Rational identification of potent and broad sarbecovirus-neutralizing antibody cocktails from SARS convalescents

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sublineages have escaped most RBD-targeting therapeutic neutralizing antibodies (NAbs), which proves the previous NAb drug screening strategies deficient against the fast-evolving SARS-CoV-2. Better broad NAb drug candidate selection methods are needed. Here, we describe a rational approach for identifying RBD-targeting broad SARS-CoV-2 NAb cocktails. Based on high-throughput epitope determination, we propose that broad NAb drugs should target non-immunodominant RBD epitopes to avoid herd immunity-directed escape mutations. Also, their interacting antigen residues should focus on sarbecovirus conserved sites and associate with critical viral functions, making the antibody-escaping mutations less likely to appear. Following the criteria, a featured non-competing antibody cocktail, SA55+SA58, is identified from a large collection of broad sarbecovirus NAbs isolated from SARS convalescents. SA55+SA58 potently neutralizes ACE2-utilizing sarbecoviruses, including circulating Omicron variants, and could serve as broad SARS-CoV-2 prophylactics to offer long-term protection. Our screening strategy can also be applied to identify broad-spectrum NAb drugs against other fast-evolving viruses, such as influenza viruses.

SAFETY PROFILE OF COVID-19 VACCINES IN PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM WOMEN IN BRAZIL

BackgroundAlthough COVID-19 vaccines are currently under use in pregnant and postpartum women, there is still lack of evidence regarding safety and effectiveness in these populations. This study aims to describe the safety profile of COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant and postpartum women in the early stage of vaccination campaign in Brazil. MethodsThis is an observational cross-sectional study using data from the Brazilian surveillance information system for adverse events (SI-EAPV) to characterize the safety of COVID-19 vaccines available (Sinovac/Butantan, Pfizer/BioNTech, AstraZeneca and Janssen) in Brazilian pregnant and postpartum women after receiving it from April to August 2021. A descriptive analysis was performed to assess the frequency and incidence rate of the adverse events (AE) for COVID-19 vaccines. ResultsA total of 3,333 adverse events following COVID-19 immunization were reported for the study population in the SIEAPV. The incidence of AE found was 309.4/100,000 doses (95% CI 297.23, 321.51). Regarding the four vaccines available in the country, Sinovac/Butantan had the lowest incidence (74.08/100,000 doses; 95% CI 63.47, 84.69). Systemic events were the most frequent notified for the group (82.07%), followed by local (11.93%) and maternal (4.74%), being most of them classified as non-severe (90.65%). ConclusionA similar pattern of AE as stated in other studies was found, with even better results for non-viral vector vaccines, corroborating to the recommendation of vaccination for these groups. Even though, further studies appraising a longer observation time are still needed to provide a broader safety aspect for the vaccines currently under use for this population.

A booster dose is immunogenic and will be needed for older adults who have completed two doses vaccination with CoronaVac: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 1/2 clinical trial

ImportanceWhether herd immunity through mass vaccination is sufficient to curb SARS-CoV-2 transmission requires an understanding of the duration of vaccine-induced immunity, and the necessity and timing of booster doses. Objective: To evaluate immune persistence of two priming doses of CoronaVac, and immunogenicity and safety of a third dose in healthy adults [≥]60 years. Design, setting, and participants: We conducted a vaccine booster study built on a single-center, randomized, double-blind phase 1/2 trial of the two-dose schedule of CoronaVac among healthy adults[≥]60 years in Hebei, China. We examined neutralizing antibody titres six months or more after the second dose in all participants. We provided a third dose to 303 participants recruited in phase 2 trial to assess their immune responses. InterventionsTwo formulations (3 g, and 6 g) were used in phase 1 trial, and an additional formulation of 1.5 g was used in phase 2 trial. All participants were given two doses 28 days apart and followed up 6 months after the second dose. Participants in phase 2 received a third dose 8 months after the second dose. Main outcomes and measuresGeometric mean titres (GMT) of neutralizing antibodies to live SARS-CoV-2 and adverse events were assessed at multiple time points following vaccination. ResultsNeutralizing antibody titres dropped below the seropositive cutoff of 8 at 6 months after the primary vaccination in all vaccine groups in the phase 1/2 trial. A third dose given 8 months or more after the second dose significantly increased neutralizing antibody levels. In the 3 g group (the licensed formulation), GMT increased to 305 [95%CI 215.3-432.0] on day 7 following the third dose, an approximately 7-fold increase compared with the GMT 28 days after the second dose. All solicited adverse reactions reported within 28 days after a booster dose were of grade 1 or 2 severity. Conclusion and relevanceNeutralizing antibody titres declined substantially six months after two doses of CoronaVac among older adults. A booster dose rapidly induces robust immune responses. This evidence could help policymakers determine the necessity and the timing of a booster dose for older adults. Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04383574).

