1.The expression of interleukin-27 in peripheral blood of patients with ankylosing spondylitis and the mechanism of its action on CD4+ T cells
Jianhua SHENG ; Jian WU ; Yanping GONG ; Yanhong SHEN ; Tingwang JIANG
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2013;20(20):3044-3046
Objective To investigate the role of interleukin-27 (IL-27) in proliferation and differentiation of CD4+ T cells in ankylosing spondylitis(AS).Methods CD4+ T cells were separated from peripheral blood which collected from AS patients and health controls(HCs).Cells proliferation was detected by CCK-8 kit,and cytokines were analyzed by ELISA.Real-time PCR was used to determine the mRNA expression of T-bet and GATA3.Results Serum IL-27 level in patients with AS was obviously higher than that in HCs(P <0.01).The proliferation rate of CD4+ T cells and the level of IFN-γin cultured medium in AS were higher than those in HCs group after IL-27 stimulation (P < 0.01).IL-27 could induce T-bet mRNA expression in CD4+ T cells in AS (t =14.3,P < 0.01),but no change was found in GATA3 mRNA expression.Conclusions IL-27 could induce the proliferation of CD4+ T cells and the activation of T-bet pathway in AS.Furthermore,Th1 immune response and related cytokines could be induced by IL-27 in AS.These implicate that IL-27 may play an important role in AS related inflammation.
2.Osteoporosis-related knowledge, attitudes,and behaviors of residents from a community in Shnnohai
Zhonghua LIU ; Yiqun ZHANG ; Jianhua SHENG ; Xusheng CHEN ; Mei DONG
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2008;2(4):203-206
Objective To understand and raise the level of osteopomsis-relied knowledge, attitudes and behaviors for prevention and treatment of osteoperosis(OP)in residents of a community. Methods A survey was performed with a questionnaires method targeting at the elderly residents in Changfeng community.The survey was conducted with a specifically designed questionnaire,followed by a second survey.during which health edueafion was stressed.Data were analyzed with SPSS 11.0 software. Results In 3524 residents.3367 responded positively.The ratio of male to female was 1:2.10.The average age of the respondents was 61.34 years.They demonstrated a low level of OP KAP.76.72% of them heard the term of OP,60.11% had a correct judgment of their own bone heahh,42.26% knew the cause of OP.and 37.75% understood the diagnostic method of OP.The level of OP KAP varied in different groups of targeted residents.Of all the questions.the understanding of the diagnosis ranked the lowest.2281 people participated in the second survey,which showed improvement in their OP KAP.The difference was statistically significant.1439 people auended the consultation.99.86% of them considered the activities necessary,96.92% expressed their satisfaction,and 98.54% planed tO take measures to improve their bone health.Conclusion The poor understanding of bone heaith status and the knowledge about prevention and treatment of OP is why it is widely spread in the modem society,which however Call be improved by education.
3.The use of parenteral nutrition in postoperative patients with advanced ovarian cancer
Wenhua TAN ; Jing WU ; Sheng TAI ; Jianhua CHE ; Qiang CHI ;
Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition 1997;0(04):-
Objectives:To observe the influence of PN treatment on the postoperative patients of advanced ovarian cancer. Methods:The patients were divided into two groups.Thirty cases of patients(PN group) were treated with PN after the operation for the ovarian cancer.Thirty five cases of patients(control group) were treated regularly without PN.The biochemical indicators,complications and mortality rate were compared between the two groups. Results:The biochemical indicators in PN group were better than those in control group.The incidence of complications and mortality rate in PN group were significantly lower than those in control group. Conclusions:PN can improve the general status of postoperative patients with advanced ovarian cancer and decrease the complication incidence and motality rate.
4.Detection and Analysis of Integron and Metallo-?-Lactamase in Stenotrophomonas maltophilia
Huaimin XIONG ; Chuandan WAN ; Jianhua SHENG ; Chen WU ; Yinghong CUI
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2006;0(06):-
OBJECTIVE To study the existence of integron and metallo-?-lactamase in Stenotrophomonas maltophilia in our hospital.METHODS The antibiotic susceptibility was tested by K-B method.The genomic DNA and their plasmids were extracted.The integron and metallo-?-lactamase gene were amplified by polymerase chain reaction(PCR).RESULTS L1 and L2 genes were amplified in chromosomes and plasmids.Integrons Ⅰ and Ⅱ were detected in genomic DNA.CONCLUSIONS Existence of metallo-?-lactamase is one of reasons of multi-drug resistance in S.maltophilia.S.maltophilia can receive integrons and gain its multi-drug resistance from other strains.
