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Changes and significance of induced sputum and interleukin - 6, interleukin 8 in children with acute asthma

xiao-ming, WANG ; linyun, ZHANG ; jian, ZHOU ; qun, MIAO ; mei-fang, WANG ; qin-da, CHEN

Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics.2004;0(12):-.

Objective To investigate the characteristic and clinical significance of airway inflammation in children with acute asth-ma. Methods Underwent sputum induction and sputum induction in children (n=34) with acute asthma was repented in recovered children ( n = 24).Induced sputum were also taken from 15 healthy children as controls.Total and differential cell counts were per-formed. Interleukin(IL)-8、IL-6 were measured,The relationship between inflammatory cells and IL-8、 IL-6、peak expiratory (PEF) were analyzed.Results The inflammatory cell infiltrate was mixed including eosmophilic granulocytes, neutrophils, and macrophages. They decreased significantly, but eosinophilic granulocyte remained a higher percentage compared with healthy subjects. There was low-er percentage of lymphocytes at acute exacerhation.Eosinophilic granulocytes were correlated with the degree of airflow obstruction. Levels of IL-8、IL-6 were elevated during the acute exacerbation and decreased at resolution.IL-8 was correlated significantly with neutrophils at acute exacerhation and resolution.IL-6 was correlated signifficantly with eosinophilic granulocytes at acute exacerbation. Conclusions Airway inflammation is chataeterized by infiltration of eosinophils, neutrophils and macrophages.IL-8、IL-6 possibly is the important cytokines of airway inflammation in children with acute asthma. Increased eosinophils in induced sputum correlates with asthma severity. Therapy to the cytokines may have potential values.J Appl Clin pediatr,2004,19(12): 1023-1025

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Diagnosis of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome in Children

A-YI-GU-LI ; jun-bao, DU ; qing-you, ZHANG ; yong-hong, CHEN

Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics.1986;0(01):-.

Objective To discuss the clinical diagnostic method of postural orthostatic tachycarda syndrome(POTS) in children.Methods Thirty-six children with POTS were selected for the research.Among them 15 were boys,21 cases were girls.The age ranged from 5.9 to 16 years,average age 12.3 years.Among them 28 patients(78%) were in between 11-16 years.The age distribution,clinical courses and hemodynamic indexes were analyzed and also the incidence of clinical manifestations and investigation reports were observed.Results Among 81 patients of orthostatic regulation disturbance,36 patients were diagnosed POTS,which was 47% of total.The clinical courses ranged from 1 day to 5 years,average clinical course 10.2 months.The clinical courses of more than half of the total patients were within 6 months(56%).The common clinical features of POTS were chest tightness on standing,vertigo,fatigue,palpitation,syncope,orthostatic regulation disturbance.Ten patients were also associated with gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea,vomiting.The most common feature of POTS patients was tachycardia(HR increased by ≥30 times/min) within 10 min after head-up tilt test(HUT).Average HR increased by 38 times/min.In some patients HR increased up to ≥120 times/min.There were no significant changes in blood.In 23 cases(64%),the T waves were descended by ≥0.2 mV in 2 or more than 2 leads in ECG reading.Investigations reports showed that there were 12 cases whose urine specific gravity was increased.In 11 cases HCO_3~-decreased.Conclusions POTS is commonly seen in schooling female children.The common symptoms are vertigo,chest tightness,fatigue,palpitation.HUT is an important method for the diagnosis of POTS.

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Analysis of Clinical Symptoms and Blood Lipid Components in Simple Obesity Children

A-YI-GU-LI ; yong-hong, CHEN ; jun-bao, DU

Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics.2004;0(07):-.

Objective To analyze blood lipid components in simple obesity children and to explore the effects of obesity in the lipid metabolism and its clinical significance.Methods A total of 90 children,including 50 simple obesity children(obesity group)and 40 normal children(control group),were enrolled in this study.The age ranged from 2.5 to 16.0 years.Their blood lipid profiles of all the children were analyzed.The blood lipid profiles were examined by biochemical analysis,including triglyeride(TG),total cholesterol(TC),low density lipoprotein(LDL) and high density lipoprotein(HDL),and the livers of all the children were analyzed.The blood lipid profiles were examined by ultrasonograph.Results 1.There were no significant differences in age and height in obesity group and control group,but there were significant differences in body mass index(BMI) and blood pressure(P0.05),which had no statistical meaning.3.Liver ultra sonogram showed that 18 cases had fatty liver(36%) in simple obesity children.Conclusions Metabolic disorder of blood lipid is present in simple obesity children,who have a tendency to get fatty liver.LDL is markedly elevated in obesity group.Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease should be prevented at earlier period of childhood.

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Study Progress of Liver Injury Induced by Antiepileptics

jing, HUANG ; rong-na, REN

Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics.1992;0(06):-.

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Study Advancement on Molecular and Genetic of Generalized Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus

mei-jing, XI ; xi-shun, HUANG ; hong, ZHENG

Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics.1992;0(06):-.

