Efficacy of thymosin alpha-1 and interferon alpha in treatment of chronic viral hepatitis B:A randomized controlled study

AIM: To observe the efficiency and safety of thymosin-α1 treatment in patients with hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg) and HBV DNA positive chronic hepatitis. METHODS: Sixty-two patients were randomly divided into groups A and B. The patients in group A received subcutaneous injection of 1.6 mg thymosin-α1, twice a week (T-α1 group) for six months, and the patients in group B received 5 MU interferon alpha (IFN-α) each day for fifteen days, then three times weekly (IFN-α group) for six months. The results between two groups treated with and the group untreated with IFN-α which was followed up for 12 mo (historical control group consisting of 30 patients) were compared, and three groups were comparable between each other (P > 0.05) at baseline (age, sex, clinical history, biochemical, and serological parameters). RESULTS: At the end of treatment, complete response, which was defined as alanine aminotransferase (ALT) normalization and HBV DNA and HBeAg loss, occurred in 9 of 29 (31.0%) patients in the T-α1 group and in 15 of 33 (45.5%) patients in the IFN-α group (c2 = 1.36, P >0.05). After a follow-up period of six months, a complete response was observed in 14 of 29 (48.3%) patients in the T-α1 group and in 9 of 33 (27.3%) patients in the IFN-α group (c2 = 2.93, P > 0.05). Compared with the results observed in the historical control (HC) group untreated with IFN-α which was followed up for 12 mo, the rate of complete response was significantly higher in IFN-α group at the end of therapy (1 of 30 vs 15 of 33, c2 = 14.72, P < 0.001) and in the T-α1 group at the end of follow-up (1 of 30 vs 14 of 29, c2 = 15.71, P < 0.001). In T-α1 and IFN-α treatment groups, the area under (the plasma concentration time) curve (AUC) of negative HBV DNA and HBeAg was 34%, 17%, 31% and 19% smaller than that in the HC group. By the end of the follow- up period, the proportions of ALT normalization and negative HBV DNA in the T-α1 group were significantly higher than those in the IFN-α and HC groups. The odds of ALT normalization and negative HBV DNA at the end of the follow-up was three-fold higher in the T-α1 group than in the IFN-α group. Unlike IFN-α, T-α1 was well tolerated by all patients, and no side effects appeared in T-α1 group.CONCLUSION: The results suggest that a 6-mo course of T-α1 therapy is effective and safe in patients with chronic hepatitis B. T-α1 is able to reduce HBV replication in patients with chronic hepatitis B. Furthermore, T-α1 is better tolerated than IFN-α and can gradually induce more sustained ALT normalization and HBV DNA and HBeAg loss. However, a response rate of 48.3% is still less ideal. A more effective therapeutic approach warrants further study.

Thymosin Alpha-1 Inhibits Complete Freund’s Adjuvant-Induced Pain and Production of Microglia-Mediated Pro-inflammatory Cytokines in Spinal Cord

Activation of inflammatory responses regulates the transmission of pain pathways through an integrated network in the peripheral and central nervous systems.The immunopotentiator thymosin alpha-1(Tal)has recently been reported to have anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective functions in rodents.However,how Tα1 affects inflammatory pain remains unclear.In the present study,intraperitoneal injection of Tal attenuated complete Freund's adjuvant(CFA)-induced pain hypersensitivity,and decreased the up-regulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines(TNF-α,IL-1β,and IL-6)in inflamed skin and the spinal cord.We found that CFA-induced peripheral inflammation evoked strong microglial activation,but the effect was reversed by Tα1.Notably,Tα1 reversed the CFA-induced up-regulation of vesicular glutamate transporter(VGLUT)and down-regulated the vesicular γ-aminobutyric acid transporter(VGAT)in the spinal cord.Taken together,these results suggest that Tα1 plays a therapeutic role in inflammatory pain and in the modulation of microgliainduced pro-inflammatory cytokine production in addition to mediation of VGLUT and VGAT expression in the spinal cord.

