1.Effect of immunity-related GTPase Irgm1 gene knockout on CD4+T cell subsets in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2015;(2):180-184
Objective: To investigate whether Irgm 1 impact CD4+T cell subsets in the experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis.Methods: The Irgm1 heterozygous mice were backcrossed with C 57BL/6 Wt.mice for 10 generations to produce C57BL/6 Irgm1+/-mouse.C57BL/6 Irgm1+/-mice were intercrossed to obtain three genotypes:Irgm1-/-, Irgm1+/-and Irgm1+/+.To establish model of EAE ,C57BL/6 Wt.mice and Irgm1 knock out mice were immunized with myelin oligodendrocyte glycolprotein 33-55 ( MOG33-55 ) and the clinical symptoms were observed.The proliferation of lymphocytes to MOG antigen was detected with Methyl Thiazolyl Tetrazolium ( MTT).The infiltration of inflammatory cells in the spinal cords was observed through HE staining.The CD4+T cell subsets from lymph nodes ,spleens and CNS were detected by flow cytometry.Results:EAE model was induced successfully.The proliferation of T cells in lymph nodes in Irgm 1-/-mice was lower than Wt.mice.Quantitative analysis of flow cytometry indicates that , compared with Wt.mice,the level of Th1 subset was higher,Th17 was lower relatively in lymph nodes and CNS of Irgm1 knock out mice.Conclusion:Irgm1 knockout mice can be partially protected EAE spinal cord function and clinical symptoms .Irgm1 may play a key role at early stage of EAE ,which may use as an important molecular target for treatment of EAE.
2.Analysis of 5 cases of coexistence of ankylosing spondylitis and Sjgren′s syndrome
Caihong WANG ; Xiaofeng LI ; Laiyuan WANG
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2000;0(06):-
Objective To study the patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) complicated with Sjgren′s syndrome (SS).Method Five patients were diagnosed and clinical features were analyzed.Results The 5 patients (5 AS/SS) had a mean age 46 8 years (range 33~63) at onset of the disease, 1 male and 4 females.The main clinical features of patients with both AS and SS were axial inflammatory back pain,sacroiliitis,dry eyes and/or dry mouth.HLA B27 in 3 patients and RF in 2 patients was positive.Conclusion The coexistence of AS and SS can be seen in clinical works.
3.Clinical evaluation of intermittent low-dosage cyclophosphamide in the treatment of 12 eases with lu-pus nephritis related chronic renal insufficiency
Guohua ZHANG ; Xiaofeng LI ; Caihong WANG
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2008;12(7):484-486
Objective To explore the efficacy and safety of intermittent low-dosage intravenous (Ⅳ) cyelophosphamide (CTX) in treating lupus nephritis (LN) related chronic renal insufficiency. Methods Twelve patients with chronic renal insufficiency with azotemia caused by lupus nephritis received intermittent low-dosage eyclophosphamide therapy (200-400 mg/2~4 weeks) for 2 month to 5 years. We monitored their clinical outcomes and laboratory parameters changes. Results SLEDAI significantly decreased in all cases. Renal function was improved in varying grees. Nine cases had their renal function tests returned to normal range and another 3 cases were still in azotemia. No severe adverse effects occurred. Conclusion The treatment is effective and safe. But it is necessary to carry out large samples and long-term follow-up clinical studies to evaluate its effects on renal function changes.
4.Treatment of traumatic brain injury by Panax notoginseng saponins combined with bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell transplantation
Leibing LI ; Jiaoyue WANG ; Caihong SUN
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2016;20(41):6138-6144
BACKGROUND:Studies have shown that Panax notoginseng saponins (PNS) has extensive pharmacological basis for the treatment of cerebral ischemic injury, and animal experiments for treatment of brain injury by bone marrow mesenchymal stem cel transplantation are ongoing. However, little is reported about the combined use of PNS and bone marrow mesenchymal stem cel transplantation.
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of PNS combined with bone marrow mesenchymal stem cel transplantation on traumatic brain injury in rats.
