ObjectiveTo analysis the subsets of the lymphocyte and dendritic cells (DC) in peripheral blood in patients with neurosyphilis and investigate the relationship between these cells and onset of neurosyphilis.MethodsThe subsets of CD4+T cells as well as DCs and the counts of CD4+T and CD8+T were analyzed by flow cytometry with immunofluorescent staining in 8 patients with neurosyphilis and 10 healthy controls.ResultsIn peripheral blood of neurosyphilis patients the proportion of CD4+T cell was significantly higher than that in the normal controls ( P<0.01); the proportion of CD8+T cell was significantly lower than that in the normal controls ( P<0.05). The proportion of Th1, Th2 and the ratio of Th1/Th2 in neurosyphilis patients was (14.12±5.12)%, (1.52±0.88)% and (12.05±5.62), respectively. In normal controls, it was (26.10±4.98)%, (0.99±0.35)% and (31.62±16.62) respectively. The expression of Th1 and the ratio of Th1/Th2 in neurosyphilis patients was significantly lower than the normal controls (P<0.05). The proportion of DC1 and DC2 in neurosyphilis patients was not significantly different from that in normal controls ( P>0.05). There was a significant correlation between DC1 and Th1, DC2 and Th2 in the neurosyphilis patients ( P<0.051), but no correlation between the proportion of DCs and the ratio of Th1/Th2 ( P>0.05).ConclusionThe cellular immune function of neurosyphilis patients may be inhibited, and there is no relationship between the proportion of DCs subset and unbalance of Th1/Th2.

Objective: To explore the mediating effect of self-efficacy for exercise on social support and kinesiophobia in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), so as to provide insights into alleviating fear for exercise and formulating exercise intervention programs. Methods: RA patients hospitalized in a tertiary hospital in Harbin City from June to December 2023 were selected, and the levels of kinesiophobia, self-efficacy for exercise and social support were investigated using the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (Chinese version), the Self-Efficacy for Exercise and the Social Support Rating Scale, respectively. The mediating effect of self-efficacy for exercise on social support and kinesiophobia was examined using a structural equation model. Results: A total of 216 people were investigated, including 45 males (20.83%) and 171 females (79.17%), with the median age of 54.00 (interquartile range, 13.75) years. There were 159 of patients living in the urban areas, accounting for 73.61%. There were 102 of patients with a disease course of 1 to 5 years, accounting for 47.22%. The median scores of kinesiophobia, self-efficacy for exercise and social support were 31.00 (interquartile range, 5.00), 5.00 (interquartile range, 2.00) and 39.50 (interquartile range, 17.00), respectively. Social support had a direct negative effect on kinesiophobia (effect value=-0.358, P<0.05) and a indirect negative effect on kinesiophobia through self-efficacy for exercise (effect value=-0.887, P<0.05), and the mediating effect contributed 93.86% to the total effect. Conclusion Social support can directly or indirectly influence kinesiophobia through self-efficacy for exercise among patients with RA.

OBJECTIVE:To establish a method for simultaneous residual determination of dichloromethane and ethyl acetate in bisacodyl raw material. METHODS:Head-space GC was performed on the capillary column of 6% cyanopropyl phenyl-94% di-methyl polysiloxane(DB-624)by temperature programming,the temperature of injector was 220 ℃,detector was flame ionization detector with temperature of 250 ℃,carrier gas was high purity nitrogen with the flow rate of 3.0 ml/min,split ration was 1∶10, headspace heating temperature was 70 ℃,equilibration time was 30 min,volume of headspace vial was 5 ml,and the injection volume was 1 ml. RESULTS:The linear range was 6-120μg/ml for dichloromethane(r=0.999 9)and 50-1 000μg/ml for ethyl ac-etate(r=0.999 9);the limit of quantitation was 0.2,1.7 μg,limit of detection was 0.06,0.5 μg;RSDs of precision,stability and reproducibility tests were no higher than 3%;recoveries were 100.30%-102.00%(RSD=0.63%,n=9) and 100.10 %-101.30%(RSD=0.44%,n=9). CONCLUSIONS:The method is simple and accurate,and can be used for the simultaneous residual deter-mination of dichloromethane and ethyl acetate in bisacodyl raw material.