Clinical application of washed red blood cells in perioperative patients with liver cancer / 中国输血杂志

【Objective】 To estimate the application value of washed red blood cells (RBC) in perioperative patients with liver cancer. 【Methods】 86 perioperative patients with liver cancer who met the inclusion/exclusion criteria were divided into observation group (n=42) and control group (n=44). In the observation group, 22 patients were transfused with RBC and 20 with washed RBC. Patients without RBC transfusion worked as the controls. The name of disease, tumor stage, tumor size, Hb before and after blood transfusion, transfusion volume and blood components, adverse reaction to blood transfusion, operation time and blood loss during surgery, systemic infection, tumor recurrence and metastasis, and survival time were recorded. Blood transfusion efficacy, survival time, adverse reaction to blood transfusion, tumor recurrence and metastasis among these groups were compared. 【Results】 Among the non-transfusion group, washed RBC group and RBC group, the Hb(g/L)were 93.9±16.5 vs 80.4±24.5 vs 74.7±26.1, operative time (h) 2.8±0.7 vs 4.3±1.6 vs 3.9±2.0, operative blood loss(mL) 291.0±0.3 vs 388.0±165.8 vs 466.3±198.4 respectively before blood transfusion (all P0.05). There were significant differences in tumor metastasis (50% vs 43%) and recurrence (50% vs 43.1%) between blood transfusion group and non-blood transfusion group (P0.05). The nosocomial infection rate in washed RBC group (36%) was significantly lower that that in RBC group (88.6%) and non-transfusion group (50%) (P<0.05). 【Conclusion】 Blood transfusion caused by hypoxia may increase tumor metastasis and recurrence in perioperative patients with liver cancer. Transfusion of washed RBC can achieve the curative effect and reduce adverse reactions to blood transfusion, but has no significant impact on the survival time.

Rapid development of an inactivated vaccine for SARS-CoV-2

The COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 has brought about an unprecedented crisis, taking a heavy toll on human health, lives as well as the global economy. There are no SARS-CoV-2-specific treatments or vaccines available due to the novelty of this virus. Hence, rapid development of effective vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 is urgently needed. Here we developed a pilot-scale production of a purified inactivated SARS-CoV-2 virus vaccine candidate (PiCoVacc), which induced SARS-CoV-2-specific neutralizing antibodies in mice, rats and non-human primates. These antibodies potently neutralized 10 representative SARS-CoV-2 strains, indicative of a possible broader neutralizing ability against SARS-CoV-2 strains circulating worldwide. Immunization with two different doses (3g or 6 g per dose) provided partial or complete protection in macaques against SARS-CoV-2 challenge, respectively, without any antibody-dependent enhancement of infection. Systematic evaluation of PiCoVacc via monitoring clinical signs, hematological and biochemical index, and histophathological analysis in macaques suggests that it is safe. These data support the rapid clinical development of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines for humans. One Sentence SummaryA purified inactivated SARS-CoV-2 virus vaccine candidate (PiCoVacc) confers complete protection in non-human primates against SARS-CoV-2 strains circulating worldwide by eliciting potent humoral responses devoid of immunopathology