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Effects of Astragaloside Ⅳ on Collagen of Myocardial Fibroblasts in Rats

Yu, CHEN ; Xian-feng, NING ; Jian-hua, CAO ; Zi-pu, LI

Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics.2007;22(7):553-555,558.

Objective To investigate the dose- and time-effects of astragaloside Ⅳ(XGA) on collagen of myocardial fibroblasts in rats.Methods The myocardial fibroblasts of rats were separated by collagenase and trypsinase digestive method,and the cell culture system was established. After XGA in different concentrations and at different time points was administered in fibroblast culture systems,the mRNA expression levels of collagen,matrix metalloproteinases(MMP)-1,-2,-9,tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase(TIMP)-1 and -2 were measured with reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR) test.Results After XGA administration with different doses and at different time points was adminstered,the gel electrophoresis product of RT-PCR in fibroblast culture system expressed the mRNA of type Ⅰ,Ⅲ and Ⅳ collagens,MMP-1,-2,-9,TIMP-1 and -2;but the mRNA expression levels of type Ⅰ,Ⅲ and Ⅳ collagens,TIMP-1 and -2 decreased and the mRNA expression levels of MMP-1,-2,and -9 increased compared to those before XGA administration;the mRNA expression of type Ⅰ,Ⅲ and Ⅳ collagens,MMP-1,-2,-9,TIMP-1 and -2 decreased or increased gradually with the increase of doses and the prolonged time of XGA use.The mRNA expression levels of type Ⅰ,Ⅲ and Ⅳ collagens,TIMP-1 and -2 were negatively related to the doses and action times of XGA(r=-0.927 to -0.637 P= 0 to 0.024);and the mRNA expression levels of MMP-1,-2 and -9 were positively related to the doses and action times of XGA(r=0.672 to 0.962 P=0 to 0.034).Conclusion XGA can markedly reduce the collagen formation of myocardial fibroblasts in rats,and its mechanisms are related to the inhibiting of collagen synthesis and the increase of collagen degradation.

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In Vitro Generation of Hematopoietic Stem Cells from Embryonic Stem Cell to Reconstruct Hematopoiesis

Zhi-xu, HE ; Shao-liang, HUANG ; Qiang, MI ; Jing, HUANG

Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics.2008;23(15):1213-1218.

Objective To search for a good method for generation of hematopoietic stem cells (HSC) by embryonic stem cells (ESC),and to investigate the potential of HSC derived from ESC to reconstruct hematopoiesis in vivo.Methods Using a three-step method to induce a mice ESC line, E14.1-into HSC.And identifying HSC by flow cytometry analysis cell markers with CD34 +/Sca-1+, then HSC (1×109L-1)from ESC differentiation were injected into severe combined immunodefieency (SCID) mice for observing teratoma formation.To validate function of HSC by colonngenic cells assay and to reconstitute the hematopoiesis in lethally irradiated mice.Results Combining to use more hematopoietic stimulating factor to availably promote the El4.1 cell into embryoid body (EBs) with abundant hematopoietic progenitors.EBs were induced after 14 day to fast differentiate for HSC with peak percentages of CD34+/Sca-1+ cells reached to (13.72±2.07)%.To harvested ceils from EBs by day 14 for second -step HSC differentiation, percent of CD34+/Sca-1+ cells rise to(24.62±2.50) % after day 16 induction.Cloning forming units (CFU) analysis showed that more Erythro -myeloid cloning generation was observed at this period.Cells obtained in the second step are subsequently plated on monolayer of mice bone marrow stromal cells, in the presence of TPO, FLt3 ligand and superoatant of mice fetal liver stromal cells, cultured for additional 15 days, followed fast expansion of CD34+/Sca-1+ to maximally (58.64±4.20 ) % with more CFU-E, CFU-GM and CFU-GEMM population.Wright-Giemsa stain showed that its had the character of hematopoietic progenitors.Cells from the third-step were injected into SCID mice, but no teratomas were recovered in 2 mices after 6 weeks.Positive selection of CD34+/Sca-1+ cells by magnetic sorting from the third - step differentiation were transplanted into 7 lethally irradiated female mice while predominant hematopoietic reconstitution were observed in 10 days after transplantation, with 71.4% successful engraftment rate.And 3 recipients showed that the cell population of the peripheral blood leukocytes,red cells, hemoglobin approached normal index at 40 days after transplant, hut followed relative'slow renew in platelet count.Survival rate of transplant group is 43.0%, compared to 100% mortality in control mice.Karyotyping assays confirmed female mice with XY.Conclusions The results showed that the three-step differentiation and the culture conditions described here good support differentiation of ESC into HSC.HSC derived from ESC were safe without teratomas formation in body, and its can reconstruct hematopoiesis.

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Resistin Binding Peptide Stimulates Basal Insulin Secretion of RINm5F Insulinoma Cells

Yun-min, ZHANG ; Chun-mei, ZHANG ; Xia, CHI ; Feng, LIU ; Li, FEI ; Xiao-qin, PAN ; Mei, GUO ; Yu-hui, NI ; Rong-hua, CHEN ; Xi-rong, GUO

Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics.2008;23(11):879-883.

