Objective To study the protection of taurine(TAU) against apoptosis of neurons induced by manganese(Mn) in vitro. Method Cortex neurons were separated from Wistar neonatal rats and cultured in vitro.The assays began when neurons grew under the best conditions. Cells were randomly divided into 7 groups: control group,Mn-added groups (Mn 0.2,0.6 and 1.0 mmol/L respectively),TAU-intervened groups (1.5mmol/L TAU with Mn). All treatments lasted 24h. Terminal-deoxynucleotidyl transferase mediated nick end labeling (TUNEL) was used to observe the morphology of apoptosic neurons. Flow cytometry (FCM) was used to quantitate neuron apoptosic rates. Results (1) Typical morphologic charateristic was found in Mn-added groups. TAU intervention could protect against the effect of 1.5mmol/l Mn on neurons. (2) FCM indicated that TAU can protect against neurons apoptosis induced by Mn. Conclusion Taurine can protect neurons from apoptosis induced by Mn in vitro.

Objective To explore the different expression and clinical significance of miR-146a/133b in cervical tissue in uy-ghur and Han women in Xinjiang.Methods The relative expression of miR-146a/133b in paraffin embedding tissues of cervicitis, CIN and cervical cancer was detected by the RT-qPCR.And analyzed the clinical significance in the development of cervical cancer. Results Compared with cervicitis,the expression of miR-146a/133b increased significantly in CIN and cervical cancer(P <0.05). With the cervical lesion was aggravating,the expression level increased.In cervical cancer tissue,the expression of miR-146a were different between Uyghur and Han women(P <0.05).Marriage age<20 years old,tumor diameter≥4 cm,with HPV infection in cervical cancer tissue,miR-146a/133b had high expression (P <0.05).Conclusion MiR-146a/133b are involved in incidence and development of cervical cancer,they may become new prognostic and evaluating molecular markers in cervical cancer.

Objective To investigate the correlation between the single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) of tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α) gene promotor-238 and hepatitis B virus (HBV) reactivation in patients with malignant tumors after chemotherapy.Methods Polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism assay (PCR-RFLP) was used to detect the SNPat TNF-α-238 site among 100 malignant tumor patients with HBV infection.HBV-DNA levels in patients were detected before and after chemotherapy.HBV reactivation was defined as that HBV-DNA level greater than 10-fold increase compared with before chemotherapy or higher than 1 × 109 logcopies/ml.Results The quantification of HBV-DNA was higher after chemotherapy than before chemotherapy [(3.02±0.68) logcopies/ml vs.(2.49±0.23) logcopies/ml,t=-7.383,P=0.000].Among the patients with malignant tumor and HBV infection,the genotype frequency of G/A was higher in HBV reactivation group than in non-reactivation group after chemotherapy [27.3％ (6/22) vs.3.8％ (3/ 78),x2 =11.499,P=0.001].Conclusions HBV reactivation is associated with TNF-α-238 gene polymorphism in malignant tumor patients with HBV infection after chemotherapy.

ObjectiveTo investigate the efficacy of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) for HIV/HCV co-infection patients. MethodsA randomized and double blinded trial was conducted in sixty-three HIV/HCV co-infected patients ( group A) and 62 HIV infected patients ( group B). The group A (study group) was further divided into A1, A2, A3 subgroups randomly by Spw-Pb network data system, and were given three different HAART regimens based on nevirapine (NVP), efavirenz (EFV) and lopinavir/ritonavir(LPV/r), respectively. CD4+ T lymphocyte counts, HIV virus load, glutamate-pyruvate transaminase (ALT) were detected at baseline and at the endpoint of study (48 weeks). SPSS 13.0 was used for statistical analysis. One-way ANOVA and LSD-t tests were performed. ResultsAfter 48 weeks treatment, HIV RNA became negative in 59 patients of group A (59/63, 93.7％ ), while that in group B was 61 (61/62, 98.4％ ) (x2 =0. 159, P ＞ 0.05 ). CD4+ T lymphocyte count in group A was (208 ± 77 )/μL, which was significantly lower than that in group B (263 ± 78)/μL (t =-2. 759, P = 0. 008 ).ALT level in group A was (57 ±49)U/L, which was significantly higher than in group B (31 ± 14) U/L (t = 2. 027, P = 0.047). CD4 + T lymphocyte count in group A3 was significantly higher than that in A1 (t=-2. 191, P =0.045), while ALT level in A1 was much higher than that in subgroups A2 and A3 ( t = 2.568 and 2.478, P ＜ 0. 05 ). The incurrence of drug-induced hepatitis in HIV/HCV co-infected group was much higher than that in HIV infected group (55.5％ vs. 27.4％, x2 = 10. 182, P = 0.001 ).ConclusionsHCV co-infection in HIV patients shows no impact on virological response to HAART, but the immunological response is poorer.Hepatotoxicity is common among patients receiving HAART, especially those who are receiving NVP containing regimens. LPV/r based regimens are recommend for HIV/HCV coinfected patients.

