Serum a-1-antitrypsin (a-1-AT) was determined in 40 patients with chronic viral hepatitis. The assay is based on the method used for quantitative determination of a-1-AT by rate nephelometry of antigen antibody complex. The results indicate that serum a-1-AT levels of patients chronic viral hepatitis is greater than of normal subjects. The linear correlation were found between serum a-1-AT levels and ALAT, ASAT activities, total bilirubin with r = 0.03; 0.43; 0.45 respectively.
Hepatitis, Chronic ; alpha 1-Antitrypsin

In June 26, 2000, doctor Collins and Venter released the results of research of human genome. As the results, the human genome has 3.12 billion nucleotides (nu) of which the sequence of 97% nucleotides were identified. There were 60.000 -100.000 genes found among 3.12 billion nucleotides. The human genome is identical from one to another (99.9%) although there is a difference of races, skin color. Genome is a foundation of the biology and considered as an electronic central nerve of the cells. The basic techniques for research on genes comprise the DNA recombination, chemical analysis (MAXAM GILBERT) and method SANGER.
Genome, Human ; Biology ; DNA

The influence of Acephate (an organophosphorous pesticide) on some red cell antioxydant enzymes was studied. Acephate of the doses of 20mg and 40mg/kg of body mass/day was administered on rabbit during 30 days continuously. The activity of superoxyde dismutase (SOD), glutathion peroxydase (GP2), glutathion reductase (TAS) in plasma was determined before and after the intoxication. Results showed a reduce of SOD, GR levels in the day 15 and 31 and a reverse to normal level in the day 45, SOD enzyme and GR enzyme levels reduced in day 15 and 31, while GPx activity increased. Total antioxydation was not varied.
Enzymology ; Antioxidants ; Erythrocytes ; Rabbits ; therapy ; Organothiophosphorus Compounds

Endophytic fungi are promising sources for the production of podophyllotoxin-an important anticancer compound, replacing depleted medical plants. In this study, the endophytes associated with Dysosma difformis-an ethnomedicinal plant species were isolated to explore novel sources of podophyllotoxin. Fifty-three endophytic fungi were isolated and identified by morphological observation and ITS-based rDNA sequencing, assigning them to 27 genera in 3 divisions. Fusarium was found the most prevalent genus with a colonization frequency of 11.11%, followed by Trametes (9.26%) and Penicillium (7.41%). Phylogenetic trees were constructed for the endophytic fungi community in two collection sites, Ha Giang and Lai Chau, revealing the adaptation of the species to the specific tissues and habitats. Cytotoxic activity of endophytic fungal extracts was investigated on cancer cell lines such as SK-LU-1, HL-60, and HepG2, demonstrating strong anti-cancer activity of six isolates belonging to Penicillium, Trametes, Purpureocillium, Aspergillus, and Ganoderma with IC 50 value of lower than 10 10 µg/mL. The presence of podophyllotoxin was indicated in Penicillium, Trametes, Aspergillus and for the first time in Purpureocillium and Ganoderma via high-performance liquid chromatography, which implied them as a potential source of this anticancer compound.

Objectives: Asymptomatic infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and test re-positivity after a negative test have raised concerns about the ability to effectively control the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. We aimed to investigate the prevalence of COVID-19 asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic infections during the second wave of COVID-19 in Viet Nam, and to better understand the duration of SARS-CoV-2 infection and the dynamics between the evolution of clinical symptoms and SARS-CoV-2 test positivity among confirmed COVID-19 cases. Methods: We conducted a cohort analysis on the first 50 confirmed cases during the second COVID-19 wave in Viet Nam using clinical, laboratory and epidemiological data collected from 9 March to 30 April 2020. Kaplan-Meier estimates were used to assess time to clearance of SARS-CoV-2 infection, and log-rank tests were used to explore factors related to time to SARS-CoV-2 infection clearance. Results: Most cases (58%) had no typical signs or symptoms of COVID-19 at the time of diagnosis. Ten cases (20%) were re-positive for SARS-CoV-2 during infection. Eight cases (16%) experienced COVID-19 symptoms after testing negative for SARS-CoV-2. The median duration from symptom onset until clearance of infection was 14 days (range: 6–31); it was longer in re-positive and older patients and those with pre-existing conditions. Conclusion Asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic infections were common during the second wave of COVID-19 in Viet Nam. Re-positivity was frequent during hospitalization and led to a long duration of SARS-CoV-2 infection.