Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the top lethal infectious diseases worldwide. In recent years, interferon-γ (INF-γ) release assays (IGRAs) have been established as routine tests for diagnosing TB infection. ...Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the top lethal infectious diseases worldwide. In recent years, interferon-γ (INF-γ) release assays (IGRAs) have been established as routine tests for diagnosing TB infection. However, produced INF-γ assessment cannot permit to distinguish active ATB from latent TB infection (LTBI), especially in TB epidemic areas. In addition to IFN-γ, interleukin-2 (IL-2), secreted by activated T cells, is involved in immune response against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This could be involved in the follow up of treatment response. The aim of our study was to determine IFN-γ and IL2 cytokines profiles of patients under antituberculosis treatment. Materials and Methods: A six months’ cross-sectional study was conducted at the Jamot Hospital of Yaoundé, from May to August 2021. Sociodemographic and clinical data as well as 5 mL of blood were collected from each participant. INF-γ and IL-2 were determined using indirect Enzyme linked Immuno-Sorbent Assay (ELISA) according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and spectrum exam in combination with radiography and GeneXpert were used as standard. P-values Results: The results showed that men were more infected 14/61 (31.8%) with a high presence in active and resistant TB groups. The mean age was 41.3 ± 13.1 years with a 95% CI = [38.2 - 44.7], the age group with the highest infection rate was ranged between 31 and 40 years. The IL-2 and INF-γ means were respectively 327.6 ± 160.6 pg/mL and 26.6 ± 13.0 pg/mL in ATB patients, 251.1 ± 30.9 pg/mL and 21.4 ± 9.2 pg/mL in patients with resistant tuberculosis, while it was 149.3 ± 93.3 pg/mL and 17.9 ± 9.4 pg/mL in cured patients, 15.1 ± 8.4 pg/mL and 5.3 ± 2.6 pg/mL in participants presumed healthy (p γ and IL-2rates were observed between the different groups. Conclusion: Monitoring the serum levels of INF-γ and IL-2 would be useful for the follow-up of anti-tuberculosis patients, particularly in the both cytokines association case.展开更多
目的:探究2型糖尿病肾病(DN)患者外周血白细胞介素-4(IL-4)、γ-干扰素(INF-γ)、纤溶抑制物(TAFI)表达及其与肾小球滤过功能的相关性。方法:比较分析糖尿病肾病组(n=102)与健康组(n=54)的IL-4、INF-γ及TAFI表达水平;将糖尿病肾病组分...目的:探究2型糖尿病肾病(DN)患者外周血白细胞介素-4(IL-4)、γ-干扰素(INF-γ)、纤溶抑制物(TAFI)表达及其与肾小球滤过功能的相关性。方法:比较分析糖尿病肾病组(n=102)与健康组(n=54)的IL-4、INF-γ及TAFI表达水平;将糖尿病肾病组分为3组,比较分析3组患者的IL-4、INF-γ及TAFI表达水平;采用Spearman分析IL-4、INF-γ及TAFI表达水平与2型DN患者肾小球滤过功能的相关性。结果:糖尿病肾病组IL-4、INF-γ及TAFI水平高于健康组(P<0.05);不同肾功能损伤程度患者IL-4、INF-γ及TAFI比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);Spearman相关性分析结果显示,IL-4与24 h UmAlb负相关(P<0.05),与eGFR、Scr无相关性(P>0.05);INF-γ与eGFR负相关,与Scr、24 h UmAlb正相关(P<0.05);TAFI与eGFR负相关,与Scr、24 h UmAlb正相关(P<0.05)。结论:2型DN患者外周血IL-4、INF-γ及TAFI表达水平与患者的肾小球滤过功能存在相关性,可通过检测外周血IL-4、INF-γ及TAFI的表达水平为2型DN患者肾小球滤过功能的评估和临床治疗提供参考。展开更多
