Sequence Analysis on Interleukin-2 Gene and Interleukin-6 Gene in a Hybrid Pig

[ Objective] To understand the functions of interteukin-2 （IL-2） and interleukin-6 （IL-6） in immune response. [ Method] Peripheral lymphocytas were isolated from a hybrid pig （ Duroc x Landrace x Shandong local pig） and stimulated with canavalin A in vitro. With total RNA as templates, the IL-2 and IL-6 cDNA were amplified by the RT-PCR and sequenced, respectively. [Result] The sequence of IL-2 gene had 100.0% nucleotide homology to the published IL-2 sequences. The sequence of IL-6 gene had 99.8% -100.0% nucleotide homology to the published IL-6 sequences, and the amino acid homology was 99.1% -100.0%. [ Conclusion] NO great variation of the IL-2 gene and IL-6 gene is observed in the hybdd pig, and these results provide a basis for research about functions of IL-2 and IL-6 protein.

The effect of interleukin-6 gene transfer on human cord blood megaka ryopoiesis

Objective:To investigate the effect of IL-6 gene transfe r into human cord blood hematopoietic stem cells on the production of megakaryocy t ic progenitors.Methods:IL-6 gene was transfected into human c o rd blood CD34+ cells using a retrovirus vector with the aid of recombinant fibro nectin fragments in the presence of a cocktail of cytokines (SCF,IL-6,sIL-6R,F L,and TPO).Colony-forming units-megakaryocyte (CFU-MK) assays were performed as IL-6 gene transduced CD34+ cells were incubated alone or in combination with I L -3 or sIL-6R, controlled with neoR gene transduced CD34+ cells.Result s :IL-6 alone or sIL-6R alone stimulated few CFU-MK colonies,the addit ion of sIL-6R to IL-6 gene transduced CD34+ cells significantly enhanced the prod uction of CFU-MK colonies.IL-6 gene transduced CD34+ cells showed a modest syn er gistic effect with IL-3.Conclusion:These results suggest that IL-6 gene transfer may protect patients from chemotherapy-induced thrombocytop en ia.

Analyze interleukin-1β,interleukin-6,and tumor necrosis factor-αlevels in dry eye and the therapeutic effect of cyclosporine A

BACKGROUND Dry eye is a common eye disease.Artificial tears supplements are widely used for the treatment of dry eyes.However,multiple adverse effects have been observed in patients receiving long-term treatment with artificial tears,which may affect the therapeutic effect.AIM To analyze the characteristics of interleukin-1β(IL-1β),interleukin-6(IL-6),and tumor necrosis factor-alpha(TNF-α)levels in patients with dry eye and the therapeutic effect of artificial tears combined with cyclosporine A.METHODS A total of 124 dry eye patients treated at The First People’s Hospital of Xining from April 2020 to April 2022 were selected as the observation group,while 20 healthy individuals served as the control group during the same period.Levels of inflammatory markers,including IL-1β,IL-6,and TNF-α,were analyzed.The observation group was further divided into a study group and a control group,each consisting of 62 patients.The control group received artificial tears,whereas the study group received a combination of artificial tears and cyclosporine A.Inflammatory markers,Schirmer’s test(SIT),tear break-up time(TBUT),corneal fluorescein staining(CFS),National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire-25(NEI-VFQ-25)scores,and adverse events(AEs)were compared between the two groups.RESULTS The observation group exhibited significantly elevated serum levels of IL-1β,IL-6,and TNF-αin comparison to the healthy group.Following treatment,the study group demonstrated substantial reductions in IL-1β,IL-6,and TNF-αlevels relative to the control group.Moreover,after treatment,the study group experienced a marked decrease in CFS scores and significant increases in both SIT and BUT levels when compared to the control group.Additionally,significant improvements were observed in the primary symptom of dry eye and secondary symptoms such as photophobia,foreign body sensation,fatigue,red eye,and burning sensation within the study group.Furthermore,post-treatment NEI-VFQ-25 scores across all dimensions exhibited significant enhancements in the study group compared to the control group(P<0.05).It is noteworthy that significant AEs were reported in both groups throughout the treatment period.CONCLUSION Cyclosporine A combined with artificial tears is effective in treating dry eye,yielding enhanced outcomes by improving SIT and TBUT levels,reducing CFS scores,and ameliorating vision-related quality of life.

