In 1958. Kala-azar was basically eliminated in Jiangsu province. Because vigorous control measures were taken afterwords, only 11 Kala-azar patients were detected during 1973-1985. For general evaluation of control measures of Kala-azar, an overall survey on a relatively large scale was conducted in 1991-1992 in 56 townships located in 14 counties of 4 prefectures and cities. The results showed that neither new Kala-azar patient was detected nor infectious sandfly was found, the immune status of population was similar to those in which Kala-azar has been eliminated. We consider the control measures of Kala-azar in Jiangsu province is more consolidated than ever and the province has now tured to be a non-endemic area.

There are a lot of medical colleges which carry out foreign student medical education in our country. On the basis of clinical theory situation and problems of foreign students medical education,Xuzhou Medical College implemented a number of reform measures and achieved good teaching effect.These measures included writing new syllabus of oversea students and reforming multiform teaching methods and the pattern of examination and evaluation for clinical theory.

We investigated the roles of the crude antigen(CA) of Clonorchis sinensis and excretory secretory products (ESPs) in the polarization of Th1 and Th2 cells.Bone marrow-derived cells were generated from BALB/c mice and isolated into immature DCs;immature DCs were then treated with either CA (CA stimulated group),ESPs (ESPs stimulated group),LPS (positive control group) or PBS (negative control group) for 24 hours.Then the CD4+T cells were isolated from mouse spleen by using anti mouse-CD4 Microbeads,and further cocultured with stimulated DCs for another 72 hours.The purities of DCs and CD4+ T cells were evaluated by flow cytometry and the expressing levels of T-bet mRNA and GATA-3 mRNA were detected by real-time PCR.ELISA was used to detect the levels of IFN-γ and IL-4 cytokines in the supernatant.mRNA levels of T-bet and GATA-3 in the ESPs group were higher than those in PBS-stimulated group (P＜0.05).The concentrations of IFN-γ and IL-4 cytokines in the culture were increased in the ESPs group,compared with PBS stimulated group(P＜0.05).IFN-γ but not IL-4 was increased in CA group (P＜0.05).The results implied that CA might play a role in Th1 type immune response,and ESPs likely play roles in both Th1 and Th2 immune responses.

Objective To observe the splenocytes immune response elicited by different concentrations of recombinant Toxo?plasma gondii profilin(rTgPRF)through the nasal route,and determine the optimal dose. Methods Fifty female BALB/c mice were randomly divided into 5 groups. The immunized groups were intranasally administered with 10,20,30μg or 40μg of rTgPRF that was separately dissolved in 20μl of phosphate?buffered saline(PBS)on days 0,14,and 21 respectively,while the control mice were given PBS solution instead. Two weeks after the last immunization,all mice were killed. Under asceptic conditions,the spleens from the immunized mice were dissected,and then the splenocyte proliferative responses in vitro were tested by CCK?8 kit. The levels of IFN?γ,IL?2,IL?4 and IL?10 of splenocyte culture supernatant were detected by ELISA. Re?sults Compared to the control group,the splenocytes from the 30μg and 40μg groups exhibited a significantly higher prolifer?ative response to rTgPRF(P<0.05),and SI from the 30μg rTgPRF group was higher than that from the 40μg group(P<0.05). The levels of IFN?γin all the immunized groups(P<0.05)and IL?2 in the 20,30μg and 40μg groups were significant?ly stronger than those in the control(P<0.05),and the 30μg group presented the highest concentrations of IFN?γ(P<0.01) and IL?2(P<0.01). There were no statistical differencesa mong the groups in the levels of IL?4 and IL?10. Conclusions The intranasal immunization with rTgPRF can induce the splenocyteproliferation and Th1?type mediated immunity. The best immu?nized dose is confirmed as 30μg.

Combined with the practice of curriculum reform in Xuzhou Medical College for for-eign clinical medical students, this paper discussed its experiences in compiling the teaching syllabus, programming rational courses, increasing practical class hours, establishing corresponding elective courses, taking various teaching methods and using flexible testing mode.

Objective To explore the effects of the down-regulating peroxiredoxin 2 (PRDX2) on invasion, migration and proliferation of human gastric cancer MGC803 cells by using RNA interference. Methods MGC803 cells were divided into 3 groups:blank control group,negative control group and PRDX2 siRNA group. Transwell assay was used to examine the invasive ability change of MGC803 cells after transfection. Scratch test was used to detect the change of MGC803 cells migration ability after transfection. Western blot was used to examine the expression changes of PRDX2, matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 and MMP-9. The proliferation ability of MGC803 cells was assessed by using CCK-8 assay. Results The expressions of PRDX2(0.345±0.006,0.721±0.013,0.720±0.014),MMP-2(0.067±0.012, 0.391±0.015, 0.371± 0.016) and MMP-9 (0.073±0.013, 0.341±0.028, 0.346±0.024) in the PRDX2 siRNA group were lower than those in the blank control group and negative control group (all P < 0.05). The cell invasion, migration and proliferation were inhibited in MGC803 cells (all P < 0.05). Conclusion PRDX2 is overexpressed in MGC803 cells. Down-regulating the expression of PRDX2 could inhibit the invasion, migration and proliferation of MGC803 cells.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the risk factors for contact dermatitis in pig farm workers.

