1.Dendritic cells pulsed with whole tumor lysates provide protection against acute leukemia in syngeneic bone marrow-transplanted mice
Yirong JIANG ; Chunsheng LIU ; Xueliang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Practical Internal Medicine 2001;0(02):-
Objective To investigate specific anti-leukemia immune response induced by tumor lysates pulsed dendritic cells(TP-DC)in syngeneic bone marrow-transplanted mice.Methods From June 2002 to June 2003,the bone marrow cells were induced by using granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor(mGM-CSF)and interleukin-4(mIL-4).DC was pulsed with L7212 tumor lysates at the immature stage.TP-DC was harvested on 7th day.615 mice immunized thrice with L7212 TP-DC starting at day 7 following BMT.Additional control groups were set up.The survival was observed.Results Immunization using TP-DC could induce L7212 cells-specific CTL responses that were statistically significant compared with control groups(F=391.77,P
2.Preparation and immunizing dose analysis of inactivated hepatitis A vaccine using attenuated H2 strain
LI Hongsen ; PING Ling ; WANG Zhengxin ; JIANG Houfei ; HOU Dinglin ; ZHANG Yirong ; WANG Lingxi ; YANG Jingsi
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;36(5):407-411,415
Objective:
To prepare an inactivated hepatitis A vaccine using a attenuated strain of hepatitis A virus (HAV) H2 and to analyze its immunizing dose, so as to provide the reference for development and production of inactivated hepatitis A vaccines.
Methods:
Human embryonic lung diploid cells (KMB17) were infected with attenuated HAV H2 strain to proliferate the virus, then the cells containing viruses were harvested, extracted and purified. The obtained virus concentrate was prepared into vaccine bulk and test vaccines with 1 280 EU/mL antigen content. Vaccine testing was carried out according to the inactivated hepatitis A vaccine standards specified in the Part Ⅲ of the Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China (2020 edition). A total of 110 mice were randomly divided into 11 groups, including 5 dose groups (80, 160, 320, 640 and 1 280 EU/dose) of the test vaccine and the reference vaccine, as well as the adjuvant control group. Mice were immunized twice by intraperitoneal injection, their serum HAV antibodies were detected, and the geometric mean titer (GMT) and positive conversion rate of antibodies were analyzed to evaluate the immunising dose of the vaccine.
Results:
The antigen content and viral titer of the virus harvest solution were 5 120 EU/mL and 8.33 lgCCID50/mL, respectively. The removal rate of foreign protein reached 98.05% and the recovery rate of antigen was 66.25%. The test vaccine met the requirements of Part Ⅲ of the Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China (2020 edition). The GMTs of HAV antibodies in the test vaccine and the reference vaccine dose groups after the second immunization were more than twice higher than those after the first immunization. Regardless of primary immunization or secondary immunization, the GMTs (log2) of HAV antibodies in the test vaccine groups with doses of 160 EU/dose and above were higher than those in the 80 EU/dose group (all P<0.05), while there was no statistically significant differences between the dose groups of 160 EU/dose and above (all P>0.05). The antibody positive conversion rate of 160 EU/dose and above of the test vaccine was 100.00% after the secondary immunization.
Conclusions
The inactivated hepatitis A vaccine of attenuated H2 strain tested in this study demonstrates strong immunogenicity in mice, suggesting its potential as a candidate vaccine. The preliminary analysis indicates an immunizing dose of 320 EU/dose for children and 640 EU/dose for adults.
3.Principle and application of isothermal amplification technology
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2020;43(5):591-596
Isothermal amplification technology is a new class of nucleic acid amplification technology that performs amplification under constant temperature conditions. With the advantages of simple operation, high sensitivity and specificity, this kind of technology shows a good application prospect in clinical detection and scientific research. The principle, characteristics and applications of loop-mediated isothermal amplification(LAMP), crossing priming amplification (CPA),strand displacement amplification(SDA), recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA), nucleic acid sequence-based amplification (NASBA), rolling circle amplification (RCA) and helicase-dependent amplification (HDA) are reviewed in this paper.