Effect of Neu-P11 on retinal GFAP protein expression and IOP of acute high IOP rats / 眼科新进展

Objective To explore the effects of the new melatonin nonselective agonists Neu-P11 on intraocular pressure (IOP) and glial fibrillary acid protein (GFAP) expression in the retina of acute high IOP rat.Methods Twenty-four male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into 4 groups (6 cases in each group):Normal IOP with local treatment (NIL) group,high IOP with local treatment (HIL) group,HILwith melatonin treatment (HIL-M) group,HIL with Neu-P11 treatment (HIL-N) group.10 μL normal saline was instilled in NIL group and HIL group,while 10 μL 100 μmol · L-1 Mel/Neu-P11 treated in HIL-M group and HIL-N group.After 2 hours of rest,rats were placed in the Trendelenburg position duration 45 minutes.And then,IOP was measured every hour for 6 hours,and repeated it for a week.The excessive sodium pentobarbital was injected to SD rats at the end of the experiment.The rat eyeballs were took out to perform HE and immunohistochemical staining to detect retina GFAP protein expression.Results After a week,IOP in HIL group was (41.26 ± 1.73) mmHg (1 kPa =7.5 mmHg),NIL group was (13.61 ± 0.55) mmHg,which mean the Trendelenburg could induce high IOP in SD rats.Compared with the NIL group,the retinal becoming thick,the level of organization was not clear and the expression of GFAP protein was quite high in HIL group.At the same time,the GFAP protein expression and IOP were significantly weakened in HIL-M group and HIL-N group compared with HIL group.Conclusion Neu-P1 1 can reduce IOP,inhibit the activation of gliocyte,and decrease the expression of GFAP to protect the retina.

Neu-P11 reduces IOP through inhibiting oxidative stress level of acute high IOP rats / 中国药理学通报

Aim To explore the effect of Neu-P11,a novel melatonin agonist with similar function of melatonin,on IOP of acute high IOP animals and the related mechanism.Methods The experiment used the Trendelenburg position(head low feet high position of 80°)to establish acute high IOP model.Rats were placed in the Trendelenburg position and used Tonopen XL contact tonometer to measure IOP(every 5 minutes measured once IOP,and the maximum value in 20 minutes)in 8 :00～9 :00 am.And then,thirty Sprague-Dawley rats(8 week-old)were divided into five groups: normal IOP+normal saline,high IOP+normal saline,high IOP+10 mg·kg-1 Mel,high IOP+20 mg·kg-1 Neu-P11,high IOP+50 mg·kg-1 Neu-P11.Put in a flat to rest 2 h,animals were placed in Trendelenburg position again and then,IOP was measured every hour in the flat by 6 hours.After excessive sodium pentobarbital administration continuous for 1 week,the serum was collected and stored for subsequent detection at the end of the experiment.The level of MDA,SOD and GSH-Px enzyme activity of the rat serum was tested by kit accordingly.HE staining method was used to identify the SD rat retinal morphological changes.Results Trendelenburg position could induce IOP of model group rats,which was increased by 202.9％(P<0.01)and the content of MDA,reduced the activity of SOD and GSH-Px enzyme,retinal thickening was observed and its level was not clear.Neu-P11/Mel could significantly improve oxidative stress level and retinal edema in rats.Conclusion Neu-P11 could reduce IOP of the acute high IOP animals,which might be involved in the lower level of oxidative stress in the body.

