Objective To investigate the mechanism of anti-aging effect of Yangyan Quban particles on the aging skin. Methods With the dose of D-galactose 1000 mg/(kg?d) by sc administration to the female mice for 42 days, the aging model was established. The mice received Yangyan Quban particles (6.68, 3.34, 1.67 g/kg) by ig administration at the same time of injecting D-galactose. Forty-two days later, the dorsal skin samples were collected to determine glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) activity and serum estradiol (E2) contents, and the influence on uterus, ovary, skin dry and wet weight and the amount of water intake were studied. Results Compared with the aged model mice, the GSH-Px activity and E2 contents in the mice treated with Yangyan Quban particles were increased remarkably, especially the medium is the best dose (P

Objective To construct a plasmid DNA encoding G glycoprotein of respiratory syncytial virus(RSV) and investigate the protective immune response against RSV infection. Methods Recombinant plasmid DNA of pcDNA3.1~G was constructed by standard RT-PCR based cloning procedure. The immunogenicity of recombinant G protein transiently expressed in HEK293 cells was detected by Western blot. BABL/c mice were intramuscularly immunized with pcDNA3.1~G. Samples of lung, sera, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid(BALF) were collected before and after RSV challenge; virus titer in lung was detected by viral titration; sections of paraffin embedding lung tissues were stained by haematoxylin and eosin(HE) for histological analyses; sera anti-RSV IgG levels were examined by ELISA; Th1/Th2 cytokine were detected by ELISA kit, the T lymphocyte subsets of BALF was determined by immunefluorescence staining followed by flow cytometry. Results Plasmid DNA of pcDNA3.1~G was successfully constructed. The expressed target protein possesses immunogenicity. After challenge, pcDNA3.1~G immunized mice presented relieved pathological changes in lung as well as reduced lung viral titers. The RSV specific IgG was detected in sera of immunized mice. There was significantly increased number of CD25~+CD4~+ T cells in mice BALF. Conclusion We constructed a pcDNA3.1~G plasmid DNA vaccination which can induce evident protective cellular immunity against RSV infection in mice with the increased number of CD25~+CD4~+ T cell subpopulation.

BACKGROUND: Insulin resistance (IR) is associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus and its macrovascular complications. Euglycemic agent (rosiglitazone and metformin) can ameliorate IR, but its influences on other cardiovascular risk factors, including blood lipid, blood pressure and body mass need to be further studied.OBJECTIVE: To observe the effects of rosiglitazone and metformin on the blood glucose, blood lipid, blood pressure and body mass of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus complicated by blood lipid disturbance.DESIGN: A clinical observation.SETTING: Department of Endocrinology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University.PARTICIPANTS: Forty-two patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus complicated by dyslipideamia, who received treatment in the Department of Endocrinology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University between June and September 2006 were recruited in this study. The involved patients, 27 male and 15 female, averaged (58±2)years ranging from 30 to 70 years old. Inclusive criteria:①Type 2 diabetes mellitus all met the diagnostic criteria of American Diabetes Association (2006).② Diagnostic criteria of blood lipid disturbance : total cholesterol(TC)＞ 4.68 mmol/L, triglyceride (TG) ＞ 1.7 mmol/L, low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) ＞ 2.68 mmol/L, high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) ＜ 0.9 mmol/L (female), ＜ 1.0 mmol/L (male). Informed consents were obtained from all the patients.METHODS：①Drug treatment：Dudng the 12-week treatment,all the patients received 0．75 g metformin(Lot No．051110 and 051214,0.25 g，lablel,Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine Co.，Ltd)and 4 mg rosiglitazone (Lot No．0511101,2 mg／tablet，Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine Co.，Ltd) daily．②Physical and laboratory measurements：Body mass index，blood pressure were taken，and blood lipid profile(TC,TG,C-LDL and C-HDL)，fasting and postprandial blood glucose were measured by colodmetdc method before,8 and 12 weeks after treatment．MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES：①Fasting and postprandial blood glucose level change．②Blood lipid，blood pressure and body mass index change．RESULTS：Forty-two patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus complicated by dyslipideamia were recruited，and three dropped out the experiment，one patient suffered from severe watery stool,one patient from severe abdominal distention,one patient from urinary tract infection, and the other thirty-nine patients completed the observation in the final analysis．Compared with pretraatment data,fasting and postprandial blood glucose levels 12 weeks after treatment were decreased(P＜0．01),TC increased(P＜0．05)，LDL-C decreased(P＜0．01)，HDL-C increased(P＜0．01),blood pressure did not change(P＞0．05) and body mass index increased(P＜0．01)．CONCLUSION：Combinatin of rosiglitazone and metformin significantly decreases blood glucose，decreases LDL-C,increases TC，HDL-C,body mass index,and has no obvious effects on TG and blood pressure．It is safe and bearable for type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with dyslipideamia．