5.The correlation between serum migration inhibitory factor and interleukin-17, interleukin-23 in rheumatoid arthritis with atherosclerosis
Qian TANG ; Jianhua XU ; Sheng ZHAO ; Sheng ZHOU ; Weijun ZHOU ; Shoulin YAO
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2011;15(5):305-308
objective To detect the serum macrophage migration inhibitory factor(MIF)and interlbukin (IL)-17,IL-23 levels in rheumatoid arthritis patients with atherosclerosis and to analyze the association between them and their role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis in rheumatoid arthritis patients.Methods Total of 69 patients with RA were divided into atherosclerosis group(AS group)and those without atherosclerosis group(NAS group)according to neck vascular ultrasonography.Sixty-four healthy controls(the control group)were also enrolled into this study.MIF and IL-17,IL-23 levels were determined bv ELISA assay.The t test of two independent-samples and One-way ANOVA were used to compare the levels of MIF.IL-17 and IL-23 in different groups of patients and healthy individuals.The correlation between diffrent paramenters was assesed by Pearson's coefficient of correlation and Logistic regression.Results The serum MIF level in the AS group was significantly higher than that in the NAS group and healthy controls(15.2±1.7,13.8±2.2,8.0±2.9,P<0.05),and there were significant correlations between the serum MIF concentration,carotid intima-media thickness(IMT)(r=0.271,P=0.036).the size of atherosclerotic plaques(r=0.291,P=0.024),the serum level of IL-17(r=0.328,P=0.007)and IL-23(r=0.316,p=0.010).The serum IL-17 and IL-23 level in the AS group was higher than healthy controls(2.8±2.0 vs 2.0±0.8,449±174 vs 341±113),while there were no significant differences between AS group and NAS group.The serum MIF level in RA patients was positively correlated with atherosclerosis according to Logistic regression analysis.Conclusion The serum MIF level in RA patients with AS is significantly higher than that in NAS group and healthy controls,and it may be related with the serum level of IL-17 and IL-23.The elevated serum MIF level may be a predictor for atherosclerosis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
6.The application of dual-source CT in coronary angiography combined with right ventricular function analysis
Qiang LI ; Nong QIAN ; Sheng LI ; Hongzhang TONG ; Liefu XU ; Jianhua WANG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2013;33(4):438-441
Objective To explore the accuracy and radiation dose of the right ventricular analysis with DSCT(dual-source computed tomography)using dual-step prospective ECG trigger.Methods Fortyeight consecutive patients who were suspected or diagnosed with coronary artery disease were examined with DSCT coronary angiography and MRI ventricular analysis.Sequential acquisition and dual-step prospective ECG-trigger were used with 30%-90% width R-R interval.Full tube current output was adopted at 70% (HR ≤70 bpm)or 40% (HR > 70 bpm) R-R interval according to heart rates,while 20% current output was adopted in other R-R interval.Coronary artery was divided into 16 segments according to the American Heart Association.Image quality of coronary arteries were graded with 4-points scale.The DSCT date was reconstructed with 5% R-R interval.RVESV,RVEDV and RVEF were evaluated in DSCT and MRI.Results Forty-two cases accomplished DSCT and MRI examination.In 558 evaluated coronary segments,96.42% could be diagnosed.The average radiation dose was(2.82 ± 0.55)mSy.Paired t-test indicated that the RVESV,RVEDV and RVEF of DSCT and MRI had no statistically significant differences (t =-0.28,0.44 and 1.49,P>0.05),and the correlation was high (r =0.89,0.89,0.87).Conclusions The two generation DSCT with dual-step prospective ECG-triggered sequential acquisition can be used in coronary angiography and right ventricular function analysis simultaneously,which is high in imaging quality of coronary artery,reliable in right ventricular function analysis,as well as lower in radiation dose.
7.Growth inhibition and apoptosis of a multiple myeloma cell line induced by TLR3 pathway activation
Tingwang JIANG ; Huaimin XIONG ; Jianhua SHENG ; Yinghong CUI ; Hongxing ZHANG ; Peng SHEN ; Renaian ZHONG
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2011;31(9):815-818
Objective To investigate the roles of TLR3 pathway activiated by polyI:C in proliferation and apoptosis of multiple myeloma (MM) RPMI8226 cell line.Methods RPMI8226 cells were cultured in RPMI 1640 with different dose of polyl:C.Cells were collected in different time.Proliferation and apoptosis were detected by CCK-8 kit and flow cytometry,separately.Results The proliferation of RPM18226 was inhibited by polyI:C,and it was dose and time dependent,24 h:12.30% ±2.04%,22.50%±2.20%,37.90% ±1.30% ; 48 h:17.80% ±1.52%,29.60% ±0.85%,45.80% ±1.68% ;72 h:25.10%±1.01%,34.60%±1.27%,60.50%±2.08%,P<0.05.RPMI8226 cells were incubated with 50 μg/ml,100 μg/ml and 200 μg/ml polyI:C for 48 h.Apoptotic rate were 5.60% ±1.06%,8.71% ±1.06% and 13.93% ±1.17%,P<0.05.TLR3 and TRIF mRNA expression increased obviously and dose dependent,TLR3:1.41±0.10,2.24±0.16,4.08±0.13; TRIF:1.07±0.16,1.97±0.13,3.56±0.19,P<0.05.Conclusion The proliferation of MM cells were inhibited by TLR3 pathway obviously,and apoptosis was induced by polyI:C.