4.Swim-up and density gradient centrifugation preparation techniques for intrauterine insemination: A systematic review
Tao LI ; Qinghua GUO ; Jinhui TIAN ; Wei ZHANG ; Baihong GUO ; Guoping LI ; Nengqin LUO ; Zhaobin LI ; Lei JIANG ; Wenqin JIA ; Renju LI ; Peng ZHANG ; Yirong CHEN
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2010;14(18):3310-3313
BACKGROUND: There are many in vitro selection method of sperm, and swim-up and density gradient centrifugation are commonly used. It remains unclear which method minimizes bad stimulation to the sperm and select sperm with high fertilization potential. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of swim-up and gradient centrifugation preparation techniques on intrauterine insemination (IUI).METHODS: A computer-based online search of Cochrane Library, PubMed, EMBASE databases was performed, and some related journals were manually searched for related articles published between January 1966 and February 2009. The quality of included randomized controlled trials (RCT) and q-randomized trials (Q-RCT) was evaluated and Meta-analysis was conducted by the Cochrane Collaboration's software RevMan5.0. Experts.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: A total of 6 studies were included, involving 4 RCTs and 2 Q-RCTs. A total of 486 patients (1 099 IUI cycles) were enrolled. The Meta-analysis indicated that there was no difference between swim-up and gradient centrifugation preparation techniques for the IUI in terms of cycle pregnancy rates [OR = 1.11, 95%CI(0.8,1.55)], miscarriage rates [OR = 0.31, 95%CI(0.09,1.04)], sperm count [the weight mean difference (WMD) =-0.89, 95%CI(-14.17,12.38)], sperm motility [WMD = -2.31, 95%CI(-7.27,2.65)]. There is insufficient evidence to confirm which is the best method in the two specific preparation techniques. The quality of study methods should be improved. And more measure parameters should be included when comparing it before or after treatment, such as sperm motility, sperm count, sperm function.
5.Fetal Lateral Ventricular Dilatation Complicated with Malformation Diagnosed by Ultrasound and Its Relationship with Chromosome Abnormalities
Yuanming HUANG ; Dongping HUANG ; Wei ZHONG ; Wei JIANG ; Yan CHEN ; Yirong CHEN
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging 2017;25(8):617-622,624
Purpose To investigate the relationship between fetal lateral ventricle dilatation complicated with malformation and chromosome abnormalities,so as to provide reference for clinical consultation.Materials and Methods The ultrasound images,karyotype analysis and high resolution microarray comparative genomic hybridization (aCGH) results of 150 fetuses with lateral ventricular dilatation diagnosed by ultrasound were analyzed retrospectively.Results Among 150 lateral ventricular dilatation fetuses,81 cases were isolated lateral ventricle dilatation,30 cases were found complicated with fetal ultrasound soft index,22 cases with other CNS malformations and 17 cases with other malformations.Karyotype analysis of the above 4 groups showed 13 cases of abnormal karyotypes and 15 cases ofaCGH abnormalities.There was statistical significant difference (P<0.05) in each group of abnormal chromosome and aCGH detection rate,in which the softer marker's group had a significantly higher rate than the isolated ventriculomegaly's group in abnormal chromosome and aCGH (P<0.05).There was no statistical significant difference in any other groups (P>0.05).Conclusion Fetal systems should be carefully examined when prenatal ultrasound reveals lateral ventricular dilatation.The probability of abnormal chromosome increases significantly when complicated with fetal ultrasound soft index or other structural abnormalities.Chromosomal abnormalities need to be excluded and regular ultrasound follow-up is necessary in fetuses with isolated lateral ventricles.
7.Multicenter study of venetoclax-based combined regimen in treatment of adult acute myeloid leukemia
Yueting HUANG ; Long LIU ; Tianbi LAN ; Aizhen CHEN ; Guixiang WU ; Zhifeng LI ; Yiming LUO ; Jintao ZHAO ; Yong ZHOU ; Yun LIN ; Zhihong FANG ; Weilin XIA ; Lian YU ; Yirong JIANG ; Bing XU
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2022;31(7):397-401
Objective:To investigate the efficacy of venetoclax-based combined regimen in treatment of adult patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML).Methods:The data of 50 adult AML (non-acute promyelocytic leukemia) who received venetoclax-based combined regimen in the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Dongguan People's Hospital, the First Hospital of Longyan City, Jieyang People's Hospital from December 2018 to May 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. Different doses venetoclax combined with demethylation drugs or low-dose chemotherapy regimen were used to analyze the therapeutic efficacy. The related factors influencing efficacy were analyzed by using logistic regression.Results:The composite complete remission (CR) rate of 50 AML patients was 62.0% (31/50), the overall response rate (ORR) was 76.0% (38/50); 28 patients achieved effectiveness [CR and partial remission (PR)] after the first cycle and could achieve effectiveness by 3 courses of treatment at the latest. Among 50 patients, 28 cases were newly diagnosed AML, the composite CR rate was 60.8% (17/28), ORR was 78.6% (22/28); 22 cases were recurrent and relapsed, the composite CR rate was 63.6% (14/22), ORR was 72.7% (16/22); and there was no statistically significant difference of ORR between the both groups ( χ2 = 0.23, P = 0.743). Logistic regression multivariate analysis showed age was the only independent influencing factor for the treatment effectiveness ( OR = 8.451, 95% CI 1.306-54.697, P = 0.025). The median duration time of patients receiving venetoclax treatment regimen was 4.5 months (1.1-15.0 months); 16 cases who had treatment effectiveness finally relapsed, the median time of maintaining effectiveness was 5 months (1.1-11.0 months). Additionally, the common treatment-related adverse reactions included bone marrow suppression after treatment, followed by some gastrointestinal reactions like nausea, vomiting and stomachache. In addition, no patient stopped medication for more than 1 week due to bone marrow suppression related complications. Conclusion:Venetoclax-based combined regimen shows a good short-term efficacy in treatment of AML. It is also effective and tolerable for elderly patients receiving reduced dose therapy.
