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

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

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.

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.

Objective To observe the expression law of cytokine signaling suppressors (SOCSs) mRNA in burn rats with Staphylococcus aureus sepsis and investigate their potential role in the pathogenesis of postburn sepsis. Methods Wistar rats were inflicted with 20% TBSA Ⅲ? scald, followed by Staphylococcus aureus challenge. Then, the expressions of SOCS1, SOCS2 and SOCS3 mRNA and interferon-? (IFN-?) levels in the liver and lungs were determined. Results With Staphylococcus aureus challenge after burn, IFN-? levels in the liver and lungs were significantly elevated and reached peak at the 0.5th and 6th hours, respectively (P

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 prognostic factors for Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) in children.Methods A retrospective review of patients diagnosed as LCH was carried out between January 2007 and December 2012 in Beijing Children's Hospital,Capital Medical University.Target patients were divided into multi-organ high-risk groups (Group Ⅰ),multi-organ low-risk groups (Group Ⅱ),single-organ groups (GroupⅢ),and the corresponding intensity of chemotherapy was given.SPSS 17.0 statistical software was used to analyze the findings.The correlations among the affected organ,the early treatment response and the prognosis were analyzed.Results A total of 217 patients were analyzed including 127 boys and 90 girls with ratio of 1.4 ∶ 1.0 and a median age of 36 months (ranged from 2 months to 14 years) on the diagnosis of LCH,and there were 132 cases (60.8％) in group Ⅰ,33 cases (15.3％) in group Ⅱ and 52 cases (23.9％) in group Ⅲ.The median age on diagnosis was 20 months in group Ⅰ,42 months in group Ⅱ and 72 months in group Ⅲ.The most frequently affected organ was the bone (176 cases,81.2％).Among 217 patients,55 cases (25.3％) had recurrence and 12 cases died.The rate of 3-year overall survival was expected to be 90.78％.The rate of 3-year event free survival was expected to be 76.5％.Myelosuppression,liver function damage and infection were the most common side effects due to chemotherapy with the percentages of 48.4％ (105 cases),24.0％ (52 cases) and 12.4％ (27 cases).Risk organs involvement and no-response to initial therapy (after 6 weeks) indicated a worse prognosis (x2 =10.60,12.84,P =0.017,0.001).Conclusions Incidence of LCH in boys is slightly higher than girls in children.Peak age at onset of LCH in children is 1-3 years old.Bone is the most frequent involved organ.Involvement of risk organs and no-response to initial therapy are key factors in determining worse prognosis.A rescue therapy should be introduced earlier in these patients.