AIM: To discuss the discrepancy of microRNA (miRNA) in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) cells CNE-1 and CNE-2 on the basis of validating their different radioresistance.METHODS: Following the effect of X ray on the clones of CNE-1 and CNE-2 cells, the dose-survival curve and biological characteristics of CNE-1 and CNE-2 cells were determined by SigmaPlot software and the linear quadratic model of survival curves analysis. MicroRNAs were detected by Paraflo microfluidic microRNA chip, hybridization images collected using a laser scanner and normalizing the signals using a LOWESS filter. The relationship between the discrepancy of NPC radiosensitivity and the expression of microRNA was predicted according to Targetscan3.1 database (http:www.targetscan.org) after analyzing the data.RESULTS: Compared to CNE-2 cells, 20 microRNAs were gain-of-function and 13 microRNAs loss-of-function in CNE-1 cells among 326 detected microRNAs. 4 miRNAs that one detective value was more than 2000 and 3 folds than the other were hsa-miR-152, hsa-miR-7, hsa-miR-205 and hsa-miR-572. Data showed that radio-sensitivity was relative to the distinct discrepancy of miRNAs. CONCLUSION: The discrepancy of miRNAs is presents in different radioresistant NPC cell lines and related to radiosensitivity.

Objective; To explore mechanism of Zhongjiling tablet treats experimental autoimmune myasthenia gravis on rats. Methods:Normal mice, immunosuppressive mice and EAMG rats were used to investigate the mechanism. Results:Zhongjiling tablet enhanced T and B cells proliferation of normal mice and immunosuppressive mice induced by ConA or LPS, and increased the production of IL-2. T cell proliferation of EAMG rats was improvement stimulated by AChR and decline by ConA. Zhongjiling tablet inhibited the improvement by AChR and enhanced the decline by ConA, and reduced the expression of IFN-? and IL-4 mRNA. Zhongjiling tablet also induced the apoptosis of CD4 + T lymphocyte stimulated by AChR. Conclusion: Zhongjiling tablet increased immunity of normal mice, immunosuppressive mice and EAMG rats. But it suppressed specific T lymphocyte proliferation induced by AChR and reduced the expression of IFN-? and IL-4 mRNA. It was probably one of mechanisms Zhongjiling tablet induced the apoptosis AChR specific CD4+T lymphocyte.

Objective:To analyze immune mechanisms of total glycoside from Cornus officinalis (TGCO) against rheumatoid arthritis.Methods:Rat immunized by CⅡ in CFA were treated with TGCO ,at different times after immunization,CⅡ-specific antibodies in serum,lymphnode cells(LNC) IFN-? production was studied and cell proliferation response were also detected.Results:Treatment inhibit disease severity to a greater extent. TGCO effectively decreased anti-CⅡantibody titer in serum, considerably reduced IFN-? secretion before the onset arthritis and the acute stage of arthritis and suppressed T cell differentiation or proliferation.Conclusion:The both lead to supprese arthritis.

Objective: To systematically evaluate the effect of colostrum on immunoglobulin A (IgA) levels among premature infants, so as to provide the evidence for improving premature infants' health with colostrum feeding. Methods: Randomized controlled clinical trials (RCTs) or controlled clinical trials (CCTs) pertaining to the effect of colostrum and IgA levels among premature infants were retrieved in national and international databases from inception to September 30, 2022, including CNKI, Wanfang Data, PubMed and Web of Science. Standardized mean difference (SMD) was used as an effect index for meta-analysis. The robustness of the results was evaluated using sensitivity analysis, and the publication bias was evaluated using Begg's test, Egger's test and funnel plot. Results : A total of 650 publications were retrieved initially, and 10 studies were finally included, including 9 RCTs and one1 CCT, with 677 participants. Meta-analysis showed higher secretory salivary secretory IgA levels among premature infants with colostrum feeding than among controls (SMD=0.49, 95%CI: 0.08-0.89), and there were no significant differences between groups in terms of urinary secretory IgA levels (SMD=0.19, 95%CI: -0.39-0.77) or blood IgA levels (SMD=0.29, 95%CI: -0.01-0.59). Sensitivity analysis showed robustness of meta-analysis results, and no publication bias was examined. Conclusion Colostrum feeding may increase salivary secretory IgA levels among premature infants; however, it has no effect on urine salivary secretory IgA levels or blood IgA levels.