A rare missense PAX6 mutation causes atypical aniridia in a three-generation Chinese family

●AIM:To investigate the molecular diagnosis of a threegeneration Chinese family affected with aniridia,and further to identify clinically a PAX6 missense mutation in members with atypical aniridia.●METHODS:Eleven family members with and without atypical aniridia were recruited.All family members underwent comprehensive ophthalmic examinations.A combination of whole exome sequencing(WES)and direct Sanger sequencing were performed to uncover the causative mutation.●RESULTS:Among the 11 family members,8 were clinically diagnosed with congenital aniridia(atypical aniridia phenotype).A rare heterozygous mutation c.622C>T(p.Arg208Trp)in exon 8 of PAX6 was identified in all affected family members but not in the unaffected members or in healthy control subjects.●CONCLUSION:A rare missense mutation in the PAX6 gene is found in members of a three-generation Chinese family with congenital atypical aniridia.This result contributes to an increase in the phenotypic spectrum caused by PAX6 missense heterozygous variants and provides useful information for the clinical diagnosis of atypical aniridia,which may also contribute to genetic counselling and family planning.

Exploring the role of interleukin-6 receptor blockade in epilepsy and associated neuropsychiatric conditions through a mendelian randomization study

BACKGROUND The interplay between inflammation,immune dysregulation,and the onset of neurological disorders,including epilepsy,has become increasingly recognized.Interleukin(IL)-6,a pro-inflammatory cytokine,is suspected to not only mediate traditional inflammatory pathways but also contribute to neuroinflammatory responses that could underpin neuropsychiatric symptoms and broader psychiatric disorders in epilepsy patients.The role of IL-6 receptor(IL6R)blockade presents an intriguing target for therapeutic intervention due to its potential to attenuate these processes.neuropsychiatric conditions due to neuroinflammation.METHODS Mendelian randomization(MR)analysis employing single nucleotide poly-morphisms(SNPs)in the vicinity of the IL6R gene(total individuals=408225)was used to evaluate the putative causal relationship between IL6R blockade and epilepsy(total cases/controls=12891/312803),focal epilepsy(cases/controls=7526/399290),and generalized epilepsy(cases/controls=1413/399287).SNP weights were determined by their effect on C-reactive protein(CRP)levels and integrated using inverse variance-weighted meta-analysis as surrogates for IL6R effects.To address potential outlier and pleiotropic influences,sensitivity analyses were conducted employing a variety of MR methods under different modeling assumptions.RESULTS The genetic simulation targeting IL6R blockade revealed a modest but significant reduction in overall epilepsy risk[inverse variance weighting:Odds ratio(OR):0.827;95%confidence interval(CI):0.685-1.000;P=0.05].Subtype analysis showed variability,with no significant effect observed in generalized,focal,or specific childhood and juvenile epilepsy forms.Beyond the primary inflammatory marker CRP,the findings also suggested potential non-inflammatory pathways mediated by IL-6 signaling contributing to the neurobiological landscape of epilepsy,hinting at possible links to neuroinflammation,psychiatric symptoms,and associated mental disorders.CONCLUSION The investigation underscored a tentative causal relationship between IL6R blockade and decreased epilepsy incidence,likely mediated via complex neuroinflammatory pathways.These results encouraged further in-depth studies involving larger cohorts and multifaceted psychiatric assessments to corroborate these findings and more thoroughly delineate the neuro-psychiatric implications of IL-6 signaling in epilepsy.The exploration of IL6R blockade could herald a novel therapeutic avenue not just for seizure management but also for addressing the broader psychiatric and cognitive disturbances often associated with epilepsy.

Identification of marker genes associated with N6-methyladenosine and autophagy in ulcerative colitis

BACKGROUND Both N6-methyladenosine(m6A)methylation and autophagy are considered relevant to the pathogenesis of ulcerative colitis(UC).However,a systematic exploration of the role of the com-bination of m6A methylation and autophagy in UC remains to be performed.AIM To elucidate the autophagy-related genes of m6A with a diagnostic value for UC.METHODS The correlation between m6A-related genes and autophagy-related genes(ARGs)was analyzed.Finally,gene set enrichment analysis(GSEA)was performed on the characteristic genes.Additionally,the expression levels of four characteristic genes were verified in dextran sulfate sodium(DSS)-induced colitis in mice.RESULTS GSEA indicated that BAG3,P4HB and TP53INP2 were involved in the inflammatory response and TNF-αsignalling via nuclear factor kappa-B.Furthermore,polymerase chain reaction results showed significantly higher mRNA levels of BAG3 and P4HB and lower mRNA levels of FMR1 and TP53INP2 in the DSS group compared to the control group.CONCLUSION This study identified four m6A-ARGs that predict the occurrence of UC,thus providing a scientific reference for further studies on the pathogenesis of UC.