Objective To study the characteristics of immune function,Epstein-Barr virus(EBV) antibodies and EBV-DNA in children with different clinical types of EBV infection,which provide basis for prevention and treatment of EBV infection.Methods Clinical data of 103 patients suffering from EBV infection were retrospectively analyzed in Xijing Hospital of the Fourth Military Medical University.A total of 103 children were divided into infectious mononualeosis(IM) group(n=68),chronic active Epstein-Barr virus infection(CAEBV) group(n=13) and Epstein-Barr virus-related hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis(EBV-HLH) group(n=22).The changes of EBV antibodies,EBV-DNA,immunoglobulin levels,lymphocyte subpopulation and complement series were detected and compared among the three groups.A total of 26 healthy children at the same stage were enrolled as a control group,immunoglobulin levels,lymphocyte subpopulation and complement series were detected in control group,then compared with the rest of the three groups.Results The levels of C3 and C4 in CAEBV group and EBV-HLH group were significantly decreased than those in the control group(P<0.05).The levels of IgA,IgG and IgE in EBV-HLH group,CAEBV group,IM group and control group gradually increased(P<0.05,respectively).The levels of IgA,IgG and IgE in EBV-HLH group and CAEBV group significantly decreased than those in control group(P<0.05,respectively).The levels of IgA,IgG and IgE in IM group decreased than those in control group,while there were no statistically significant differences(P>0.05).CD8+T cells in IM group significantly increased than those in the rest of the three groups(P<0.05,respectively).T cells,CD8+T cells,CD4+ T cells,CD4+/CD8+ ratios,NK cells,B cells of EBV-HLH group significantly decreased than those in the rest of the three groups(P<0.05).The positive rates of EBV antibodies in CAEBV group and IM group were significantly higher than those in EBV-HLH group(P<0.05).EBV-DNA in EBV-HLH group were significantly higher than those of CAEBV group and IM group(P<0.05).Conclusion EBV-DNA levels in the serum are positively correlated with disease types and severity,the pathogenesis of IM,CAEBV and EBV-HLH induced by EBV infection are associated with immune dysfunction.Dynamic monitoring of EBV load and cell immune function can reflect disease status and progress risk.

AIM: To study the relationship between respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection and apoptosis, between RSV infection and expressions of FasL, Fas, Bcl-2 and Bax. METHODS: Apoptotic cells were examined by flow cytometry and transmission electron microscope. Immunohistochemical analysis was used to detect the expressions of apoptosis-associated gene FasL, Fas, Bcl-2 and Bax in A549 cells during RSV infection. RESULTS: Apoptotic index increased at 72 h and 120 h postinfection. Apoptotic cells were detected by transmission electron microscope. High-expressions of FasL, Fas and Bax genes and low-expression of Bcl-2 gene were detected by immunohistochemical staining. CONCLUSION: Apoptosis in A549 cells was induced by RSV infection. This apoptosis may be induced by up-regulating the expression of FasL, Fas, Bax genes and down-regulating the expression of Bcl-2 gene.