长链非编码RNA alpha-2-巨球蛋白反义RNA 1靶向微小RNA-106b-5p调控氧化型低密度脂蛋白诱导的人脑微血管内皮细胞损伤

目的探讨长链非编码RNA(lncRNA)alpha-2-巨球蛋白反义RNA 1(A2M-AS1)靶向微小RNA(miR)-106b-5p对氧化型低密度脂蛋白(ox-LDL)诱导的人脑微血管内皮细胞损伤的影响。方法用ox-LDL诱导人脑微血管内皮细胞设为ox-LDL组,正常培养细胞为对照(Ctrl)组;A2M-AS1过表达(pcDNA-A2M-AS1组)、空载体(pcDNA组)、miR-106b-5p抑制剂(anti-miR-106b-5p组)、阴性对照(anti-miR-NC组)、pcDNA-A2M-AS1与对照mimic NC(miR-NC组)、pcDNA-A2M-AS1与miR-106b-5p模拟物(miR-106b-5p mimics组)转染细胞后加ox-LDL处理,n=9;Real-time PCR检测A2M-AS1与miR-106b-5p表达;试剂盒检测丙二醛(MDA)、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)和过氧化氢酶(CAT)水平;流式细胞术及TUNEL法检测细胞凋亡;双荧光素酶报告基因实验检测A2M-AS1与miR-106b-5p靶向关系;Western blotting检测Bcl-2和Bax蛋白表达量。结果与Ctrl组比较,ox-LDL组A2M-AS1表达水平、SOD和CAT活性、Bcl-2蛋白水平降低,miR-106b-5p表达水平、MDA水平、凋亡率、Bax蛋白水平升高(P<0.05);过表达A2M-AS1或干扰miR-106b-5p降低ox-LDL诱导细胞后MDA水平、凋亡率与Bax蛋白水平,升高SOD、CAT活性和Bcl-2蛋白水平(P<0.05);A2M-AS1靶向miR-106b-5p;上调miR-106b-5p逆转过表达lncRNA A2M-AS1对ox-LDL诱导的人脑微血管内皮细胞损伤的作用。结论A2M-AS1通过靶向miR-106b-5p减轻ox-LDL诱导的人脑微血管内皮细胞损伤。

Study of the Effect of Zhuang Medicine Aponeurotic System Triple Therapy on Lumbar Disc Herniation and Alpha-1 Acid Glycoprotein Level

Objective:To analyze the application effect of Zhuang medicine aponeurotic system triple therapy in the treatment of lumbar disc herniation and its effect on the level of alpha-1 acid glycoprotein(alpha-1 AGP).Methods:200 patients with lumbar disc herniation were selected and randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group,100 cases in each group.The control group was given conventional acupuncture,and the treatment group was treated with manipulation+fire needling+cupping.The alpha-1-AGP levels before and after treatment,as well as the lumbar spine function and pain scores before and after treatment,and the adverse reactions occurred during treatment between the two groups were compared.Results:Before treatment,there was no significant difference in alpha-1 AGP levels,lumbar function,and pain scores between the two groups(P>0.05).After treatment,the lumbar function scores of the two groups were significantly increased,with the treatment group having higher scores than the control group(P<0.05);the incidence of adverse reactions in the treatment group was 2.00%,which was much lower than the control group(P>0.05).Conclusion:Appropriate application of Zhuang medicine aponeurotic system triple therapy in the clinical treatment of lumbar disc herniation can promote the improvement of alpha-1 AGP index level,reduce the pain degree of patients,and improve their lumbar spine function.At the same time,Zhuang medicine also has significant advantages in terms of safety,while ensuring the efficacy and safety of the treatment.

