1.Intranasal immunization with single-dose vaccine based on recombinant influenza virus H1N1 expressing the extracellular domain of respiratory syncytial virus G protein induces robust immunity and protection in mice
Ruiwen HAN ; Donghong WANG ; Tangqi WANG ; Xueting CHENG ; Jialuo BING ; Chengcheng ZHAI ; Shucai SUN ; Yao DENG ; Baoying HUANG ; Wenjie TAN
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2024;44(2):93-100
Objective:To construct a novel respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine based on a recombinant influenza virus vector and evaluate its immune protective effects in mice.Methods:A recombinant H1N1 influenza A virus (IAV) expressing the extracellular domain (Gecto) of RSV A2 G protein was constructed and rescued, named as PR8NAGecto/WSN. After in vitro verification of the Gecto expression and PR8NAGecto/WSN growth kinetics, a single dose of PR8NAGecto/WSN was used to immunize BALB/c mice through intranasal administration to evaluate the efficacy of PR8NAGecto/WSN by assessing humoral (IgG, neutralizing antibody), mucosal (IgA) and cellular immunity (IFN-γ ELISPOT). Four weeks after immunization, the mice were challenged with RSV A2 or RSV B9320 to evaluate the protective effects of PR8NAGecto/WSN by analyzing mouse body weight changes, lung tissue virus titers and pathological changes. Results:A single-dose intranasal immunization with PR8NAGecto/WSN induced robust humoral, mucosal and cellular immunity in mice. Moreover, the mice in the immunized group had lower lung virus loads and mild lung pathological damages following the challenge with RSV A or RSV B subtype as compared with the control group.Conclusions:A single-dose intranasal immunization with PR8NAGecto/WSN induces robust immunity and provide protection against RSV A and B challenges in mice. This study provides new ideas and reference for the development of novel mucosal vaccines against RSV.
2.Intervention effect and mechanism of Caulis sinomenii compatible with prepared Aconiti Lateralis on bone destruction in RA model rats
Yuanshan HAN ; Gangqiang YI ; Xin LI ; Lin OUYANG ; Jialuo CAI ; Manshu ZOU
China Pharmacy 2022;33(16):1974-1979
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the intervention effect of Caulis sinomenii compatible with prepared Aconiti Lateralis on bone destruction in rheumatoid arthritis (RA)model rats ,and to investigate its mechanism. METHODS Totally 40 SD rats were randomly divided into blank group ,model group ,positive control group (indomethacin 0.013 5 g/kg)and C. sinomenii compatible with prepared Aconiti Lateralis group (C. sinomenii 1.08 g/kg+prepared Aconiti Lateralis 1.35 g/kg)according to body mass ,with 10 rats in each group. Except for the blank group ,all the other groups made RA rat models by injecting type Ⅱ bovine collagen. Rats in each group were given corresponding drugs or distilled water intragastrically. The general information ,body weight ,foot swelling and arthritis index (AI)scores of rats in each group were recorded. After the 30th day of administration ,the changes of ankle bone in rats were detected by small animal CT machine. The levels of inflammatory factors [interleukin- 31(IL-31),IL-25 and IL- 3] and chemokines [receptor activator of nuclear factor κB ligand(RANKL),receptor activator of nuclear factor κB (RANK)and osteoprotegerin (OPG)] in serum were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Pathological indexes of rat ankle joint were observed by HE staining. Immunohistochemical method was used to detect the expression of RANKL ,RANK and OPG in synovial tissue of rat ankle joint. RESULTS Compared with blank group ,the mental state of the model group was weak , the activity decreased significantly ,the hair lost luster ,and the body weight decreased significantly on the 12th to 30th days (P< 0.05 or P<0.01);the swelling degree of the foot was significantly increased and the AI score was significantly increased on the 12th to 30th days(P<0.01);the ankle joint in model group had rough surface ,obvious tissue damage and serious bone erosion ; serum levels of IL- 31,IL-25,IL-3,RANKL and RANK were increased significantly ,while the level of OPG was decreased significantly (P<0.01); the expression of RANKL and RANK in synovium of ankle joint increased significantly , while the expression of OPG decreased significantly (P<0.01). Compared with model group ,the above indexes of administration groups were improved to varying degrees ,and most of the differences were statistically significant (P<0.05 or P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS By inhibiting the RANKL/RANK/OPG signaling pathway ,C. sinomenii compatible with prepared Aconiti Lateralis can inhibit the excessive proliferation of osteoclasts and restore the balance of bone metabolism so as to play a role in protecting bone joints and treating RA.
3.Comparison of early clinical outcome of Endo-ULBD technique and PLIF technique on the treatment of multi-segmental lumbar central spinal stenosis
Xiangxu ZENG ; Yanqing SHEN ; Derong XU ; Baoxin JIA ; Houchen LIU ; Jialuo HAN ; Xuexiao MA ; Chuanli ZHOU
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2022;43(1):88-95
【Objective】 Compare the early outcome and safety of endoscopy-unilateral laminectomy for bilateral decompression (Endo-ULBD) and posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) in the treatment of multi-segment lumbar central spinal stenosis. 【Methods】 We retrospectively analyzed 68 patients with multi-segment central lumbar spinal stenosis treated between October 2019 and October 2020 in the Department of Spine Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University. Of them 33 patients were treated with Endo-ULBD and 35 ones were treated with PLIF. We compared the operation time, times of intraoperative fluoroscopy, estimated intraoperative blood loss, incision length, postoperative time to get out of bed, postoperative hospital duration, complications, visual analogue scale (VAS), Oswestry dysfunction index (ODI) score before and 1 day, 1 month, and 3 months after operation, Japanese Orthopedic Association Assessment Treatment Score (JOA), and modified MacNab score 3 months after operation between the two groups of patients. 【Results】 Compared with PLIF group, Endo-ULBD group had significantly shorter operation time, smaller incision length, less intraoperative blood loss, shorter postoperative bed time and postoperative hospital stay, and fewer surgical complications (all P<0.05). There was significantly more intraoperative fluoroscopy in Endo-ULBD group than in PLIF group (P<0.05). The VAS, ODI and JOA scores of the two groups were significantly improved after treatment (P<0.05). There was no statistical difference in VAS of leg pain between the two groups after treatment (P>0.05). However, after treatment Endo-ULBD group outperformed PLIF group in lower back pain VAS, ODI, JOA and the 3-month follow-up excellent and good rates (P<0.05). 【Conclusion】 For patients with multi-segment central lumbar spinal stenosis, Endo-ULBD treatment can achieve better early clinical outcome than PLIF surgery, with less bleeding, shorter operation time, faster postoperative recovery, and fewer complications.