1.Study on the role of local immunity in the female genital tract with nongonococcal urethritis
Yan LI ; Quan-Zhong LIU ;
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2001;0(06):-
Objective To study the role of local immunity in the female genital tract with non- gonococcal urethritis(NGU).Methods Forty-four cervical secretions from patients with NGU were collected.After treatment with Azithromycin,22 cases were followed up.One month later,pathogen was eliminated in 15 patients.Another 27 un-infected people were included in our study.The level of secretory immunoglobulin A(SIgA)was detected using the automatic special protein analysor,and interferon-?(IFN-?)was quantified by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).All data were analyzed with ANOVA.Results The levels of SIgA and IFN-?in NGU infected group were(34.29?15.92)mg/L and(97.13?24.00)ng/L respectively,while those of uninfected group were(47.57?19.61)mg/L and(120.71?33.78)ng/L,respectively(all P0.05).Conclusions SIgA and IFN-?secreted by genital tract mucosa may help pre- vent and resist the local NGU infection.However,the effect is limited,and is insufficient to eliminate infection completely and prevent reinfection.
3.Cloning and sequence analysis of 4 amastin genes from Leishmania parasites
Jun CHENG ; Yanwei ZHONG ; Yan LIU
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 1999;0(01):-
Objective To clone amastin coding genes from different strains of Leishmania parasites. Methods Using amastin cDNA sequence as the reference, dbEST data base established by National Center Biotechnology Information (NCBI), USA, was searched by BLAST tool. A 309 bp DNA fragment of Leishmania major was found and used as the probe for the screening of a DNA library. The amastin gene of Leishmania major Abdou was cloned and sequenced. Specific primers were designed and amastin genes for Leishmania mexicana WR972, Leishmania brizeliensis and Leishmania amazonensis joseph were amplified by polymerase chain reaction. Results The amastin genes from 4 strains of Leishmania parasites were cloned and sequenced. It was found that all 4 amastin genes contained unique open reading frame of 552 bp and encoded amastin protein of 183 amino acid residues. Conclusion The amastin genes of 4 strains of Leishmania parasites were successfully cloned.
4.Effect of ritodrine hydrochloride combined with radix salviae miltiorrhizae on fetal growth restriction
Honglian YAN ; Li LIU ; Yanping ZHONG
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2008;15(7):1149-1150
Objective Ritodrine hydrochloride(RH) combined with radix salviae mihiorrhisa(RSM) is ap- plied to treat fetal growth ristriction(FGR). Curative effect was recorded during observation. Methods 62 pregnant women with slowly growing fetuses were divided into two groups randomly. Group A(test group) :including 31 preg- nant women who received RH combined with RSM treatment. Group B(control group) :including the other 31 preg- nant women who only received RSM treatment. Group B received 250ml of fat emulsion injection. One time every three days within one week. At the same time,gronp B also received injection of 500ml 10 % dextrose, coenzyme A 100U ,ATP 40mg,vitamin C 2g,dextran-40 and compound salvia injection 10ml one time a day,ten days in all. Be- sides the above-mentioned medicament for group B, group A received RH 100ml injection every day. Ten days was a period of treatment. After the treatment, uterine height, abdominal circumference, weight were measured and bipari- etal diameter, head circumference, abdominal circumference were checked by B-type ultrasonic inspection. After birth,weight of the baby and weight of placenta were measured too. Results Measurement indexes from group A, weight of the new-born baby and weight of placenta are obviously higher than those from group B. Conclusion RH combined with RSM can obviously extend blood vessel, loose placenta, improve blood circulation, accelerate cell metabolism, make microeirculation better, reduce permeability of capillary vessel, keep placenta's function and help foetus' growth.
5.THE RESEARCH ON THE RECOMBINANT ADENO-ASSOCIATED VIRUS AS A VECTOR FOR THE GENE THERAPY OF LIVER CANCER
Ziming LIU ; Lünan YAN ; Zhong WANG
Chinese Journal of Bases and Clinics in General Surgery 2001;8(3):133-134
Objective To explore the feasibility of recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) as a vector for the gene therapy of liver cancer. Methods The rAAV/enhance green fluorescein protein (EGFP) recombinant was prepared by the routine method of two plasmids cotransfection. Results The experiment showed that one 10cm plate could produce 107-108 infection unit recombinant by the method of two plasmids cotransfection, and the transduction of HepG2 cell was increased with the increase of infection dosage of rAAV. About 100 multiplicity of infection (MOI) AAV vector could make all the tumor cell light. Conclusion Liver cancer cell can be efficiently transduced by rAAV, and AAV vector may be a valuable vector for the gene therapy of liver cancer.