Clinical application of real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR for the detection of fecal tumor M2-pyruvate kinase in colorectal cancer patients / 国际检验医学杂志

Objective To investigate the application valve of real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR) for the detection of tumor M2-pyruvate kinase(tM2-PK) DNA in patients with colorectal cancer(CRC).Methods Fragment of tM2-PK DNA(162 bp) was amplified and inserted into PGM-T vector to construct recombinant plasmid,which was used to develop RT-PCR method.Sensitivity,specificity and repeatability of RT-PCR for the detection of tM2-PK were analyzed.From Jan.2014 to Jun.2016,200 CRC patients and 100 healthy subjects were enrolled and detected for fecal and serum tM2-PK DNA by using RT-PCR,and the detected results were compared with those detected by using enzyme linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).Results Recombinant plasmid was successfully constructed,which was certified by sequencing.The sensitivity of RT-PCR for the detection of tM2-PK DNA was 10 copy/mL,with high specificity and 0.3%-2.9% of coefficient of variation.In patients,the positive rate of fecal tM2-PK DNA,detected by RT-PCR,was 92.50%,and that of ELISA to detect tM2-PK was 80.00%.Fecal and serum levels of tM2-PK were correlated with the pathologic stages of tumour.Conclusion Self-established RT-PCR could be specificity and sensitivity for the detection of fecal tM2-PK,which could be used for the early diagnosis of CRC.

Application of quantum dots immune fluorescent labelling in colorectal cancer tissues / 国际检验医学杂志

Objective To investigate different antigens detected by a novel labelled reagent‐quantum dots(QDs) in the colorectal cancer tissues microarray(TMA) .Methods Depend on QDs streptavidin conjugate(QDs‐SA) combined specially with biotinylation IgG ,immune of luorescent histochemistry was utilized to examine expression of K‐ras ,matrix‐remodeling associated 5(MXRA5) proteins in the colorectal cancer TMA ,where the protein accurate location was observed .Results K‐ras ,matrix‐remodeling associ‐ated 5(MXRA5) proteins were high expressed in colorectal cancer tissue and located accurately in the cell membrane and nucleus of colorectal cancer cells ,respectively .Conclusion QDs exhibit excellent photostability ,broad emission spectrum and long fluorescence lifetime .Modified with streptavidin could accurately detect different protein locations in the colorectal cancer TMA .This is a novel approach for studying targeted imaging of colorectal cancer in vivo and vitro clinical diagnosis .

Dosimetric comparison between intensity-modulated with coplanar field and 3D conformal radiotherapy with noncoplanar field for postocular invasion tumor.

This study presents a dosimetric optimization effort aiming to compare noncoplanar field (NCF) on 3 dimensions conformal radiotherapy (3D-CRT) and coplanar field (CF) on intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) planning for postocular invasion tumor. We performed a planning study on the computed tomography data of 8 consecutive patients with localized postocular invasion tumor. Four fields NCF 3D-CRT in the transverse plane with gantry angles of 0-10 degrees , 30-45 degrees , 240-270 degrees , and 310-335 degrees degrees were isocentered at the center of gravity of the target volume. The geometry of the beams was determined by beam's eye view. The same constraints were prepared with between CF IMRT optimization and NCF 3D-CRT treatment. The maximum point doses (D max) for the different optic pathway structures (OPS) with NCF 3D-CRT treatment should differ in no more than 3% from those with the NCF IMRT plan. Dose-volume histograms (DVHs) were obtained for all targets and organ at risk (OAR) with both treatment techniques. Plans with NCF 3D-CRT and CF IMRT constraints on target dose in homogeneity were computed, as well as the conformity index (CI) and homogeneity index (HI) in the target volume. The PTV coverage was optimal with both NCF 3D-CRT and CF IMRT plans in the 8 tumor sites. No difference was noted between the two techniques for the average D(max) and D(min) dose. NCF 3D-CRT and CF IMRT will yield similar results on CI. However, HI was a significant difference between NCF 3D-CRT and CF IMRT plan (p < 0.001). Physical endpoints for target showed the mean target dose to be low in the CF IMRT plan, caused by a large target dose in homogeneity (p < 0.001). The impact of NCF 3D-CRT versus CF IMRT set-up is very slight. NCF3D-CRT is one of the treatment options for postocular invasion tumor. However, constraints for OARs are needed.

