1.Experimental study on inguinal subcutaneous immunotherapy for allergic rhinitis in mice
Zhenan ZHAO ; Ji DAI ; Wanjun ZHAO ; Qingyun WANG ; Zhongsheng CAO
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2015;(6):785-789
Objective:To explore the feasibility of inguinal subcutaneous immunotherapy for allergic rhinitis ( AR ) in mice. Methods:36 female BALB/c mice were divided randomly into six groups( n=6 per group) including the control A,the model A, the treatment A groups,and the control B,the model B,the treatment B groups(inguinal subcutaneous immunotherapy for group A, cervical back subcutaneous immunotherapy for for group B). AR model was established with ovalbumin. At 25 to 55 days,ovalbumin im-munotherapy were performed in treatment groups,once two days,15 times totally. After intranasal rechallenge was performed at 56 to 62 days the AR symptom scores were documented. The eosinophils(EOS)in the nasal mucosa were measured by chromotropic acid 2R staining. Ovalbumin-specific IgE( OVA-sIgE) in the serum and expression of interferon-γ and interleukin-4 in the nasal lavage were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay meanwhile the ratio of interferon-γ and interleukin-4 was calc μlated. SPSS17. 0 software was used to analyze the data. Results:Before treatment ,the AR symptom scores of the model and treatment groups were more than 5. After treatment,the treatment A group were less than 5. The EOS count of the control A,model A,treatment A groups and the control B,model B, treatment B groups was 0. 78 ± 0. 31, 21. 60 ± 2. 90, 10. 43 ± 2. 56, 0. 83 ± 0. 46, 22. 44 ± 3. 39, 23. 40 ± 4. 24, respectively. The EOS count of the treatment A group was significantly lower than those in model A group ( P<0. 05 ) . There was no significant difference between treatment B and model B group ( P>0. 05 ) . OVA-sIgE expressed was negative in control groups and positive in other groups. The ratio of interferon-γ and interleukin-4 was 10. 75 ± 3. 38,10. 38 ± 3. 08,3. 02 ± 0. 69,2. 71 ± 0. 89,2. 52 ± 0. 30,5. 45±1. 41,respectively. The ratio in treatment A group was significantly higher than those in model A group(P<0. 05). There was no significant difference between treatment B and model B group ( P>0. 05 ) . Conclusion: Inguinal subcutaneous immunotherapy has a good effect on this disease. It spends short time ,has simple operation and good feasibility,which is a novel treatment method for AR in mice.
2.The changes of microRNA in nasal mucosa after the specific immunotherapy for allergic rhinitis in mice.
Zhen'an ZHAO ; Ji DAI ; Wanjun ZHAO ; Qingyun WANG ; Zhongsheng CAO
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2015;29(5):457-465
OBJECTIVE:
To explore the changes of microRNAs in nasal mucosa after the specific immunotherapy (SIT) for allergic rhinitis (AR) in mice.
METHOD:
Female BALB/c mice, 6-8 weeks of age, were randomly divided into control group, model group and treatment group. AR model were established by intraperitoneal injection and intranasal challenge of ovalbumin and SIT was performed by inguinal subcutaneous injections. AR symptom scores were documented. The eosinophils (EOS) in the nasal mucosa were measured. Ovalbumin-specific IgE (OVA-sIgE) in the serum and expression of interferon-γ and interleukin-4 in the nasal lavage were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay meanwhile the ratio of interferon-γ and interleukin-4 was calculated. The microRNAs in the nasal mucosa were preliminary screened by microRNA gene microarray. Comparing with model group, the Fold changes of microRNA of the treatment group were ≥ 2.0 and the P < 0.05. MicroRNA target genes were predicted with GeneSpring 12.5 software. We took the intersection between genes in the signal pathway which associated with immune response,inflammation and target genes. The MEV-4-6-0 and Cytoscape_v2. 8. 2. software was applied to perform the cluster analysis and target gene regulatory networks maps.
RESULT:
The model of AR in mice and its SIT were successful. Comparing with the model group, the Fold changes of 15 microRNAs, of which 9 microRNAs were up-regulated and 6 microRNAs were down-regulated, were ≥ 2.0 in treatment group (P < 0.05). Cluste analysis showed clearly that microRNAs in the treatment group and model group respectively aggregated in two branches. The 15 microRNAs had 5302 target genes, of which, 451 genes were related more with SIT by the intersection. One microRNA can regulate many target genes, and one gene can also be affected by many microRNAs. Their synergistic effects may be involved in the mechanism of SIT.
