1."Unconventional" Neutralizing Activity of Antibodies Against HIV
Michael WEN ; Hui YANG ; Paul ZHOU
Virologica Sinica 2007;22(6):462-470
Neutralizing antibodies are recognized to be one of the essential elements of the adaptive immune response that must be induced by an effective vaccine against HIV. However, only a limited number of antibodies have been identified to neutralize a broad range of primary isolates of HIV-1 and attempts to induce such antibodies by immunization were unsuccessful. The difficulties to generate such antibodies are mainly due to intrinsic properties of HIV-1 envelope spikes, such as high sequence diversity, heavy glycosylation, and inducible and transient nature of certain epitopes. In vitro neutralizing antibodies are identified using "conventional" neutralization assay which uses phytohemagglutinin (PHA)-stimulated human PBMCs as target cells. Thus, in essence the assay evaluates HIV-1 replication in CD4+ T cells. Recently, several laboratories including us demonstrated that some monoclonal antibodies and HIV-1-specific polyclonal IgG purified from patient sera, although they do not have neutralizing activity when tested by the "conventional" neutralization assay, do exhibit potent and broad neutralizing activity in "unconventional" ways. The neutralizing activity of these antibodies and IgG fractions is acquired through post-translational modifications, through opsonization of virus particles into macrophages and immature dendritic cells (iDCs), or through expression of antibodies on the surface of HIV-1-susceptible cells. This review will focus on recent findings of this area and point out their potential applications in the development of preventive strategies against HIV.
2.Influence on the bacteria and fungi taken from the impressions after the use of two kinds of mouthwashes
Xuxu SHI ; Wen ZHOU ; Wenxiang YANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2013;(38):6853-6860
BACKGROUND:There are many methods for dental impression disinfection, including ultraviolet disinfection method, spraying, immerses disinfection method, argon plasma jet and radio frequency glow discharge on the argon gas ionization disinfection method. At present, there is stil lack of studies addressing the disinfection effect after gargling with mouthwash.
OBJECTIVE:To detect the kil ing effect on bacteria and fungi from the dental impressions, which are taken after gargling with cetylpyridinium chloride gargle and stable chlorine dioxide gargle, respectively.
METHODS:One hundred patients were randomly divided into cetylpyridinium chloride gargle group and stable chlorine dioxide gargle group. They were told to gargle with clean water for 1 minute, and then impressions were taken to remove the models with sterile cotton swab sampling in neutralizing agent which were sent to laboratory for bacteria and fungi culture. After 1 hour, the patients were asked to gargle with the different mouthwashes for 1 minute again, and then sterile cotton swab sampling was done at the same position for bacteria and fungi culture. The number of colonies was recorded, and the kil ing effects on kil ing bacteria and fungi on the surface of the impressions before and after gargling with different mouthwashes were observed.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The number of bacteria and fungi before gargal had no significance difference before gargling. After gargling, the number of bacteria and fungi on the model was significantly lower than before (P<0.001). Two groups did not appear with any adverse reactions, and patients felt refreshed and comfortable after gargling with mouthwash. To gargle with mouthwash before taking impressions can control the number of bacteria and fungi on the samples effectively, thereby achieving the aim of control ing the mutual infections between the doctor and the patients effectively.
3.Clinical Analysis on 52 Patients with Multiple Primary Carcinomas
Zongyan YANG ; Tao WEN ; Yongming ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2006;0(02):-
Objective To analyze the clinical features and interval of multiple primary carcinoma (MPC). Methods 52 patients with MPCs between October 2002 and May 2007 were reviewed. Results 7 patients had synchronous carcinoma (13.46%), and 45 had metachronous carcinoma (86.54%). The interval between the first primary cancer and MPC was from 0 to 31 years, averaged 7.1 years. Male was 7.3 years, and female was 9.3 years (P
4.The surgical treatment of the medial tibial plateau fractures with posterior split or depression
Yubin ZHOU ; Xiaoyang WEN ; Yong YANG
Chongqing Medicine 2017;46(4):494-496,499
Objective To study and observe the clinical efficacy of using non skid plate by posteromedial approach for fixing splitting or compression tibial plateau fracture.Methods Twenty eight cases of patients who were treated for fixing splitting or compression tibial plateau fracture from January 2014 to January 2016 in people's hospital of Xinyu were retrospectively reviewed.All patients were treated byposterior medial approach with non skid plate for fixation,all patients were followed up by postopera tive imaging and clinical follow-up to observe its clinical curative efficacy.Results Twenty-eight patients were followed up,the mean follow-up time was 12 months.All patients had no internal fixation loosening fracture,send,vascular and nerve damage and other adverse reactions.All the patients were healed within 4 to 7 months,the average healing time was 18.5 weeks.After healing,knee joint function was evaluated,18 cases were excellent,5 cases were good,the excellent and good rate was 82.1 %.Conclusion The efficacy of using non skid plate by posteromedial approach for fixing splitting or compression tibial plateau fracture is good,it is worthy of clinical application.
