ObjectiveTo explore the effect of atopic status on interleukin-4 (IL-4),interferon-γ (IFN-γ) and interleukin-5 (IL-5) levels in serum of children wih mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP) infection,and to investigate the relation between these cytokines and disease severity.MethodsNinety-five children with MP infection were enrolled in our study,which were divided into atopic group and non-atopic group,mild group and severe group,normal-TIgE group and high-TlgE group.Meanwhile,38 normal children were enrolled as normal control group.The serum levels of IL-4,IFN-γ and IL-5 were detected by ELISA method.Results(1) Thelevels of serum IL-4 (pg/ml),IFN-γ (pg/ml) and IL-5 (pg/ml) in MP infection group[2.82(2.12,7.13 ),39.70(18.82,181.42),16.12( 10.35,28.07 ) ] were higher than those in normal control group [ 1.17(1.05,1.60),13.25(8.77,22.56),9.72(6.11,12.39) ] ( P＜0.05 ).(2) Serum IL-5 levels in atopic group [ 15.55 (10.35,22.61 ) ],severe group [ 15.98 ( 11.95,26.58 ) ] and high-TlgE group [ 16.55( 10.35,23.65 ) ] were much higher than those in normal control group( P＜0.05 ).Rather than the serum IL-5 levels of atopic group,mild group and normal TIgE group showed no significant difference compared with the normal control group( P＞0.05 ).(3) No significant differences of serum IL-4,IFN-γ,andIL-4/IFN-γ were found between atopic group and non-atopic group,mild group and severe group,normalTIgE group and high-TIgE ( P＞0.05 ).ConclusionIL-4,IFN-γand IL-5 are involved in the pathogenesis of MP infection,furthermore,atopic status of the host may lead to the increase of serum IL-5,which may enhance the progress of the disease.

Mycoplasma pneumoniae(MP) is one of the most important pathogens for respiratory tract infections in older children and adults. And it also has a close relationship with the development, acute exacerbation and persistence of chronic difficult-to-control symptoms of asthma.But so far,the mechanisms inducing or causing asthma remain unclear.Possible mechanisms include direct damage of bronchial mucosa, IgE-mediatad immune response, a variety of cytokines and inflammatory mediators releasing and the propensity of host.

Objective:To study the inhibitory effect of tumor-selective replication-competent adenovirus-mediated human endostatin(CX-hE)on transplanted ovarian cancer(OV-90) in nude mice.Methods: BALB/c nude mice were inoculated subcutaneously with OV-90 cells to establish the animal model bearing human ovarian cancer.Eighteen nude mice bearing cancer were divided into 3 groups to receive intratumoral injection of PBS,CX-hE or Ad-hE,1/2 d,5 times.Then their livers were harvested for pathologic examination.Another 15 nude mice were divided into 3 groups to receive single intratumoral injection of CX-hE,Ad-hE or ONYX-015.Venous blood was collected on day 1,3 and 7 after injection for hEndo measurement by ELISA.The tumors were harvested for pathologic examination and immunohistochemical staining.Results: The tumors grew more slowly in CX-hE group and their sizes were markedly smaller than those of Ad-hE group(P

0.05). Conclusion Treadmill running with low load for 1 week can enhance neurogenesis in the dentate gyrus of young SD rats.

Objective The changes of thyroid hormone and cyclic nucleotides levels in rats with spleen-kidney deficiency syndrome were observed to evaluate the preventive and therapeutic effect of Yougui Wan(YW) for spleen-kidney deficiency syndrome,and to explore the relationship between the spleen and the kidney at microscopic level.Methods Male SD rats were randomly divided into normal control group,model group,and YW group.Rat models of spleen-kidney deficiency syndrome were established by gavage firstly with rhubarb(4g for each rat) decoction and then with hydrocortisone(25 mg?kg-1?d-1,im).The model group and YW group were treated with distilled water and YW(5.8 g?kg-1?d-1) respectively.The general status of rats was observed,and the plasma cyclic adenosine monophosphate(cAMP) and cyclic guanosine monophosphate(cGMP) levels as well as serum thyroid hormones(T3,T4 and rT3) and thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH) contents were determined in all rats by radioimmunoassay(RIA).Results Compared with the normal control group,the serum contents of T3,T4,rT3 were decreased significantly(P

Objective To screen the liver cell proteins interacting with the novel protein encoded by the 2.2 kb singly spliced variant of hepatitis B virus genome. Methods The splicing-specific gene TPss generated by the 2.2 kb singly spliced variant of HBV genome was amplified by PCR and cloned into the bait vector pGBKT7. After exclusion of self-activatian capacities of TPss protein, a two-hybrid library screening was performed using a pre-transformed human liver cDNA library to screen the liver cell proteins interacting with TPss. Mammalian two-hybrid assay was also done to further confirm the interactions between the bait and prey proteins in Huh7 and HepG2 hepatacytes. Results TPss gene with the size of 336 bp was successfully amplified and cloned, and the TPss protein expressed well in AHI09 yeast cells. Four liver cell proteins interacting with TPss, i. e. , cathepsin B, epoxide hydrolase 1, cathepsin D and fibrinogen gamma chain, were screened by yeast two-hybrid assay and further confirmed by mammalian two-hybrid assay. Conclusion TPss could interact with liver cell proteins.