CONCLUSION
The expressions of microRNAs are changed in nasal mucosa after SIT for AR in mice and we can speculate that microRNAs are involved in the process of SIT for AR. Bioinformatics methods can diminish the scope of target genes of microRNAs, which will help us studying the effect of changed microRNA on its relative target genes after SIT, and make us better understanding the mechanism of the disease and its SIT.
Administration, Intranasal
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Animals
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Disease Models, Animal
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Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
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Eosinophils
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immunology
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Female
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Immunoglobulin E
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blood
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Immunotherapy
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Interferon-gamma
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immunology
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Interleukin-4
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immunology
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Mice
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Mice, Inbred BALB C
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MicroRNAs
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metabolism
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Nasal Mucosa
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drug effects
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metabolism
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Ovalbumin
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Rhinitis, Allergic
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therapy
3.Optimization of Preparation Technology for Compound Pyocutaneous Gels
Liufang HUANG ; Hongning ZHAO ; Xile LIU ; Qingxi CAO ; Shengguo JI
Herald of Medicine 2016;35(9):1001-1003
Objective To optimize the matrix prescription and preparation technology of compound pyocutaneous gels. Methods Use the method of L9(34 ) orthogonal test, take the Carbopol-940 quantity, pH, glycerol and ethanol as factors,and take viscosity, pH value, appearance properties, temperature resistance as the comprehensive evaluation index, and compare the effects of stewing, centrifugal and ultrasound methods on removing bubbles in the gel. Ultimately determine the optimum preparation process. Results The best matrix prescription of compound pyocutaneous gels is as follows: carbopol-940 1.4%, 10% sodium hydroxide solution 3.3%,glycerol 2.3%,ethanol 6%;the best way to remove bubbles is centrifugation,with rotation rate at 3 000 r?min-1 for 10 min. Conclusion The selected matrix formulation is simple and feasible, the preparation technology is stable and reliable with good reproducibility, and can be used for the preparation of compound pyocutaneous gel.
4.Analysis of epidermal growth factor receptor mutations and its clinico-pathologic characteristics of the primary lung adenocarcinoma in Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region
Xiaomei MA ; Yanzhen CAO ; Wenli JI ; Feng ZHAO ; Xinzhi FANG
Journal of Peking University(Health Sciences) 2016;48(4):663-666
Objective:To clarify the relationship between epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations and the clinicopathologic features of primary lung adenocarcinomas in Xinjiang.Methods:The mutations of EGFR gene at exons 18 -21 in 59 cases (including 15 cases of Uighur and 44 cases of Han) of lung adenocarcinoma tissues,which were obtained from surgical resection,were detected by amplifica-tion refractory mutation system (ARMS)method.And the relationships among mutations,race and clini-copathologic features were analyzed.Results:The frequencies of EGFR mutations in lung adenocarcinoma were 20% for Uighur,which was lower than that in Han (54.5%),P <0.05.The deletion mutations at exon 19 were seen in 2 of 15 Uighur cases and 9 of 44 Han cases.EGFR mutations were present,inclu-ding exon 21 L858R in one Uighur case and 12 Han cases,exon 18 G719X in two of 44 cases of Han, exon 21 L861Q in one of them.On histological type,the frequencies of EGFR mutation in alveolar pre-dominant adenocarcinoma was 71% (22 /31),which was higher than both that in solid predominant and mucinous carcinoma (6.7%,20% respectively).According to statistic analysis,EGFR mutations were without correlation with the patient’s gender,age,location,gross type,smoking status and lymph node metastasis(P >0.05).EGFR mutation was more frequent in well-differentiated cancer,mainly in acinar carcinoma,while poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma and mucous adenocarcinoma were lower.Conclu-sion:There was a difference of EGFR mutation in primary lung adenocarcinoma between Uighur and Han in Xinjiang,perhaps reflecting ethnic genetic variation,which is worth further analyzing.EGFR mutation was commonly detected in well or middle differentiated adenocarcinoma,mainly in acinar carcinoma.