8.Reflection on applied anatomical teaching for surgical postgraduates with professional degree
Jianhua RAN ; Kejian WANG ; Guiqiong HE ; Huajun SHENG ; Shifang LUO ; Tong CHEN ; Shanquan SUN
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2012;11(9):890-892
This paper proposed the idea of building the applied anatomical experiment and research platform for surgical postgraduates with professional degree,establishing double-tutorial system and applying applied anatomical teaching in basis course learning,clinical skill training and research capacity cultivating after analyzing the reasons of poor applied anatomical background of surgical postgraduates with professional degree.These ideas were intended to improve the cultivation quality.
9.Proliferation and activation induced cdl death of CD4 + T cells in childhood asthma
Yiming QIN ; Jianhua SHENG ; Huaimin XIONG ; Jinbao ZHOU ; Zhengbo DENG ; Hongxing ZHANG ; Renqian ZHONG ; Tingwang JIANG
International Journal of Pediatrics 2012;39(4):424-427
Objective To investigate the correlation between immune inflammation and overactivity of T helper cells in childhood asthma by cell proliferation assay and activation induced cell death in vitro.Methods Th1/Th2/Th17 cytokines were determined by cytometric bead array.Cell proliferation and activation induced cell death were detected when CD4+ T cells were purified by magnetic beads and stimulated by PHA and antiCD3.At last,mRNA of Fas,FasL and Bcl-2 were mesured by real-time PCR.Results Cytokines of IL-4(2.451± 1.052ng/L vs 1.796 ±0.615 ng/L,P =0.018),IL-10( 1.920 ±0.813ng/L vs 1.390 ±0.162ng/L,P =0.006)and TNF(5.112 ±5.842 ng/L vs 1.506 ±0.551 ng/L,P =0.009) in sera of asthma group were higher than those in control group.Compared to control group,proliferation ability of CD4 + T cells in asthma group was greater ( OD450:0.498 ± 0.052 vs 0.274 ± 0.032,P < 0.001 ) and apoptosis rate was lower( 35.62 ± 0.05 % vs 65.28±3.85%,P <0.001 ).mRNA expression of Fas in asthma group was lower but Bcl-2 was higher than those in control group.Conclusion It is implicated that defective expression of Fas and over expression of Bcl-2 in CD4+ T cells may contribute to apoptosis inhibition and cell proliferation,which could explain overeactivity of CD4 + T cells and lvmphocvte infiltration in childhood asthma.
10.Proliferation and differentiation of CD4+ T cells induced by IL-27 in primary biliary cirrhosis
Tingwang JIANG ; Zhijun HAN ; Huaimin XIONG ; Jianhua SHENG ; Hongxing ZHANG ; Yanping GONG ; Renqian ZHONG
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2011;31(11):1023-1026
ObjectiveTo investigate mechanisms for IL-27 induced proliferation and differentiation of peripheral blood CD4+ T cells in primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC).MethodsPeriperal blood CD4+ T cells were isolated from patients with PBC,chonic hepatitis B (CHB) and health controls (HCs).After IL-27 stimulation,proliferation ability of CD4+ T cells was evaluated by CCK-8 kit,and cytokines were analyzed by ELISA.Real-time PCR was employed to assay mRNA expression of T-bet and GATA3 in CD4+ T cells.p-STAT-1 and pSTAT-3 expression in CD4+ T cells were detected by Western blot.ResultsEnhanced proliferation of CD4+ T cells was found in all subjects after IL-27 stimulation.However,the proliferation ability in patients with PBC was greater than that in CHB and HCs ( P<0.001 ).Levels of IL-2 and IFN-γ in supernatant from IL-27-incubated PBC blood CD4+ T cells were higher than that from CHB and HCs (P<0.001 ).In normal situation,T-bet mRNA of CD4+ T cells in PBC group was higher than that in CHB group (P=0.007).Furthermore,after IL-27 stimulation,elevated T-bet mRNA expression and GATA3 inhibition were found in patients with PBC.High expression of p-STAT-1 and p-STAT-3 in blood CD4+ T cells were found in PBC,CHB and HCs after stimulation by IL-27.But their expression in patients with PBC were higher than those in patients with CHB and HCs.ConclusionProliferation of blood CD4+ T cells could be induced by IL-27 in patients with PBC.The signaling pathways of p-STAT-1,p-STAT-3 were involved to induce Th1 immune response and related cytokines expression.This study implicated that IL-27 may play important roles in early inflammation damage in PBC.