An experimental study on the antitumor effect of 131I-17-AAG in vitro and in vivo.

OBJECTIVE: To observe the antitumor effect of (131)I-17-allylamino-17-demethoxygeldanamycin ((131)I-17-AAG) in vitro/in vivo and explore its antitumor mechanism with a view to its potential therapeutic application. METHODS: (131)I-17-AAG was prepared by the reaction of 17-AAG with Na [(131)I] in the presence of hydrogen peroxide. The effects of (131)17-AAG on cell growth inhibition and cell cycle distribution in vitro were studied in BEL-7402 cells lines. Following BEL-7402 tumor implantation by subcutaneous xenografts into nude mice, the reagents were injected through the tail vein, and the tumor volume was measured and analyzed. At the end of the experiment, tumor specimens were processed for histopathological analysis. Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) was used to investigate apoptosis. The expression change of Akt2 was tested by Western-blot analysis. RESULTS: Methyl-thiazolyl-tetrazolium assay showed inhibition rates of 27.7 +/- 5.3%, 57.3 +/- 4.3%, and 63.7 +/- 3.1%, in Na(131)I group, 17-AAG group, and (131)I-17-AAG group, respectively. The inhibition rate in the (131)I-17-AAG group differed significantly between N(a131)I group and 17-AAG group (F = 229.49, P < 0.001). Following 48 h of treatment with the drug in each group, flow cytometry analysis indicated that detected sub-G peaks (black) were 1.54 +/- 0.13%, 5.72 +/- 1.05%, 12.97 +/- 1.44%, and 20.65 +/- 1.36%, in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) group, Na(131)I group, 17-AAG group, and (131)I-17-AAG group, respectively. Following infusion for 32 days, the tumor volumes in the (131)I-17-AAG group were significantly smaller than those in the DMSO group (F = 24.18, P < 0.001) or the (131)I group (F = 20.68, P < 0.001). Histopathological and TUNEL analyses showed that (131)I-17-AAG inhibited the proliferation of tumor cells and induced apoptosis. The expression of Akt2 in (131)I-17-AAG was significantly lower than that in the DMSO group or (131)I group. CONCLUSIONS: (131)I-17-AAG can effectively inhibit the growth of BEL-7402 tumor cells in vitro and in vivo. (131)I-17-AAG is a promising agent for the treatment of BEL-7402 cell tumor.

Effect of NO-1886 on the expression of glycogen synthase kinase 3β in the kidney of diabetic minipig model / 中华肾脏病杂志

Objective To investigate the effects of lipoprotein lipase activator, NO-1886, on the mRNA and protein expression of glycogen synthase kinase-3β (GSK-3β) in the kidney of diet-induced diabetic minipigs. Methods Fifteen Guangxi Bama minipigs were randomized into three groups: C group (n=5, with the normal control diet), DM group (n=5, with the high-fat and high-sucrose diet), and NO-1886 group (n=5, with the high-fat and high-sucrose diet supplemented with 1.0% NO-1886). Plasma glucose, insulin, tfiglyceride (TG), oral glucose tolerant test, creatinine and blood urea nitrogen were measured monthly. Urinary samples in the morning were used for determination of microalbumin at month 0, 2, 4 and 5. The mRNA and protein expression of GSK-3β were measured by real time PCR, Western blot and immunohistochemistry in the kidneys obtained at the end of month 5. Results Compared with the C group, levels of plasma glucose, insulin, triglyceride and mieroalbuminuria were significantly increased in the DM group. The mRNA and protein expression of GSK-3β were increased in the kidneys of diabetic pigs (mRNA 0.0272±0.0052, protein 1.1600±0.0463, P<0.01) as compared with those of normal pigs (mRNA 0.0125±0.0045, protein 0.1385±0.0664). Compared with the DM group, the concentrations of plasma glucose, insulin, triglyceride and mieroalbuminuria obviously decreased in the NO-1886 group. The mRNA and protein expression of GSK-3β were decreased in the kidneys of the NO-1886 group (mRNA 0.0162±0.0019, protein 0.8429±0.0408, P<0.05) as compared with that of the DM group. Conclusion NO-1886 can improve disorders of glucose and TG metabolism and insulin resistance, and down-regulate the expression of GSK-3β in the kidneys, and protect renal function and morphologie damage in diet-induced diabetic minipigs.