Alpha-黑素细胞刺激素对内毒素血症小鼠肝肺组织表达高迁移率族蛋白1的抑制作用

目的研究Alpha-黑素细胞刺激素(α-MSH)对内毒素血症小鼠肝、肺组织中表达高迁移率族蛋白1(HMGB1)的调控作用。方法腹腔内注射(ip)LPS(25g/kg)和D-Gal(100mg/kg)建立内毒素血症小鼠模型,分别在LPS刺激小鼠1、2、3h后腹腔注射α-MSH(2.5mg/kg),24h后处死小鼠,取小鼠肺、脑、脾、肝、肾组织,应用RT-PCR和Westernblot的方法,从基因、蛋白两个水平检测α-MSH对HMGB1表达的调节作用。结果HMGB1mRNA及蛋白在内毒素血症小鼠肺、脑、脾、肝、肾中均有表达,但在肝、肺中的表达量高于其他组织;于LPS刺激小鼠3h之内腹腔注射α-MSH,能显著下调HMGB1mRNA及蛋白的表达,并且1h之内给药效果最理想。结论α-MSH能有效抑制内毒素血症小鼠肝、肺组织中HMGB1的表达。

Delayed diagnosis of alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency following post-hepatectomy liver failure: A case report

Post-hepatectomy liver failure(PHLF) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality following major liver resection. The development of PHLF is dependent on the volume of the remaining liver tissue and hepatocyte function. Without effective pre-operative assessment, patients with undiagnosed liver disease could be at increased risk of PHLF. We report a case of a 60-year-old male patient with PHLF secondary to undiagnosed alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency(AATD) following major liver resection. He initially presented with acute large bowel obstruction secondary to a colorectal adenocarcinoma, which had metastasized to the liver. There was no significant past medical history apart from mild chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. After colonic surgery and liver directed neo-adjuvant chemotherapy, he underwent a laparoscopic partially extended right hepatectomy and radio-frequency ablation. Post-operatively he developed PHLF. The cause of PHLF remained unknown, prompting reanalysis of the histology, which showed evidence of AATD. He subsequently developed progressive liver dysfunction, portal hypertension, and eventually an extensive parastomal bleed, which led to his death; this was ultimately due to a combination of AATD and chemotherapy. This case highlights that formal testing for AATD in all patients with a known history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heavy smoking, or strong family history could help prevent the development of PHLF in patients undergoing major liver resection.

Thymosin alpha 1:A comprehensive review of the literature

Thymosin alpha 1 is a peptide naturally occurring in the thymus that has long been recognized for modifying,enhancing,and restoring immune function.Thymosin alpha 1 has been utilized in the treatment of immunocompromised states and malignancies,as an enhancer of vaccine response,and as a means of curbing morbidity and mortality in sepsis and numerous infections.Studies have postulated that thymosin alpha 1 could help improve the outcome in severely ill corona virus disease 2019 patients by repairing damage caused by overactivation of lymphocytic immunity and how thymosin alpha 1 could prevent the excessive activation of T cells.In this review,we discuss key literature on the background knowledge and current clinical uses of thymosin alpha 1.Considering the known biochemical properties including antibacterial and antiviral properties,timehonored applications,and the new promising findings regarding the use of thymosin,we believe that thymosin alpha 1 deserves further investigation into its antiviral properties and possible repurposing as a treatment against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2.

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma in end-stage liver disease

