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Objective:To investigate the relationship between cancer-related fatigue and cortisol in cancer patients and elucidate the underlying mechanism. Methods:A total of 80 cancer cases were divided into two groups:fatigue group (50 cases with cancer-related fatigue) and non-fatigue group (30 cases without fatigue). The scores were evaluated through the Multidimensional Fatigue Symptom Inventory-Short Form (MFSI-SF) and the Fatigue Symptom Inventory (FSI) report. Serum specimens were examined through electrochemiluminesence immunoassay and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Serum cholesterol was examined through the CHOD-PAP method, and serum total protein and albumin were determined via the Biuret method. Agarose gel electrophoresis was conducted to determine alpha 2 globulin ratio and to calculate serum alpha 2 globulin concentration. Results: The cortisol level in the fatigue group was significantly lower than that in the non-fatigue group[(119.68±5.34) nmol/L vs. (163.45± 31.49) nmol/L, P<0.05], and the adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) level in the fatigue group was significantly higher than that in the non-fatigue group [(104.50 ± 17.15) ng/L vs. (51.43±13.24) ng/L, P<0.05]. Cortisol negatively correlated with MFSI-SF (r=-0.867, P<0.001) but positively correlated with ACTH (r=0.809, P<0.001). Furthermore, cortisol negatively correlated with FSI (r=-0.747, P<0.001) but positively correlated with ACTH (r=0.70, P<0.001). The levels of serum cholesterol [(1.25±0.70) mmol/L vs. (3.28±0.73) mmol/L, P<0.05], albumin[(18.24 ± 7.03) g/L vs. (37.40 ± 8.05) g/L, P<0.05], and alpha-2 globulin [(2.25±1.07) g/L vs. (5.36±1.09) g/L, P<0.05]were significantly lower in the fatigue group than in the non-fatigue group. Conclusion:The patients with cancer-related fatigue exhibited increased MFSI-SF score, decreased serum cortisol level, and enhanced ACTH level. The low serum cortisol levels caused a disorder in the serum ACTH and cancer-related fatigue of malignant tumor patients. The mechanism underlying the reduction in serum cortisol level correlated with the insufficient amounts of serum cholesterol, the composite material of cortisols, and of serum albumin, particularly alpha-2 globulin, the carrier protein of serum cholesterol.
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Objective To develop a diagnosis model for active pulmonary tuberculosis. Methods The proteomic fingerprinting of 264 sera from active tuberculosis patients and controls were analyzed using the surface-enhanced laser desorption ionization time of flight mass spectrometry (SELDI-TOF-MS) and protein-chip technology. The peaks were detected and filtrated by Ciphergen PrnteinChip(R) Software (version 3.1.1). Using the Biomarker Pattern 5.0 software, a diagnostic model was developed for diagnosis of active tuberculosis. Re-sults Fifty protein peaks were significantly different between the patients with active pulmonary tuberculosis and the controls with overlapping clinical features (P<0.01). Five protein peaks at 4360, 3311, 8160, 5723, 15173 m/z were chosen for the system classifier and the development of diagnosis model 1. The model differenti-ated the patients with active pulmonary tuberculosis from the controls with a sensitivity of 83.0%, and a speci-ficity of 89.6%. The diagnostic accuracy was up to 86.4%. Three protein peaks at 5643, 4486, 4360 m/z were chosen for the system classifier and the development of diagnosis model 2. The model differentiated the pa-tients with active pulmonary tuberculosis from the controls with a sensitivity of 96.9%, and a specificity of 97.8%. The diagnostic accuracy was up to 97.3%. Conclusion It might be a new diagnostic test for the de-tection of sera from the patients with active pulmonary tuberculosis using SELDI-TOF-MS and protein chip.
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Objective To observe antibacterial efficiency of Prunus mume Sieb et Zucc against clinical isolates. Method Antibacterial activity of Prunus mume Sieb et Zucc against 308 strains of clinical isolates were determined by agar dilution method. Results MIC50 of Prunus mume Sieb et Zucc against staphylococcus aureus (112 strains), S.epidermidis (112 strains), and Enterococci (28 strains) were 0.72, 1.44, 0.72 mg/mL, and MIC90 were 1.44, 1.44, 0.72 mg/mL respectively. The MIC90 of Prunus mume Sieb et Zucc to Klebsiella pneumoniae and E. coli were 2.88, 1.44 mg/mL respectively. Conclusion Prunus mume Sieb et Zucc has good antibacterial activity against Gram positive cocci and some Gram negative bacilli.
