To investigate changes in Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2) gene expression in postburn Staphylococcus aureus infection, and its potential signaling mechanism, 68 male Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups as follows: normal control group (n=6), scald control group (n=6), postburn sepsis group (n=36),AG126 treatment group (n=10) and pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate (PDTC) treatment group (n=10). Tissue samples from the liver, kidney and lung were collected from every group to determine TLR2 and tumor necrosis factor-? (TNF-?) mRNA expression. The results showed that TLR2 mRNA expressions in the liver, kidney and lung from postburn septic animals were up-regulated rapidly, peaking at 0.5-2 hours (P

The aim of this study was to observe the changes in tissue suppressors of cytokine signaling (SOCSs) mRNA expression, and to investigate their potential role in the pathogenesis of sepsis induced by cecal ligation and puncture (CLP). Fifty four Wistar rats were randomly divided into three groups: normal control group ( n =6), CLP induced sepsis group ( n =36) and recombinant bactericidal/ permeability increasing protein (rBPI 21 ) treatment group ( n =12). Tissue samples from the liver, lung and kidney were collected to determine SOCS1 and SOCS3 mRNA expressions. Meanwhile, tissue endotoxin and TNF ? levels were also determined. The results showed that, after CLP, endotoxin and TNF ? levels in the liver, lung and kidney significantly increased, peaking at 2～12h ( P

The aim of this study was to investigate changes in high mobility group 1 (HMG 1) protein in postburn Staphylococcus aureus infection and its potential signaling mechanism. A total of 61 male Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups as follows: normal control group ( n =6), scald control group ( n =9), postburn sepsis group ( n =36) and rapamycin (RPM) treatment group ( n =10). Tissue samples from the liver and kidney were collected to determine tumor necrosis factor ? (TNF ?) and HMG 1 mRNA expression. The results showed that, after Staphylococcus aureus challenge, TNF ? mRNA expression was up regulated rapidly in both the liver and the kidney, peaking at 2 hours ( P

Objective To observe the change in interleukin-18 (IL-18) mRNA expression in cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) induced sepsis, and to investigate its potential role in the pathogenesis of endotoxemia. Methods Fifty-four Wistar rats were randomly divided into normal group (n=6), CLP group (n=36) and recombinant bactericidal/permeability increasing protein (rBPI 21) treatment group (n=12). Tissue samples from the liver, lungs and kidneys were collected to determine IL-18 mRNA expression. Meanwhile, tissue endotoxin level and the indexes of organ function were also measured. Results After CLP, endotoxin levels in the liver,lungs and kidneys were significantly increased, peaking at 2-12h (P

OBJECTIVE:To improve the ability of vaccine post-marketing surveillance,and clearly define the development di-rection of it in China. METHODS:Though introducing the background,strategic objective and operation objective of Global Vac-cine Safety Blueprint,the situation of vaccine post-marketing surveillance in China was analyzed. RESULTS&CONCLUSIONS:Vaccine post-marketing surveillance have developed fast in China recent years and get generally confirmation. However,compared with the goals in the blueprint,there are some activities should be strengthened,such as active surveillance,signal analysis and da-ta standardization,etc. We should take use of the opportunity offered by WHO and other international organizations to shrink the gap between our country and the advanced countries. Drawing support from WHO and other international institutions,vaccine post-marketing surveillance can step on the new level in China.

AIM: To investigate the role of staphylococcal enterotoxin B (SEB) in early intestinal injury in scald rats with Staphylococcus aureus sepsis. METHODS: 86 male Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups as follows: normal controls ( n= 10), scald control group( n= 10), postburn sepsis group( n= 50) and SEB monoclonal antibody (MAb)treatment group ( n= 16). Plasma samples were collected to determine SEB, endotoxin, tumor necrosis factor-? (TNF-?) and interferon-? (IFN-?). RESULTS: After scald injury followed by Staphylococcus aureus challenge, the levels of SEB, TNF-? and IFN-? in plasma were significantly higher than those of normal controls, peaking at 2-6 h ( P