OBJECTIVE:To investigate the similarity of dissolution curves between generic preparations and reference prepara-tions of Bisacodyl enteric-coated tablets in various dissolution mediums,and to provide reference for improving production technolo-gy and internal quality of generic preparations. METHODS:Paddle method was adopted with rotation speed of 75 r/min. The disso-lution test was performed using 1000 mL pH 6.0 phosphate buffer solution,pH 6.8 phosphate buffer solution,water containing 2% sodium lauryl sulfate. HPLC method was used to determine average accumulative dissolution of main components from 3 kinds of generic preparations and reference preparations at different time points to draw out dissolution curves. Similarity factor(f2)meth-od was used to the similarity of dissolution curves. RESULTS:Dissolution curves of reference preparations were basically the same in 3 kinds of dissolution mediums. But the dissolution curve f2 of one generic preparation among 3 manufactures to dissolution curve of reference preparation were ≥50,namely the similarity. CONCLUSIONS:The quality of generic Bisacodyl enteric-coat-ed tablets produced by different manufacturers is obviously different;the generic preparations needs to be further improved in the production technology and internal quality. For domestic generic preparation,it is necessary to strengthen the real-time monitoring of its dissolution curve,to ensure the drug quality.

Objective To evaluate the utility of flow cytometry (FCM) in diagnosis and subclassification of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Methods The samples of lymph nodes biopsy from 59 cases clinically suspected of NHL were detected by flow cytometry; and clonal lymphocytes and their immunophenotypes were identified analyzed. The concordance between the results of flow cytometry and histopathology was analyzed. Results Among the 59 cases, flow cytometry was able to identify aberrant clonal lymphocytes in 24 of 28 NHL cases identified by histopathology, the neoplastic lymphocytes ranged from 4.28 % to 89.10 %; 23 cases were diagnosed as B-NHL and 1 case was diagnosed as T-NHL. Compared with histopathology, the accuracy of FCM was 85.71% in diagnosis of NHL. The specificity and sensitivity of FCM was 100 % and 92% in diagnosis of B-NHL. The accuracy of flow cytometry immunophenotyping in classification of 24 cases of NHL was consistent with that of histopathology. Conclusion Flow cytometry could be an ancillary technique in diagnosis of NHL by identifying aberrant clonal lymphocytes, and enable identification of B-NHL subtype.

Objective To investigate the clinical characteristics and methods of diagnosis and treatment of granular lymphocytic leukemia (LGLL).Methods Clinical data of 3 patients with LGLL were retrospectively analyzed and relevant literature was reviewed.Results 3 patients were all onset with lymphocytosis,whose conditions progressed slowly.The diagnosis of 2 patients was T-LGLL with immunological characteristics of CD3+ CD4 CD8+ CD56-CD57+.The other patient' s diagnosis was NK-LGLL,whose immunological characteristic was CD3-CD4-CD8-CD56+ CD57-.Two of them didn' t need any treatment.One of them was treated with cyclosporine because of agranulocytosis and recurrent infection.Conclusions LGLL is a group of heterogeneous diseases,which clinical characteristic and prognosis are different.Flow cytometric immunopheotype,TCR Vβ analysis and TCR gene rearrangement are helpful to diagnosis.

Hemangioma, Cavernous ; Humans ; Pericardium ; pathology

ObjectiveTo observe the effects of Jintong capsule on model rats of Tourette syndrome (TS) and explore its probable pharmacological mechanisms.MethodsSD rats were randomly divided into six groups: blank control, TS model, haloperidol and three Jintong capsule treated groups. Model rats were copied by intraperitoneal injection of iminodipropionitrile (IDPN). The stereotyped behaviors of model rats were recorded. Open field test was used to detect ability of space recognition of rats, high performance liquid chromatography was used to detect content of monoamines, and flow cytometry was used to detect the ratio of T lymphocyte.ResultsJintong capsule can ameliorate the stereotyped behaviors of model rats, decrease content of dopamine in striatum and increase the ratio of CD4/CD8.ConclusionJintong capsule can improve behaviors of model rats. The potential mechanism of Jintong capsule maybe: it can affect the dopaminergic system of model rats, and Jintong can enhance the immune system of model rats.

Objective To investigate the role of mitochondrial respiratory chain in the hyperpermeability of human peritoneal mesothelial cells (HPMCs) induced by high glucose peritoneal glucose PDS was also added. Transmesothelial electrical resistance (TER) measurement was examined for detection of permeability damage in HPMCs. Immunostaining and Western blotting analysis were used to detect claudin-1 expression. Mitochondrial superoxide (MitoSOX) Red staining and respiratory chain complexes activities were determined for detection of mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and mitochondrial complexes activities. Results TER was decreased in a time- and concentration-dependent manner after culture with high glucose PDS for was also down-regulated significantly by high glucose PDS (P＜0.01). Complex Ⅲ activity was inhibited (10.8% of control, P＜0.01) accompanied with increased mitochondrial ROS generation.These changes were partially prevented by glutathione. Conclusion Mitochondrial respiratory complex Ⅲ pathway has crucial importance in maintaining TER of HPMCs, which may reveal a valuable target for novel therapies to fight hyperpermeability of peritoneum during the prolonged PD treatment.