Prognosis and correlation analysis of serum SAA, PCT and SF levels in children with severe mycoplasma pneumonia / 公共卫生与预防医学

Objective To analyze the prognosis of children with severe mycoplasma pneumonia (MPP) and its correlation with serum SAA, PCT and SF levels, so as to provide a basis for evaluating the prognosis of children with MPP. Methods A total of 273 children with MPP admitted to our hospital from January 2020 to December 2020 were divided into mild MPP children (n=187) and severe MPP children (n=86) according to the severity of their disease. According to the prognosis, children with severe MPP were divided into survival group (n=65) and death group (n=21). Serum SAA, PCT and SF levels were determined. Pearson correlation analysis was used to analyze the correlation between serum SAA, PCT and SF levels and APACHE ⅱ score. ROC curve was used to analyze the predictive value of serum SAA, PCT and SF levels for poor prognosis of children with severe MPP. Results The levels of serum SAA, PCT and SF and APACHE II score in children with severe MPP were significantly higher than those in children with mild MPP (P<0.05). Serum SAA, PCT and SF levels and APACHE II score in death group were significantly higher than those in survival group (P<0.05). Pearson correlation analysis showed that APACHE II score was positively correlated with serum SAA, PCT and SF levels (r =0.474,0.519,0.446,P<0.05). The AUC, sensitivity and specificity of combined ROC curve analysis to predict the prognosis of severe MPP were 0.871, 85.9% and 93.6% respectively, which were higher than those of SAA, PCT and SF alone. Conclusion SAA, PCT and SF are closely related to the prognosis of severe MPP, and can be used as potential markers to predict poor prognosis of severe MPP children.

Effects and Predictive Factors of Immunosuppressive Therapy Combined with Umbilical Cord Blood Infusion in Patients with Severe Aplastic Anemia

PURPOSE: To investigate the efficacy and safety of umbilical cord blood (UCB) infusion (UCBI) plus immunosuppressive therapy (IST) treatment in comparison to IST treatment, as well as predictive factors for clinical responses, in severe aplastic anemia (SAA) patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Totally, 93 patients with SAA were enrolled in this cohort study. In the IST group, rabbit antithymocyte globulin (r-ATG) combined with cyclosporine A (CsA) was administered, while in the IST+UBCI group, r-ATG, CsA, and UCB were used. RESULTS: After 6 months of treatment, UCBI+IST achieved a higher complete response (CR) rate (p=0.002) and an elevated overall response rate (ORR) (p=0.004), compared to IST. Regarding hematopoietic recovery at month 6, platelet responses in the UCBI+IST group were better than those in the IST group (p=0.002), and UCBI+IST treatment facilitated increasing trends in absolute neutrophil count (ANC) response (p=0.056). Kaplan-Meier curves illuminated UCBI+IST achieved faster ANC response (p < 0.001) and platelet response (p < 0.001), compared with IST therapy. There was no difference in overall survival (OS) between the two groups (p=0.620). Furthermore, logistic regression analysis demonstrated that UCBI+IST was an independent predicting factor for both CR (p=0.001) and ORR (p < 0.001), compared to IST; meanwhile, very severe aplastic anemia (VSAA) and ANC could predict clinical responses as well. However, Cox proportional hazard regression indicated that VSAA (p=0.003), but not UCBI+IST, affected OS. Safety profiles showed that UCBI+IST therapy did not elevate adverse events, compared with IST treatment. CONCLUSION: UCBI+IST achieved better clinical responses and hematopoietic recovery than IST, and was well tolerated in SAA patients.

Clinical Research on Detecting the Serum Amyloid A Level of Pregnant Woman in Early Primary Unexplained Recurrent Spontaneous Abortion / 现代检验医学杂志

Objective To research the serum amyloid A(SAA)levels of primary unexplained recurrent early pregnancy loss (REPL),and discuss the viability of regarding the SAA as a independent indicator of REPL.Methods A prospective study was conducted among 96 women with missed spontaneous abortion at Baoji Maternal and Child Care Hospital from January to December 2014.A control group was formed of pregnant women with no history of REPL.Serum samples of both groups were collected to measure SAA levels by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay.The association between SAA and primary unexplained REPL were analyzed according to the multiple factors Logistic models,and the diagnostic value of SAA to RE-PL were detected through receiver operating characteristic.Results Median SAA level was significantly higher among women with REPL(50 μg/ml,interquartile range 26.0~69.0 μg/ml),than that in the control group(11.6 μg/ml,inter-quartile range 6.2~15.5 μg/ml,P=0.000<0.01).The diagnose value of SAA to REPL was perfect good(AUC=0.91), and the most accurate value was 18 μg/ml.The SAA level was an independent indicator of primary unexplained REPL,after adjusting for maternal age and gestational age(OR:1.12,P=0.000).Conclusion Elevated SAA levels found among women with primary unexplained REPL could represent a novel biomarker for this complication of pregnancy.