AIM:To evaluate the association between alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency(A1ATD) and hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) in patients with end-stage liver disease(ESLD).METHODS:Patients with cirrhosis and ESLD referred to the Cleveland Clinic Foundation for liver transplantation between 2003 and 2014 were included in the study(N = 675). ESLD was defined as having histological features of cirrhosis and/or radiological evidence of cirrhosis in the context of portal hypertension(ascites,variceal bleeding,thrombocytopenia,or hepatic encephalopathy). A1 ATD was diagnosed using phenotype characterization(MZ or ZZ),liver biopsy detection of PAS-positive diastaseresistant(PAS+) globules,or both. Patients with other causes of liver diseases such as hepatitis C virus(HCV),alcoholic liver disease and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis(NASH) or NASH were also included in the study. HCC was diagnosed by using imaging modalities,biopsy findings,or explanted liver inspection. Follow-up time was defined as the number of years from the diagnosis of cirrhosis to the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma,or from the diagnosis of cirrhosis to the last follow up visit. The rate of HCC was assessed using time-tointerval analysis for interval censored data.RESULTS:This study included 675 patients. 7% of subjects had A1ATD(n = 47). Out of all subjects who did not have A1 ATD,46% had HCV,17% had alcoholic liver disease,19% had NASH and 18% had another primary diagnosis. Of the 47 subjects with A1 ATD,15 had a primary diagnosis of A1ATD(PI*ZZ phenotype and PAS+ globules),8 had a PI*MZ phenotype alone,14 had PAS+ alone,and 10 had both the PI*MZ phenotype and PAS+. Median follow-up time was 3.4(25th,75 th percentiles:1,5.2) years. The overall rate of hepatocellular carcinoma in all subjects was 29%(n = 199). In the A1 ATD group,the incidence rate of HCC was 8.5% compared to 31% in the group of patients with other causes of cirrhosis(P = 0.001). Patients with ESLD due to A1 ATD had the lowest yearly cumulative rate of hepatocellular carcinoma at 0.88% per year compared to 2.7% for those with HCV cirrhosis,1.5% in patients with NASH and 0.9% in alcohol-induced liver disease(P < 0.001).CONCLUSION:Within this group of patients with ESLD,there was no significant association between A1 ATD and increased risk of HCC.

DETECTION OF ALPHA-1 ANTICHYMOTRYPSIN IN HEPATOCELLULAR CARCINOMA TISSUE

One hundred and fifty-three consecutive cases of HCC and 25 controls from autopsy material were studied by immunohistochemical method in this paper. A review of the histopathology and demonstration of AFP, alpha- 1-antichymotrypsin (AACT), alpha 1-antitrypsin (AAT) and CEA were made.Among the tumor markers. AACT yielded the highest positive rate, 109 cases (71%) out of 153 HCC. CEA was the next, 95 cases (62%) .AFP and AAT gave the same result, 72 cases (47%) . AACT, AAT and CEA were not found in the controls. AFP was present in a few hepatocytes in 1 of 25 controls. The results were in keeping with serum tests so far as the highest positive rate being AACT was concerned. Therefore, combined determination of AACT and AFP would seem a better screening method than by that of AFP alone for survey of HCC.

On the Activities of Pancreatic Proteases and Alpha-1 Proteinase Inhibitor in Meat-Type Chicken

The study was aimed at the evaluation of the effects of breed, age, different digestion stimulators, and dietary crude protein (CP) level on the activities of proteolytic enzymes in pancreatic tissue and duodenal chymus (in vivo), serum trypsin and α1-proteinase inhibitor (A1PI) concentrations in meat-type chicks. The study of age dynamics of trypsin and A1PI concentrations was performed on the chicks of hybrid cross “Smena-8”and two parental lines (Plymouth Rock and Cornish) fed standard commercial corn-wheat-SBM diets. Twenty birds per breed were euthanized at 1, 7, 14, 21, 28 and 35 days of age to obtain blood samples and pancreatic homogenate. Experiments on the effects of different digestion promotors (probiotic, acidifier, phytobiotic, enzymatic preparation) and different CP levels (finisher diet, CP 20%, vs. ground corn, CP 8.5%) were performed on 12 hybrid chicks with fistulated duodenum from 14 to 50 days of age. The following conclusions were made: 1) At 1 day of age high proteolytic activity in pancreatic tissue and maximal serum concentrations of trypsin and A1PI were found in both hybrid and parental lines. Since 7 to 35 days of age A1PI concentration was nearly constant, serum trypsin concentration decreased while proteolytic activity in pancreatic tissue exhibited undulate increase;2) Proteolytic activity in pancreatic tissue was higher in hybrids compared to the parental lines from 7 to 35 days of age (p 0.05);3) Supplementation of diet with exogenous enzymes stimulated the digestion due to the increase in protease activity in duodenal chymus by 9.1% compared to unsupplemented control (p 0.05);4) Proteolytic activity in duodenal chymus significantly responded to the substitution of ground corn for the complete diet by 2-fold decrease while serum trypsin concentration responded by 2.5-fold increase (p 0.001). This fact can indicate that physiological functions of digestive proteases are not confined to the digestive processes.

IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL STUDY OF ALPHA-1-ANTICHYMOTRYPSIN IN GLIOMA

GFAP is a specific antigen of glial element, but Alpha-1-antichymotrypsin has not been reported in the literature. Alpha-1-antichymotrypsin was guided by GFAP using PAP method to the astrocytes of 137 gliomas. 120 (87%) gliomas were positive for Alpha-1-antichymotrypsin. Of these 120 gliomas, 86 (72%) gave diffuse distribution, 17 (14%) gave focal distribution, and 17 (14%) gave scattered distributions. Alpha-1-antichymotrypsin in glioma tissue may be an important tumor marker for diagnosis.

Managing panniculitis in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency: Systematic review of evidence behind treatment

AIM To systematically review literature for management of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency(AATD) panniculitis. METHODS Multiple databases were searched using combinations of pertinent terms. Articles were selected describing panniculitis treatment in patients with AAT < 11 μmol and/or PiZZ genotype, with no language limitation. All relevant articles were accessed in full text. Independent review of abstracts and full manuscripts was conducted by 2 reviewers, and quality assessment by one reviewer(checked by a second). Data extraction was conducted byone reviewer(checked by a second). Narrative synthesis only was conducted, as data were unsuitable for metaanalysis.RESULTS Thirty-two case reports and 4 case series were found. Augmentation therapy(infusions of plasma-derived AAT) was the most successful, with complete resolution of symptoms in all patients. Dapsone is a less expensive option, and it achieved clinical resolution in 62% of patients, but it is very poorly tolerated. Among other single-agent antibiotics, doxycycline was the most successful with complete clinical resolution seen in 33% of patients. Immunosuppressants were largely unsuccessful; 80% of patients exhibited no response. Liver transplantation and therapeutic plasma exchange displayed complete resolution in 66% of patients. Other strategies, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or antibiotics other than dapsone did not show sufficient response rates to recommend their use. Authors note the risk of bias imposed by the type of evidence(case reports, case series) available in this field.CONCLUSION Dapsone is the recommended first line therapy for AATD panniculitis, followed by augmentation therapy. Plasma exchange may be an alternative in the setting of rapidly progressive disease.

SlimQuick ^_(TM)-associated hepatotoxicity in a woman with alpha-1 antitrypsin heterozygosity

Green tea (Camellia sinensis)-associated hepatotoxicity is reported. However, the presence of alpha-1 antitrypsin MZ phenotype as a predisposing factor to green tea-associated drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is unknown. A previously healthy woman with alpha-1 antitrypsin MZ phenotype who took SlimQuick?, an herbal supplement containing green tea extract, developed severe hepatotoxicity requiring corticosteroid treatment. Green tea-associated hepatotoxicity is reviewed and alpha-1 antitrypsin MZ phenotype as a predisposing factor to green tea-associated DILI is discussed. Liver biopsy demonstrated marked inflammation with necrosis suggestive of toxic injury with diffuse alpha-1 antitrypsin globule deposition on immunostaining. Corticosteroid therapy resulted in rapid clinical improvement. Alpha-1 antitrypsin MZ phenotype may increase vulnerability to herbal hepatotoxicity.