AAV2-PDE6B restores retinal structure and function in the retinal degeneration 10 mouse model of retinitis pigmentosa by promoting phototransduction and inhibiting apoptosis

Retinitis pigmentosa is a group of inherited diseases that lead to retinal degeneration and photoreceptor cell death.However,there is no effective treatment for retinitis pigmentosa caused by PDE6B mutation.Adeno-associated virus(AAV)-mediated gene therapy is a promising strategy for treating retinitis pigmentosa.The aim of this study was to explore the molecular mechanisms by which AAV2-PDE6B rescues retinal function.To do this,we injected retinal degeneration 10(rd10)mice subretinally with AAV2-PDE6B and assessed the therapeutic effects on retinal function and structure using dark-and light-adapted electroretinogram,optical coherence tomography,and immunofluorescence.Data-independent acquisition-mass spectrometry-based proteomic analysis was conducted to investigate protein expression levels and pathway enrichment,and the results from this analysis were verified by real-time polymerase chain reaction and western blotting.AAV2-PDE6B injection significantly upregulated PDE6βexpression,preserved electroretinogram responses,and preserved outer nuclear layer thickness in rd10 mice.Differentially expressed proteins between wild-type and rd10 mice were closely related to visual perception,and treating rd10 mice with AAV2-PDE6B restored differentially expressed protein expression to levels similar to those seen in wild-type mice.Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genome analysis showed that the differentially expressed proteins whose expression was most significantly altered by AAV2-PDE6B injection were enriched in phototransduction pathways.Furthermore,the phototransductionrelated proteins Pde6α,Rom1,Rho,Aldh1a1,and Rbp1 exhibited opposite expression patterns in rd10 mice with or without AAV2-PDE6B treatment.Finally,Bax/Bcl-2,p-ERK/ERK,and p-c-Fos/c-Fos expression levels decreased in rd10 mice following AAV2-PDE6B treatment.Our data suggest that AAV2-PDE6B-mediated gene therapy promotes phototransduction and inhibits apoptosis by inhibiting the ERK signaling pathway and upregulating Bcl-2/Bax expression in retinitis pigmentosa.

Effect of flurbiprofen combined with prednisolone on interleukin-6 in elderly surgery patients

Objective: To determine the effect of flurbiprofen combined with prednisolone on interleukin-6 in elderly surgery patients. Methods: In this double-blind randomized controlled study, patients aged 65 to 80 who were undergoing spinal fusion surgery for disc herniation were administered flurbiprofen 100 mg (P group, flurbiprofen group), prednisolone 0.6 mg/kg (D group, prednisolone group), prednisolone 0.6 mg/kg plus flurbiprofen 100 mg (P + D group, flurbiprofen + prednisolone group) or normal saline (S group, saline group) 15 minutes before the induction of anesthesia. Plasma samples were collected before surgery (T0) and on day 1 (T1), day 2 (T2) and day 3 (T3) following surgery. At the same time, systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) was assessed by SIRS criteria. The levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and C-reactive protein (CRP) for collected samples were measured. Results: Other groups had significantly lower levels of IL-6, CRP and occurrence of SIRS than S group (p < 0.05). Compared to groups P and D, the levels of IL-6 and CRP in P + D group were significantly lower on T1 (p < 0.05). Peak levels of IL-6 in all groups were presented on T1 (p 0.05). The levels of CRP within three days were significantly different but did not show peak levels (p > 0.05). Conclusion: Compared to prednisolone or flurbiprofen, combining flurbiprofen with prednisolone in elderly surgery patients led to an increased suppression of IL-6.