目的研究葛根汤颗粒对甲型流感病毒(influenza A virus,IAV)致小鼠病毒性肺炎模型的药效评价及免疫调节作用。方法ICR小鼠,13~15 g,分为正常对照组、模型对照组,磷酸奥司他韦阳性药对照组及葛根汤颗粒高、中、低剂量组(6.6、3.3、1.7 g-...目的研究葛根汤颗粒对甲型流感病毒(influenza A virus,IAV)致小鼠病毒性肺炎模型的药效评价及免疫调节作用。方法ICR小鼠,13~15 g,分为正常对照组、模型对照组,磷酸奥司他韦阳性药对照组及葛根汤颗粒高、中、低剂量组(6.6、3.3、1.7 g-1·kg^(-1)·d^(-1)),每组10只,采用IAV(FM1株)病毒液感染建立小鼠病毒性肺炎模型,同时给予相关药物治疗。观察各组小鼠肺指数及肺指数抑制率,RT-PCR法检测肺组织核酸,ELISA法检测小鼠肺组织因子白介素-6(IL-6)、白介素-10(IL-10)、肿瘤坏死因子TNF-α;同时采用IAV(FM1株)病毒液滴鼻感染小鼠,造成死亡保护模型,观察小鼠感染后2周内的死亡情况,计算小鼠的死亡率、死亡保护率、平均存活天数和生命延长率。结果葛根汤颗粒中剂量组肺指数及肺组织病毒载量显著降低(P<0.01),肺指数抑制率为50.73%;葛根汤颗粒高、中剂量组肺组织炎性因子IL-10含量显著降低(P<0.01)、葛根汤颗粒中、低剂量组肺组织炎性因子TNF-α含量显著降低(P<0.01);葛根汤颗粒3个剂量组肺组织炎性因子IL-6含量显著降低(P<0.01);模型组小鼠死亡率90%,平均存活天数9.45 d,葛根汤颗粒3个剂量组小鼠死亡率显著降低、平均存活天数显著延长,生命延长率显著提高(P<0.01)。结论葛根汤颗粒可通过调节模型小鼠免疫炎性因子水平达到改善病毒性肺炎小鼠免疫功能的作用,同时可显著降低模型小鼠肺指数和肺组织病毒载量,从而减轻模型小鼠的肺部炎性损伤;对模型小鼠有死亡保护作用。展开更多
文摘Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the top lethal infectious diseases worldwide. In recent years, interferon-γ (INF-γ) release assays (IGRAs) have been established as routine tests for diagnosing TB infection. However, produced INF-γ assessment cannot permit to distinguish active ATB from latent TB infection (LTBI), especially in TB epidemic areas. In addition to IFN-γ, interleukin-2 (IL-2), secreted by activated T cells, is involved in immune response against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This could be involved in the follow up of treatment response. The aim of our study was to determine IFN-γ and IL2 cytokines profiles of patients under antituberculosis treatment. Materials and Methods: A six months’ cross-sectional study was conducted at the Jamot Hospital of Yaoundé, from May to August 2021. Sociodemographic and clinical data as well as 5 mL of blood were collected from each participant. INF-γ and IL-2 were determined using indirect Enzyme linked Immuno-Sorbent Assay (ELISA) according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and spectrum exam in combination with radiography and GeneXpert were used as standard. P-values Results: The results showed that men were more infected 14/61 (31.8%) with a high presence in active and resistant TB groups. The mean age was 41.3 ± 13.1 years with a 95% CI = [38.2 - 44.7], the age group with the highest infection rate was ranged between 31 and 40 years. The IL-2 and INF-γ means were respectively 327.6 ± 160.6 pg/mL and 26.6 ± 13.0 pg/mL in ATB patients, 251.1 ± 30.9 pg/mL and 21.4 ± 9.2 pg/mL in patients with resistant tuberculosis, while it was 149.3 ± 93.3 pg/mL and 17.9 ± 9.4 pg/mL in cured patients, 15.1 ± 8.4 pg/mL and 5.3 ± 2.6 pg/mL in participants presumed healthy (p γ and IL-2rates were observed between the different groups. Conclusion: Monitoring the serum levels of INF-γ and IL-2 would be useful for the follow-up of anti-tuberculosis patients, particularly in the both cytokines association case.
文摘目的:探究2型糖尿病肾病(DN)患者外周血白细胞介素-4(IL-4)、γ-干扰素(INF-γ)、纤溶抑制物(TAFI)表达及其与肾小球滤过功能的相关性。方法:比较分析糖尿病肾病组(n=102)与健康组(n=54)的IL-4、INF-γ及TAFI表达水平;将糖尿病肾病组分为3组,比较分析3组患者的IL-4、INF-γ及TAFI表达水平;采用Spearman分析IL-4、INF-γ及TAFI表达水平与2型DN患者肾小球滤过功能的相关性。结果:糖尿病肾病组IL-4、INF-γ及TAFI水平高于健康组(P<0.05);不同肾功能损伤程度患者IL-4、INF-γ及TAFI比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);Spearman相关性分析结果显示,IL-4与24 h UmAlb负相关(P<0.05),与eGFR、Scr无相关性(P>0.05);INF-γ与eGFR负相关,与Scr、24 h UmAlb正相关(P<0.05);TAFI与eGFR负相关,与Scr、24 h UmAlb正相关(P<0.05)。结论:2型DN患者外周血IL-4、INF-γ及TAFI表达水平与患者的肾小球滤过功能存在相关性,可通过检测外周血IL-4、INF-γ及TAFI的表达水平为2型DN患者肾小球滤过功能的评估和临床治疗提供参考。