脓毒症免疫抑制机制及治疗策略

脓毒症是机体对感染反应失调引起的危及生命的器官功能障碍。随着研究的深入,对脓毒症的理解已经从单纯的炎症反应拓展到涉及免疫抑制和免疫失衡。本文综述了脓毒症免疫抑制的生物学机制和临床影响,评估了针对脓毒症免疫抑制的多种潜在治疗策略,包括免疫检查点抑制剂、免疫刺激性细胞因子、免疫球蛋白、胸腺素α1和间充质干细胞等。旨在为临床医生和研究者提供关于脓毒症免疫抑制的最新见解,并探索改善患者长期预后的新兴治疗方法。

胸腺素α_1 基因的克隆表达及其生物活性

胸腺素α1(thymosinalpha 1 ,Tα1)作为一种免疫增强剂 ,临床用途广泛 .为大量制备Tα1,按大肠杆菌惯用密码子合成Tα1基因 ,克隆于质粒pUC1 9的EcoRⅠ和PstⅠ位点 .经测序证明序列正确后 ,串联为 4串体 (Tα1④ ) ,经再次测序确认后克隆入pThioHisA的EcoRⅠ和PstⅠ位点 .转化大肠杆菌T0P1 0 ,酶切鉴定正确后 ,经 1mmol LIPTG诱导 4h ,获得硫氧还蛋白与Tα1④的融合表达 ,用离子交换层析纯化融合蛋白 .溴化氰裂解融合蛋白 ,释放出Tα1单体 ,经离子交换色谱纯化出Tα1.采用3 H TdR参入法进行生物活性测定 ,证实融合蛋白和Tα1均具有刺激小鼠脾淋巴细胞分裂增殖的能力 .

胸腺肽α1对老年晚期恶性肿瘤患者细胞免疫功能的影响

目的 :观察胸腺肽α1对老年恶性肿瘤患者细胞免疫功能的影响。方法 :30例老年恶性肿瘤患者 ,用胸腺肽α1治疗 2个月 ,第 1个月每日 1.6 mg,第 2个月隔日 1.6 mg,均为皮下注射 ,观察治疗前后 T细胞亚群及 NK细胞、患者生活质量、血常规及肝肾功能变化。结果 :30例患者用胸腺肽α1前 ,CD4、CD4 /CD8、NK细胞分别为 (32 .33± 6 .2 5 ) %、(0 .77± 0 .2 3) %、(16 .0 5± 6 .79) % ,治疗后为 (39.4 2± 9.2 6 ) %、(1.19± 0 .5 3) %、(2 4 .37± 8.2 3) %。治疗前后比较均有显著意义 (P<0 .0 5 ) ,患者生活质量分值治疗后比治疗前显著提高 (P<0 .0 5 )。结论 :胸腺肽α1能提高老年晚期恶性肿瘤患者的细胞免疫功能 ,是较理想的免疫增强剂。

α1胸腺肽减轻放射性肺损伤

背景与目的放射性肺损伤是限制肺癌放疗疗效提高的主要因素之一,胸腺肽与放疗同时使用是否会加重放射性肺损伤尚不明确。本研究旨在用小鼠的放射性肺损伤模式评价α1胸腺肽对放射性肺损伤的影响。方法 33只雌性C57BL/6J鼠,体重19g左右,分为正常空白对照(C)组、单纯照射(RT)组、α1胸腺肽加照射(T+RT)组。用小鼠死亡比例、体重、胸水、肺系数、肺泡灌洗液蛋白含量和细胞计数、肺泡壁肿胀和细胞浸润及肺纤维化积分作为观察指标来评价三组间的差异。结果 T+RT组与RT组小鼠死亡比例分别为3/14、2/10,死亡时间均为23周-24周。第24周时解剖发现RT组有一侧大量胸腔积液,一侧中等量积液,T+RT组未见明显胸腔积液。T+RT组肺系数、肺泡灌洗液蛋白含量和细胞总数、中性粒细胞计数均在第8周低于RT组,但巨噬细胞数第8周时T+RT组高于RT组。第24周T+RT组肺系数、肺泡灌洗液蛋白含量和细胞总数、中性粒细胞数、肺泡壁肿胀和细胞浸润及肺纤维化积分均明显低于RT组。C组肺泡灌洗液蛋白含量和细胞总数、肺泡壁肿胀与炎性细胞浸润均较低,未发生明显肺纤维化。结论α1胸腺肽可能具有一定的防治放射性肺损伤的作用。