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Objective To evaluate the antibacterial activity of Galla chinensis etc.14 kinds of TCM against 112 strains of Staphylococcus aureus in vitro. Method Deterimination of antibacterial activity of Galla chinensis etc.against 112 strains of Staphylococcus aureus was performed by using new agar dilution method. Results The antibacterial efficiency of Galla chinensis, Forsythia suspensa and Acacia catechu (L.) Willd against 112 strains Staphylococcus aureus was good, and the MIC90 was 0.102, 0.244, 1.19 mg/mL respectively. Conclusion Galla chinensis etc. 14 kinds of TCM had strong antibacterial activity agsinst 112 srains of Staphylococcus aureus.
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Objective To evaluate the antibacterial activity in vitro of Galla Chinensis ethanol extractant(GCEE)against S.epidermidis,and the change of cell morphology of S.epidermidis.Methods Deterimination of antibacterial activity of GCEE against 124 strains S.epidermidis was performed by using agar dilution method,and the changes of cell merphalogy of S.epidermidis was examined by microscope.Results The MIC90 of GCEE against 43 strains of MRSE(methicillin-resistant staphylococcus epidermidis)and 81 strains of MSSE(methicillin-sensitive staphylococcus epidermidis)were 0.288 and 0.144 mg/mL respectively.Under microscope,the cells of S.epidermidis were expansion by degrees,with the edge of cell of S.epidermidis irregular.The substances in cells of S.epidermidis were disappear final.Conclusion Galla Chinensis ethanol extractant had strong antibacterial activity against 124 strains of S.epidermidis,and the cell morphology of S.epidermidis changed.
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Objective To identify the genotype of clinical stenotrophomonas maltophilia(SMA) isolates and investigate the characteristics of SMA in nosocomial infections.Methods Totally 165 strains of SMA were clinically isolated during the period of 2004 to 2007.Disc diffusion test(K-B method) was used for antibiotic susceptibility.qacE△1 gene was detected by polymerase chain reation(PCR).The gene homology in the SMA strains was analyzed by pulsed field gel electrophoresis(PFGE).Results Among the tested SMA strains 87.9% sourced from low respiratory tract infection.The antibiotics with more than 80% of sensitive rate against SMA were minocycline,trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and levofloxacin.The positive rate of qacE△1 gene was 13.3% in 60 tested strains.The analysis of gene homology for the 11 clinical strains showed that two genotypes from identical clone were found in both respiratory ICU and emergency ICU respectively.Conclusions SMA was an important pathogenic bacterium in nosocomial infections.The treatment for SMA infection is very difficult since its multi-drug resistance.More attention for effective sterilization and isolation of patients must be paid to prevent the transmission of SMA from same clone.
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OBJECTIVE:To discuss the bioequiavailability of traditional Chinese medicine apozems and granules and to provide references for the rational drug use in the clinic.METHODS:Coptidis rhizome,scutellaria,Chinese gall,fructus schiza_ ndrae,cortex phellodendri decotion and granules against The MIC 50 ,MIC 90 ,MIC and MBC of224strains of clinical isolated str_ ains were determined by M-H agar dilution method and the bacteriostatic actions of which were compared.RESULTS:5traditional Chinese medicine apozems and granules showed different degree of antibacterial actions,with the Chinese gall being the most potent.CONCLUSION:The apozems showed stronger antibacterial actions than the granules among the5traditional Chinese medicines.
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OBJECTIVE:To study the vitro antibacterial activity of domestic teicoplanin against224strains of enterococ-ci.METHODS:Determination of MIC of domestic teicoplanin against169strains of entercococcus faecalis and51strains of E.faecium was tested by agar dilution method,and its antibiotic effect was compared with that of the imported teicoplanin and other antibiotics.RESULTS:The MIC 50 of domestic teicoplanin against169strains of E.faecalis and51strains of E.faecium were0.125,0.25?g/ml respectively,MIC 90 were2,1?g/ml respectively;The MIC 50 of imported teicoplanin against E.faecalis and E.faecium were0.25,0.25?g/ml respectively,MIC 90 were1,0.5?g/ml respectively.CONCLUSION:Two kinds of te-icoplanin have strong antibacterial activity against224strains of enterococci;the sensitivity of224strains of enterococci to both kinds was100%.
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Objective To evaluate the in- vitro antibacterial activity of e thanol- extract of Galla Chinensis against Staphycoccus aureus (S. aureus).Meth ods The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC50) of ethanol- extract of Galla Chinensis against 112 strains of S. aureus was detected by using agar dilution method.Results The MIC50 and MIC90 of ethanol- extract of Galla Chinensis aga inst 84 strains of MRSA (methicillin- resistant staphylococcus aureus) were 0. 315, 0.315 mg/mL, and those against 28 strains MSSA (methicillin- sensitive sta phylococcus aureus) were 0.63 and 0.315 mg/mL respectively.Conclusion Ethanol - extract of Galla Chinensis has a strong antibacterial activity against S.aure us.