK) levels. Results showed that after freezing the rabbit paws to 0℃, SCPK level began to rise. Freezing in the range of 0℃ to-25℃, SCPK levels rose inversely with the lowering of tissue temperature. The elevation of SCPK activity usually appeared 1 hr after freezing, reaching thepeak at 12 hours, and it began decline at 24 hours,returning to normal level at 72 hours after freezing.