BACKGROUND: Ultraviolet blood irradiation and oxygenation (UBIO) has obtained better clinical effect in treating acute cerebral infarction, but the mechanism underlying this effect remains unclear. OBJECTIVE: To o...BACKGROUND: Ultraviolet blood irradiation and oxygenation (UBIO) has obtained better clinical effect in treating acute cerebral infarction, but the mechanism underlying this effect remains unclear. OBJECTIVE: To observe the effect of UBIO on the nerve function and activities of K^+-Na^+-ATPase and Ca2^+-Mg2^+-ATPase activities on the red blood cell (RBC) membrane of patients with acute cerebral infarction. DESIGN: A randomized and controlled study.SETTING: Department of Neurology, Xiangfan Central Hospital.PARTICIPANTS: From January 2000 to December 2001, excluding those above 70 years old, 58 cases of 700 patients with acute cerebral infarction admitted in the Department of Neurology, Xiangfan Central Hospital, were recruited and divided into two groups according to the random number table: UBIO treated group (n=28), including 17 males and 11 females, aged 40-68 years; and control group (n=30), including 20 males and 10 females, aged 44-69 years. All the patients agreed to participate in the therapeutic program and detected items. The general informations were comparable without obvious differences between the two groups (P 〉 0.05).METHODS: ① The patients in both groups received routine treatments, besides, those in the UBIO treated group were given UBIO treatment by using the XL-200 type therapeutic apparatus produced in Shijiazhuang, whose ultraviolet wave was set at 253.7 nm with the energy density of 0.568 J/m^2 per second, UBIO treatment started from the second day after admission, once every other day, with a single course consisting of 5-7 treatments. ② In the UBIO treated group, the venous blood was sampled before and after the first, third and the completion of the treatment course respectively, the venous blood was taken at each corresponding time point in the control group. After centrifugation of the blood at 10 000 rounds per minute, the RBC membrane was separated and then the activities of K^+-Na^+-ATPase and Ca2^+-Mg2^+-ATPase were detected by means of phosphorus determination.③ The nerve function was scored before and after treatment in both groups with European stroke scale, which included 13 items, the total score was 0-100 points, the higher the score, the better the nerve function. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES :①Score of European stroke scale before and after treatment in both groups.② Comparison of the activities of K^+-Na^+-ATPase and Ca2^+-Mg2^+-ATPase on RBC membrane between the two groups before treatment and after the first, third and the completion of the treatment. RESULTS: All the 58 patients with cerebral infarction were involved in the analysis of results.① The score of European stroke scale had no obvious difference between the two groups [(49.31±11.48), (50.58±12.63), P 〉 0.05], and it was obviously higher in the UBIO treated group than in the control group after treatment [84.66±13.75), (77.05±11.17), P 〈 0.05].②The activity of K^+-Na^+-ATPase on RBC membrane in the UBIO treated group was significantly increased after the first and third treatment as compared with before treatment [(31.56±19.25), (27.64±15.83), (17.67±13.83), P 〈 0.01], it was still higher after the completion of the treatment than before treatment without obvious difference [(20.86±14.53), P 〉 0.05]. After the first and third treatment, it was obviously higher in the UBIO treated group than in the control group [19.31±11.88), (17.44±10.42), P 〈 0.01]. ③ In the UBIO treated group, Ca2^+-Mg2^+-ATPase activity on RBC membrane significantly increased after the first treatment and remained higher than the pre-treatment level throughout the treatment [(27.49±14.72), (17.41±4.82), P 〈 0.01]. The activity of Ca2^+-Mg2^+-ATPase on RBC membrane was markedly higher in the UBIO treated group than in the control group after after the first, third and the completion of treatment respectively [(24.83±12.88), (17.70±5.69); (28.08±13.44), (16.32±5.29); (17.42±6.04), P〈 0.05-0.01]. CONCLUSION: The effect of UBIO treatment against acute cerebral infarction may be mediated by the increased K^+-Na^+ ATPase and Ca2^+-Mg2^+-ATPase activities on RBC membrane, which enhances the RBC transformation ability so as to lower RBC aggregation and correct high blood viscosity.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the effects of Shenqi Fuzheng Injection combined with chemotherapy on peripheral blood cell level, tumor markers and immune function in patients with gastric cancer.Methods: Eighty patients wi...Objective:To investigate the effects of Shenqi Fuzheng Injection combined with chemotherapy on peripheral blood cell level, tumor markers and immune function in patients with gastric cancer.Methods: Eighty patients with gastric cancer admitted to our hospital from May 2016 to October 2017 were selected as the research object and randomly divided into observation group and control group, 40 cases in each group. Control group was treated by DCF chemotherapy, while the observation group by Shenqi Fuzheng Injection based on the DCF chemotherapy. The levels of peripheral blood cells, tumor markers and