Analysis of SAA proteins in renal tissue from patientswith secondary amyloidosis by laser microdissection and mass spectrometry / 基础医学与临床

Objective To analyze serum amyloid protein A (SAA) subtype and amino acid mutation sequence of the renal biopsy specimens from patients with renal amyloidosis secondary to ankylosing spondylitis (AS) by laser microdissection combined with mass spectometry.Methods Kidney biopsy formalin-preserved paraffin-embedded (FFPE) specimen slices were stained by Congo red,the positive areas of Congo red staining were selected by microdissection,after trypsin hydrolysis and filtration,peptide samples were subjected to liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry.Analysis softwares were used to evaluate the results,and the patient's amino acid sequence of SAA protein was compared to mutant amino acid sequence reported by literature or deduced from mutant SAA gene to determine whether there was a variation.Results SAA1 and SAA2 proteins with high abundance were identified by mass spectrometry,serum amyloid P and apolipoprotein E were also detected.No variation of SAA1 and SAA2 protein was detected.Conclusions The SAA1 and SAA2 proteins in AA amyloidosis secondary to ASwere identified for the first time,which enriched the pathogenesis of amyloidosis secondary to AS and provided a new method for the accurate classification of AA amyloidosis.

Roles of SAA, IP-10 and PCT in differential diagnosis of AECOPD / 实用医学杂志

Objective To assess the clinical significance of SAA, IP-10 and PCT in the diagnosis of AECOPD. Methods Sixty AECOPD patients, 52 with sCOPD, and 28 healthy subjects were assigned to three groups. Clinical data and serum specimen were obtained from another 19 AECOPD patients at stable stage as AECOPD-sCOPD group. Serum levels of SAA, IP10 and PCT were quantitatively measured by ELISA. Levels of multiple serum markers were statistically compared among different groups. Results The concentration of SAA significantly differed between the AECOPD and sCOPD groups (P 0.05). Conclusions As compared with the sCOPD group, levels of serum SAA and IP-10 in the AECOPD group were significantly elevated, which is helpful in the diagnosis of AECOPD with a sensitivity and specificity of 100% and 54.9%for SAA, and 96.1%and 75.0%for IP-10. However, PCT level failed to identify AECOPD from sCOPD.

Effects of Shufengjiedu Capsule on model of viral myocarditis in mice / 中草药

Objective: To investigate the effect of Shufengjiedu Capsule on the modality of myocardial tissue and levels of serum TNF-α and SAA in mice with viral myocarditis. Methods: BALB/C mice were randomly divided into normal control group, virus group, Shufengjiedu Capsule 0.1, 0.2, 0.5 g/kg/d groups, and ribavirin 0.1 g/kg/d group. The mouse model of viral myocarditis was established by ip injection of CVB3, and after 2 h of modeling, the animals were continuously admistered for 7 d. Half of the mice were killed on days 4 and 8, the myocardium tissue was HE stained to observe the pathological changes and blood samples were taken for measurement of serum TNF-α and SAA contents. Results: Compared with the control group, the pathological changes of myocardium were significantly decreased in high-dose Shufengjiedu Capsule group, and the serum TNF-α and SAA contents were significantly decreased (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Shufengjiedu Capsule has antiviral effect and could alleviate the inflammation on mice with viral myocarditis.