Objective: To explore cytokine mechanism of Zhongjiling Tablet therapy to experimental autoimmune myasthenia gravis (EAMG). Methods: Lewis rats were immunized with N2-AChR(from Torpedo's electrical organ)in CFA. ELISA were adopted to determine IFN-?,IL-4,TGF-? levels in serum and surpernatant fluids and anti-N2-AChR total IgG,IgG1,IgG2 titers in serum of EAMG on week 7 post immunization and treatment.Results:In serum and surpernatant fluids:IFN-?,IL-4 level in model group were dramatically higher than CEA group ( P

The concept of epigenetics was first proposed by Waddington in 1942,referring to phenotypic changes that are not related to the underlying DNA sequence,yet alterations in the level and function of gene expression can be heritable,such as DNA methylation,histone modifications,microRNA interference,etc.Phenotype changes while genotype remains unchanged,this controlled mechanism can be kept stable throughout cell division,proliferation,and subsequent process of development.This process thus may cause corresponding changes in the pathophysiology,which are correlated with the occurrence of cancer,immune disorder,cardiovascular disease,metabolic syndrome and so on.Diabetes mellitus is the third heaviest chronic diseases in the world,and does serious harm to human health,especially the diabetic vascular diseases.Even if the blood glucose level is controlled in an ideal state,vascular inflammation still persists,indicating the existence of metabolic memory.Studies have suggested that the pathogenesis can be elucidated at the level of epigenetics.This paper mainly focuses on DNA methylation,histone modifications,and is an overview of epigenetics research progress in diabetic vascular diseases.

Objective To study the expression of interleukin-17 (IL-17) in diabetic rat aorta and the effect of intervention with resveratrol,meanwhile,to explore the potential mechanisms of IL-17 induced diabetic vascular diseases and the protective role played by resveratrol in the epigenetic field.Methods The experiment was carried out in 4 groups:normal control group(NC),normal interventional group(NB),diabetic group(DM),and diabetic interventional group(DB),NB and DB groups were intervened with resveratrol.Immunohistochemistry was used to observe the histological localization of IL-17 and to measure the thickness of rat abdominal aorta.Western blotting,real-time PCR,and methylation-specific PCR were used respectively to compare the expression of IL-17 protein and mRNA,as well as DNA methylation in 4 groups.Results IL-17 mainly expressed in arterial intima of diabetic rats,the abdominal aorta in DM group was obviously thicker than that in NC and DB groups(P＜0.05).IL-17 protein and mRNA expressions in DM group were significantly higher than NC group(P＜0.05),and were reduced in NB and DB groups compared with NC and DM groups respectively.While DNA methylation levels of IL-17 in DM group were significantly lower than NC group(P＜0.01),however,the levels in NB and DB groups were elevated accordingly as compared with corresponding groups.Conclusions The increased levels of IL-17 in aorta of diabetic rats suggests that IL-17 is involved in the process of inflammatory responses to diabetic macrovascular diseases,while resveratrol could inhibit the expression,it may play a role in protecting aorta,and the regulation of IL-17 gene promoter DNA methylation levels may be the potential mechanism underlying these two phenomena.