8.Antimicrobial resistance profile of clinical isolates in hospitals across China: report from the CHINET Surveillance Program, 2017
Fupin HU ; Yan GUO ; Demei ZHU ; Fu WANG ; Xiaofei JIANG ; Yingchun XU ; Xiaojiang ZHANG ; Zhaoxia ZHANG ; Ping JI ; Yi XIE ; Mei KANG ; Chuanqing WANG ; Aimin WANG ; Yuanhong XU ; Jilu SHEN ; Ziyong SUN ; Zhongju CHEN ; Yuxing NI ; Jingyong SUN ; Yunzhuo CHU ; Sufei TIAN ; Zhidong HU ; Jin LI ; Yunsong YU ; Jie LIN ; Bin SHAN ; Yan DU ; Sufang GUO ; Lianhua WEI ; Fengmei ZOU ; Hong ZHANG ; Chun WANG ; Yunjian HU ; Xiaoman AI ; Chao ZHUO ; Danhong SU ; Ruizhong WANG ; Hua FANG ; Bixia YU ; Yong ZHAO ; Ping GONG ; Dawen GUO ; Jinying ZHAO ; Wenen LIU ; Yanming LI ; Yan JIN ; Chunhong SHAO ; Kaizhen WEN ; Yirong ZHANG ; Xuesong XU ; Chao YAN ; Hua YU ; Xiangning HUANG ; Shanmei WANG ; Yafei CHU ; Lixia ZHANG ; Juan MA ; Shuping ZHOU ; Yan ZHOU ; Lei ZHU ; Jinhua MENG ; Fang DONG ; Hongyan ZHENG ; Han SHEN ; Wanqing ZHOU ; Wei JIA ; Gang LI ; Jinsong WU ; Yuemei LU
Chinese Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy 2018;18(3):241-251
Objective To investigate the antimicrobial resistance profile of the clinical isolates collected from selected hospitals across China. Methods Twenty-nine general hospitals and five children's hospitals were involved in this program. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was carried out according to a unified protocol using Kirby-Bauer method or automated systems. Results were interpreted according to CLSI 2017 breakpoints. Results A total of 190 610 clinical isolates were collected from January to December 2017, of which gram negative organisms accounted for 70.8% (134 951/190 610) and gram positive cocci 29.2% (55 649/190 610). The prevalence of methicillin-resistant strains was 35.3% in S. aureus (MRSA) and 80.3% in coagulase negative Staphylococcus (MRCNS) on average. MR strains showed much higher resistance rates to most of the other antimicrobial agents than MS strains. However, 91.6% of MRSA strains were still susceptible to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, while 86.2% of MRCNS strains were susceptible to rifampin. No staphylococcal strains were found resistant to vancomycin. E. faecalis strains showed much lower resistance rates to most of the drugs tested (except chloramphenicol) than E. faecium. Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) was identified in both E. faecalis and E. faecium. The identified VRE strains were mainly vanA, vanB or vanM type based on phenotype or genotype. The proportion of PSSP or PRSP strains in the non-meningitis S.pneumoniae strains isolated from children decreased but the proportion of PISP strains increased when compared to the data of 2016. Enterobacteriaceae strains were still highly susceptible to carbapenems. Overall, less than 10% of these strains (excluding Klebsiella spp.) were resistant to carbapenems. The prevalence of imipenem-resistant K. pneumoniae increased from 3.0% in 2005 to 20.9% in 2017, and meropenem-resistant K. pneumoniae increased from 2.9% in 2005 to 24.0% in 2017, more than 8-fold increase. About 66.7% and 69.3% of Acinetobacter (A. baumannii accounts for 91.5%) strains were resistant to imipenem and meropenem, respectively. Compared with the data of year 2016, P. aeruginosa strains showed decreasing resistance rate to carbapenems. Conclusions Bacterial resistance is still on the rise. It is necessary to strengthen hospital infection control and stewardship of antimicrobial agents. The communication between laboratorians and clinicians should be further improved in addition to surveillance of bacterial resistance.