1.Inhibitory effects of resveratrol on human pulmonary fibroblast line MRC-5 growth
Lijing LIU ; Hong QIAN ; Ping ZHANG ; Zaiyan WANG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2015;(5):673-678,679
Aim To explore the inhibitory effects of resveratrol (Res ) on human pulmonary fibroblast growth,and its related mechanisms.Methods Hu-man pulmonary fibroblasts MRC-5 were cultured in vitro as research object.These cells were inoculated with 20 μL dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)as well as 0, 12.5,25 50,100 and 200 μmol·L-1 Res for 24,48 and 72 h,respectively.Inhibitory rate of cellular pro-liferation was analyzed by MTT.In addition,these cells were treated with 20 μL DMSO (medium group) as well as 50 and 100 μmol·L-1 Res for 48 h,re-spectively.Subsequently,cell cycle and apoptotic rate were measured using flow cytometry.Apoptosis index (AI ) was detected through terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL). The mRNA and protein expression of cell cycle protein D1 (Cyclin D1 ) and cyclin-dependent kinase 4 (CDK4)was detected through fluorescence real-time quantitative PCR and Western blot, respectively. Western blot was used to measure the protein expres-sion of Bcl-2 and Bax.Results With the increase of Res concentrations and prolongation of treated time, inhibitory rate of cellular proliferation was gradually el-evated (P<0.01).After 48 h of co-culture,DNA ra-tio of S and G2/M periods,mRNA and protein levels of Cyclin D1 and CDK4,and Bcl-2 protein levels were significantly decreased while DNA ratio of G0/G1 peri-od,AI,apoptotic rate and Bax protein levels were sig-nificantly increased in 50 and 100 μmol · L-1 Res-treated groups as compared to medium group (P <0.01 ).Moreover,the effects 100 μmol · L-1 Res were better than those of 50 μmol · L-1 Res (P <0.01).Conclusion Res can suppress the prolifera-tion of MRC-5 cells,which may be associated with blockade of cell cycle progression and induction of cell apoptosis.
2.Protective effect of IL-17 monoclonal antibody on rats with pulmonary fibrosis and its partial mechanisms
Lijing LIU ; Hong QIAN ; Huiming YIN ; Ping ZHANG ; Zaiyan WANG ; Hua XIAO
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2015;(11):1586-1591,1592
Aim To explore the protective effects of in-terleukin-17 ( IL-17 ) monoclonal antibody ( mAb ) on bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis rats and the re-lated mechanisms. Methods Seventy-five male SD rats were randomly divided into normal control group, sham operation group, model group, non-specific IgG group and IL-17 mAb group. Each group included fif-teen rats. Rats in the latter three groups were intratra-cheally administered with bleomycin A5 to establish pulmonary fibrosis model, whereas the ones in sham operation group were treated with the same volume of physiological saline. On day 7, 14 and 21, rats in non-specific IgG group and IL-17 mAb group were in-jected with non-specific IgG and IL-17 mAb, respec-tively,through the caudal vein. However,the ones in the other groups were administered with the same volume of physiological saline. All rats were sacrificed on day 28. Pulmonary tissues were then removed, and HE and Masson staining was performed. The contents of IL-17, IL-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α ( TNF-α) in pulmo-nary tissues were measured by enzyme linked immu-nosorbent assay ( ELISA ) . Western blot was used to analyze the pulmonary tissues protein expression of nu-clear factor-κB ( NF-κB) p65 in the nucleus as well as collagen type I ( Col Ⅰ) and collagen type III ( ColⅢ) in the whole cells. The levels of Col Ⅰ and ColⅢ in the pulmonary tissues were detected by fluores-cence real-time quantitative PCR. Serum was separa-ted, and the concentrations of procollagen type 1 carboxyterminal propeptide ( PICP ) and procollagen type III aminoterminal propeptide ( PIIINP ) in serum were then measured by ELISA. Results The severity of alveolitis and pulmonary fibrosis was lower in IL-17 mAb group than that in model group and non-specific IgG group ( P <0. 01 ) . In comparison with normal control group and sham operation group, pulmonary tissues IL-17, IL-6 and TNF-α contents, NF-κB p65 protein expression in the nucleus, Col Ⅰ and Col ⅢmRNA and protein levels, and serum PICP and PIIINP concentrations were significantly increased in model group and non-specific IgG group ( P<0. 01 ) . Follow-ing treatment with IL-17 mAb, the above indicators were significantly decreased as compared to model group and non-specific IgG group ( P<0. 01 ) . How-ever, there was no significant difference in these indi-cators between non-specific IgG group and model group ( P >0. 05 ) . Similar results were also seen between sham operation group and normal control group ( P >0. 05 ) . Conclusion IL-17 mAb protects rats from pulmonary fibrosis by inhibiting inflammatory response via downregulating NF-κB expression and decreasing collagen synthesis in the pulmonary tissues.
3. Analysis of clinical treatment of dual exposure to rabies virus and HIV in an incident with multi-victims bitten by a dog
Li LI ; Chengjie MA ; Song YANG ; Fengting YU ; Hui LI ; Weili LI ; Zaiyan LIANG ; Siyuan YANG ; Linghang WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental and Clinical Virology 2018;32(5):529-532
Objective:
To analyze the clinical response in cases of multi-victims bitten by a dog in Beijing (one of whom was HIV positive), and to explore the route and prognosis of dual exposure to rabies virus and HIV.
Methods:
Descriptive epidemiological methods were used to analyze the exposed cases, the post-exposure prophylaxis(PEP) of rabies and HIV and the follow-up outcomes.
Results:
After six months-follow up, there was no rabies case was found among those nine victims bitten by the suspected dog. In addition, six HIV-negative victims who had been exposed to HIV via dog saliva were consistently tested to be HIV negative in the follow up period.
Conclusions
In cases with multi-victims bitten by one dog, except exposure to rabies virus, it is necessary to be alert to the presence of HIV, HBV or HCV infection in sequential victims. Therefore, the risk of the potential spreading of other blood-borne infectious pathogens should be assessed. It is important to initiate PEP as early as possible.
4. Analysis of 1019 cases with rabies exposure and prophylaxis
Song YANG ; Li LI ; Fengting YU ; Hui LI ; Weili LI ; Chengjie MA ; Zaiyan LIANG ; Siyuan YANG ; Linghang WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental and Clinical Virology 2018;32(6):625-627
Objective:
To understand the prophylaxis of population exposed to rabies, and provide a basis for prevention and control of rabies.
Methods:
The registration data of 1 019 cases with rabies exposure in Beijing Ditan Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University from Mar, 2017 to Feb, 2018 were analyzed using the descriptive epidemiologic method.
Results:
Among the 1 019 cases of rabies exposure, the sex ratio of men to women was 0.90∶1, with the highest proportion of them were between 26 and 46 years of age old, accounting for 46.5%. Rabies exposure reached its peak (46.9%) between June and September. In addition, 63.3% of the injuries were caused by dogs and 36.7% by cats. Most of the wounds (55.1%) occurred in hands; and the second was lower limbs (26.6%). Most of the cases (60.7%) had grade II wounds; followed by grade III wounds (39.1%); 69.3% of the cases completed immunization with rabies vaccine. In grade III exposure, 73.7% of the patients were immunized with rabies immunoglobulin. Most of the persons of grade III exposure (73.7%) received inoculation with human rabies immunoglobulin (HRIG).
Conclusions
Measures to control rabies should be focused on the management of dogs and cats and the standardization of rabies post-exposure prophylaxis.