Purpose To study the clinicopathological characteristics in 22 cases of ovarian mature teratoma with malignant transforma-tion. Methods Clinical and pathologic features were collected and analyzed in 22 out of 1 826 cases of ovarian mature teratoma by retrospective studies, together with immunohistochemical staining. Results In our study, 22 cases (1. 2%) of ovarian mature terato-ma with malignant transformation were identified. The median age was 56. 5 (range, 31~79) years. The main clinical manifestations were pelvic masses, including 13 cases in the left ovary, 8 cases in the right, 1 case was bilateral. Gross cystic teratoma were saw in 19 cases, 3 cases of cystic and solid, the bilateral one was solid in the left which the right was cystic. The teratomas size were 5. 0~30 cm with average 12. 4 cm in diameter. The malignant components’ maximum diameter was about 1. 0~10. 0 cm with average 3. 7 cm. Microscopicically, there were poorly differentiated squamous cell carcinoma in 14 cases, carcinoid carcinoma in 4 cases, adeno-carcinoma in 2 cases, papillary thyroid carcinoma in 2 cases, and the last one was sarcomatoid carcinoma. The FIGO stage distribution was as follows:16 were stage IA, 1 was stage IB, 1 was stage IIA, 4 were stage IIB. Follow up showed 6 cases recurrened, 2 patients died, the rest are survival. Conclusions A low incidence of ovarian mature teratoma in somatic cells with malignant transformation, which are common in postmenopausal women and present with pelvic mass. The main malignant components is squamous cell carcino-ma, patients of stage I have better prognosis. Both clinic and pathology should take more attention to the comprehensive examination and diagnosis of teratoma for prevent misdiagnosis.

Objective To explore the effects of Sishen Pill and Gegen Qinlian Tablet on cytokines of acute and chronic colitis induced by dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) in mice. Methods Mice freely drank 4%DSS dissolved in drinking water for continuous 5 days to establish acute colitis model. Mice circularly drank 3% DSS for 4 times for the establishment of chronic colitis model. In the acute or chronic colitis experiment, mice were randomly divided into control group, acute and chronic model groups, Sishen Pill group, and Gegen Qinlian Tablet group. Acute model group was administrated one day after DSS drinking for 8 days. Chronic model group was administrated after the second time of circular drinking for 16 days. ELISA was used to detect the contents of IFN-γ, IL-17 and IL-22 in cultural supernatant of mouse colon. Results Contents of IFN-γ, IL-17A and IL-22 in cultural supernatant increased significantly in acute models (P<0.01). Gegen Qinlian Tablet can significantly decrease the contents of IFN-γ and IL-17A of acute models (P<0.05). Sishen Pill can significantly decrease the content of IL-17A (P<0.05). IFN-γand IL-17A in cultural supernatant in chronic model mice significantly increased compared with control group (P<0.01). Sishen Pill and Gegen Qinlian Tablet inhibited the contents of IFN-γ and IL-17A. Compared with control group, Sishen Pill significantly increased the content of IL-22 (P<0.05). Conclusion Sishen Pill and Gegen Qinlian Tablet can treat colitis by decreasing the contents of IFN-γ and IL-17A in acute colitis model mice;Sishen Pill can treat chronic colitis by promoting IL-22 to increase.

Aim To establish experimental colitis model in Balb/c mice by Trinitrobenzene Sulfonic Acid (TNBS) enema. Methods Several doses of TNBS instilled into mice colon induced experimental colitis, then mortality rates of mice were observed. Severity of colitis was evaluated by the Disease Activity Index (DAI),Morphologic and Histologic analysis and Myeloperoxidase (MPO) analysis. We also observed the T cell proliferation of spleen. Results It showed that the mice mortality rate was increased when the mice were given the higher dose of TNBS. Most survived mice showed chronic inflammation in reduction colon. Histological examinations of the colon showed multiple erosive lesions and inflammatory cell infiltration composed of macrophages, lymphocytes, neutrophils in lamina propria and beyond mucosal layer. Some colon showed crypt distortion or reduction and high vascular density. Conclusion A TNBS dose of 1.5mg for each mouse was chosen for an appropriate experimental dose since the group showed less mortality rate and appropriate experimental colitis.