Analysis the changes of SAA expression after liver transplantion by proteomics technique / 中国医师杂志

Objective In this report the proteomics technique was used for analysis of the Molecu-lar marker related acute rejection after liver transplantation.Methods Highly abundant proteins in human serum were deleted using Aurum Serum Protein Mini Kit and separated by 2-DE.The maps were analyzed by ImageMaster 2D Platinum software.The differential proteins on the gel were did in gel digestion with trypsin and then identified by nanoUPLC-ESI-MS/MS.Results Reproducible 2-DE image was successfully ob-tained.2 up-regulated expressed protein spots were identified clearly are serum amyloid A protein.Conclu-sions In this study, it was confirmed that SAA expression upregulate after transplantation in patients with acute rejection by proteomics technique, This method may provide clues to the early diagnosis of liver al-lograft rejection.

Papel da amilóide sérica A (SAA) nos processos de proliferação e diferenciação de pré-adipócitos 3T3-L1 / Role of serum amyloid A (SAA) on proliferation and differentiation of preadipocytes 3T3-L1

Considerando que a SAA é uma proteína de fase aguda e que uma concentração elevada desta proteína é observada em pacientes obesos e com resistência à insulina, estimulou-se pré-adipócitos murinos 3T3-L1 a baixas concentrações de rSAA durante o processo de proliferação e diferenciação. Ensaios de incorporação de [metil-3H]-timidina, ciclo e viabilidade celular por citometria de fluxo foram realizados, assim como genes adipogênicos foram determinados durante a fase de diferenciação. Ainda, investigou-se a participação da rSAA metabolismo da glicose, bem como a expressão do seu receptor GLUT4 e os perfis de lipólise. Como resultados, obteve-se que a rSAA causou um aumento na proliferação celular assim como na porcentagem de células na fase S. Este efeito foi dose dependente e mediado via sinalização da ERK1/2. Ainda, rSAA inibiu a diferenciação por meio da diminuição da expressão de fatores transcrição (PPARγ, C/EBPß e C/EBPα) e proteínas adipogênicas (FABP4 e perilipina). Em relação à captação de 2-desoxi-[1,2-3H]-D-glicose, a rSAA preveniu este processo, corroborando com os resultados de expressão diminuída receptor GLUT4. Ainda, o aumento da lipólise provocada pela rSAA, favorece resistência à insulina no modelo estudado. Portanto, conclui-se que a SAA aumenta a proliferação mas inibe a diferenciação de células 3T3-L1 sugerindo papel importante desta proteína no processo de adipogênese

Considering that SAA is an acute phase protein and increased serum levels are associated with chronic hyperglycemia, insulin resistance and obesity, we first examined the possibility that rSAA could affect proliferation and differentiation 3T3-L1 preadipocytes. 3T3-L1 adipocytes were treated with recombinant human SAA and [methyl-3H]-thymidine incorporation, flow cytometric analysis of cell cycle and viability were performed. Also, gene expression profiles of adipogenic factor were performed during differentiation protocol as well as glucose uptake, GLUT4 gene expression and lipolysis assay. rSAA caused an increment in cell proliferation consisted with FACS analysis with a percentage of cells in the S phase. Cell proliferation was mediated by ERK1/2 signaling pathway and in dose-dependent manner. Also, SAA inhibited differentiation process by decreasing adipogenic genes PPARγ, C/EBPß, C/EBPα, and proteins FABP4, and perilipin expression. Also, rSAA prevented 2-deoxy-[1,2-3H]-glucose uptake and GLUT4 expression. In addiction, lipolysis was increased favoring insulin resistance in 3T3L1 adipogenic model. In conclusion, it was demonstrated that rSAA enhances proliferation but prevents differentiation in 3T3-L1 adipocytes, supporting a even more complex participation, than previously expected, of inflammatory proteins the adipogenic process

Molecular Genetic Characterization of Shiga Toxin-producing E. coli Isolated from Diarrhea Patients and Cattle in Gwangju Area, Korea

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) can cause a broad spectrum of human illness ranging from symptom-free to hemolytic uremic syndrom (HUS). Associations between known or putative virulence factors of STEC and diseases in human were investigated. PCR analyses showed that 33 (78.6%) isolates carried an ehxA enterohemolysin gene and 6 (14.3%) isolates possessed an saa autoaggutinating adhesin gene, and 31 (73.8%) isolates carried an eae intimin gene (7 isolates with type beta, 16 with type gamma, and 3 with type epsilon). Twenty-nine (69%) isolates from patients carried eae+, ehxA+, saa- (genotype A) and 68 (86%) isolates from asymptomatic outbreaks and 4 (36%) isolates from bovine possessed eae-, ehxA+, saa+ (genotype C). Neither the bundle-forming pilus gene nor the enteropathogenic E. coli adherence factor plasmid was found. In HEp-2 cell adherence assay, isolates carrying eae gene exhibited a localized adherence phenotype, the other isolates carrying saa showed LC (loose clusters of bacteria) and IS (isolated bacteria). In conclusion, most STEC isolated from cattle feces in Gwangju, Korea showed characteristics different from those isolated from patients. But these results may be useful information for pathogenesis judgement of STEC.