immune function indexes in both groups were detected and compared before and after treatment.Results: There were no significant differences in serum RBC, WBC, PLT, Hb, NSE, CYFRA21-1, CA199, CEA, CD3+, CD4+, CD8+ and CD4+/CD8+ levels before treatment in both groups. Compared with the pretreatment group, the levels of RBC, WBC, PLT and Hb in both groups decreased to some extent after treatment, and the levels in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group;Compared with the same group before treatment, the levels of NSE, CYFRA21-1, CA199 and CEA in the two groups were significantly decreased, and the observation group was significantly lower than the control group;CD3+, CD4+, CD4+/CD8+ levels in control group and observation group increased to some extent after treatment, and the levels in observation group were significantly higher than those in control group. The levels of CD8+ in both groups after treatment were significantly lower than those before treatment, and the observation group was significantly lower than the control group after treatment. The above data for statistical analysis had significant differences.Conclusions: Shenqi Fuzheng injection combined with chemotherapy helps to clear and kill cancer cells, enhance immunity and reduce hematological toxicity after chemotherapy, which can be used as an adjuvant chemotherapy for gastric cancer.展开更多
Objective: To investigate effect of aerobic exercise training combined with conventional drug on red blood cell parameters, vascular endothelial function and cardiac function in elderly patients with coronary heart di...Objective: To investigate effect of aerobic exercise training combined with conventional drug on red blood cell parameters, vascular endothelial function and cardiac function in elderly patients with coronary heart disease complicated with chronic heart failure. Methods: A total of 110 elderly patients with coronary heart disease and chronic heart failure according to random data table were divided into control group (n=54) and observation group (n=56). The patients in control group were treated with conventional drug, and patients in the observation group received conventional drug combined with aerobic exercise training. Before and after treatment, levels of red blood cell parameters, vascular endothelial function and cardiac function indexes were compared between the two groups. Results: Before treatment, the difference of HCT, RDW, RBC, NO, ET-1, LVEF, LVEDD and LVESD levels in the two groups were not significantly. After treatment, HCT and RBC levels in two groups were no statistically significant difference;The levels of RDW, ET-1, LVEDD and LVESD in observation group were significantly lower than those in this group before treatment, and significantly lower than those in the control group after treatment;The levels of NO and LVEF in two groups were significantly higher than those in the group before treatment, and levels of NO and LVEF in the observation group were significantly higher than those in control group after treatment. Conclusion: The clinical effect of aerobic exercise training combined with conventional drug in treatment of senile coronary heart disease with chronic heart failure was significant, which can effectively increase the RDW level of patients, improve vascular endothelial function and heart function, it has important clinical value.展开更多
In the present study, the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) on immune system was observed in the rat by using micro- whole blood direct immunofluorescence staining assay to detect changes of the peripheral blood T lym...In the present study, the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) on immune system was observed in the rat by using micro- whole blood direct immunofluorescence staining assay to detect changes of the peripheral blood T lymphocyte subgroup and employing red blood cell (RBC) C 3b receptor- yeast rosette test and red blood cell-IC rosette test to analyze erythrocytic immune function. Results showed that after EA of “Zusanli" (ST 36), CD+ 4, RBC-C 3bRR and RBC-ICR in the peripheral blood of the normal rats increased significantly while CD+ 8 had no any considerable changes and a positive correlation between CD+ 4 and RBC-C 3bRR was found. In immunosuppression model rats, the values of CD+ 4 and RBC-C 3bRR were obviously lower than those of the normal control group while CD+ 8 had no any striking changes; but after EA treatment, there were no evident differences between EA group and normal control group in the above-mentioned indexes. There were also no any significant differences between non-acupoint group and normal control group in those indexes. Results suggest that EA of “Zusanli" (ST 36) can raise T cell immune function and RBC adhesion function in both normal rats and immunosuppression model rats, both of which present a positive correlation.展开更多
