Objective To synthesize an inhibitory peptide against serine protease of hepatitis C virus(HCV)and explore its inhibition ability in vitro. Methods Based on the sequence characteristics of four natural substrates of protease in HCV,the gene sequence of an inhibitory peptide against HCV serine protease was designed and directly synthesized by PCR. The segment was subcloned into prokaryotic expression vector pBVIL1,resulting in the construction of the recombinant plasmid pBVIL1/IP,which was then transformed into E. coli HB101 strain. Purified by ion exchange chromatography,the expressed protein was added into an in vitro system,which was comprised of the inhibitory peptide(expressed protein),protease and the substrate,i.e. a NS5A-B fragment,in phosphate buffer. Then SDS-PAGE was performed to test the inhibition effect of the polypeptide. Results The recombinant expression vector pBVIL1/IP containing target gene was successfully constructed. The peptide expressed as inclusion boay was identified by SDS-PAGE. The degradation of protease substrate NS5A-B fragment is inhibited proportionally with the increasing concentrations of the peptide. Conclusion The recombinant peptide shows inhibitory effect on HCV protease in vitro.

Aged ; Female ; Humans ; Lymphohistiocytosis, Hemophagocytic ; virology ; Orthobunyavirus ; classification

Brucellosis ; diagnosis ; drug therapy ; Child ; Child, Preschool ; Female ; Humans ; Male

Objective To study the perioperative nursing care of minimally invasive operation in the neurosurgical treatment of laterial flexure spasmodic torticollis (LaFST).Methods Minimally invasive operation was used to treat LaFST.The relationship of inducing factors and emotional factors with clinical manifestation of LaFST was investigated.To give perioperative psychological nursing,operation nursing and rehabilitation training and instruction.Results 72 cases were recovered (81.8％) among 88 cases.12 cases(13.6％) were markedly effective.4 cases(4.6％) showed progress.Conclusions The minimally invasive surgical treatrnent of selective resection of cervical spasmodic muscles and selective neurotomy of cervical nerve for LaFST is safe and effective.Strengthening of perioperative nursing and postoperative rehabilitation instruction is very important for patients' early recovery.

Tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4) is an essential cofactor for all three nitric oxide synthase (NOS isoforms), which plays an important role in vascular diseases. GTP cyclohydrolase 1 (GCH 1) is the first-step and rate-limiting enzyme for BH4 biosynthesis in its de novo pathway. Common GCH1 gene variant C+243T in the 3'-untranslated region predicts NO excretion. The present study examined the predictive role of GCH 1 gene 3'-UTR C+243T variant in the long-term outcome of ischemic stroke. A total of 142 patients with first-onset ischemic stroke were recruited and detected for genotype of GCH1 3'-UTR C+243T by a TaqMan SNP Genotyping assay. Subsequent vascular events and death were determined over a 5-year follow-up period. The frequency of GCH1 3'-UTR +243 C/T or T/T genotype was significantly increased in patients with endpoint events as compared with those without events (74% vs 57.8%, P=0.06). Cox regression survival analysis indicated that an increased probability of death or new vascular events was found in patients with GCH1 3'-UTR +243 C/T or T/T genotype compared with those with GCH1 3'-UTR C/C genotype (40.6% vs 25.5%), GCH1 3'-UTR +243 C/T or T/T genotype relative to GCH1 3'-UTR C/C genotype was associated with the increased risk of death or vascular events even after adjustment for other risk factors (OR=2.171, 95% CI: 1.066-4.424, P=0.033). It was concluded that GCH1 3'-UTR C+243T variant was an independent predictor of worsening long-term outcomes in patients with first-onset ischemic stroke.