The immuohistochemical investigation of mucose amelanotic malignant melanoma / 肿瘤研究与临床

Objective To investigate expression of CD56, CD95(Fas), Ki-67, p53, bcl-2, HMB45 and S-100 in mucosa amelanotic malignant melanoma in order to improve the pathological diagnosis level reduce wrong diagnosis and avoid missing dignosis, and afford objective factors for prognosis and therapy. Methods The techniques of tissues chips and immunohistochemical lablling were used for analyzing 48 cases of mucosa amelanotic malignant melanoma. Results The positive rates of HMB45 and S-100 were 100 % (48/48) and 85.4 % (41/48) respectively. The positive rate of CD56 was 91.6 % (44/48), there was not statistical difference between original cases and metastatic cases. The positive rate of CD95 was 85.4 %(41/48). In which it is 100 % (11) in 11 cases of having lymphanoid metastasis. The positive rates of Ki-67 and p53 were 79.2 % (38/48) and 58.3 % (28/48) respectively. The positive distribution of Ki-67 was almost same as CD95. The positive rate of bcl-2 was 39.6 % (19/48), the positive expression was significantly different between p53 and bcl-2(P

The Effect of NO-1886 on the Expression of Protein Kinase C in the Kidneys of Diabetic Minipig Model Induced by High-sucrose and High-fat Diet / 医学研究杂志

Objective To investigate the protective the effect of NO-1886 on the expression of protein kinase C in the kidneys of diabetic minipig model induced by high-sucrose and high-fat diet.Methods 15 Guangzhou minipigs aged 3 months were randomly divided into 3 groups of normal control,diabetes,diabbetes treatment,which were fed by basaldiet,high sucrose and high fat feed or with 1.0%No-1886 respectively.These minipigs were killed at the end of 5th month.Minipigs fed with high fat/high sucrose diet were treated with No-1886,and The fasting concentrations of plasma glucose,triglyceride,serum insulin and PKC were observed.Results High fat high sucrose feeding elevated fasting plasma glucose,trglyceride and serum insulin levels significantly.Supplement of No-1886 into high fat high sucrose diet induced a decrease in plasma glucose,triglyceride,insulin and PKC concentration compared with pigs fed with the sole high fat high sucrose diet.Conclusion No-1886 suppressed plasma glucose,triglyceride,insulin and PKC level.

Progress on the drugs for regulating high-density lipoprotein / 中国临床药理学与治疗学

Atherosclerosis (AS) is pathologically important basis of many kinds of coronary atherosclerosis disease (CAD). It can be substantially protected by raising high-density lipoprotein (HDL).In view of mechanism, drugs for raising HDL include: cholesterol ester transfer protein inhibitors, peroxisomal proliferator-activated receptor agonists, liver X-activated receptor agonists, farnesoid X receptor antagonists or agonists, lipoprotein lipase activators, niacin, and phenytoin and lecin : cholesterol acyltransferase activators, etc. This review aimed to the progress of drugs for regulating high-density lipoprotein and their mechanism, in view of clinical and preclinical aspects.