Objective: To probe into the effect of electroacupuncture (EA)on vascular dementia and red cell immune function in the rat. Methods: 30 SD rats were made into renal hypertension rats(RHR) by clamping the kidney arteri...Objective: To probe into the effect of electroacupuncture (EA)on vascular dementia and red cell immune function in the rat. Methods: 30 SD rats were made into renal hypertension rats(RHR) by clamping the kidney arteries with silver clip. 42 days later, their bilateral common carotid arteries were blocked repeatedly to cause cerebral ischemia. The Hypertension vascular dementia model was then set up. Then they were randomly divided into VD model group, EA groupand medication group (Dihydroergotoxine, DHET), with 10 cases in each group. The therapeutic course was 28 days. The ability of learning and memory was using an obs erved by water maze, and the function of red blood cell immune was detected after treatment. Results: the latecy of the EA group and medication group was shorter than that of model group (P<0.05, P<0.005), and that of EA group was shorter than medication group (P<0.05, P<0.005). EA and medication could increase the RBCC 3b receptor flower circle rate and reduce the RBCIC flower circle rate significantly(P<0.05, P< 0.01). Conclusion: The results indicated that EA therapy could raise the ability of learning and memory and improve the function of red cell immune in VD rats, while the therapeutic effect of EAis better than DHET.展开更多
Eighty-six senile persons,aged 60 years old or over,were treated by medicinalcake-separated moxibustion and the influence of moxibustion upon red blood cell immunity func-tion and free radical was observed.We have ado...Eighty-six senile persons,aged 60 years old or over,were treated by medicinalcake-separated moxibustion and the influence of moxibustion upon red blood cell immunity func-tion and free radical was observed.We have adopted the principle of tonifying the kidney andstrengthening the spleen,promoting blood flow and removing blood stasis.The tonic points suchas Dazhui(GV 14),Shenshu(BL 23),Guanyuan(CV 4),Shenque(CV 8)and Zhsanli(ST36)were chosen.Besides,it was supplemented with the principle of nourishing blood,tonifyingspleen and replenishing essence,using medicinal cake moxibustion.The moxibustion was givenonce every other day,three moxa-cone on each point,and twenty-four times as a therapeuticcourse.The total moxibustion amount is 264 moxa-cone.Before and after the treatment,wemeasured the red blood cell immunity function(RBC-C<sub>3</sub>b,RBC-IC,RFER,RFIR),the SOD ac-tivity of RBC,and the contents of serum LPo. Results show that in senile person,the RBC-C<sub>3</sub>b rosette formation falls while the展开更多
Objective To investigate the relationship between erythrocyte immune function and selenium (Se) level. Methods Forty-nine Kashin-Beck patients in endemic area aged 13-16 years were divided into two groups and were ora...Objective To investigate the relationship between erythrocyte immune function and selenium (Se) level. Methods Forty-nine Kashin-Beck patients in endemic area aged 13-16 years were divided into two groups and were orally given either selenized yeast or sodium selenite to provide 200 μ g selenium per day for 12 weeks. Erythrocyte selenium level, glutathione peroxidase activity, the rosette formation rates of red blood cells complement receptor typeⅠ(CR1), the immune function of red blood cells, and circulating immune complexes(CIC) were determined. Results After supplementing with selenium for 12 weeks, erythrocyte selenium level, glutathione peroxidase activity, the rosette formation rates of red blood cells CR1 were significantly increased. But the difference in rosette formation rates of IC and CIC content was not significant between before and after Se supplementation. Conclusion The increase of the immune function of the erythrocyte by selenium-supplement may be one of the effective mechanisms for the prevention of Kashin-Beck disease.展开更多
Patients with gastrointestinal bleeding often require large volume blood transfusion. Among the various side effects of blood transfusion,the increase of potassium levels is a serious one which is often overlooked. We...Patients with gastrointestinal bleeding often require large volume blood transfusion. Among the various side effects of blood transfusion,the increase of potassium levels is a serious one which is often overlooked. We report a case of severe hyperkalemia in a patient with gastric bleeding after large volume transfusion of packed red blood cells. The patient had hyperkalemia at baseline associated with his receiving medication as well as acute renal failure following hypovolemia. The baseline hyperkalemia was further aggravated after massive transfusions of packed red blood cells in a short period of time. The associated pathogenetic mechanisms resulting in the increase of potassium levels are presented. A number of risk factors which increase the risk of hyperkalemia after blood transfusion are discussed. Moreover,appropriate management strategies for the prevention of blood transfusion associated hyperkalemia are also presented. Physicians should always keep in mind the possibility of hyperkalemia in cases of blood transfusion.展开更多