Analysis of the Role of D-Dimer,Interleukin-6,and Interleukin-18 in Differential Diagnosis of Pediatric Refractory Mycoplasma pneumoniae Pneumonia

Objective:To analyze the value of D-dimer(D-D),interleukin-6(IL-6),and IL-18 in the differential diagnosis of children with refractory Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia(RMPP).Methods:The medical records of 92 children with Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia(MPP)treated in the hospital were selected for retrospective analysis from January 2023 to January 2024.After comprehensive examinations such as computed tomography examination of the chest,48 children with general Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia(GMPP)were put in the GMPP group and 44 children with RMPP were grouped in the RMPP group.The IL-6,IL-18,and D-D levels were compared between the two groups,and the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves were plotted to analyze their value for differential diagnosis of RMPP.Results:The levels of IL-6,IL-18,and D-D in the RMPP group were higher than those in the GMPP group(P<0.05);the ROC curves showed that the specificity of the differential diagnosis of IL-6,IL-18,and D-D was higher,and their diagnostic value was significant.Conclusion:Determination of IL-6,IL-18,and D-D levels in children with MPP can further diagnose the children’s condition,which can help physicians formulate targeted treatment plans,and is of great significance to the improvement of the children’s condition,which is worthy of attention.

Efficacy of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Treating Patients with Gallstones and Its Effect on Interleukin-6 and Tumor Necrosis Factor-α Levels

Objective:To investigate the efficacy of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the treatment of patients with gallstones and its effect on the levels of interleukin-6(IL-6)and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-a).Methods:A total of 82 patients with gallstones admitted from July 2020 to July 2023 were recruited and allocated into control and observation groups using the random number table method,with 41 cases in each group.The patients were treated with laparoscopic cholecystectomy,with the anterior triangle anatomical approach to the gallbladder in the control group and the posterior triangle anatomical approach to the gallbladder in the observation group.The treatment effect and inflammatory factor levels of both groups were observed and compared.Results:When comparing the clinical outcomes of both patient groups,the key parameters evaluated included time to mobilization,duration of surgery,extubation time,and intraoperative bleeding.The observation group exhibited a significant advantage in these parameters compared to the control group(P<0.05).Regarding the levels of inflammatory factors between the two groups before and after treatment,there was no significant difference in values before treatment.However,following treatment,patients in the observation group showed significantly lower levels of IL-6,TNF-α,and C-reactive protein(CRP)compared to the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion:Patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallstones can benefit from the implementation of the posterior triangular anatomical approach to the gallbladder,which not only enhances therapeutic efficacy but also offers significant advantages in reducing levels of IL-6,TNF-α,and CRP.Therefore,it is recommended for the widespread adoption of this treatment approach in clinical practice.

白介素1β及白介素6基因单核苷酸多态性与食管癌放疗后肺部感染的关联

目的分析人白介素1β(interleukin 1β,IL-1β)、白介素6(interleukin 6,IL-6)基因单核苷酸多态性与食管癌放疗后肺部感染的关联,并探讨其生理病理的调控作用。方法选取新乡医学院第三附属医院2019年1月~2022年7月收治的115例食管癌患者为研究对象,根据放疗后是否出现感染分为感染组(n=28)和非感染组(n=87),检测IL-1β基因单核苷酸多态性(single nucleotide polymorphisms,SNPs)位点-511C/T(rs16944)、-31C/T(rs1143627)和IL-6基因单核苷酸多态性位点IL-6-572C/G(rs1800796)、IL-6-174G/C(rs1800795)的多态性,采用Spearman相关检验分析IL-1β、IL-6基因单核苷酸多态性与食管癌放疗后肺部感染的关系,多因素Logistic回归分析影响食管癌放疗后肺部感染的相关因素。结果两组患者性别、年龄、BMI、临床分期等基线资料比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);放疗时间、肿瘤长度、肿瘤位置比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);IL-1β基因的rs16944、rs1143627位点,IL-6基因的rs1800796、rs1800795位点的基因型分布均符合Hardy-Weinberg遗传平衡定律(P>0.05);两组IL-1β基因rs16944位点基因型频率,CC、CT、TT基因型频率,C、T等位基因频率,差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05);rs1143627位点CC、CT、TT基因型频率,C、T等位基因频率差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);IL-6基因rs1800796位点CC、CG、GG基因型频率,C、G等位基因频率差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05),rs1800795位点CC、CG、GG基因型频率,C、G等位基因频率差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05);Spearman相关检验分析显示,IL-1βrs1143627(C/T)位点、IL-6 rs1800796(C/T)位点基因多态性与食管癌放疗后肺部感染具有显著相关性(P<0.05);多因素Logistic回归分析显示,放疗时间、肿瘤长度、肿瘤位置、IL-1βrs1143627位点、IL-6 rs1800796位点单核苷酸多态性是影响食管癌患者放疗后肺部感染的多因素(P<0.05)。结论IL-1β基因rs1143627(C/T)位点多态性及IL-6基因rs1800796(C/G)位点多态性与食管癌放疗后肺部感染有关,其中rs1143627位点T等位基因、rs1800796位点G等位基因可能是易感基因。