6.Study on the distribution of auto-antibodies against platelet in adults and children with primary immune thrombocytopenia in Nanning
Yan ZHOU ; Zhoulin ZHONG ; Jinlian LIU
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2015;(11):1500-1501,1504
Objective Study on the distribution of auto‐antibodies against platelet in adults and children with primary immune thrombocytopenia(ITP) .Methods Platelet auto‐antibodies were detected in 83 ITP patients and 58 non‐ITP patients by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (PAKAUTO kit) .Anti‐GP Ⅱ b/Ⅲ a ,GP Ⅰ b/Ⅸ and GP Ⅰ a/Ⅱ a auto‐antibodies were analyzed for 46 a‐dults and 37 children with ITP .Results The positive rate of autoantibody was 66 .27% in ITP patients ,which was much higher than that of non‐ITP patients ,the difference was significant(P < 0 .05) .As for ITP patients ,female ITP patients in adult group were 28 ,while in children group were 24 ,the difference was not significant(P > 0 .05) ,but the morbidity of ITP in females was higher than that of males in both of the two groups ,the difference was significant(P< 0 .05) .There was no significant difference on the distribution of platelet auto‐antibodies in adult and children group(P> 0 .05) ,the main of them was resistance against GP Ⅱ b/Ⅲ a and GP Ⅰ b/Ⅸ antibodies .Conclusion The detection of platelet auto‐antibodies could distinguish ITP and non‐ITP patients ,and GP Ⅰ a/Ⅱ a has an important reference value about therapy .
7.Relationship between Complications and Neurologic Subtype or Gross Motor Function in Preterm Infants with Cerebral Palsy
Shuyuan YAN ; Zhenyu LIU ; Xiaoni YAN ; Hongyan QIAN ; Zhong YU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2012;18(11):1056-1059
Objective To investigate the distribution of complications and the relationship with neurologic subtype and gross motor function in preterm infants with cerebral palsy (CP). Methods The type, grade of Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS), intelligence,speech, ophthalmologic consultation, brainstem auditory evoked potential and electroencephalogram of 135 preterm infants with CP were reviewed. Results There were 284 complications in total, (2.10±1.33) per child, and was significantly different among various types of CP (F=5.50, P<0.001). The incidence of mental retardation and speech disorder was significant different among various types (P<0.05). The incidence of mental retardation, speech disorder, visual impairment and epilepsy increased significantly (P<0.05) in spastic quadriplegia infants,compared with those with diplegia and hemiplegia. The incidence of mental retardation, speech disorder, visual impairment and musculoskeletal disorder was significantly different (P<0.05) among various grades of GMFCS. The frequency of complications was more in children unable to walk (GMFCS Ⅳ~Ⅴ) than able to walk (GMFCS Ⅰ~Ⅲ) for children over 2 years old (t=70.05, P<0.001). Conclusion The incidence of mental retardation, speech disorder, visual and hearing impairment, secondary musculoskeletal disorder and the multiple disorders are related with neurologic subtype and/or the grade of GMFCS.