【Objective】To observe the morphologic changes of organs in mice with spleen deficiency and the effect of Qiangji Jianli Oral Liquid(QJOL).【Methods】Forty healthy male NIH mice were randomized into 4 groups:A(normal),B(model),C(treated with QJOL)and D(treated with Si Junzi Decoction).Except group A,the mice in other 3 groups received intraperitoneal injection of reserpine to induce spleen deficiency.Meanwhile,groups C and D received QJOL and Si Junzi Decoction in the dosage of 26?g?kg~(-1)?d~(-1) by gastric gavage respectively,and groups A and B received the same volume of distilled water for 21 days.Twelve hours after last administration,the body weight and pathological changes of liver,kidney,spleen and thymus were examined.【Results】In group A,the body weight decreased,and liver,kidney,spleen and thymus gland showed different degrees of damage.QJOL and Si Junzi Decoction could increase the body weight and promote the repair of the organs.【Conclusion】Different degrees of damage can be found in liver,kidney,spleen and thymus gland of mice with spleen deficiency,and spleen-strengthening medicinal herbs can promote their repair,indicating that the theory of spleen controlling the muscles,being the solitude organ and localized the center to cultivate the surroundings organs like the earth,which is described in Huangdi's Canon of Medicine,has the morphologic evidence.

【Objective】To observe the effect of Buzhong Yiqi Wan(BYW)on thyroid hormones in rat model of spleen-asthenia.【Methods】Thirty-four SD male rats were randomized into 3 groups:normal control group(N=10),spleen-asthenia model group(N=12),BYW group(N=12).Except the normal control group,the rats in other groups were given the decoction of Radix et Rhizoma Rhei(4 g?d-1 for each rat)to induce spleen asthenia,and meanwhile,BYW group reveived BYW(3.9 g?kg-1?d-1).The treatment lasted 20 days.Radioimmunoassay was used to detect serum levels of triiodothyronine(T3),thyroxine(T4),reverse triiodothyronine(rT3)and thyroid stimulating hormone(TSH).Meanwhile,the body weight,spleen and thymus weight as well as their ratio with the body weight were also observed.【Results】Serum T3 and T4 levels,spleen and thymus weight as well as their ratio with the body weight were decreased in the model group as compared with those in the normal control group(P

Objective To investigate the effects of Huangqi Sijun Decoction on the levels of thyroxin and cAMP and cGMP in model rats with spleen deficiency syndrome and to explore its therapeutic mechanism.Methods Male SD rats aged three months were randomly divided into 3 groups:normal control group,spleen deficiency model group and Huangqi Sijun Decoction group.The rat models of spleen deficiency syndrome were established by gavage with the decoction of Rhubarb.The serum levels of thyroxin(T4),3,5,3'-triiodothyronine(T3),thyrotropin(TSH)and plasma levels of cAMP,cGMP were determined.Results T3 and T4 were significantly lower but the levels of cAMP and cAMP/cGMP were significantly higher in the spleen deficiency models than those in the normal control group(P

Objective To study the value of 99Tcm-DTPA dynamic renography in evaluating the function of duplex kidneys in pediatric patients.Methods Twenty-five pediatric patients with duplex kidneys diagnosed by ultrasound or MR urography (MRU) were included (9 males,16 females; mean age:(23.80 ± 20.97) months,range:2-72 months).Twenty patients (9 males,11 females; mean age:(32.95 ± 23.58) months,range:2-72 months) with urinary tract infection but without duplex kidneys confirmed by ultrasound or MRU were chosen as control group during the same period of this study.All patients and controls were divided into two subgroups according to their ages (group Ⅰ,0-24 months; group Ⅱ,25-72 months).The research was approved by the ethics committee,and all patients' parents (or guardians) signed informed consents.The time-activity curve was generated on the dynamic imaging data automatically with GFR calculated.The uptake rates of the upper and lower moieties were measured by drawing the corresponding ROIs in the duplex kidney.Dunnett-t test was used for statistical analysis.Results There were 25 patients with 26 duplex kidneys (1 case bilateral),16 on the left and 10 on the right.The time-activity curve of 6 cases was normal,9 with continuously upward type,4 with high level plateau type,2 with parabolic type and 5 with low level plateau type.There were 19 abnormal kidneys in group Ⅰ and 7 in group Ⅱ,and 20 kidneys in each control subgroup.The GFR of patients with normal renography was (78.81 ± 15.97) ml/min (group Ⅰ) and (64.68 ± 11.15) ml/min (group Ⅱ),continuously upward type was (72.11 ±22.76) ml/min (group Ⅰ) and (63.41 ± 16.42) ml/min (group Ⅱ),high level plateau and parabolic types were (68.74 ± 16.17) ml/min and (65.26 ± 15.27) ml/min in group Ⅰ,respectively.There was no statistically significant difference between the GFR of different renography type groups and that of the controls (group Ⅰ:(79.35 ±13.31) ml/min,group Ⅱ (76.46 ±9.69) ml/min;all P ＞0.05).The GFR of patients with low level plateau type was (45.83 ± 10.17) ml/min (group Ⅰ) and (45.53 ± 10.42) ml/min (group Ⅱ).There was statistically significant difference between the GFR of two subgroups of low level plateau type and that of control group,respectively (both P ＜ 0.05).Among the 26 abnormal kidneys,23 could be separated into upper and lower moieties.Among the 23 duplex kidneys,15 cases had uptake rate less than 10％ of that of the whole kidney,5 cases ranging from 10％ to 30％,and 3 cases greater than 30％.Conclusions Quantitative evaluation of duplex kidney functions can be performed with 99Tcm-DTPA renography.It may provide important information for the management of pediatric patients with duplex kidneys.