老年舒张性心力衰竭合并肌少症患者可溶性生长刺激表达基因2蛋白、肌红蛋白、白细胞介素-6水平与心功能的相关性

目的 探讨老年舒张性心力衰竭(DHF)合并肌少症患者外周血可溶性生长刺激表达基因2蛋白(sST2)、肌红蛋白(Myo)、白细胞介素-6(IL-6)水平与心功能的相关性。方法 将122例DHF患者根据有无肌少症分为DHF合并肌少症组60例和DHF组62例,另将健康体检者58例、单纯肌少症患者60例分别纳入对照组、单纯肌少症组,检测各组外周血sST2、Myo、IL-6水平和心功能指标[左室射血分数(LVEF)、心排血量(CO)、心率(HR)、每搏输出量(SV)和心脏指数(CI)]。采用Pearson相关分析法分析sST2、Myo、IL-6与各心功能指标的相关性。绘制受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线,分析sST2、Myo、IL-6单独及联合诊断DHF合并肌少症的效能。结果 与对照组、单纯肌少症组相比,DHF组、DHF合并肌少症组sST2、Myo、IL-6水平和HR均升高,LVEF、CO、SV和CI均降低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);与DHF组相比,DHF合并肌少症组sST2、Myo、IL-6水平和HR均升高,LVEF、CO、SV和CI均降低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。sST2、Myo、IL-6均分别与LVEF、CO、SV、CI呈负相关(P<0.001),均与HR呈正相关(P<0.001);sST2、Myo、IL-6、LVEF、SV是DHF合并肌少症的独立影响因素(P<0.05);sST2、Myo、IL-6联合诊断DHF合并肌少症的曲线下面积为0.936,诊断效能优于三者单独检测。结论 老年DHF合并肌少症患者外周血sST2、Myo、IL-6水平显著升高,且sST2、Myo、IL-6均与心功能指标显著相关,三者联合检测对DHF合并肌少症的诊断效能较高。

贵州地区急性淋巴细胞白血病儿童TPMT、NUDT15基因多态性与6-MP耐受性分析

目的观察贵州地区ALL儿童TPMT、NUDT15基因多态性,探讨其与6-MP耐受性的关系。方法收集贵阳市儿童医院血液科住院的贵州地区ALL儿童。Sanger法检测患者NUDT15c.415C>T和TPMT*2、TPMT*3A、TPMT*3B、TPMT*3C基因型。所有ALL儿童均按CCLG-2008方案化疗,每周1次监测血常规及肝肾功能。根据2016新编WHO化疗药物毒性反应分度标准,出现Ⅲ~Ⅳ度与6-MP相关的毒性反应,称为6-MP不耐受(除外感染、其他药物影响)。分析TPMT、NUDT15基因多态性与6-MP不耐受的相关性。结果共纳入患者60例,检测到TPMT突变(中间代谢型)3例(5%),正常代谢型57例(95%)。NUDT15基因CT型12例(20%),TT型1例(1.7%),CC型(野生型)47例(78.3%)。NUDT15基因突变率21.7%(13/60)显著高于TPMT基因突变率5%(3/60),差异有统计学意义(P=0.007)。TPMT突变型3例均发生6-MP不耐受(100%),NUDT15突变型13例中11例发生6-MP不耐受(84.6%)。结论TPMT、NUDT15基因突变与6-MP不耐受相关(P<0.05),联合检测TPMT、NUDT15基因对调整6-MP使用,减少6-MP不良反应提供依据。