8.Anti-tumor activities of CIK cells derived from lymph nodes of lung cancer patients
Jiajun TENG ; Yan ZHOU ; Xianxun LIU ; Baohui HAN ; Hua ZHONG
China Oncology 2015;(9):665-670
Background and purpose:Cytokine-induced killer (CIK) has both the advantages of T lympho-cytes’ powerful anti-tumor activity and NK cells’ tumor killing capacity without MHC restriction. It could directly kill tumor cells, regulate and enhance immune function, without damaging the structure and functions of the immune sys-tem. Its effects on the treatment of malignant solid tumors has been widely recognized. This study aimed to evaluate the anti-proliferation effects of CIK cells obtained and cultivated from lung cancer patients’ lymph nodes. Meanwhile, the safety of clinical transfusion was observed.Methods:The peripheral blood and lymph nodes of 6 surgery patients with lung cancer from Shanghai Chest Hospital were used to cultivate CIK cells for 14 days. The phenotypes of CIK cells were detected by lfow cytometry. The anti-proliferation activities of CIK cells on A549 lung cancer cells were detected by CCK8 assay. The morphological changes of CIK cells were observed by invert microscope. The expression of CEA level and adverse events were evaluated after CIK transfusion.Results:The proportion of CD3+CD56+T lymphocyte in two groups were both more than 30%. The CCK8 assay showed that the suppression rate of lymph nodes group was higher than that of peripheral blood group at each effect/target ratio(P<0.05). The adverse effect of CIK transfusion was mild and tolerable. The expression of CEA level decreased in patients.Conclusion:Lymph nodes of surgery patients with lung cancer can be used for cultivation of CIK cells. The anti-tumor activity of CIK isolated from lymph nodes is better than that of CIK cells cultivated from peripheral blood. Preclinical experiments showed high safety.
9.Reference interval for hemoglobin A1c in healthy adults in northeast Sichuan area
Yan LIANG ; Zhong TANG ; Xingliang JIANG ; Sulan LIU
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2014;(19):2650-2651
Objective To establish reference interval of hemoglobin A1c(HbA1c) determined in healthy adults in northeast Si-chuan .Methods Venous blood was pumped from 494 individuals without previously diagnosed diabetes and other critical illness . The HbA1c level ,blood routine examination ,blood lipids ,fasting plasma glucose ,liver and kidney function were measured . Reference value of HbA1c was determined by 95% confidence interval through the mean of HbA1c .Results The HbA1c level took on normal distribution in 494 healthy individuals ,and the reference interval was 4 .482% -6 .012% .There was no statistical signifi-cance of HbA1c level between different genders(t= -0 .905 ,P= 0 .366) .The levels of HbA1c in 20 - < 35 years old people , 35- <65 years old people and ≥65 years old people were(5 .109 ± 0 .150)% ,(5 .224 ± 0 .122)% ,(5 .444 ± 0 .125)% ,and the differences were statistically significant among different age group(P<0 .05) .The HbA1c level and age were positively correlated (r=0 .338 ,P<0 .01) .Conclusion It is necessary to establish appropriate reference intervals of HbA1c for different laboratories or areas .
10.Role of hippocampal histone acetylation in isoflurane-induced amnestic effect in mice
Qiuju QING ; Tao ZHONG ; Yanfeng ZHANG ; Xinyao LIU ; Jianqin YAN
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2013;33(11):1346-1348
Objective To evaluate the role of hippocampal histone acetylation in isoflurane-induced amnestic effect in mice.Methods Fifty-four male C57BL/6J mice,aged 8 weeks,weighing 18-22 g,were randomly divided into 3 groups (n =18 each) using a random number table:control group (group C),isoflurane group (group ISO) and histone deacetylase inhibitor sodium butyrate group (group SB).Group C inhaled 35% oxygen for 30 ain,and ISO and SB groups inhaled the mixture of 35 % oxygen and 0.4% isoflurane for 30 min,and then the animals underwent contextual fear conditioning training.After the end of training,normal saline 6 ml/kg was intraperitoneally injected in C and ISO groups,while in group SB,sodium butyrate 1.2 g/kg was intraperitoneally injected.One hour after the end of training,3 mice were sacrificed randomly in each group and their hippocampi were immediately removed for determination of the expression of acetylated histone-H3 (Ac-H3) and Ac-H4 by Western blot.Twenty-four hours after the end of training,contextual fear conditioning test and open field test were conducted.The freezing time,total distance and time of staying at the central zone were recorded.Results Compared with group C,Ac-H3 and Ac-H4 expression was significantly down-regulated,and the percentage of freezing time during testing was decreased in group ISO (P < 0.05).Compared with group ISO,Ac-H3 and Ac-H4 expression was significantly up-regulated,and the percentage of freezing time during testing was increased in group SB (P < 0.05).There was no significant difference in the percentage of freezing time during training,total distance and time of staying in the central zone among the 3 groups (P > 0.05).Conclusion Hippocampal histone acetylation is involved in the regulation of isoflurane-induced amnestic effect in mice.