Human malaria infection poses a major global health threat worldwide. Yet, no sophisticated mathematical model exists to study the complex dynamics and interactions between the parasites and host immune response at th...Human malaria infection poses a major global health threat worldwide. Yet, no sophisticated mathematical model exists to study the complex dynamics and interactions between the parasites and host immune response at the blood and liver stages. In this paper, an in-host mathematical model of Plasmodium falciparum malaria dynamics and interactions in an infected host cells are studied at the liver stage by incorporating the red blood cells and the immune system. Numerical simulations are applied to investigate the interactions between the host immune response, the parasite dynamics, and the disease dynamics at both the blood and liver stages. Results show that immunity has a significant impact in clearing infected red blood cells. Furthermore, the infected erythrocytes and hence the severity of malaria tend to increase with increasing density of merozoites in the blood. The result revealed that intervention during malaria infection should focus on minimizing merozoite invasion rate on healthy erythrocytes and the density of merozoites in circulation.展开更多
Immune evasion is a strategy used by pathogenic microbes to evade the host immune system in order to ensure successful propagation. Immune evasion is particularly important for the blood stages of Plasmodium falciparu...Immune evasion is a strategy used by pathogenic microbes to evade the host immune system in order to ensure successful propagation. Immune evasion is particularly important for the blood stages of Plasmodium falciparum, the causative agent of the deadly disease malaria tropica. Because Plasmodium blood stage parasites require human erythrocytes for replication, their ability to evade attack by the human immune system is essential for parasite survival. In order to escape immunity-induced killing, the intraerythrocytic parasites have evolved a variety of evasion mechanisms, including expansion of plasmodial surface proteins, organ-specific sequestration of the infected red blood cells and acquisition of immune-regulatory proteins by the parasite. This review aims to highlight recent advances in the molecular understanding of the immune evasion strategies by P. falciparum, including antigenic variation, surface protein polymorphisms and invasion ligand diversification. The review will further discuss new findings on the regulatory mechanisms applied by P. falciparum to avoid lysis by the human complement as well as killing by immune factors of the mosquito vector.展开更多
目的探讨外周血红细胞分布宽度(red blood cell distribution width,RDW)、系统免疫炎症指数(systemic immune-inflammation index,SⅡ)与重性抑郁障碍(major depressive disorder,MDD)的相关性。方法回顾性分析2020-2022年于我院临床...目的探讨外周血红细胞分布宽度(red blood cell distribution width,RDW)、系统免疫炎症指数(systemic immune-inflammation index,SⅡ)与重性抑郁障碍(major depressive disorder,MDD)的相关性。方法回顾性分析2020-2022年于我院临床心理科住院的176例MDD患者和常规体检的209例非MDD对照者的临床资料。从血液分析结果中,得到RDW、SⅡ、红细胞分布宽度与血小板计数比值(RDW to platelet ratio,RPR)。绘制受试者操作特征(receiver operator characteristic,ROC)曲线以确定RDW区分患者与对照的最佳临界值及曲线下面积(area under the curve,AUC)。结果MDD组患者的RDW[中位数及四分位数:13.20(12.70,13.98)vs.12.80(12.40,13.35)]、SⅡ水平[中位数及四分位数:510.87(350.95,878.12)vs.405.33(313.74,539.92)]高于非MDD组对照者,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),两组间RPR差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。多因素logistic回归分析结果显示,调整混杂因素后,RDW与MDD呈正关联(OR=3.086,95%CI:1.926~4.944)。ROC曲线结果显示,RDW区分MDD与非MDD的最佳临界值为12.85,AUC为0.647(95%CI:0.592~0.702;P<0.001)。结论高RDW可能是MDD发生的危险因素,是对MDD诊断有价值的重要参数。展开更多
目的应用全自动三维超声右室定量软件(3D Auto RV)评估系统性红斑狼疮(SLE)患者右室收缩功能,分析其与红细胞分布宽度(RDW)的相关性。方法选取我院风湿免疫科诊断为SLE的患者70例,根据超声心动图测得的肺动脉收缩压(PASP)将其分为PASP≤...目的应用全自动三维超声右室定量软件(3D Auto RV)评估系统性红斑狼疮(SLE)患者右室收缩功能,分析其与红细胞分布宽度(RDW)的相关性。方法选取我院风湿免疫科诊断为SLE的患者70例,根据超声心动图测得的肺动脉收缩压(PASP)将其分为PASP≤30 mmHg(1 mmHg=0.133 kPa)者34例(Ⅰ组),30 mmHg<PASP<50 mmHg者20例(Ⅱ组)、PASP≥50 mmHg者16例(Ⅲ组);另选同期健康志愿者25例为对照组。各组均行二维超声心动图检查获取左室射血分数(LVEF)、右室面积变化率(RVFAC)、三尖瓣环收缩期平面位移(TAPSE)、三尖瓣环收缩期峰值速度(S’);3D Auto RV获取右室舒张末期容积指数(EDVi)、收缩末期容积指数(ESVi)、右室每搏量(RVSV)、右室射血分数(RVEF)、右室游离壁纵向应变(RVFWLS)、室间隔纵向应变(SLS);实验室检查获取RDW。比较各组上述检查结果的差异。采用Spearman相关分析法分析右室收缩功能与RDW的相关性;采用多元线性回归分析筛选SLE患者右室收缩功能受损的独立影响因子。结果与对照组和Ⅰ、Ⅱ组比较,Ⅲ组RVFAC减低,EDVi、ESVi均增高,差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.05);与对照组和Ⅰ组比较,Ⅱ、Ⅲ组RVEF、RVFWLS均减低,差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.05);与Ⅰ组比较,Ⅱ、Ⅲ组SLS均减低,差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.05)。Ⅰ~Ⅲ组RDW均高于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.05)。Spearman相关性分析显示,EDVi、ESVi与RDW均呈正相关(r=0.211、0.251,均P<0.05),RVEF、RVFWLS、SLS与RDW均呈负相关(r=-0.284、-0.247、-0.251,均P<0.05)。多元线性回归分析显示,RDW、PASP均为SLE患者右室收缩功能受损的独立影响因子(β=-0.704、-0.190,均P<0.05)。结论3D Auto RV可准确评估SLE患者早期右室收缩功能,且其与RDW呈负相关;RDW和PASP均为SLE患者右室收缩功能受损的独立影响因子。展开更多
Anemia and immunological dysfunction(i.e.immunosenescence)are commonly found in older subjects and nutritional approaches are sought to counteract these phenomena.Spirulina is a filamentous and multicellular bule-gree...Anemia and immunological dysfunction(i.e.immunosenescence)are commonly found in older subjects and nutritional approaches are sought to counteract these phenomena.Spirulina is a filamentous and multicellular bule-green alga capable of reducing inflammation and also manifesting antioxidant effects.We hypothesized that Spirulina may ameliorate anemia and immunosenescence in senior citizens with a history of anemia.We enrolled 40 volunteers of both sexes with an age of 50 years or older who had no history of major chronic diseases.Participants took a Spirulina supplementation for 12 weeks and were administered comprehensive dietary questionnaires to