The relationship between visfatin.endothelin, and insulin resistance in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes mellitus was explored. Endothelin, visfatin, and other markers were compared. Plasma visfatin was reduced after therapy. Endothelin was positively correlated with fasting insulin, HOMA-IR, HOMA-p, and visfatin. Visfatin was positively correlated with endothelin, HbA1C , fasting insulin, and HOMA-IR. HOMA-IR was an independent related factor in influencing visfatin. The visfatin is related to endothelin and insulin resistance, which may contribute to the pathogenesis of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Objective To explore the effect of adiponectin on the pathophysiology and treatment of type 2 diabetes. Methods 50 patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes were given insulin intensive therapy.Body mass index(BMI), blood lipids, blood glucose, insulin and adiponectin were measured before and after the insulin treatment.36 healthy persons were selected to match for sex and age with diabetes patients. Results In type 2 diabetes patients, before insulin intensive treatment,the level of adiponcetin was 4.28(2.11-6.38)μg/L and arose to 12.26(8.22-16.00)μg/L after 12.6±2.1 day insulin treatment.In healthy persons, the level of adiponectin was 9.56(7.92-11.61)μg/L.There was significant difference among the three groups.Adiponectin was negatively correlated with BMI and triglyceride and positively correlated with insulin action index (IAI) and high density lipoprotein (HDL). Conclusions Adiponectin plays a major role in the pathophysiology and treatment of newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes.

Perinatal depression, one of the most common complications in the perinatal period, has a significant impact on the physical and mental health of mothers and children.At present, it is difficult to diagnose perinatal depression at an early stage, so objective and effective biomarkers are of great significance for the early detection and treatment of perinatal depression. In recent years, the exploration of biomarkers for early diagnosis of perinatal depression has become a hot research topic, mainly in sex hormones, neuroendocrine-related hormones, immuno-inflammatory molecules, genetics, and epigenetics.This article reviews the research progress of the biomarkers of perinatal depression in recent years.

Most pathogens initiate their infections at the human mucosal surface. Therefore, mucosal vaccination, especially through oral or intranasal administration routes, is highly desired for infectious diseases. Meanwhile, protein-based antigens provide a safer alternative to the whole pathogen or DNA based ones in vaccine development. However, the unique biopharmaceutical hurdles that intranasally or orally delivered protein vaccines need to overcome before they reach the sites of targeting, the relatively low immunogenicity, as well as the low stability of the protein antigens, require thoughtful and fine-tuned mucosal vaccine formulations, including the selection of immunostimulants, the identification of the suitable vaccine delivery system, and the determination of the exact composition and manufacturing conditions. This review aims to provide an up-to-date survey of the protein antigen-based vaccine formulation development, including the usage of immunostimulants and the optimization of vaccine delivery systems for intranasal and oral administrations.
Adjuvants, Immunologic ; pharmacology ; Administration, Intranasal ; Administration, Oral ; Antigens ; administration & dosage ; Drug Delivery Systems ; Humans ; Proteins ; administration & dosage ; Vaccination

OBJECTIVE:To study the protective effect of fingolimod on renal ischemia reperfusion injury (RIRI) model mice and its mechanism.METHODS:A total of 60 mice were randomly divided into sham operation group,model group,fingolimod group (1 mg/kg) and fingolimod+wortmannin group [fingolimod 1 mg/kg+phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K) specific blocker wortmarmin 1.4 mg/kg],with 15 mice in each group.Except for sham operation group,RIRI model was induced in other 3 groups,and those model mice were given relevant medicine via caudal vein at once 24 h before surgery.Serum of mice were collected in each group after 24 h perfusion.Serum levels of Scr and BUN were measured by automatic biochemical analyzer.The pathological changes of renal tissue were observed under light microscope.The protein expression of intercellular cell adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1),monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) and phosphorylated protein kinase B (p-Akt) in renal tissue were measured by Western blot assay.RESULTS:Compared with sham operation group,the serum levels of Scr and BUN in model group were increased significantly (P＜0.01).Pathological changes were found in the kidney,and RIRI led to widespread renal tubular epithelial cell injury,apoptosis and inflammatory cells infiltration.The protein expression of ICAM-1 and MCP-1 in renal tissue were increased significantly (P＜0.01),the protein expression of p-Akt was increased slightly (P＞0.05).Compared with model group,other indexes of fingolimod group were improved significantly (P＜0.01) except that the protein expression of p-Akt in renal tissue was increased significantly (P＜0.01).Compared with fingolimod group,above indexes of fingolimod+wortmannin group were reversed (P＜0.05 or P＜0.01).CONCLUSIONS:Fingolimod can obviously ameliorate renal injury induced by RIRI in mice,the mechanism of which may be associated with the activation of PI3K/Akt signaling pathway.