METHODS:Traumatic brain injury models were made in 60 Sprague-Dawley rats by hydraulic shock method. Then, model rats were randomized into model group, cel transplantation group receiving bone marrow mesenchymal stem cel transplantation and combined treatment group undergoing PNS combined with bone marrow mesenchymal stem cel transplantation. Nerve function recovery of the rats and protein expression of nerve growth factor in the brain tissue were evaluated and detected by Bederson scoring and western blot methods, respectively. Morphological changes of the brain tissue and apoptosis in cortical neurons were observed and detected by hematoxylin-eosin staining and TUNEL, respectively.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Highest Bederson score was found in the model group, fol owed by the cel transplantation group and combined treatment group (P<0.05), while the protein expression of nerve growth factor was ranked as fol ows:the combined treatment group>the cel transplantation group>the model group (P<0.05). Inflammatory infiltration and brain edema in the brain were relieved markedly in the combined treatment group compared with the other two groups, and the number of apoptotic neurons was significantly reduced as wel . Our findings suggest that PNS combined with bone marrow mesenchymal stem cel transplantation can promote neurological recovery from traumatic brain injury by increasing the expression of nerve growth factor and reducing neuronal apoptosis.
5.Differential expression of microRNA in eutopic endometrium tissue during implantation window for patients with endometriosis related infertility
Yang WANG ; Caihong MA ; Jie QIAO
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2016;51(6):436-441
Objective To predict the genes that affect endometrial receptivity through the differential expression of microRNA (miRNA) in eutopic endometrial tissues during implantation window in patients with endometriosis infertility. Methods Among infertile patients that received treatments at the Center for Reproductive Medicine,Peking University Third Hospital between May and December 2013, patients with endometriosis infertility were selected as endometriosis group (among the selected 17 cases, there were 6 cases with follicular phase endometrium and 11 cases with implantation window phase endometrium), and patients with tubal factor infertility were selected as control group (among the selected 19 cases, there were 7 cases with follicular phase endometrium and 12 cases with implantation window phase endometrium). (1)Implantation window phase endometrium was selected from 3 cases in each group. Using miRNA and mRNA joint gene sequencing and database for forecast results, as well as using the negative regulatory relationship between miRNA and mRNA, the intersection of target gene that negatively correlates with miRNA expression were obtained. The co-expression network of miRNA-mRNA wae constructed. Combined with the genes associated with endometrial receptivity found through bioinformatics method, the miRNA with core regulatory functionwas found. (2) Expand sample size to 14 cases for endometriosis group and 16 cases for control group.Reverse transcription (RT)-PCR technique was utilized to detect the expression of miR-142-5p, miR-146a-5p and miR-543 in endometrial tissues, and verify miRNA microarray results. Results (1) miRNA and mRNA microarray screening results showed that, among the endometrial tissues of patients with endometriosis infertility and with implantation window phase, 6 differentially expressed miRNA were indentified, among which miR-142-5p, miR-146a-5p, miR-1281, miR-940, miR-4634 showed significantly enhanced expression and miR-543 showed significantly inhibited expression. Sixty-three differentially expressed mRNA were indentified, among which 58 mRNA such as CADM1, IL-10RA, ITGAL and LPAR5 had significantly enhanced expression. Five mRNA such as HLA-DRB1,3,4,5 and SOHLH2 showed significantly inhibited expression. Thirty-six taget genes were found in consideration of negatively correlated miRNA expression with the genes, miRNA-mRNA co-expression network were constructed. The miR-543 was found at the core of the network. Targetscan and other database predicted that miR-142-5p, miR-146a-5p and miR-543 could act on various types of endometrial receptivity molecular corresponding marker genes such as HOX10, ITGAV, ITGB3, OPN, LIF, ESR, PGR, CDH1 and MMP. (2) RT-PCR test showed that the average levels of expression of miR-142-5p and miR-146a-5p in implantation window phase endometrium in endometriosis group were 8.3 ± 10.6 and 1.9 ± 0.8 respectively;the average levels of that in control group were 1.1±0.6 and 0.9±0.4, respectively. The difference was statistically significant (P=0.027, P=0.015), and was consistent with results from miRNA microarray test. The expression of miR-543 in tissues of follicular phase endometrium in endometriosis group (2.3±1.0) was significantly higher than that in control group (1.0 ± 0.4), and the difference was statistically significant (P=0.008). However, when comparing the expression of miR-543 implantation window phase endometrium in endometriosis group (1.2±0.6) with that in control group (1.5 ± 1.0), the difference was not statistical significant (P=0.890). Conclusions There are multiple differential expressions of miRNA in the implantation window phase endometrium tissues of endometriosis infertility patients, among which miR-142-5p and miR-146a-5p show significantly enhanced expression and may affect embryo implantation by acting on a variety of endometrial receptivity marker molecules. The expression of miR-543 in implantation window phase endometrium of endometriosis infertility patients is lower than that in the follicular phase, forewarned changes in the pattern of cyclic variation of miR-543, and may be the reason for affecting endometrial receptivity.
