Objective To investigate the effect of escitalopram on the levels of serum proinflammatory cytokine interleukin-6 (IL-6),tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α),and IL-18 in a rat model of poststroke depression (PSD).Methods Twenty-four male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly allocated into sham operation,middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO),PSD and escitalopram groups (n =6 in each group).A model of MCAO was induced by the intraluminal suture method,and on this basis,a PSD model was induced by combining with chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) plus lonely upbringing.The rats of both the sham operation group and the MCAO group were neither CUMS nor lonely upbringing,and in the PSD group they were both CUMS and lonely upbringing.The escitalopram group was given escitalopram intervention (10 mg/kg · d,intraperitoneal injection for 3 weeks) at the beginning of CUMS and lonely upbringing.At baseline and on day 7,14 and 21 after CUMS,sucrose solution consumption and wilderness trials were used to assess depression-like behavior.Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to detect the levels of serum proinflammatory cytokines IL-6,TNF-α and IL-18 on day 21 after CUMS.Results On day 21 after CUMS,the scores of weight,sucrose solution consumption,vertical test and the distance of horizontal activities were all significantly decreased and shortened compared to those of the sham operation group and the MCAO group (all P＜0.01).The weight,sucrose solution consumption,and the distance of horizontal activities of the escitalopram group were significantly increased compared to those of the PSD group (P ＜0.05 or P ＜0.01).On day 22 after CUMS,the serum IL-18 level of the PSD group was increased significantly compared to that of the sham operation group and the MCAO group (P ＜ 0.05 or P ＜ 0.01).The serum IL-18 level of the escitalopram group was decreased significantly compared to that of the PSD group (P ＜0.05).However,there were no significant differences in the levels of IL-6 and TNF-α among all the groups.Correlation analysis showed that on day 22 after CUMS,the serum IL-18 level and sucrose solution consumption (r =-0.415,P =0.044),the distance of horizontal activities in the wilderness trials (r =-0.508,P =0.011) showed a significant negative correlation,however,they did not have significant correlation with the vertical score (r =-0.390,P=0.059) and the body weight (r=-0.216,P=0.311).Conclusions The serum IL-18 level is increased significantly in the PSD rat models.Escitalopram can significantly decrease the serum IL-18 level and improve depression-like behavior of the PSD rats,suggesting that IL-18 may play a role in the pathogenesis of PSD.

AMOS-PCR and MLVA were carried out to identify the Brucella strains isolated in Fujian province, which were classified as B. melitensis biovar 2 or 3 by conventional microbiological tests. All these 3 isolates were identified to be B. melitensis by AMOS-PCR. The genetic patterns obtained by MLVA were queried in the Brucella 2007 database and clustered with B. melitensis strains. It is evident that these two molecular assays may be used as the assistant tools in the identification of Brucella strains.

AIM: To observe the effects of hypoxia on the levels of nitric oxide (NO), endothelin (ET-1) and the expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) mRNA in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs), and further investigate the mechanism of hypoxic pulmonary hypertension. METHODS: On the basis of the HUVECs culture model, the methods of nitrate reductase and radioimmunoassay were used to determine the changes of NO and ET-1 in the medium secreted by HUVECs, and the expression of iNOS mRNA was analyzed by semi quantitative RT-PCR after exposure to hypoxia (3% O_2) for 6, 12 or 24 h. RESULTS: The contents of NO_2-/NO_3-and ET-1 in hypoxia group in the medium was significantly higher than that in control group at different time points (P

Objective To investigate the effect of Acanthopanax senticosus saponin (ASS)on the protein and mRNA expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in human HepG2. Methods HepG2 were incubated with ASS,the expression of VEGF was detected by ELISA assay,and the mRNA expression of VEGF was detected by RT-PCR assay. Results ASS (250,500 ?g/mL) decreased the expression of VEGF protein and VEGF mRNA (P