Objective To assess the impact of antithymocyte globulin (ATG) on the incidence of graft-vs-host disease (GVHD) in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation from unrelated donors.Methods A total of 92 patients with hematological malignancies including leukemia,myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and lymphoma who underwent hematopoietic stem cell transplantation from unrelated donors from January 1999 to December 2011 were included in this retrospective analysis.Patients were classified into ATG group (n =66)and non-ATG group (n =26) according to the GVHD prophylaxis regimen.The incidence of acute GVHD (aGVHD) and chronic GVHD (cGVHD),risk factors of aGVHD and cGVHD and impact of ATG on the overall survival (OS),treatment related mortality (TRM) and relapse rate were analyzed.Results Grade Ⅱ-Ⅳ aGVHD (26.7 ％ vs 44.0 ％,P=0.12) or grade Ⅲ-Ⅳ aGVHD (13.3 ％ vs 8.0 ％,P =0.74) were not significantly different between ATG and non-ATG group.However,the incidence of cGVHD in the ATG group was significantly lower (34.0 ％ vs 72.2 ％,P =0.005) than non-ATG group.The incidence of extensive cGVHD was also significantly reduced (10.0 ％ vs 44.4 ％,P =0.005) compared to non-ATG group.In multivariate analysis,the use of ATG prophylaxis significantly decreased the cGVHD (RR =0.22,95 ％CI 0.081-0.599,P =0.003) while one allele mismatch of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) was associated with increased risk of cGVHD (RR =3.25,95 ％ CI 1.39-7.61,P =0.007).As to the extensive cGVHD,the use of ATG was the only independent factor (RR =0.05,95 ％ CI 0.009-0.240,P ＜ 0.001).With a median follow-up of 12 months (1-84 months),ATG prophylaxis had no impact on OS rate (60.4 ％ vs 43.1％,P =0.41),TRM rate (19.8 ％ vs 34.3 ％,P =0.43) and relapse rate (40.6 ％ vs 33.6 ％,P=0.54).Conclusion In hematopoietic stem cell transplantation from unrelated donors,ATG prophylaxis total dose of 6 mg/kg may significantly decrease the incidence of cGVHD and extensive cGVHD without increase of TRMand relapse rate and impairment of OS.

AIM: To compare the peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer ( RNFL ) thickness and peripapillary topographic map's parameters between amblyopic eyes and non -amblyopic eyes in adolescent with anisometropic amblyopia by optical coherence tomography(OCT).
METHODS: Thirty - four juveniles with anisometropic amblyopia were selected. Peripapillary RNFL thickness and peripapillary topographic map were measured by frequency domain OCT with both eyes in all participants, and the differences between amblyopic eyes and non -amblyopic eyes were compared.
RESULTS: There was no significant difference in average thickness of peripapillary RNFL and in any other region of peripapillary RNFL. The disc area in amblyopic eyes was bigger than that in non - amblyopic eyes ( t =2. 8054,P= 0. 0263). The disc area in amblyopic eyes were significantly related to the thickness of nasal RNFL and the rim area(r= 0. 7592,0. 7501;P= 0. 0289,0. 0321).
CONCLUSION: There existed some difference in peripapillary structure between amblyopic eyes and non-amblyopic eyes in adolescent with anisometropic amblyopia.

Objective To explore the atopic condition of children with stable asthma and their parents by detecting total IgE concentration in serum and collecting history. Methods Fifteen children with asthma in remission stage and 24 parents and 40 normal children were involved in this study. The concentrations of serum total IgE were measured with UniCAP Pharmacia system. The history including eczema and allergic rhinitis and asthma of children and parents were collected. Skin test with 10 kinds of inhalant allergens were taken in children with asthma. Results Of 15 children with asthma, 13 cases (86.7%)had eczema in infant stage and allergic rhinitis, 13 parents(86.7%)had allergic rhinitis or asthma. There was significant difference in the stable asthmatic children compared with parents and normal control group increased amounts of serum total lg IgE(F=68.42 P=0). There was significant difference in serum total lg IgE in patients group(2.43?0.73)kU/L compared with that in normal control group(0.72?0.54)kU/L (q=14.176 P0.05). Twelve children were positive in skin test, which were mainly dermatophagoides pteronyssinus and dermatophagoides farinae.Conclusions There is obvious congregate phenomena of atopy in the family of asthmatic children. The continuous high IgE concentration was associated with immune pathological mechanisms of atopic diseases.

Objective To explore the changes of interleukin-13(IL-13) and total immunoglobulin E(IgE) levels in children with stable asthma.Methods Eighty-eight cases of children with asthma in remission stage aged 6-14 years old and 40 normal children were involved in this study.The concentrations of serum IL-13 and total IgE were measured with enzyme linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA) method and UniCAP pharmacia system.Results Clinical evaluation and lung function were improved in asthmatic children.Serum IL-13 level of asthmatic children in remission stage was higher than that of control group(U=3.93 P0.05).Conclusions There exists continuous allergic inflammation for children with asthma in remission stage.The high concentrations of serum IL-13 and IgE are associated with immune pathological mechanisms of asthma.