determine their nutritional regimen during the study.Complete cell count(CCC)and indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase(IDO)enzyme activity,as a sign of immune function,were determined at baseline and weeks 6 and 12 of supplementation.Thirty study participants completed the entire study and the data obtained were analyzed.Over the 12-week study period,there was a steady increase in average values of mean corpuscular hemoglobin in subjects of both sexes.In addition,mean corpuscular volume and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration also increased in male participants.Older women appeared to benefit more rapidly from Spirulina supplements.Similarly,the majority of subjects manifested increased IDO activity and white blood cell count at 6 and 12 weeks of Spirulina supplementation.Spirulina may ameliorate anemia and immunosenescence in older subjects.We encourage large human studies to determine whether this safe supplement could prove beneficial in randomized clinical trials.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND: Ultraviolet blood irradiation and oxygenation (UBIO) has obtained better clinical effect in treating acute cerebral infarction, but the mechanism underlying this effect remains unclear. OBJECTIVE: To observe the effect of UBIO on the nerve function and activities of K^+-Na^+-ATPase and Ca2^+-Mg2^+-ATPase activities on the red blood cell (RBC) membrane of patients with acute cerebral infarction. DESIGN: A randomized and controlled study.SETTING: Department of Neurology, Xiangfan Central Hospital.PARTICIPANTS: From January 2000 to December 2001, excluding those above 70 years old, 58 cases of 700 patients with acute cerebral infarction admitted in the Department of Neurology, Xiangfan Central Hospital, were recruited and divided into two groups according to the random number table: UBIO treated group (n=28), including 17 males and 11 females, aged 40-68 years; and control group (n=30), including 20 males and 10 females, aged 44-69 years. All the patients agreed to participate in the therapeutic program and detected items. The general informations were comparable without obvious differences between the two groups (P 〉 0.05).METHODS: ① The patients in both groups received routine treatments, besides, those in the UBIO treated group were given UBIO treatment by using the XL-200 type therapeutic apparatus produced in Shijiazhuang, whose ultraviolet wave was set at 253.7 nm with the energy density of 0.568 J/m^2 per second, UBIO treatment started from the second day after admission, once every other day, with a single course consisting of 5-7 treatments. ② In the UBIO treated group, the venous blood was sampled before and after the first, third and the completion of the treatment course respectively, the venous blood was taken at each corresponding time point in the control group. After centrifugation of the blood at 10 000 rounds per minute, the RBC membrane was separated and then the activities of K^+-Na^+-ATPase and Ca2^+-Mg2^+-ATPase were detected by means of phosphorus determination.③ The nerve function was scored before and after treatment in both groups with European stroke scale, which included 13 items, the total score was 0-100 points, the higher the score, the better the nerve function. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES :①Score of European stroke scale before and after treatment in both groups.② Comparison of the activities of K^+-Na^+-ATPase and Ca2^+-Mg2^+-ATPase on RBC membrane between the two groups before treatment and after the first, third and the completion of the treatment. RESULTS: All the 58 patients with cerebral infarction were involved in the analysis of results.① The score of European stroke scale had no obvious difference between the two groups [(49.31±11.48), (50.58±12.63), P 〉 0.05], and it was obviously higher in the UBIO treated group than in the control group after treatment [84.66±13.75), (77.05±11.17), P 〈 0.05].②The activity of K^+-Na^+-ATPase on RBC membrane in the UBIO treated group was significantly increased after the first and third treatment as compared with before treatment [(31.56±19.25), (27.64±15.83), (17.67±13.83), P 〈 0.01], it was still higher after the completion of the treatment than before treatment without obvious difference [(20.86±14.53), P 〉 0.05]. After the first and third treatment, it was obviously higher in the UBIO treated group than in the control group [19.31±11.88), (17.44±10.42), P 〈 0.01]. ③ In the UBIO treated group, Ca2^+-Mg2^+-ATPase activity on RBC membrane significantly increased after the first treatment and remained higher than the pre-treatment level throughout the treatment [(27.49±14.72), (17.41±4.82), P 〈 0.01]. The activity of Ca2^+-Mg2^+-ATPase on RBC membrane was markedly higher in the UBIO treated group than in the control group after after the first, third and the completion of treatment respectively [(24.83±12.88), (17.70±5.69); (28.08±13.44), (16.32±5.29); (17.42±6.04), P〈 0.05-0.01]. CONCLUSION: The effect of UBIO treatment against acute cerebral infarction may be mediated by the increased K^+-Na^+ ATPase and Ca2^+-Mg2^+-ATPase activities on RBC membrane, which enhances the RBC transformation ability so as to lower RBC aggregation and correct high blood viscosity.