We explored the status of Bartonella infection in rodents and the sequence characteristics of Bartonella in Fujian Province.Rodents in Fujian Province were captured by the night trapping method during 2014-2016.Information of the captured rodents on capturing dates and geographic locations,species,gender and ages were recorded.Heart blood samples were collected,from which the fragments of ghA gene and16S-23S rRNA gene of Bartonella were amplified by polymerase chain reaction (PCR).The PCR products were sequenced and the phylogenetic tree was constructed for homology analysis by biological analysis software.Data on infection rate were analyzed with Chi-square or Fisher exact test to indicate statistical significance.Results showed that 5 917 cages were laid and 381 rodents were captured,density of rodent was 6.44％.The overall Bartonella infection rate in rodents was 12.34 ％,while infection rate in domesticated rodents was 10.61％,with 11.30 ％ in Rattus norvebicus and 10.00％ in R.flavipectus.And the infection rate in wide rodents was 13.86％,with a rate of 22.86％ in Rattus losea and 18.00％ in R.fulvescens,respectively.The infection rate was higher in wild rodents than in domesticated rodents,however,no significant difference was found.The Western Fujian and Northern Fujian region had the higher infection rates of 20.00％ and 25.33％,and no infection was found in Southern Fujian region.The statistical analysis result revealed that a significant difference in infection rate among different region and habitats,but no significant difference in infection rate between male and female rodents,or among different ages.The BLAST results revealed the species to be B.tribocorum,B.elizabethae and B.grahamii.In conclusion,Bartonella infection is found in the rodents in Fujian Province and more attention should be paid on its impact on public health in the province.

Objective To explore the effect of postweaning enriched environment and citalopram treatment during juvenility on the behaviour of male rats exposed to early adverse stress. Methods The newborn pups were randomly divided into maternal separation group (MS) and non-maternal separation group (NMS). Offspring were weaned on PND22 and housed in same-rearing groups under either standard or enriched conditions or citalopram treatment until adulthood. All of them were examined by sucrose consumption test, forced swimming test (FST) and morris water maze test (MWZ). Results (1) MS had significantly less consumption of sucrose intake (ml/g)(0.013 ±0.006, n = 10), compared with the following five groups (MS + EE (0.023 ±0.012, n = 8); MS + Drug (0.027 ±0.012, n = 9); NMS (0.022 ± 0. 007, n=11);NMS + EE (0.023 ±0.007, n = 7); NMS + Drug (0.032 ±0.011),n=7)), NMS + Drug had significantly increased the radio of sucrose consumption on NMS group. (2)The immobility in FST were longer in MS-experienced groups (MS (140. 19 ± 37.01) s, n = 8); MS + EE (129.41 ±29.50)s, n = 6) ;NMS + Drug (128.83 ±26. 11)s, n = 6)) than three non-MS groups (NMS (96.28 ±35.63)s,n = 7); NMS + EE (94.17 ±24. 87)s, n = 6) ;NMS + Drug (93.00 ±34. 21)s, n = 6)). (3) MS had shorter time and shorter percentage of distance spent in target quadrant in MWZ,citalopram treatment markedly improved spatial memory on NMS group. Conclusion Maternal separation applied in newborn rats induces a broad spectrum of behavioral changes reminiscent of depressive symptoms in humans, which might be reversed to some extent by EE and antidepressant in young adults.

In this study ,street trains were isolated from brain of suspected rabid dogs via mouse inoculation technique (MIT) and cell culture inoculation technique (CIT) .Virus was identified by FAT ,RT-PCR and sequencing .Then ,the virus’ biological characteristics were analysed .The TCID50 test results demonstrated that viral titers were not high ,which showed the BHK-21 cells was not the best host cell of rabies viral strain .The LD50 test results showed it was a strong strain of rabies virus .These results laid a strong foundation for rabies laboratory research in Fujian .

Objective To clarify the source of infection of a student brucellosis case in Ningde City, make clear its influencing range as well as risk factors of transmission, then take measures to effectively control the epidemic.Methods Clue sampling was carried out, then the survey site village was chosen where the student case came from.①Fundamental state survey: resident population as well as the situation of livestock were collected.②Human outbreak investigation: detailed interview was carried out on the first case.Base on the principle of informed consent, serum samples were collected from breeders and those who had once contacted with sheep in order to detect brucellosis antibodies, then investigation was conducted on farmers to collect cognitive information;case searching was conducted by reviewing outpatient and inpatient records as well as government broadcasting.③Livestock epidemic: serum samples from some of the sheep were collected by agricultural sector.Results There were 200 households with 500 inhabitants in the survey site of Ningde City, among which there were 5 sheep feeding families and totally 154 sheep on hand.Patient was male, 12 years old, student.Sick on June 2nd, 2014,confirmed on July 5th.The patient's neighbor was a sheep farmer, he had once contacted with the sheep.Totally we collected 8 serum samples from livestock personnel, positive Brucella antibody was 4, with a positive rate 50％ (4/8);collected 15 serum samples from those contacted with sheep, positive Brucella antibody was 2, with a positive rate 13％ (2/15).Meanwhile, agricultural sector collected 17 sheep serum samples from these two sheep farms, among which there were 7 serum samples showing a positive Brucella antibodies, with a positive rate 41％ (7/17).After surveyed of 8 livestock breeding personnel and 15 livestock non-breeding personnel, we found that no one was familiar with the clinical characteristics and transmission of brucellosis.Conclusions The direct source of brucellosis infection is local infected sheep, general population has been involved in this epidemic.Brucellosis surveillance should be seriously carried out on both human and animal.Furthermore, improving the awareness of brucellosis among professionals as well as general population is eagerly needed and health education must be carried out immediately.