5.Comparative study of heat injury on vocal cord mucosa induced by different power semi conductor laser
Xinqing YANG ; Shuimiao ZHOU ; Wu WEN ;
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University 2000;0(07):-
Objective: To explore the heat injury level of vocal cord by different power of the Diomed 25 semi conductor laser so as to provide scientific evidence for clinical laser therapy of larynx diseases. Methods: Canine was used. The power of laser was set on 5, 10 and 20 W respectively, and the time of laser exposure was fixed on 2 s.When canine vocal cord was hit by laser in vivo , the depth and width of the tissue heat injury were measured. Results: When laser hit with 5, 10 and 20 W for 2 s exposure time, the corresponding depth of the tissue heat injury were 0.2 0.4,0.4 0.6,0.8 1.0 mm respectively, the corresponding width of the tissue heat injury were 1.0 1.7,1.7 2.0,2.0 2.6 mm respectively. There was significant difference between the tissue heat injury levels caused by different laser power under the same exposure time( P
6.CYP2D6 genotypes and phenotypes in Chinese Han, Uygur and Kazakh populations.
Guochang LI ; Jun YANG ; Ting ZHOU ; Zhigang CHEN ; Wen CHEN
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2011;46(2):238-42
This study is to compare the influence of CYP2D6 *3 and *4 genotypes and phenotypes on the metabolic activity of CYP2D6 in Chinese Han, Uygur and Kazakh ethnic groups. Allele specific amplification (ASA) was used to determine the CYP2D6*3 and CYP2D6*4 genotypes. Phenotypes of CYP2D6 in all subjects were determined using dextromethorphan as probe drug by HPLC methods. Among the 132 Han subjects, one subject (0.76%) exhibited the *1/*3 combination, and one (0.76%) exhibited the *1/*4. Among the 136 Uygur subjects, 4 subjects (2.94%) showed the *1/*3 combination, 12 (8.82%) showed *1/*4, 4 (2.94%) showed *4/*4, and one (0.74%) showed *3/*4. Among the 116 Kazakh subjects, 2 (1.72%) exhibited the *1/*3 combination, 7 (6.03%) exhibited *1/1*4, and one (0.86%) showed *4/*4. This research revealed significant differences in the occurrence frequencies of the CYP2D6 genotype between Han and Uygur ethnic groups, as well as between Uygur and Kazakh populations. However, no difference was found between Han and Kazakh populations. In addition, the prevalence of PMs of the Uygur is comparable to that of the Caucasians. However, the molecular mechanism underlying the poor metabolism is different in these two populations.
7.Effect of sevoflurane on Survivin expression in human adenocarcinoma cell line A549
Hua LIANG ; Chengxiang YANG ; Xianjie WEN ; Qiaoling ZHOU ; Miaoning GU
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2011;31(2):173-175
Objective To investigate the effects of different concentrations of sevoflurane on Survivin expression in human adenocarcinoma cell line A549. Methods A549 cells were obtained from Shanghai Cell Biology Medical Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences and inoculated in 96 well culture plate. After being cultured for 24 h, the cells were randomly divided into 4 groups: Ⅰ , Ⅱ , Ⅲ and Ⅳ groups exposed to 95 % O2 -5 %CO2,1.7%, 3.4% and 5.1% sevoflurane respectively. A549 cells were exposed to sevoflurane for 2, 4 and 6 h respectively and then cultured for another 48 h in Ⅱ , Ⅲ and Ⅳ groups. Proliferation of A549 cells were measured by methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) assay, and apoptosis was detected with flow cytometer at 48 h after 2, 4 and 6 h sevoflurane exposure. The expression of Survivin in A549 cells was determined by Western blot analysis at 48h after 4 h sevoflurane exposure. Results The rate of proliferation inhibition and percentage of apoptotic cells were significantly higher while the expression of Survivin was significantly lower in a concentration-dependent manner in Ⅱ , Ⅲ and Ⅳ groups as compared with group Ⅰ . Conclusion Sevoflurane can inhibit proliferation and induce apoptosis of A549 cells by inhibition of Survivin expression.