文摘Objective:To investigate the effects of Shenqi Fuzheng Injection combined with chemotherapy on peripheral blood cell level, tumor markers and immune function in patients with gastric cancer.Methods: Eighty patients with gastric cancer admitted to our hospital from May 2016 to October 2017 were selected as the research object and randomly divided into observation group and control group, 40 cases in each group. Control group was treated by DCF chemotherapy, while the observation group by Shenqi Fuzheng Injection based on the DCF chemotherapy. The levels of peripheral blood cells, tumor markers and immune function indexes in both groups were detected and compared before and after treatment.Results: There were no significant differences in serum RBC, WBC, PLT, Hb, NSE, CYFRA21-1, CA199, CEA, CD3+, CD4+, CD8+ and CD4+/CD8+ levels before treatment in both groups. Compared with the pretreatment group, the levels of RBC, WBC, PLT and Hb in both groups decreased to some extent after treatment, and the levels in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group;Compared with the same group before treatment, the levels of NSE, CYFRA21-1, CA199 and CEA in the two groups were significantly decreased, and the observation group was significantly lower than the control group;CD3+, CD4+, CD4+/CD8+ levels in control group and observation group increased to some extent after treatment, and the levels in observation group were significantly higher than those in control group. The levels of CD8+ in both groups after treatment were significantly lower than those before treatment, and the observation group was significantly lower than the control group after treatment. The above data for statistical analysis had significant differences.Conclusions: Shenqi Fuzheng injection combined with chemotherapy helps to clear and kill cancer cells, enhance immunity and reduce hematological toxicity after chemotherapy, which can be used as an adjuvant chemotherapy for gastric cancer.
文摘Objective: To investigate effect of aerobic exercise training combined with conventional drug on red blood cell parameters, vascular endothelial function and cardiac function in elderly patients with coronary heart disease complicated with chronic heart failure. Methods: A total of 110 elderly patients with coronary heart disease and chronic heart failure according to random data table were divided into control group (n=54) and observation group (n=56). The patients in control group were treated with conventional drug, and patients in the observation group received conventional drug combined with aerobic exercise training. Before and after treatment, levels of red blood cell parameters, vascular endothelial function and cardiac function indexes were compared between the two groups. Results: Before treatment, the difference of HCT, RDW, RBC, NO, ET-1, LVEF, LVEDD and LVESD levels in the two groups were not significantly. After treatment, HCT and RBC levels in two groups were no statistically significant difference;The levels of RDW, ET-1, LVEDD and LVESD in observation group were significantly lower than those in this group before treatment, and significantly lower than those in the control group after treatment;The levels of NO and LVEF in two groups were significantly higher than those in the group before treatment, and levels of NO and LVEF in the observation group were significantly higher than those in control group after treatment. Conclusion: The clinical effect of aerobic exercise training combined with conventional drug in treatment of senile coronary heart disease with chronic heart failure was significant, which can effectively increase the RDW level of patients, improve vascular endothelial function and heart function, it has important clinical value.
文摘In the present study, the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) on immune system was observed in the rat by using micro- whole blood direct immunofluorescence staining assay to detect changes of the peripheral blood T lymphocyte subgroup and employing red blood cell (RBC) C 3b receptor- yeast rosette test and red blood cell-IC rosette test to analyze erythrocytic immune function. Results showed that after EA of “Zusanli" (ST 36), CD+ 4, RBC-C 3bRR and RBC-ICR in the peripheral blood of the normal rats increased significantly while CD+ 8 had no any considerable changes and a positive correlation between CD+ 4 and RBC-C 3bRR was found. In immunosuppression model rats, the values of CD+ 4 and RBC-C 3bRR were obviously lower than those of the normal control group while CD+ 8 had no any striking changes; but after EA treatment, there were no evident differences between EA group and normal control group in the above-mentioned indexes. There were also no any significant differences between non-acupoint group and normal control group in those indexes. Results suggest that EA of “Zusanli" (ST 36) can raise T cell immune function and RBC adhesion function in both normal rats and immunosuppression model rats, both of which present a positive correlation.
文摘Objective: To probe into the effect of electroacupuncture (EA)on vascular dementia and red cell immune function in the rat. Methods: 30 SD rats were made into renal hypertension rats(RHR) by clamping the kidney arteries with silver clip. 42 days later, their bilateral common carotid arteries were blocked repeatedly to cause cerebral ischemia. The Hypertension vascular dementia model was then set up. Then they were randomly divided into VD model group, EA groupand medication group (Dihydroergotoxine, DHET), with 10 cases in each group. The therapeutic course was 28 days. The ability of learning and memory was using an obs erved by water maze, and the function of red blood cell immune was detected after treatment. Results: the latecy of the EA group and medication group was shorter than that of model group (P<0.05, P<0.005), and that of EA group was shorter than medication group (P<0.05, P<0.005). EA and medication could increase the RBCC 3b receptor flower circle rate and reduce the RBCIC flower circle rate significantly(P<0.05, P< 0.01). Conclusion: The results indicated that EA therapy could raise the ability of learning and memory and improve the function of red cell immune in VD rats, while the therapeutic effect of EAis better than DHET.
