Rats were immersed into boiling water for 15 seconds with scalded area about 23 cm~2 and decapitated at 0.5,1 and 6 hours after scalding. The changes of immunoreactive glueocorticoid receptor (GR_(IR)) and glucocorticoid receptor binding (GR_B) of hepatic cytosol after scalding were studied by both monoclonal antibody method and radioligand binding assay. The results showed that GR_(IR) and GR_B decreased markedly in parallel manner after scalding. Comparing with the controls (100%), the values of GRIR of 0.5,1 and 6 hours after scalding decreased to 64.76?13.320% (n=4),59.55?13.18% (n=5) and 42.64?4.24% (n=4)respectively; and relevent GR_B decreased to 50.24?9.71% (n=4), 51.11?11.31% (n=5) and 30.43?3.03% (n=4). The amplitude of decrease of GR_B was about 10% more than that of GR_(IR). Thus it might be concluded that the reduction of GR_B after stress was mainly due to the decrease of GR protein molecules but 10% of that was due to the change of GR binding activity. The mechanisms of these changes were discussed.

Using the immunohistochemical method combined with tract tracing techniques, a new subdivision, the marginal division, was found in the striatum of the rat. In this subdivision, substance P, enkephaline and dynorphin B terminals were densely localized. The present study investigated the synaptic organization of the substance P-like immunoreactive nerve terminals in the marginal division. Four major types of substance P immunoreactive synapses were identified. Axodendritic and axospinous synapses were the most common ones. Compound synapses with more than two synaptic components were also observed. One axo-axonic synapse was present. Both symmetric and asymmetric substance P-like immunoreactive synapses were seen in the marginal division. The existence of asymmetric synapses, small postsynaptic dendrites and axo-axonic synapses, distinguished the substance P-like immunoreactive nerve terminals in the marginal division from those in the other part of the striatum. The characteristics and complexity of the synaptic organization suggested that the substance P-like immunoreactive nerve terminals in the marginal division probably orginate from a different source and have a different function, as compared to those in the rest part of striatum.

Objective:To evaluate the application of analyzing neutrophil cell surface marker CD64 in diagnosis of premature infants infection.Methods:109 infants inpatient in neonatal department(including NICU)were enrolled in the study.CD64 was measured by FCM,which was compared with C-reactive protein(CRP)and IL-6.Results:There was a statistically significant difference in quantitation of CD64 on neutrophil cells(P

Objective To induce experimental allergic encephalomyelitis (EAE) in female C57BL/6 mice with the extracellular domain of myelin oligedendroglia glycoprotein(MOG~(Igd)). Percentages of CD4~+ CD25~+ T cell (Tr) were tested , and also normalized expressions of Foxp3. Methods Molecular cloning technology was used to produce MOG~(Igd) fusion protein. The MOG~(Igd)-TrxA fusion protein and TrxA protein were purified by metal chelate affinity chromatography (MCAC). Mice were injected s. c. in the flank with 300 μg MOG~(Igd) in complete Frcund's adjuvant (CFA) supplemented with 4 μg/μl Mycobacterium tuberculosis. H37Rv. Mice received 0.4 ml emulsion of spinal cord homogenate of guinea pigs (GPSCH) in positive control group, and the same volume emulsiom of TrxA in negative control group, while mice served as normal control received only saline/adjuvant. Mice were monitored two times a day for continuously 30 days by double bind. Clinical scores and histopathology were evaluated. Then, mice were sacrificed. The spinal cord and brain were removed and fixed in buffered formalin. Horizontal sections taken from the central nervous system(CNS) were stained with haematoxylin and eosin (HE), and Kluver-Barrera staining. Also, immunohistochemistry was performed. Percentages of CD4~+ CD25~+ T cells were tested through flow cytometric analysis, and real-time PCR was performed to test normalized expressions of Foxp3 mRNA. Then, correlations between the two were performanced. Results Mice in both MOG group and GPSCH group shew chronic non-remitting course. The onset of disease, time when the most severe clinical symptoms happened and the clinical score between the two groups shew no significant differnces (P>0.05). However, neither in TrxA treated group nor in normal control group did animals exhibit clinical signs of EAE. Histologic sections of the brain and spinal cord taken from affected animals shew perivascular infiltration of mononuclear cells, gliosis, and multifocal demyelination. Lesions scattered throughout the CNS including brainstem, spinal cord, cerebellum, and penventricular white matter. There were significant differences between MOG group and TrxA group in the level of lesion-ceutric AQP-4 expression showing up by immunohistochemistry (P<0.05). Percentages of CD4~+ CD25~+ T cells in MOG group and GPSCH group were (4.71±1.61) % and (1.44±0.65) %, respectively, both of which were significantly lower than those in the normal control group or TrxA treated group (P<0.01). And the difference between MOG group and GPSCH group also reached statistics meaning (P<0.01). Normalized expression of Foxp3 mRNA in MOG group was 2.26± 1.97, and was not significantly higher than the 1.44±1.20 level in GPSCH group (P>0.05). However, they beth were statistically lower than that in the negative control group, namely 8.58±3.34 (P<0.01). Percentages of CD4~+ CD25~+ T cells was statistically correlated with expressions of Foxp3 mRNA (P< 0.05). Conclusion EAE induced in C57BL/6 mice with MOG~(Igd) is reproduceable. It shares the similar clinial signs and pathologic features with human multiple sclerosis(MS). Thus, we find a good way to further study the immune mechanisms of MS and also to search for the effective treatments.