6.Laparoscopic management of ectopic pregnancy.
Jingsong HAN ; Caihong MA ; Xiuyun WANG
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2001;0(03):-
Objective To study the value of laparoscopic operation in the management of ectopic pregnancy. Methods The management of 509 cases of ectopic pregnancy reviewed retrospectively in our hospital from January 1999 to December 2001.Selected 60 cases treated by laparoscopy in 2001 were compared with 58 cases treated by laparotomy without hypovolemia shock.Operating time, postoperative hospital stay, time returning to normal temperature,total cost were compared. Results Laparoscopic surgery was performed in three cases in 1999,twenty three cases in 2000 and sixty cases in 2001. Comparison between laparoscopic and laparotomy group showed the operating time (66.3?25.3) min vs (75.9?22.0)min( t =-2.02, P =0.03);postoperative hospital stay (3.3?1.9)days vs (5.1?1.7)days( t =-5.42, P =0.00); total cost (7318.4?1440.1) RMB vs (5567.8?1567.8) RMB ( t =6.32, P =0.00). Conclutions Laparoscopic surgery is superior to laparotomy in the management of ectopic pregnancy.
7.Effects of laparoscopic management of hydrosalpinx on outcomes of in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer
Haiyan WANG ; Jie QIAO ; Caihong MA
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2005;0(10):-
Objective To investigate the effects of laparoscopic management of hydrosalpinx on outcomes of in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer(IVF-ET).Methods A total of 53 patients with hydrosalpinx undergoing IVF-ET from 2002 to 2005 were divided into three groups: ①Untreated Group included 17 patients who were given no interventions for hydrosalpinx prior to IVF-ET;②Preoperative Group included 17 patients undergoing laparoscopic treatment of hydrosalpinx prior to IVF-ET;③Postoperative Group had 19 patients who had experienced a history of unsuccessful IVF-ET treatment cycles and received laparoscopic management of hydrosalpinx prior to subsequent IVF-ET cycles.Results The pregnancy rates in fresh IVF cycles,the pregnancy rates in frozen cycles,the mean pregnancy rates per transfer,and the accumulative rate of live fetuses were 15.8%(3/19),10.5%(2/19),13.2%(5/38),and 17.6%(3/17) in the Untreated Group,36.8%(7/19),23.1%(3/13),30.3%(10/32),and 41.7%(8/17) in the Preoperative Group,and 16.7%(2/12),58.3%(14/24),44.4%(16/36),and 73.7%(14/19) in the Postoperative Group,respectively.The pregnancy rates in frozen cycles,the mean pregnancy rates per transfer,and the accumulative rate of live fetuses were all significantly higher in the Postoperative Group than in the Untreated Group(?~2=10.374,P=0.001;?~2=8.903,P=0.003;?~2=11.305,P=0.001,respectively).The mean pregnancy rates per transfer and the accumulative rate of live fetuses in the Preoperative Group tended to higher than those in the Untreated Group(?~2=3.377,P=0.066;?~2=3.360,P=0.067).Conclusions Hydrosalpinx is associated with poor IVF-ET outcomes.Laparoscopic management for hydrosalpinx prior to IVF-ET improves the pregnancy rate of IVF-ET.