METHODSThe cross-sectional questionnaire survey and on-site survey were conducted in pig farms raising more than 50 pigs in a county of Fujian Province, China. The study subjects were grouped based on different factors. The incidence rate was compared between groups by statistical analysis.

RESULTSOf 302 subjects, 70 (23.18%) had contact dermatitis. There was a significant difference in the prevalence of contact dermatitis between the subjects in direct contact with commercially available pannage and those in indirect contact (χ(2) = 14.552, P < 0.01). Region, season, farm scale, brand of pannage, and allergic history were not influential factors for contact dermatitis (P > 0.05 for all).

CONCLUSIONDirect contact with commercially available pannage is closely associated with contact dermatitis in pig farm workers.

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Purpose: C5α receptor 1 (C5ΑR1) is associated with the development of various human cancers. However, whether it is involved in the development of hepatitis B virus (HBV)–related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is poorly understood. We explored the expression, biological role, and associated mechanisms of C5AR1 in HBV-related hepatoma cells. Materials and Methods: The expression of C5ΑR1 mediated by HBV and HBV core protein (HBc) was detected in hepatoma cells. The function of nuclear factor кB (NF-κB) pathway in HBc-induced C5AR1 expression was assessed. The roles of C5ΑR1 in the activation of intracellular signal pathways, the upregulation of inflammatory cytokines, and the growth and migration of hepatoma cells mediated by HBc, were investigated. The effect of C5α in the development of HCC mediated by C5AR1 was also measured. Results: C5ΑR1 expression was increased in HBV-positive hepatoma cells. Dependent on HBc, HBV enhanced the expression of C5ΑR1 at the mRNA and protein levels. Besides, HBc could promote C5ΑR1 expression via the NF-κB pathway. Based on the C5ΑR1, HBc facilitated the activation of JNK and ERK pathways and the expression and secretion of interleukin-6 in hepatoma cells. Furthermore, C5ΑR1 was responsible for enhancing the growth and migration of hepatoma cells mediated by HBc. Except these, C5α could promote the malignant development of HBc-positive HCC via C5AR1. Conclusion We provide new insight into the mechanisms of hepatocarcinogenesis mediated by HBc. C5ΑR1 has a significant role in the functional abnormality of hepatoma cells mediated by HBc, and might be utilized as a potential therapeutic target for HBV-related HCC.

Purpose: C5α receptor 1 (C5ΑR1) is associated with the development of various human cancers. However, whether it is involved in the development of hepatitis B virus (HBV)–related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is poorly understood. We explored the expression, biological role, and associated mechanisms of C5AR1 in HBV-related hepatoma cells. Materials and Methods: The expression of C5ΑR1 mediated by HBV and HBV core protein (HBc) was detected in hepatoma cells. The function of nuclear factor кB (NF-κB) pathway in HBc-induced C5AR1 expression was assessed. The roles of C5ΑR1 in the activation of intracellular signal pathways, the upregulation of inflammatory cytokines, and the growth and migration of hepatoma cells mediated by HBc, were investigated. The effect of C5α in the development of HCC mediated by C5AR1 was also measured. Results: C5ΑR1 expression was increased in HBV-positive hepatoma cells. Dependent on HBc, HBV enhanced the expression of C5ΑR1 at the mRNA and protein levels. Besides, HBc could promote C5ΑR1 expression via the NF-κB pathway. Based on the C5ΑR1, HBc facilitated the activation of JNK and ERK pathways and the expression and secretion of interleukin-6 in hepatoma cells. Furthermore, C5ΑR1 was responsible for enhancing the growth and migration of hepatoma cells mediated by HBc. Except these, C5α could promote the malignant development of HBc-positive HCC via C5AR1. Conclusion We provide new insight into the mechanisms of hepatocarcinogenesis mediated by HBc. C5ΑR1 has a significant role in the functional abnormality of hepatoma cells mediated by HBc, and might be utilized as a potential therapeutic target for HBV-related HCC.

Bile acids are the end products of cholesterol metabolism and are classified as primary bile acids and secondary bile acids. They can promote nutrition absorption and regulate immune response, glucose/lipid/energy metabolism, and microbiota homeostasis by acting on bile acid nuclear receptors and membrane receptors. Cholestatic liver disease (CLD) is a type of liver disease caused by abnormalities of the hepatobiliary system due to cholestasis, with the initial manifestations of hepatocyte and/or bile duct injury, which further leads to abnormal bile acid synthesis, secretion, and excretion. In-depth studies have gradually revealed the role and mechanism of bile acids in CLD, and drugs targeting the action sites of bile acids are under research and development. This article elaborates on the role and mechanism of bile acid metabolism in CLDand summarizes the research and development of drugs for CLD treatment based on bile acid metabolism, so as to provide a reference for future research on the prevention and treatment of CLD.