Screening and identification of serum biomarker of anovulatory dysfunctional uterine bleeding and its expression in the menses / 中南大学学报(医学版)

Objective To screen and identify the serum biomarker of anovulatory dysfunctional uterine bleeding (ADUB) , to determine the expression of biomarker protein in menses of ADUB pa-tients, and to investigate the relation between ADUB and the biomarker proteins. Methods Subjects included 128 ADUB patients and 93 age-matched controls( normal women ). Their serum and super-natant of mense were collected and stored for use at -80℃. The differential proteins in the serum of the 2 groups were detected by CM 10 and analyzed by Biomarker WizardTM3.2 software. Then, the differential proteins were identified by Trieine-SDS-PAGE gel separation, spectrometry identifica-tion, and immunoprecipitation. The expression of the protein identified above in the menses was test-ed by ELISA, RT-PCR, and Western blotting. SPSS 14.1 was applied for statistical analysis and chart drawing. Results Five differential protein peaks were screened and their peak values were 11.80, 13.59, 13.79, 13.85, and 14.20 km/z, respectively. The intensity of protein peak ( 11.80 km/z ) which was identified as serum amyploid protein A ( SAA ) of ADUB was significantly higher than that of the controls (P<0.05). While the intensity of protein peak (13.59 km/z) which was identified as vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) of ADUB was obviously lower than that of the controls (P<0.05). The intensity of protein peak 13.08, 13.85, and 14.20 was not different between the cases and controls. SAA expressed highly in the menses of ADUB but low in that of the controls. Conversely, VEGF expressed highly in the menses of the control but low in that of the ADUB. Conclusion Two biomarkers which might be related with ADUB have been correctly screened and identified as SAA and VEGF. It needs further study whether the increased expression of SAA and reduced expression of VEGF are the cause or result of ADUB.

Allogeneic bone marrow transplantation for severe aplastic anemia patients with risk factors for poor prognosis: is fludarabine a requirement? / Transplante alogênico de medula óssea em portadores de anemia aplásica severa com fatores de mau prognóstico: é necessário fludarabina?

Hematopoietic progenitor cell transplantation from HLA-identical sibling donors cures 70-90 percent of Severe Aplastic Anemia (sAA) patients. Older age, heavy exposure to transfusions, immunosuppression treatment (IST) with a long interval from diagnosis to transplant and infection at procedure are associated with poor outcomes. We transplanted 18 patients with sAA and at least one risk factor (RF) for poor prognosis (age >35 years, >50 transfusions prior to transplant, unresponsiveness to previous IST and bacterial or fungal infection at transplant) from 2001 to 2005, using cyclophosphamide (CY - 5 patients) or busulfan plus CY (13 patients). Sixteen patients engrafted, two died with no engraftment, three patients had evidence of graft failure at days +67, +524 and +638 (two died and one was rescued with IST). Grade III/IV mucositis occurred in 39 percent but neither aGVHD nor cGVHD were observed. The Kaplan-Meier probability of survival was 75 percent at 2.14 years, with a trend favoring survival by number of RF (1 versus =2 RF) (P = 0.06). These results are comparable to recent data reported with fludarabine-based conditioning in patients with poor prognosis sAA. Due to the small sample size, prospective clinical trials with larger cohorts of patients are needed to confirm the real benefits of fludarabine-based conditioning, and also to define the best agent(s) to be associated with Fludarabine as preparative regimen for sAA patients with poor prognosis.