8.A comparison among three ultrasound-guided transvaginal embryo reduction techniques in multifetal pregnancy
Jie QIAO ; Caihong MA ; Lina WANG
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2005;0(10):-
Objective To compare clinical effects among three techniques of multifetal pregnancy reduction(MFPR) guided by transvaginal ultrasonography through vaginal approach.Methods Under the guidance of transvaginal B-ultrasonography,99 cases of multiple pregnancy following assisted reproductive technique underwent three different methods of embryo reduction: drug injection directly to the pregnancy sac(Drug Group),simple embryonic bud aspiration(Aspiration Group),and combined use of drug and aspiration(Combination Group).Results The gestational age at the procedure ranged 41~88 days(mean,58.9?8.7 days).The success rate of the procedure on one session was 100%(99/99).Short-term outcomes included 3 cases of abortion(3.0%).On continuing follow-up observations in 73 cases,the incidences of abortion and premature delivery were 11%(8/73) and 12%((9/73)),respectively.No statistical differences were seen among the three groups in rates of abortion,premature delivery,and full-term delivery(?~2=1.131,P=0.889).In the Aspiration Group,however,the exposure time to B-ultrasound and the operative time were significantly shorter than those in the other two groups.The gestational age at the procedure was 61.7?8.2 days in the Drug Group,48.8?2.7 days in the Aspiration Group,and 56.7?7.2 days in the Combination Group,respectively,with significant differences between the Aspiration Group and other two groups(F=19.36,P=0.000).The number of embryos reduced was associated with pregnancy outcomes: the abortion rate was remarkably higher in patients receiving the reduction of more than two embryos than only one embryo(?~2=6.415,P=0.040).Conclusions Ultrasound-guided multifetal pregnancy reduction is a safe,effective and microinvasive procedure.It is recommended that simple embryonic bud aspiration be used for multifetal pregnancy before 7 gestational weeks,combined use of drug injection and aspiration for multifetal pregnancy at 7~9 gestational weeks,and drug injection to the pregnancy sac for multifetal pregnancy after 9 weeks.
9.Clinical outcomes of laparoscopic treatment of tubal adhesion and tubal distal occlusion
Haiyan WANG ; Jie QIAO ; Caihong MA
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2001;0(03):-
Objective To investigate the clinical pregnancy outcomes of laparoscopic treatment for different degrees of tubal adhesion and tubal distal occlusion.Methods Clinical information of 41 infertile patients from April 2001 to December 2005 was reviewed.According to the extent of tubal and pelvic lesion,the patients were classified as stage Ⅰ in 10 patients,stage Ⅱ in 10,stage Ⅲ in 17,and stage Ⅳ in 6.After a diagnosis was made by hysterosalpinggography(HSG),all the patients received a salpingostomy and adhesionlysis under laparoscope.Results No abnormal findings were detected by hysteroscopy and bilateral tubes were patent after operation in all the 41 patients.The 10 patients at stage Ⅰ were followed up for 12~21 months.Four of them got pregnant in six months and 1 got pregnant in 1 year because of intermittent separation,all the 5 patients being intrauterine pregnancy.The 8 patients at stage Ⅱ were followed up for 12~26 months.Three patients got pregnant,including intrauterine pregnancy in 1 and ectopic pregnancy in 2.The pregnancy occurred at 15,16,and 26 months after operation,respectively.The 17 patients at stage Ⅲ were followed up for 3~48 months.Four had pregnancy,at 3,4,12,and 14 months after operation,respectively,including intrauterine pregnancy in 1 and ectopic pregnancy in 3.The 6 patients at stage Ⅳ were followed up for 12~36 months and no pregnancy was observed.Among the 12 patients with pregnancy,8 got pregnant within 12 months and 3 at 13~18 months after operation,the pregnancy rate within 18 months being 91.7%(11/12). Conclusions Clinical pregnancy outcomes are related with the degree of tubal lesion and adnexal adhesion.Patients at stage Ⅰ~Ⅱ have better pregnancy outcomes than patients at stage Ⅲ~Ⅳ.
10.Antimicrobial-resistant Profile in Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Jian CHEN ; Fangyou YU ; Caihong WANG
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2004;0(10):-
OBJECTIVE To investigate the antimicrobial-resistant profile of sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim(SXT) resistant Staphylococcus aureus.METHODS The strains of S.aureus(SAU) were isolated from clinical specimens by routine methods.The identification and susceptibility test of the isolates were determined by Automated Microbiology Analyzer.Disk-diffusion was used for detecting meticillin-resistant S.aureus(MRSA).?2 Test was made to identify the significance of difference.RESULTS 68.0% Of isolates were referred as MRSA.The resistant rates of the isolates of SAU to SXT was 30.8%.The resistant rate of the isolates of MRSA and MSSA to SXT were 27.4% and 38%.60.5% And 71.3% of isolates were referred as MRSA from the SXT-resistant group and MRSA from the SXT-sensitive group.The resistant rate of MRSA from the group of SXT-resistant to tetracycline,levofloxacin and rifampicin were all significantly lower than those of isolates from the SXT-sensitive group(all P