Objective A resistin binding peptide (RBP) was selected by phage display in our previous work. Studies had shown that RBP could antagonize the role of resistin on the lipid metabolism and endocrine function of adipose tissue, but whether RBP affects the insulin secretion of pancreatic cells is still unknown. The aim of this study is to assess the effect of RBP on basal insulin secretion in RINm5F insulinoma cells. Methods The cell viability was measured by 3-[4,5-dimethyhhiazol-2-yl]-2,5-diphenyltetra-zolium bromide (MTT) cytotoxicity assay. The supernatants were assayed for insulin content by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Reverse transcriptase-PCR assay and Western blotting were used to determine the expression of glucose transporter 2 (GLUT2) involved in insulin secretion. Cytosolic Ca2+, the trigger of insulin exocytosis, was analyzed with the fluorescent probe FURA-3/AM. Results RBP did no effect on the cell viability with a concentration of 10-8-10-12mol/L of 2 hours intervention. But it stimulated basal insulin secretion of RINm5F cells, accompanied by up-regulated increased expression of GLUT2 and elevated concentration of cytosolic Ca2+. Conclusion RBP could stimulate basal insulin secretion without affecting the cell viability.

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Modulatory Effect of 5-Hydroxytryptamine 2A Receptor on Discharge Activities of Inspiratory Neurons in the Medial Region of Nucleus Retrofacialis of Neonatal Rats in Vitro

Zhi-bin, QIAN ; Ming-li, JI ; Ying, QI ; Zhong-hai, WU

Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics.2008;23(12):965-967.

Objective To explore the modulatory effect of 5-HT2A receptors on the discharge activities of inspiratory neurons in medial region of nucleus retrofacialis of neonatal rats. Methods Experiments were performed in vitro brainstem slice preparations from neonatal rats. These preparations included the medial region of nucleus retrofacialis with the hypoglossal nerve rootlets retained. The rhythmic discharges of the inspiratory neurons and activities of the hypoglossal nerve rootlets were simultaneously recorded by using microelectrodes and suction electrodes, respectively. Roles of 5-HT2A receptors in modulation of the discharge activities of inspiratory neurons were investigated by administration of the 5-HT2A receptor agonist 1-(2,5-dimethoxy-4-iodopbenyl)-2-aminopropane (DOI), and its specific antagonist ketanserine dissolved in modified Kreb's solution for perfused slices. Results In DOI group, the inspiratory time (TI) was (0.864±0.07)s, expiratory time (TE) was (10.78±1.06)s, respiratory cycle (RC) was (11.79±1.64)s, integral amplitude (IA) was (357.98±37.21)(μV·s) and the peak discharge frequency (PF) was (37.83±3.66)Hz. In control group, they were (0.68±0.06)s, (13.89±2.14)s, (14.77±1.92)s, (273.57±24.39)(μV·s), and (29.92±4.50)Hz, there were significant differences between the 2 groups (Pa<0.01). In ketanserine group, TI was (0.55±0.07)s, TE and RC were (18.43±3.28)s and (20.17+2.91)s respectively, IA and PF were (214.37±33.52)(μV·s) and (22.17±3.92)Hz, there were significant differences between ketanserine group and DOI, control group (Pa<0.01). Conclusion 5-HT2A receptors take part in modulate the discharge activities of inspiratory neurons in neonatal rat brainstem slices.

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Overview of Citrin Deficiency:SLC25A13 Mutations and the Frequency

Keiko KOBAYASHI ; Miharu USHIKAI ; Yuan-Zong, SONG ; Hong-Zhi, GAO ; Jian-Sheng, SHENG ; Ayako TABATA ; Fumihiko OKUMURA ; Sayaka LKEDA ; Takeyori SAHEKI

Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics.2008;23(20):1553-1557.

Citrin deficiency, autosomal recessive disorder, caused by mutation of SLC25A13 gene on chromosome 7q21.3 has two major phenotypes : neonatal intrahepatic chnlestatic hepatitis(N1CCD) and adult-onset type Ⅱ citrullinemia(CTLN2).So far, we have identified 52 SLC25A13 mutations and diagnosed the patients not only in Japan(166 CTLN2 and 238 NICCD) but also in other countries.We have detected 76 Chinese, 13 Korean and 15 Vietnamese patients with the same mutations as Japanese, and 13 patients(from Israel, UK, USA or Czech)with mutations different from those found in Japanese,indicating a wide distribution of citrin deficiency.DNA diagnoses of 13 known SLG25A13 mutations revealed that the carrier frequency was high in East Asian populations:Chinese(73/4 600=1/63) ,Japanese(21/1372=1/65) and Korean(25/2 690=1/108), suggesting that near by 100 000 East Asians are liomozygotes.It is important to find out patients with citrin deficiency,to treat them,and to prevent onset of severe CTLN2.

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