Objective To investigate the clinical characteristics,treatment and prognosis of single-system Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) in children.Methods A retrospective analysis was performed in single-system LCH patients registered between January 2006 and December 2012 in Beijing Children＇s Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University.The patients were divided into 2 groups:the bone involvement group and the other organ involvement group.The patients were assessed at 5 weeks,11 weeks,25 weeks,3 months,6 months,1 year and 3 years.The data were analyzed by using SPSS 17.0 software.Results A total of 112 patients (66 boys and 4,6 girls) with a median age of 5 years at diagnosis of LCH were analyzed.The most frequently affected organ was the bones(91 cases,81.3％),followed by skin(15 cases,13.4％).Few patients (27.6％) had acentral nervous system risk lesion,who were younger than those with other bone lesion(2.5 years vs 6.6 years).Patients with bone lesions were diagnosed at a significantly older age than other patients(5.6 years vs 1.5 years) (P ＜ 0.01).All patients received chemotherapy that included Prednisone and Vinblastine for 25 weeks.Twenty-five patients (22.3 ％) showed reactivation.Of these,4 patients exhibited reactivation in the pituitary.Three-year overall survival rate was expected to reach 100％,and no-event survival was expected at (73.22 ± 4.47) ％.Age of less than 2 years old was the factor of reactivation (P =0.033);sex,organ involvement and member of bone involved were not related with reactivation (P =0.679,0.142,0.639).Conclusions The bones were the frequent involvement organ in single-system LCH patients.These patients have a good prognosis.The rate of reactivation of single system-LCH can be decreased by chemotherapy.

Objective To explore the clinical and pathological characters of chronic hepatitis B (CHB) in combination with hepatic steatosis in the elderly.Methods Totally 223 elderly patients with CHB and hepatic steatosis diagnosed by liver biopsy were retrospectively analyzed and 220 nonelderly patients with CHB and hepatic steatosis were randomly selected as control group.Clinical and pathological features and change in liver histology were compared between the two groups.Results The incidences of hypertension,coronary heart disease,type 2 diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome were increased in elderly groups (all P＜0.01 or 0.05),while the proportion of patients with hyperlipemia and obesity were decreased as compared with non-elderly group (both P＜0.01).The levels of body mass index,serum triglyceride and HBV-DNA were lower in elderly group than in non-elderly group (all P＜0.01).The ratio of mild degree of CHB was elevated in elderly group as compared with non-elderly group (P＜0.05).Liver histopathological examination showed that the proportion of patients with the inflammation grade less than G2 and fibrotic stages exceeding S2 were increased,while the positive rate of HBcAg by immunohistochemistry was reduced in elderly group as compared with non-elderly group (both P＜0.05).Conclusions The degree of inflammatory liver injury and inflammation grade are slighter,but the fibrotic stage is more serious in elderly patient with CHB and hepatic steatosis,which indicating a slower progress of liver injury.It is still to be investigated whether metabolic syndrome,hypertension,coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus are easily complicated in elderly patient with CHB and hepatic steatosis.The serum hepatitis B virus DNA replication may be negatively correlated with ageing.

ObjectiveTo explore the association between hepatic steatosis and the liver tissue expression of HBsAg and HBcAg in chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients.MethodsFrom January 2005 to June 2008,a total of 147 CHB patients with hepatic steatosis diagnosed by liver biopsy and other 149 CHB patients without hepatic steatosis but with similar HBV DNA titer were enrolled.The differences of HBsAg and HBcAg immunostaining and liver injury in these two groups were compared.The data were analysed using t test and chi square test.ResultsCompared with non-steatosis group,the average age and body weight index of hepatic steatosis group were higher (t values were -3.31and -6.57,both P＜0.01).The percentage of moderate to severe hepatic inflammation in liver,obvious hepatic fibrosis and the strong positive HBsAg staining was lower (30.6％ vs 15.4％ ； 26.5％vs 12.8％； 23.1 ％ vs 6.7 ％； x2=9.63,8.92,15.76； all P＜0.01),and the percentage of strong positive HBcAg staining was also in downtrend.Compared with degree F1 and F2 of liver steatosis,the percentage of HBsAg and HBcAg strong positive staining in liver tissues of degree F3 and F4 was in downtrend.ConclusionsHepatic steatosis affected the expression of HBsAg and HBcAg in liver tissue of CHB patients.As hepatic steatosis appeared and became more severe,both expression of HBsAg and HBcAg and the degree of liver injury were in downtrend.

AIM: To observe effect of Diyu Shengbai Tablet on preventive treatment for interferon-induced leu-kopenia. METHODS: One hundred and twelve patients with chronic hepatitis B treated by IFN were randomly as-signed into two groups, and they were respectively treated with Diyu Shengbai Tablet and Leucogen for 7 days before treatment by IFN. The leukocyte count of each group was done in 3 days,7 days, 10 days, 14 days,28 days after treatment by IFN. Comparison was made on the value of leukocytes between two preventive treatment groups. RE-SULTS: In the third day after treatment by IFN the value of ANC were(1.91±0.56)×10~9/L, (1.48±0.55)× 10~9/L respectively. The value of leukocytes were (3.91±0.33)×10~9/L, (3.16±0.49)×10~9/L respectively. They had the statistical difference (P<0.05). CONCLUSION: Diyu Shengbai Tablet has an effect on preventing lekopenia induced by IFN, and it is a safe, cheap and convenient drug to treat leucopenia by IFN.