Transplante de medula óssea de doador irmão HLA-idêntico pode curar 70 por cento-90 por cento dos portadores de anemia aplásica severa (AAs). Pacientes mais idosos, muito transfundidos, longamente tratados com imunossupressão (IS) e com infecções ao tempo do transplante têm pior evolução. Nós transplantamos 18 pacientes com AAs e pelo menos um dos fatores associados a pior prognóstico (idade >35 anos, >50 transfusões antes do transplante, falta de resposta à imunossupressão prévia e infecção bacteriana ou fúngica ao transplante) de 2001 a 2005, com ciclofosfamida (Cy - 5 pacientes) ou bussulfan mais Cy (13 pacientes). Dezesseis pacientes apresentaram pega do enxerto, dois morreram sem pega, três tiveram rejeição aos dias +67, +524 e +638 (dois morreram e um foi resgatado com IS). Mucosite grau III/IV ocorreu em 39 por cento e não observamos DECH aguda ou crônica. A probabilidade de sobrevida pelo método de Kaplan-Meier foi de 75 por cento aos 2,14 anos, e uma tendência a melhor sobrevida foi encontrada entre os portadores de apenas um fator de risco ao transplante (P: .06). Estes resultados são comparáveis a recentes relatos de literatura envolvendo condicionamentos baseados em fludarabina para tratar pacientes com alto risco. Devido à pequena amostra analisada, estudos clínicos prospectivos com maior número de pacientes são necessários, visando comprovar o real benefício dos condicionamentos baseados em fludarabina, definir o melhor agente a ser a ela associado e assim obter o melhor condicionamento para portadores de AAs com fatores de mau prognóstico para o transplante.

Relationship between gene polymorphism of serum amyloid A protein 1 and coronary heart disease / 临床检验杂志

Objective To research the relationship between the gene polymorphism of serum amyloid A protein(SAA)1 and coronary heart disease(CHD).Methods By using PCR-RFLP and sequencing,the gene polymorphism of SAA1 of 183 patients with coronary heart disease and 152 healthy controls were analyzed.Result In the both groups 3 alleles(1.1,1.3,1.5)and 6 genotypes(1.1/1.1,1.1/1.5,1.1/1.3,1.3/1.3,1.3/1.5 and 1.5/1.5)were found.The frequency of 1.5 allele in healthy controls group was notably higher than that in CHD group(P

Research of the relationship between the level of SAA and carotid atery artherosclerosis in patient with type 2 diabetes / 中国实用内科杂志

Objective To study the relationship between serum amyloid A(SAA)and the common carotid intima-media thickness(IMT)in type 2 diabetic(T_2DM)patients.Methods Sixty-nine patients with type 2 diabetes,and 20 healthy subjects regarded as the normal controls(NC)were enrolled in the study from January to July of 2005.SAA levels were measured using ELISA.The carotid IMT were examined by hypersensitive color Doppler ultrasonography.Results SAA level was significantly elevated in type 2 diabetes group compared with that in the control3.08(2.1~5.06)mg/L vs 1.37(1.07~1.86)mg/L,P

Analysis on T Cell Subset of Peripheral Blood of Severe Aplastic Anemia / 浙江中医药大学学报

ObjectiveExplore the pathogeny of cell immunity of severe aplastic anemia(SAA),also appraise the effect and prognosis value of T cell subset change in the treatment of SAA.MethodTake normal persons as control,combine CD_3,CD_4,CD_8 with human being peripheral blood monocytes,analyse with flow cell method the cells of CD~+_3,CD~+_4,CD~+_8 in monocyte and CD~+_4/CD~+_8.Compare and analyse T cell subset in 3 groups before and after treatment.ResultCompared with control,there’s obvious meaningful difference in T lymphocytesCD~+_3 and CD~+_8,and CD~+_4/CD~+_8(P

Successful Pregnancy by ICSI using Spermatozoa Banked Prior to Bone Marrow Transplantation for Severe Apalstic Anemia and Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia / 대한불임학회지

OBJECTIVE: To report tow cases of successful pregnancies following long term cryopreserved spermatozoa prior to bone marrow transplantation (BMT) for chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) and severe aplastic anemia (SAA). MATERIALS AND MEHTODS: Case report. RESULTS: With the first case, after cryopreservation of semen from 25 year-old man with CML prior to BMT, his wife is being pregnant by intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) using thawed spermatozoa. With the second case, 28 year-old man with SAA became father by ICSI using banked spermatozoa before BMT. CONCLUSION: These cases support that men with malignancy have the chance of fathering their own genetic children. It is important therefore, to increase the awareness of clinicians especially oncologists and patients themselves to the new developments in preserving fertility for cancer patients.