8.Relationship Between Tongue Manifestations and Immune Function in Chronic Hepatitis B with HBsAg, HBeAg and HBcAb Positive
Xiaoyan ZHOU ; Hanlin ZHONG ; Huixian WEN ; Futai YANG ; Hongjian LIU
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2001;0(01):-
[ Objective ] To investigate the relationship between tongue manifestations and immune function in chronic hepatitis B with HBsAg, HBeAg and HBcAb positive. [Methods] Among the cases of HBsAg, HBeAg and HBcAb positive from the out - patient department and health screening survey, 200 chronic hepatitis patients and 100 asymptomatic HBV carriers with glumatic - pyruvic transaminase at normal level were included. Thirty healthy volunteers served as control. Relationship of tongue manifestations with phytohemagglutinin (PHA) skin test and the serum levels of immunoglobulin (Ig) G, IgA and IgM was analyzed. [Results] With the development of chronic hepatitis, the immune function became disordered and tongue manifestations abnormal. Reddish tongue with or without yellowish greasy fur or yellowish fur showed the hyperactivity of immune function; whitish swollen tongue with or without whitish greasy fur indicated the hypoactivity of immune function; dull purplish tongue was the sign of disordered immune function. The shape and color of tongue was superior to tongue fur in showing the condition of immune function ( P
9.Analysis of survey results of iodine deficiency disorders in Huai'an City Jiangsu Province in 2011
Cong-ying, JIA ; Wen-zhou, YANG ; Wei, HU
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2013;32(4):416-418
Objective To evaluate the status of iodine deficiency disorders(IDD) in Huai'an City in 2011 and to provide a scientific basis for adopting target prevention strategies timely and adjusting the intervention policy scientifically.Methods According to The National Project of Surveillance on IDD,probability sampling method (PPS) was used to select 30 counties in Huai'an City,and one primary school was selected randomly from each county,then 40 children aged 8 to 10 were randomly selected in each school.Children's thyroids were examined by palpation and the iodine in salt samples collected in their home was tested by direct titration.At the same time,urine samples from 12 children of the 40 selected children were collected and urinary iodine was tested by As(Ⅲ)-Ce4+ catalytic spectrophotometry.Questionnaire survey of IDD was conducted among 30 students of grade 5 and 5 housewives around that school.Results A total of 1200 children aged 8 to 10 were examined,and the goiter rate was 1.3%(15/1200).All the goiters were level Ⅰ.The goiters of each age group was 0.8%(3/390),1.8%(7/390) and 1.3%(5/420),respectively.The 360 urine samples were collected from children aged 8-10,and the median of urinary iodine was 171.5 μg/L with the proportions of < 20 μg/L,< 50 μg/L and < 100 μg/L were 0(0/360),1.1% (4/360) and 5.6% (20/360),respectively.A total of 1200 salt samples were tested in children's family.The coverage rate of iodized salt was 99.4% (1193/1200) and the qualified rate of iodized salt was 97.7% (1165/1193).The consuming rate of qualified iodized salt was 97.1%(1165/1200),and non iodized salt rate was 0.6%(7/1200).The knowledge rates of IDD were 82.7% (2234/2700) and 69.8% (314/450) in 900 students and 150 housewives,respectively.Conclusions In Huai'an City,except the knowledge rate of IDD,the goiter rate and urinary iodine of children aged 8-10,iodized salt consumption maintain at the stage of the target level.In addition to strengthen the monitoring of iodized salt and to supply qualified iodized salt,it should also increase the focus on health education propaganda in the future.
10.Gene mutation and enzymatic activity analysis of α-galactosidase A in a patient with Fabry disease
Wen WANG ; Jian JIANG ; Xiaoli CHEN ; Tao YANG ; Hongwen ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2010;26(1):27-31
Objective To analyse the clinical characteristics,gene mutation and enzymatic activity of αgalactosidase A(α-GalA)in a 15-year-old male patient with typical Fabry disease,whose mother was without any clinical manifestations.Methods Clinical features and laboratory data were collected from the patient and his mother.Genomie DNA was extracted from peripheral blood of the patient.his mother,and a healthy control subject.Seven exons of the GLA gene were amplified by PCR.PCR products were purified.cloned into T vector,and then sequenced.The enzymatic activity of α-GalA Was measured by fluorimetrie substrate assay. Results DNA sequencing results showed that a missense mutation of 10036-10038delAAG in exon 7 WaS identified in the patient,resulting in the replacement of 374 lysine and 375 glyeine by arginine,which Was not previously reported.The patient Was a hemizygote with gene mutation,his mother WaS a heterozygote carrying gene mutation,and the healthy control without mutation.α-GalA enzymatic activity assay showed that the enzymatic activity of the patient with GLA gene mutation was only 50%of the healthy control subject,while the enzymatic activity of the patient's mother Was about 70%of the heahhy control SObject.Conclusiolls Detecting GLA gene mutation and α-GalA enzymatic activity in patients with Fabry disease who have been clinically diagnosed seelns to be helpful in finding other patients in the family and in further understanding the molecular pathogenesis of that disease.