Objective To investigate the first human brucellosis outbreak in Fujian Province,aiming to identify the source,risk factors of infection,and recommend control measures.Methods Epidemiological investigation was conducted by combining with agricultural sector on human and animal in the incident area of Zhangzhou City of Fujian Province.Respondents included 17 professionals from the outbreak sheep farm,as well as 9 ones from four nearest farms (including 2 pig farms,1 sheep farm and 1 cow farm) in directions of eastern,southern,western and northern.Then information of cognitive level and daily protection on brucellosis among pasture breeding staffs through case studies were got,serum of pasture breeding staffs and animals was collected (including 262 from the outbreak sheep farm and 50 from another sheep farm which nearly 5 kilometres away) to detect brucellosis antibody,and sheep sources were investigated simultaneously.Results A total of 26 people were detected,the infection rate was 26.9％ (17 people,in the epidemic area),the other four farming units without brucellosis infection.In epidemic focus,seven human infections (5 confirmed cases,2 asymptomatic infected) were identified,with an infection rate 41.2％ (7/17) and the brucellosis antibody positive rate among sheep was 46.2％ (121/262),while no positive sheep in the nearest sheep farm (0/50).Both unprotected lamb handling and stillbirth treatment got a 100.0％ infection rate.Among the investigated professional staffs,92.3％ (24/26) had no awareness of clinical symptoms and signs of brucellosis,while 11.5％ (3/26) took protective measures when working.Conclusions Unquarantined sheep is the infection source of this brucellosis outbreak,unprotected lamb handling and stillbirth treatment are the main route of transmission.High sheep infection rate,lack of brucellosis awareness,precaution missing among pasture breeding staffs and animal quarantine are all contributing to this outbreak.

Objective To analyze the epidemiological characteristics and spatial distribution of human brucellosis in Fujian province during 2011-2016,and provide evidence for the prevention and control of the disease.Methods The surveillance data of human brucellosis in Fujian during 2011-2016 was analyzed with software R 3.3.1,ArcGIS 10.3.1,GeoDa 1.8.8 and SaTScan 9.4.3.Results During 2011-2016,a total of 319 human brucellosis cases were reported,the incidence increased year by year (F=11.838,P=0.026) with the annual incidence of 0.14/100 000.The male to female rate ratio of the incidence was 2.50 ∶ 1.Farmers and herdsmen accounted for 57.37％.The incidence was 0.40/100 000 in Zhangzhou and 0.32/100 000 in Nanping,which were higher than other areas.The number of affected counties (district) increased from 12 in 2011 to 28 in 2016,showing a significant increase (F=13.447,P=0.021).The Moran' s I of brucellosis in Fujian between January 2011 and December 2016 was 0.045,indicating the presence of a high value or low value clustering areas.Local spatial autocorrelation analysis showed that,high-high clustering area (hot spots) were distributed in Zhangpu,Longhai,Longwen,etc,while high-low clustering areas were distributed in Nan' an and Jiaocheng,etc.Temporal scanning showed that there were three clustering areas in areas with high incidence,the most possible clustering,occurring during January 1,2013-December 31,2015,covered 6 counties,including Yunxiao,Pinghe,Longhai,etc,and Zhangpu was the center,(RR =7.96,LLR=92.62,P＜0.001).Conclusions The epidemic of human brucellosis in Fujian is becoming serious,and has spread to general population and non-epidemic areas.It is necessary to strengthen the prevention and control of human brucellosis in areas at high risk.