5.Comparison of Effects of BOSU Ball Exercise and Treadmill Walking on Lower Limbs Function in Patients after Stroke
Sijing PAN ; Yifan ZHAO ; Zhenyu CAO ; Peng JI ; Lei WANG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2014;20(12):1113-1116
Objective To compare the effects of BOSU ball exercise and treadmill walking on lower limbs function in patients after stroke. Methods 40 patients more than 6 months after stroke were randomly divided into BOSU ball group (n=20) and treadmill group (n=20), who accepted BOSU ball or treadmill exercise on the basis of routine rehabilitation. They were assessed with Berg Balance Scale (BBS), 30-s chair stand (CS-30), sit and reach (SR), 6 minutes walk test (6MWT) and modified Barthel Index (MBI) before and 12 weeks after treatment. Results The scores of all the assessment improved in both groups after treatment (P<0.05), and the socres of BBS and MBI improved more in the BOSU ball group than in the treadmill group (P<0.05). Conclusion BOSU ball exercise can improve more of the balance and activities of daily living in post-stroke patient than treadmill walking.
6.Clinical application of genotyping detection of human Mycoplasma urealyticum based on parC gene sequences
Lu LIU ; Yuhua JI ; Zhen ZHAO ; Fang ZHAO ; Guojun CAO ; Fuzhi XIANG ; Weihong ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2011;31(9):843-846
Objective To establish a novel PCR method that can differentiate the two biotype of Mycoplasma urealytium rapidly based on the disparities of parC gene sequences for clinical routine examination.Methods Design two pairs of specific primers and probes for the targeted gene according to the differences of the parC gene sequences from 14 standard serotypes.The specificity of this amplification was verified by detecting two Mycoplasma urealyticum standard strains including serovar1 and serovar4,50 clinical isolated strains ( 12 are Uu strains and 38 are Up strains) and 7 common bacterias from vagina.Collected 70 swab specimens from patients of Sexually Transmit Department with urogenital inflammation symptom and 71 swab specimens from the gynecology health examination population.All those specimens were detected by culture and our method respectively.The sensitivity of this method was evaluated by comparing with the culture.Differences of the infection rate and distribution of biotypes between different populations were analyzed using statistical software.Results Standard strains of Mycoplasma urealyticum and clinical isolates can be typed into two species by the PCR method without nonspecific amplification.The sensitivity of PCR method is much higher than that of culture ( P<0.05).The infection rates of Uu,Up and the mixing were 8.57%,61.40%,24.30% respectively for the patients with vaginitis.However,it was 8.80%,67.60%,8.45% respectively for the gynecology health examination population.There is a significant difference of the total infection rate between the two population(P<0.05).It showed no significant difference with the distribution of the two types of simple infection in the two groups ( P>0.05).But the rate of mixing infection is much higher in the patients with vaginitis ( P<0.05 ).Conclusion The pathology of Mycoplasma urealyticum may be related to the mixed infection of different biotypes.
7.Processing of Gait Data of Hindlimbs of Spinal Cord Injured Rhesus Monkeys
Wei SONG ; Wen ZHAO ; Ruihan WEI ; Can ZHAO ; Run JI ; Jinzhu CAO ; Fang PU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2013;19(8):734-738
Objective To establish a new processing method for gait data on Matlab to evaluate the hindlimbs behavior of non-human primates. Methods Gait analysis was tested on three rhesus monkeys 6 weeks after spinal cord injury, and kinematics data of hindlimbs were obtained using the VICON system. The raw data of kinematics were filtered and extracted, which were achieved through VICON 3D motion capture system with the Excel link combining Matlab with Microsoft Excel, and calculated in the Matlab environment. Results The kinematic parameters such as step length, step height, knee joint angle, and malleolus joint angle were gained by calculating. The mean values of step length (F=2.869, P=0.088) and step height (F=1.148, P=0.344) showed no significant difference at three speeds, which implied a higher repeatability of the data model. Angle-time curve reflected the joint function and movement. This system initially described the foot gait trajectory which could be used in gait repetitive analysis, and also generated the gait 2D/3D trajectories of hindlimbs. Conclusion The implement of these functions makes the post-processing of data more flexible and open whitout VICON system, and the calculated parameters and space tracing of gait trajectory basically meet the need of hindlimb behavior evaluation for nonhuman primate.
8.Advances in the Infection of Human Parvovirus B19
Hong CAO ; Shu-Ji GONG ; Wei ZHAO ; Hua ZHONG ; Wen-Bing ZHANG ;
Microbiology 1992;0(02):-
Increased recognition of human parvovirus B19,as a significant human pathogen has resulted in intensive researches to understand the pathogenesis of B19 infection,to elucidate the nature of Th1-mediated cellular immune response,to improve diagnostic strategy that is deployed to detect B19 infection and blood-product contamination,and to lay a foundation that should contribute to the development of an effective vaccine to prevent B19 infection.In this review,the biologic characteristics and the pathogenesis of human parvovirus B19,and B19-related manifestations as well as laboratory diagnostic methods for B19 infection were comprehensively discussed.