OBJECTIVE:To prepare transferrin modified paclitaxel-loaded liposome(TF-PTX-LP),and to study the tumor in-hibition effect. METHODS:TF-PTX-LP was prepared by thin-film method,and morphology of TF-PTX-LP was observed. Qualita-tive and quantitative investigation were used to value the uptake efficiency of TF-LP and LP by HepG2 cells. The proliferation inhi-bition rate of HepG2 cells was investigated after treated with PTX,PTX-LP and TF-PTX-LP for 24,48 and 72 h. Tumor spheres were prepared by using HepG2 cells. Effects of normal saline,PTX,PTX-LP and TF-PTX-LP on the volume of tumor spheres were investigated after 0,1,2,4,5,6 and 7 d treatment. HepG2 tumor-bearing nude mice model was induced. Inhibitory effects of normal saline,PTX,PTX-LP and TF-PTX-LP(8.5 mg/kg by PTX)on transplantable tumor of tumor-bearing nude mice were in-vestigated. RESULTS:TF-PTX-LP showed uniform spherical shape,with particle size of 100-120 nm. The fluorescence intensity of HepG2 cells treated with TF-LP was stronger than that treated with LP(P<0.01). Compared with PTX and PTX-LP,TF-PTX-LP showed higher proliferation inhibition rate(P<0.01). Compared with normal saline,PTX and PTX-LP,tumor spheres were small-er in volume after treated with TF-PTX-LP,and inhibition rate of tumor was higher in tumor-bearing nude mice;there were statisti-cal significance after treated for 6,7 d(P<0.01). The proliferation inhibition rate and tumor spheres volume changed in time-de-pendent manner. CONCLUSIONS:TF-PTX-LP which owns good tumor inhibition effect is prepared successfully.

Objective The ammonia level in air and heavy metals in drinking water were explored in a cynomolgus monkey feedlot. Methods Air ammonia from different communities and feeding patterns of cynomolgus monkeys were collected at three time-points per day and determined by Nessler's reagent spectrophotometry. Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry was applied to detect the level of heavy metals in drinking water from 5 different sampling sites in the feedlot,incluing the outlet of underground water,the water tank,both monkey cages equipped with PVC or iron pipes and sewage lagoon,respectively. Results Air ammonia levels in quarantine inspection flock cages(0.59 ± 0.03 mg/m3)were significantly higher than in the cages of both reproductive flock(0.34 ± 0.03 mg/m3)and sale flock(0.27 ± 0.04 mg/m3). The ammonia level in air in different feeding patterns ranks as following:cage rearing of quarantine inspection flock(0.59 ± 0.03 mg/m3)>cage rearing of reproductive flock(0.48 ± 0.02 mg/m3)>captive bleeding of sale flock(0.30 ± 0.02 mg/m3)>cage rearing of sale flock(0.25 ± 0.01 mg/m3)> captive bleeding of reproductive flock(0.22 ± 0.02 mg/m3). The air ammonia concentrations of both former flocks were statistically higher than the latter three flocks. The highest air ammonia level among different flocks and feeding patterns occurred in the morning, before waste discharge clean-up. The iron concentration in drinking water in the cages equipped with iron pipes was higher than Chinese drinking water standard. Conclusions The air ammonia level was lower than the Chinese air quality standard. The iron concentration in drinking water in the cages equipped with iron pipes was higher than the Chinese drinking water standard.

The diagnosis,treatment and pregnancy outcome of a case of pregnancy associated Sj(o)gren's syndrome characterized by hyperglobulinemia were reported here.The patient who had a history of repeated purpura and anemia was admitted at 26+4 weeks of gestation with premature rupture of membranes.Multiple prenatal examinations showed elevated globulin without any other symptoms such as dry mouth,dry eyes,etc.No relevant tests was offered to confirm the diagnosis before or during pregnancy.After admission,she was diagnosed as Sj(o)gren's syndrome through immunoelectrophoresis and autoimmune antibody test,and hydroxychloroquine was administered.The patient gave birth to a 870 g newborn baby at 27 weeks of gestation.The premature infant was transferred to the Neonatology Department and later discharged after 2.5 months of treatment.A 3-month postpartum follow-up revealed that the patient still suffered from hyperglobulinemia,abnormal erythrocyte sedimentation rate and rheumatoid factor level,therefore she continued oral hydroxychloroquine treatment and was regularly followed up.Clinicians should be alert to the possibility of Sj(o)gren's syndrome in gravidas with hyperglobulinemia.

Objective To analyze the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of 5 patients with importing yellow fever ,and to explore the preventive and control strategies of infection in hospital .Methods The epidemiological and clinical characteristics of 5 cases of importing yellow fever in Infectious Disease Hospital of Fujian Medical University from March 18th to April 6th in 2016 were retrospectively reviewed and analyzed .Results Five patients were all from Angola Luanda .One of them was vaccinated before going aboard ,and the others were vaccinated 1—10 days before disease onset in Angola .All of them were bitten by mosquitoes ,and their onset date ranged from March 11th to March 27th ,before returned to Fujian .The main clinical symptoms were fever ,chilly ,shivering ,fatigue ,arthrodynia ,headache ,and liver and kidney injury .At manifestations ,two patients had positive nuclear acid of yellow fever virus in serum samples and 3 patients were positive in urine samples .All of these patients were negative for dengue virus and Zika virus testing ,meanwhile no plasmodium was found in blood smears .All patients were cured and discharged . Conclusions There is risk of yellow fever transmission in Fujian Province . Prevention and control of the disease should be focus on improving the ability of finding and coping with the importing cases .Vaccination and hygiene knowledge propagation should be given for those who are going to epidemic country/area .Emergency monitoring and control of mosquitoes are necessary .