基金The project was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘Eighty-six senile persons,aged 60 years old or over,were treated by medicinalcake-separated moxibustion and the influence of moxibustion upon red blood cell immunity func-tion and free radical was observed.We have adopted the principle of tonifying the kidney andstrengthening the spleen,promoting blood flow and removing blood stasis.The tonic points suchas Dazhui(GV 14),Shenshu(BL 23),Guanyuan(CV 4),Shenque(CV 8)and Zhsanli(ST36)were chosen.Besides,it was supplemented with the principle of nourishing blood,tonifyingspleen and replenishing essence,using medicinal cake moxibustion.The moxibustion was givenonce every other day,three moxa-cone on each point,and twenty-four times as a therapeuticcourse.The total moxibustion amount is 264 moxa-cone.Before and after the treatment,wemeasured the red blood cell immunity function(RBC-C<sub>3</sub>b,RBC-IC,RFER,RFIR),the SOD ac-tivity of RBC,and the contents of serum LPo. Results show that in senile person,the RBC-C<sub>3</sub>b rosette formation falls while the
文摘Objective To investigate the relationship between erythrocyte immune function and selenium (Se) level. Methods Forty-nine Kashin-Beck patients in endemic area aged 13-16 years were divided into two groups and were orally given either selenized yeast or sodium selenite to provide 200 μ g selenium per day for 12 weeks. Erythrocyte selenium level, glutathione peroxidase activity, the rosette formation rates of red blood cells complement receptor typeⅠ(CR1), the immune function of red blood cells, and circulating immune complexes(CIC) were determined. Results After supplementing with selenium for 12 weeks, erythrocyte selenium level, glutathione peroxidase activity, the rosette formation rates of red blood cells CR1 were significantly increased. But the difference in rosette formation rates of IC and CIC content was not significant between before and after Se supplementation. Conclusion The increase of the immune function of the erythrocyte by selenium-supplement may be one of the effective mechanisms for the prevention of Kashin-Beck disease.
文摘Patients with gastrointestinal bleeding often require large volume blood transfusion. Among the various side effects of blood transfusion,the increase of potassium levels is a serious one which is often overlooked. We report a case of severe hyperkalemia in a patient with gastric bleeding after large volume transfusion of packed red blood cells. The patient had hyperkalemia at baseline associated with his receiving medication as well as acute renal failure following hypovolemia. The baseline hyperkalemia was further aggravated after massive transfusions of packed red blood cells in a short period of time. The associated pathogenetic mechanisms resulting in the increase of potassium levels are presented. A number of risk factors which increase the risk of hyperkalemia after blood transfusion are discussed. Moreover,appropriate management strategies for the prevention of blood transfusion associated hyperkalemia are also presented. Physicians should always keep in mind the possibility of hyperkalemia in cases of blood transfusion.
文摘Human malaria infection poses a major global health threat worldwide. Yet, no sophisticated mathematical model exists to study the complex dynamics and interactions between the parasites and host immune response at the blood and liver stages. In this paper, an in-host mathematical model of Plasmodium falciparum malaria dynamics and interactions in an infected host cells are studied at the liver stage by incorporating the red blood cells and the immune system. Numerical simulations are applied to investigate the interactions between the host immune response, the parasite dynamics, and the disease dynamics at both the blood and liver stages. Results show that immunity has a significant impact in clearing infected red blood cells. Furthermore, the infected erythrocytes and hence the severity of malaria tend to increase with increasing density of merozoites in the blood. The result revealed that intervention during malaria infection should focus on minimizing merozoite invasion rate on healthy erythrocytes and the density of merozoites in circulation.
文摘Immune evasion is a strategy used by pathogenic microbes to evade the host immune system in order to ensure successful propagation. Immune evasion is particularly important for the blood stages of Plasmodium falciparum, the causative agent of the deadly disease malaria tropica. Because Plasmodium blood stage parasites require human erythrocytes for replication, their ability to evade attack by the human immune system is essential for parasite survival. In order to escape immunity-induced killing, the intraerythrocytic parasites have evolved a variety of evasion mechanisms, including expansion of plasmodial surface proteins, organ-specific sequestration of the infected red blood cells and acquisition of immune-regulatory proteins by the parasite. This review aims to highlight recent advances in the molecular understanding of the immune evasion strategies by P. falciparum, including antigenic variation, surface protein polymorphisms and invasion ligand diversification. The review will further discuss new findings on the regulatory mechanisms applied by P. falciparum to avoid lysis by the human complement as well as killing by immune factors of the mosquito vector.