Atherosclerosis induced by diabetogenic diet in New Zealand white rabbits / 中国病理生理杂志

To observe the effects of diabetogenic (high fat high sucrose, lacking choleserol) diet on atherogenesis in New Zealand white rabbits. Two groups of New Zealand white rabbits received regular rabbit chow (the normal control), or high fat high sucrose diet for 4 months. The levels of plasma total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, insulin, and glucose were investigated, the areas of fatty streak of the aortae were measured after staining with Sodan IV, and the aortic, coronary specimens were observed with light and electron microscopies. The plasma glucose, triglycerides, and total cholesterol were increased significantly by high fat high sucrose feeding. At the end of 4 months, the early charateristics of atherosclerosis were present in the animals' vascular specimens. Our findings suggest that high fat high sucrose feeding can induce hyperglycemia, hypertriglyceridemia and atherosclerosis in New Zealand white rabbits, and this could be a potential animal model for studying the mechanisms of diabetes-accelerated atherosclerosis. This study raised a question: What is the mechanism by which high fat high sucrose feeding induces atherosclerosis?. The related hypothesis was given in this article.

Cyclosporin A exerts neuroprotective effects after diffuse axonal injury in the rat / 解放军医学杂志

Objective To determine whether cyclosporin A(CsA) could exert neuroprotective effects after diffuse axonal injury (DAI) in the rat. Methods Twenty four SD rats were randomly assigned into three groups: non injur group ( n =8); control brain injury group ( n =8), in which normal saline was given; and experimental group ( n =8), the injured rats were treated with CsA. The beam balance test device and Morris water maze were used to test for balance and cognitive performance. Results Control brain injury animals displayed severe defects in balance and cognitive performande after diffuse axonal injury. Compared with control brain injury animals, rats treated with CsA displayed better motor performance in beam balance tests and improved learning ability in the Morris water maze. Conclusions It is demonstrated that CsA exhibits substantial neuroprotective activity in a rat model of DAI. These findings support that CsA is a useful therapeutic agent in the treatment of DAI.

Study on Medical Reform in Education of Ethics of Adult Education / 中国医学伦理学

What the medical moral qualities of medical students in adult’s higher education are has an important relation to that of the medical personnel,for most of them come from basic medical units.Whether to develop their good medical moral qualities or to improve their abilities of cognition,conviction and practice,the final purpose is to arouse their enthusiasm of participating in educational reform.In order to enhance their medical moral characters,the courses of medical ethics need to reform entirely both in content and form.

Determination of Trace Elements in Hair of Mice Infected with Trichinella spiralis / 中国寄生虫学与寄生虫病杂志

Mice were divided into 3 groups:heavy infection group with 80 mice each was fed with 400 muscle larvae of Trichinella spiralis,light infection group with 60 mice each was fed by 200 larvae,and uninfected control (60 mice). The content of Cu,Zn and Fe in the dorsal hair samples was measured in the week of 1,3,5,7,9,11,13 and 15 after infection. Results indicated that the content of Zn,Cu and Fe in the two experimental groups reduced considerably in comparison to the control(P

Study on the Changes of Soluble Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1 Level in Sera of Rats Infected with Pneumocystis carinii / 中国寄生虫学与寄生虫病杂志

Objectives To examine sICAM-1 in Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia(PCP) and the effect of TMP-SMZ therapy on its level and on pathological and immunological changes in rats.Methods 50 female Wistar rats were randomly divided into normal group(N group),PCP model group(PCP group) and TMP-SMZ therapy group(SMZ group).1 mg of dexamethasone was injected intramuscularly twice a week for rats in PCP and SMZ groups to induce PCP.Normal saline was injected for N group in the same way.When the infection was confirmed,TMP-SMZ was given to rats in SMZ group by 25 mg/(kg.d) for 5 days for 3 courses with an interval of 2 weeks.sICAM-1 in serum was detected by ELISA,and the pathological changes in lungs and liver and the Pc in alveoli of lungs were observed.Results The level of sICAM-1 in PCP and SMZ groups at the 3rd week [(1.847?0.50) ng/ml,(1.787?0.59) ng/ml] was lower notably than that at 0 week[(2.407?0.81) ng/ml,[(2.478?0.59) ng/ml respectively](P0.05).Conclusion The sICAM-1 level in rats was low but significantly increases after the induction of PCP.