BACKGROUND: Given the general unavailability, common adverse effects, and complicated administration of tetracycline, the clinical application of classic bismuth quadruple therapy (BQT) is greatly limited. Whether minocycline can replace tetracycline for Helicobacter pylori ( H . pylori ) eradication is unknown. We aimed to compare the eradication rate, safety, and compliance between minocycline- and tetracycline-containing BQT as first-line regimens. METHODS: This randomized controlled trial was conducted on 434 naïve patients with H . pylori infection. The participants were randomly assigned to 14-day minocycline-containing BQT group (bismuth potassium citrate 110 mg q.i.d., esomeprazole 20 mg b.i.d., metronidazole 400 mg q.i.d., and minocycline 100 mg b.i.d.) and tetracycline-containing BQT group (bismuth potassium citrate/esomeprazole/metronidazole with doses same as above and tetracycline 500 mg q.i.d.). Safety and compliance were assessed within 3 days after eradication. Urea breath test was performed at 4-8 weeks after eradication to evaluate outcome. We used a noninferiority test to compare the eradication rates of the two groups. The intergroup differences were evaluated using Pearson chi-squared or Fisher's exact test for categorical variables and Student's t -test for continuous variables. RESULTS: As for the eradication rates of minocycline- and tetracycline-containing BQT, the results of both intention-to-treat (ITT) and per-protocol (PP) analyses showed that the difference rate of lower limit of 95% confidence interval (CI) was >-10.0% (ITT analysis: 181/217 [83.4%] vs . 180/217 [82.9%], with a rate difference of 0.5% [-6.9% to 7.9%]; PP analysis: 177/193 [91.7%] vs . 176/191 [92.1%], with a rate difference of -0.4% [-5.6% to 6.4%]). Except for dizziness more common (35/215 [16.3%] vs . 13/214 [6.1%], P = 0.001) in minocycline-containing therapy groups, the incidences of adverse events (75/215 [34.9%] vs . 88/214 [41.1%]) and compliance (195/215 [90.7%] vs . 192/214 [89.7%]) were similar between the two groups. CONCLUSION: The eradication efficacy of minocycline-containing BQT was noninferior to tetracycline-containing BQT as first-line regimen for H . pylori eradication with similar safety and compliance. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov, ChiCTR 1900023646.
Humans ; Bismuth/therapeutic use* ; Metronidazole/therapeutic use* ; Esomeprazole/pharmacology* ; Minocycline/pharmacology* ; Helicobacter pylori ; Potassium Citrate/therapeutic use* ; Anti-Bacterial Agents ; Tetracycline/adverse effects* ; Helicobacter Infections/drug therapy* ; Drug Therapy, Combination ; Amoxicillin

Objective To investigate the molecular mechanism of taurine regulating the polarization of M2 macrophages by mitophagy. Methods THP-1 cells were divided into four groups: M0 group (THP-1 cells were treated by 100 nmol/L phorbol myristate ester for 48 hours to polarize into M0), M2 group (THP-1 cells were induced to polarize into M2 macrophages by 20 ng/mL interferon-4 (IL-4) for 48 hours), M2 combined with taurine groups (added with 40 or 80 mmol/L taurine on the basis of M2 macrophages). The mRNA expression of mannose receptor C type 1(MRC-1), C-C motif chemokine ligand 22(CCL22) and dendritic cell-specific ICAM-3 grabbing non-integrin (CD209) in M2 macrophages were detected by quantitative real-time PCR. Mitochondrial and lysosome probes were used to detect the number of mitochondria and lysosomes by multifunction microplate reader and confocal laser scanning microscope. The level of mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) was detected by JC-1 MMP assay kit. The expression of mitophagy-related proteins PTEN-induced putative kinase 1 (PINK1) and microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 (LC3) were detected by Western blot analysis. Results Compared with M0 group, the expression of MRC-1, CCL22, CD209 and PINK1, the number of mitochondria and the level of MMP in M2 group were significantly increased, whereas the number of lysosomes and LC3II/LC3I ratio were decreased. Compared with M2 group, the expressions of MRC-1, CCL22 and CD209, the number of mitochondria and the level of MMP in M2 combined with taurine group dropped significantly while the number of lysosomes was found increased, and the protein expression of PINK1 and LC3II/LC3I ratio were also increased. Conclusions The polarization of M2 macrophages is regulated by taurine to prevent excessive polarization via reducing the level of MMP, improving the level of mitophagy, reducing the number of mitochondria, and inhibiting the mRNA expression of polarization markers in M2 macrophages.
Mitophagy ; Taurine ; Macrophages/metabolism* ; Protein Kinases/metabolism* ; RNA, Messenger