文摘目的探讨外周血红细胞分布宽度(red blood cell distribution width,RDW)、系统免疫炎症指数(systemic immune-inflammation index,SⅡ)与重性抑郁障碍(major depressive disorder,MDD)的相关性。方法回顾性分析2020-2022年于我院临床心理科住院的176例MDD患者和常规体检的209例非MDD对照者的临床资料。从血液分析结果中,得到RDW、SⅡ、红细胞分布宽度与血小板计数比值(RDW to platelet ratio,RPR)。绘制受试者操作特征(receiver operator characteristic,ROC)曲线以确定RDW区分患者与对照的最佳临界值及曲线下面积(area under the curve,AUC)。结果MDD组患者的RDW[中位数及四分位数:13.20(12.70,13.98)vs.12.80(12.40,13.35)]、SⅡ水平[中位数及四分位数:510.87(350.95,878.12)vs.405.33(313.74,539.92)]高于非MDD组对照者,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),两组间RPR差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。多因素logistic回归分析结果显示,调整混杂因素后,RDW与MDD呈正关联(OR=3.086,95%CI:1.926~4.944)。ROC曲线结果显示,RDW区分MDD与非MDD的最佳临界值为12.85,AUC为0.647(95%CI:0.592~0.702;P<0.001)。结论高RDW可能是MDD发生的危险因素,是对MDD诊断有价值的重要参数。
文摘目的应用全自动三维超声右室定量软件(3D Auto RV)评估系统性红斑狼疮(SLE)患者右室收缩功能,分析其与红细胞分布宽度(RDW)的相关性。方法选取我院风湿免疫科诊断为SLE的患者70例,根据超声心动图测得的肺动脉收缩压(PASP)将其分为PASP≤30 mmHg(1 mmHg=0.133 kPa)者34例(Ⅰ组),30 mmHg<PASP<50 mmHg者20例(Ⅱ组)、PASP≥50 mmHg者16例(Ⅲ组);另选同期健康志愿者25例为对照组。各组均行二维超声心动图检查获取左室射血分数(LVEF)、右室面积变化率(RVFAC)、三尖瓣环收缩期平面位移(TAPSE)、三尖瓣环收缩期峰值速度(S’);3D Auto RV获取右室舒张末期容积指数(EDVi)、收缩末期容积指数(ESVi)、右室每搏量(RVSV)、右室射血分数(RVEF)、右室游离壁纵向应变(RVFWLS)、室间隔纵向应变(SLS);实验室检查获取RDW。比较各组上述检查结果的差异。采用Spearman相关分析法分析右室收缩功能与RDW的相关性;采用多元线性回归分析筛选SLE患者右室收缩功能受损的独立影响因子。结果与对照组和Ⅰ、Ⅱ组比较,Ⅲ组RVFAC减低,EDVi、ESVi均增高,差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.05);与对照组和Ⅰ组比较,Ⅱ、Ⅲ组RVEF、RVFWLS均减低,差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.05);与Ⅰ组比较,Ⅱ、Ⅲ组SLS均减低,差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.05)。Ⅰ~Ⅲ组RDW均高于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.05)。Spearman相关性分析显示,EDVi、ESVi与RDW均呈正相关(r=0.211、0.251,均P<0.05),RVEF、RVFWLS、SLS与RDW均呈负相关(r=-0.284、-0.247、-0.251,均P<0.05)。多元线性回归分析显示,RDW、PASP均为SLE患者右室收缩功能受损的独立影响因子(β=-0.704、-0.190,均P<0.05)。结论3D Auto RV可准确评估SLE患者早期右室收缩功能,且其与RDW呈负相关;RDW和PASP均为SLE患者右室收缩功能受损的独立影响因子。
文摘Anemia and immunological dysfunction(i.e.immunosenescence)are commonly found in older subjects and nutritional approaches are sought to counteract these phenomena.Spirulina is a filamentous and multicellular bule-green alga capable of reducing inflammation and also manifesting antioxidant effects.We hypothesized that Spirulina may ameliorate anemia and immunosenescence in senior citizens with a history of anemia.We enrolled 40 volunteers of both sexes with an age of 50 years or older who had no history of major chronic diseases.Participants took a Spirulina supplementation for 12 weeks and were administered comprehensive dietary questionnaires to determine their nutritional regimen during the study.Complete cell count(CCC)and indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase(IDO)enzyme activity,as a sign of immune function,were determined at baseline and weeks 6 and 12 of supplementation.Thirty study participants completed the entire study and the data obtained were analyzed.Over the 12-week study period,there was a steady increase in average values of mean corpuscular hemoglobin in subjects of both sexes.In addition,mean corpuscular volume and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration also increased in male participants.Older women appeared to benefit more rapidly from Spirulina supplements.Similarly,the majority of subjects manifested increased IDO activity and white blood cell count at 6 and 12 weeks of Spirulina supplementation.Spirulina may ameliorate anemia and immunosenescence in older subjects.We encourage large human studies to determine whether this safe supplement could prove beneficial in randomized clinical trials.