Objective To investigate the effects of interlukin-10 (IL-10) on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced liver injury in rats.Methods One hundred male Wistar rats,aged 10-14 weeks,weighing 250-300 g,were randomly divided into 5 groups (n =20 each):control group (C group),LPS group,IL-10 group,HO-1 inducer cobalt protoporphyrin-Ⅸ group (Co group) and HO-1 inhibitor zinc protoporphyrin-Ⅸ group (Zn group).The animals in LPS,IL-10,Co and Zn groups received intraperitoneal LPS 20 mg/kg.IL-10,Co and Zn groups received recombinant human IL-10 1 μg at 3 h before LPS injection.Co and Zn groups received cobalt protoporphyrin-Ⅸ and zinc protoporphyrin-Ⅸ 25 mg/kg at 2 h before administration of recombinant human IL-10.Ten rats in each group were chosen at 24 h after LPS injection and blood samples were collected from the heart for determination of the levels of serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT),aspartate transaminase (AST),tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interlukin-1β (IL-1 β).The animals were then sacrificed and lungs removed for determination of glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities,malonodialdehyde (MDA) content and expression of HO-1 mRNA in lung tissues.The left 10 rats in each group were chosen and the survival rates within 72 h after LPS administration were recorded.Results Compared with C group,the levels of serum ALT,AST,TNF-αand IL-1 β and MDA content in lung tissues were significantly increased,and GSH-Px and SOD activities in lung tissues and survival rates were decreased in LPS,IL-10,Co and Zn groups (P ＜ 0.05).Compared with LPS group,the levels of serum ALT,AST,TNF-α,IL-1β and MDA content in lung tissues were significantly decreased,GSH-Px and SOD activities in lung tissues and survival rates were increased,and the expression of HO-1 mRNA was up-regulated (P ＜ 0.05).Compared with IL-10 group,the levels of serum ALT,AST,TNF-α and IL-1β and MDA content in lung tissues were significantly increased,and GSH-Px and SOD activities in lung tissues and survival rates were decreased in group Zn (P ＜ 0.05),and no significant change in the parameters mentioned above was found in Co group (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusion IL-10 can attenuate LPS-induced liver injury in rats by inducing the expression of HO-1.

Animals ; Atherosclerosis ; Humans ; Serine Proteinase Inhibitors ; Serpins

Objective To evaluate the role of heme oxygenase-1 ( HO- 1 ) in inflanmatory responses in septic rats.Methods Seventy-two male Wistar rats,aged 10-14 weeks,weighing 250-300 g,were used in this study.The animals were anesthetized with intraperitoneal 2％ pentobarbital sodium 50 mg/kg.Sepsis was induced by cecal ligation and puncture (CLP).The animals were randomly divided into 4 groups ( n =18 each):control group (C group),CLP group,HO-1 inducer cobalt protoporphyrin Ⅸ (CoPPⅨ) group (Co group) and HO-1 inhibitor zinc protoporphyrin Ⅸ (ZnPPⅨ) group (Zn group).Six rats in each group were randomly chosen at 6,12 and 24 h after operation to collect blood samples,and then the animals were sacrificed to obtain lung tissues at 24 h after operation.The serum levels of TNF-α,IL-6 and high mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) were determined by ELISA.The expression of HMGB1 mRNA in lung tissues was detected by RT-PCR.Another 40 Wistar rats with the same conditions were grouped according to the method mentioned above and the survival curve was drawn.Results Compared with group C,the serum levels of TNF-α,IL-6 and HMGB1 were significantly increased,the expression of HMGB1 mRNA in lung tissues was up-regulated,and the survival rate was significantly decreased in CLP,Co and Zn groups ( P ＜0.05).Compared with group CLP,the serum levels of TNF-α,IL-6 and HMGB1 were significantly decreased,the expression of HMGB1 mRNA in lung tissues was down-regulated,and the survival rate was significantly increased in group Co ( P ＜ 0.05),while no significant change was found in the parameters mentioned above in group Zn ( P ＞ 0.05).Conclusion Inducing the expression of HO-1 is helpful in reducing inflammatory responses in septic rats.

Biomarkers ; blood ; Child ; Child, Preschool ; Critical Illness ; Early Diagnosis ; Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay ; Female ; Gastrointestinal Diseases ; blood ; diagnosis ; etiology ; Humans ; Infant ; Male ; Peptides ; blood ; Severity of Illness Index ; Trefoil Factor-2

Objective To know the remote quality of life of patients with tumor of larynx when ab-scised by different type, and then summarize proper countermeasures of nursing. Methods Selected 82 laryngocarcinoma patients with exacte]y diagnosis. There were 40 cases had received total laryngectumy, 42 cases had received partial laryngectomy. Evaluated the level of remote quality of life of 82 patients by QLQ-H&N65, and then analyzed the datum. Results The level of quality of life of patients with total laryn-gectomy were worse than those in patients with partial laryngectomy in the aspects such as general health, swallow, language, emotional function, social function, body fuction and so on. Conclusions The quality of life of patients with tumor of larynx is influenced by several factors, their remote quality of life should be emphasised by nurses.

Aim To study the effect of Lacidophilus exopolysaccharides(LAEPS) on immunity. Methods Effects of LAEPS on immunity were investigated by delayed type hypersensitivity reaction, haemolytic plaque assay and macrophage function assay in mice. Results LAEPS ip 7～8 day promoted delayed type hypersensitivity reaction, increased haemolytic plaque and enhanced macrophage function in a dose-dependent manner.Conclusion LAEPS is able to enhances immunity.