阿德福韦酯联合胸腺肽α_1与单用阿德福韦酯比较治疗慢性乙肝的系统评价

目的系统评价阿德福韦酯联合胸腺肽α1(ADF+Tα1)与单用阿德福韦酯比较治疗慢性乙型肝炎的疗效。方法电子检索Cochrane图书馆、MEDLINE、PubMed、中国生物医学文献数据库、CNKI、万方、VIP数据库,均从建库检索至2010年2月,并追踪已获文献的参考文献,纳入ADF+Tα1与单用ADF比较的随机对照试验(RCT)。由2名研究者按照Cochrane Handbook 5.0.2手册独立纳入试验、评价质量及提取数据,采用RevMan5.0软件进行Meta分析。结果最终纳入11个RCT,共895例患者,其方法学质量均为C级。Meta分析结果显示:主要结局指标(HBeAg血清转换)在治疗6个月、12个月时,试验组均优于对照组,其差异有统计学意义[RR(95%CI)分别为1.77(1.38,2.27)和1.74(1.44,2.10)];次要结局指标(HBV-DNA转阴、HBeAg转阴、ALT复常、HBV-DNA变异,完全应答、HBsAg阴转)在治疗6个月、12个月后,试验组也均优于对照组,且差异有统计学意义。结论本系统评价结果表明,ADF+Tα1治疗慢性乙型肝炎疗效优于单用ADF,且在治疗6个月时便可观察到明显差异,但受纳入文献质量限制,以上结论尚需高质量的临床试验进一步证实。

胸腺肽α1对慢性阻塞性肺疾病急性加重的预防作用

目的探讨胸腺肽α1对慢性阻塞性肺疾病患者急性加重的预防作用及其机制。方法将80例稳定期慢性阻塞性肺疾病患者随机分为治疗组和对照组,对照组给予必要的解痉和祛痰等基础治疗,治疗组在此基础上接受胸腺肽α11.6mg皮下注射,隔日1次,共注射10次;二组患者均观察6个月,每2周经门诊随访1次,进行临床情况评价,并于治疗前、治疗后3个月及6个月检查患者肺功能、血清IgA、IgG、IgM、CD3、CD4和CD8水平。结果在治疗3个月和6个月后,治疗组患者发生急性加重人数和急性加重天数均明显低于对照组(P<0.05),而治疗组患者在治疗后血CD4及CD4/CD8比值明显升高(P<0.05)。结论胸腺肽α1通过增强患者细胞免疫功能,可有效地预防慢性阻塞性肺疾病的急性加重。

胸腺肽α_1对恶性肿瘤患者化疗期间免疫功能影响

目的：观察胸腺肽α1（Tα1）对化疗期间恶性肿瘤患者的免疫功能影响。方法：20例晚期恶性肿瘤患者随机分成A，B两组。A组给予单一化疗；B组在化疗同时给予Tα11．6mg／次，sc，2次／周，连用2个月。两组病例在治疗前后分别用流式细胞仪测定外周血T细胞亚群（CD3，CD4，CD8及CD4／CD8）和NK细胞活性。结果：B组的CD4，CD4／CD8和NK细胞活性治疗后明显高于治疗前，有统计学意义（P＜0．05）。治疗后A，B两组相比，B组的NK细胞活性明显高于A组，有统计学意义（P＜0．05）。结论：Tα1能明显提高肿瘤患者的免疫功能，特别对提高NK细胞活性尤为明显，并且没有发现明显的毒副作用，是一种低毒高效的生物反应调节剂。