9.Clinical and renal pathological findings in children infective endocarditis
Chaoying CHEN ; Jingcheng LIU ; Li CAO ; Lina JI ; Li WANG ; Lin SHI ; Di ZHAO
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2015;14(1):43-46
We retrospectively analyzed the clinical manifestations,treatments and prognosis of infective endocarditis (IE)associated with renal lesions in children.There were 23 confirmed IE cases who were admitted to the Capital Institutes of Pediatrics from 1992 to 2012.There were 6 cases (26%) with renal lesions.Renal lesions included asymptonatic microscopic hematuria(1 case),asymptomatic proteinuria (1 case) and acute nephritic syndrome (4 cases).There were 3 cases of acute renal injury (AKI) resulted from nephritis accompanied with acute heart failure.The serum level of C3 was lower in patients with renal lesions than patients without renal lesions (P < 0.05),but the clinical manifestations,physical signs and other laboratory findings were the same.Patients of both groups were treated with antibiotics.All patients were recovered and discharged.The average hospital days were (39.2-± 15.2)days for patients with renal lesions and (34.9-± 19.2) days for patients without renal lesions (P > 0.05).Renal lesions secondary to IE are relatively common in IE patients in children.Most of renal lesions can be improved by effective antibiotics.Prognosis of those patients accompanying with AKI is bad.
10.Risk factors of perioperative intra-aortic balloon pump complications in cardiac surgery: a 12-year single-institution analysis
Hongyan ZHOU ; Yonghui ZHANG ; Yu DU ; Fangfang CAO ; Ji WANG ; Li ZHAO ; Yu NIE ; Haitao ZHANG
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2017;29(6):506-510
Objective To investigate the incidence and risk factors of the complications in perioperative intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) supported cardiac surgical patients. Methods The clinical data of adult cardiac surgery patients undergoing IABP in Fuwai Hospital from January 2005 to January 2017 were enrolled. The patients were divided into complications group and no complications group. Demographic characteristics, diagnosis, perioperative clinical parameters, IABP related data, and IABP complications (including ischemia, bleeding, vascular injury and mechanical problems) were collected. The incremental risk factors of complications related IABP were analyzed by logistic regression. Results During the 12-year period, 522 patients received IABP support, with 388 male and 134 female; the mean age was (61.79±9.35) years; the complications related to IABP occurred in 25 patients, and overall complication rate was 4.79%; 87 IABP patients were dead in-hospital, the overall mortality was 16.67%, no patient died due to complications. The complications rate was higher in the female patients (40.00% vs. 24.95%), and was more in patients with age ≥ 65 years old (80.00% vs. 38.03%), more with higher body mass index [BMI (kg/m2): 25.45±13.71 vs. 22.95±3.45], diabetes mellitus (44.00% vs. 26.76%), combination treatment with extra-corporeal membranous oxygenation (ECMO: 20.00% vs. 5.03%) and prolonged IABP support time (hours: 134.4±90.3 vs. 109.8±89.1, all P < 0.05). There was no significant difference in the incidence of complications among preoperative IABP support, intra-operative IABP support and post-operative IABP support [3.30% (3/91), 5.46% (10/183), 4.84% (12/248), χ 2 =0.629, P = 0.730]. Bleeding from puncture site occurred in 14 cases (2.68%) without severe bleeding. Limb ischemia occurred in 9 cases (1.72%). One patient (0.19%) was under another surgery because of retroperitoneal hemorrhage caused by vascular injury. One patient (0.19%) was unsuccessful due to a balloon leak. It was shown by logistic regression analysis that presence of age ≥ 65 years [odds ratio (OR) = 2.320, 95% confidence interval (95%CI) = 1.011-1.806, P = 0.047], diabetes mellitus (OR = 2.281, 95%CI = 1.016-5.120, P = 0.026) and combination treatment with ECMO (OR = 4.341, 95%CI = 1.240-15.196, P = 0.040) were found to be the risk factors of complications related to IABP. Conclusions IABP complication rates are generally low. The frequent complications during IABP support is bleeding from site of catheterization and limb ischemia. When patients were treated with IABP, those with older age, diabetes mellitus and combination with ECMO should be monitored closely in order to reduce complications.