m^(6)A相关基因在激素性股骨头坏死中的生物信息学分析

背景:m^(6)A修饰与股骨头坏死的发生发展相关,但在激素性股骨头坏死中的作用尚不清楚。目的:基于GEO数据库,采用生物信息学方法分析激素性股骨头坏死中表达差异的m^(6)A基因及互作miRNAs,探寻其潜在发病机制。方法:在GEO数据库中检索并下载与激素性股骨头坏死相关的mRNA表达谱数据集(GSE123568),通过R软件对数据集进行差异基因筛选及GO功能、KEGG通路富集分析。识别差异基因中的m^(6)A差异表达基因(m^(6)A-DEGs)并对其进行GO功能与KEGG通路富集分析,比较m^(6)A-DEGs的表达量并分析它们之间的相关性。最后通过Cytoscape构建m^(6)A-DEGs的PPI互作网络及筛选核心基因。使用TargetScan,miRTarBase和miRBD数据库预测m^(6)A-DEGs相关的潜在miRNAs,同时使用ChIPBase及hTFtarget数据库预测7个核心基因潜在转录因子,然后分别构建m^(6)A-miRNA与转录因子m^(6)A调控网络。最后使用数据集GSE74089验证7个核心m^(6)A-DEGs的表达水平。结果与结论:①从数据集中共筛选出2460个差异表达的基因,其中1455个上调,1005个下调。②从数据集中筛选出了14个m^(6)A-DEGs,包括3个下调和11个上调基因,m^(6)A-DEGs在激素性股骨头坏死中的表达具有显著差异(P<0.05),Spearman分析表明它们之间具有一定相关性。③m^(6)A-DEGs的GO和KEGG富集分析主要集中在骨髓细胞分化与发育、免疫受体与细胞因子受体活性、破骨细胞分化、AMPK与白细胞介素17信号通路。④m^(6)A-DEGs前7个核心基因包括YTHDF3,YTHDF1,YTHDF2,ALKBH5,METTL3,HNRNPA2B1及HNRNPC,它们在miRTarBase,miRDB和TargetScan数据库中共有44个miRNA重叠,在ChIPBase及hTFtarget数据库中共有79个重叠转录因子。⑤在GSE74089数据集中有6个核心m^(6)A-DEGs的表达水平与GSE123568数据集一致。⑥结果证实,根据生物信息学方法筛选的7个m^(6)A-DEGs可能通过调控多个miRNA、转录因子和AMPK及白细胞介素17信号通路表达,进而影响激素性股骨头坏死中骨髓细胞分化发育与破骨细胞分化,为进一步深入研究激素性股骨头坏死的发病机制和靶向治疗提供了数据支持和研究方向。

Genetic association of interleukin-6 polymorphism (-174 G/C) with chronic liver diseases and hepatocellular carcinoma

Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a pleiotropic cytokine which is expressed in many inflammatory cells in response to different types of stimuli, regulating a number of biological processes. The IL-6 gene is polymorphic in both the 5' and 3' flanking regions and more than 150 single nucleotide polymorphisms have been identified so far. Genetic polymorphisms of IL-6 may affect the outcomes of several diseases, where the presence of high levels of circulating IL-6 have been correlated to the stage and/or the progression of the disease itself. The -174 G/C polymorphism is a frequent polymorphism, that is located in the upstream regulatory region of the IL-6 gene and affects IL-6 production. However, the data in the literature on the genetic association between the -174 G/C polymorphism and some specific liver diseases characterized by different etiologies are still controversial. In particular, most of the studies are quite unanimous in describing a correlation between the presence of the high-producer genotype and a worse evolution of the chronic liver disease. This is valid for patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV)-related chronic hepatitis and liver cirrhosis and hepatocellu-lar carcinoma (HCC) whatever the etiology. Studies in hepatitis B virus-related chronic liver diseases are not conclusive, while specific populations like non alcoholic fatty liver disease/non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, autoimmune and human immunodeficiency virus/HCV coinfected patients show a higher prevalence of the lowproducer genotype, probably due to the complexity of these clinical pictures. In this direction, a systematic revision of these data should shed more light on the role of this polymorphism in chronic liver diseases and HCC.

IL-6 -634C/G和-597G/A基因多态性与宿迁地区冠心病的相关性

目的探讨宿迁地区白细胞介素6(IL-6)基因启动子区域-634C/G、-597G/A多态性与冠心病(coronary heart disease,CHD)的关系。方法选择宿迁市第一人民医院2022年1月至9月就诊的248例CHD患者(CHD组)以及126例体检健康人群(健康人对照组),应用聚合酶链-限制性片段长度多态性法(PCR-RFLP)检测各组IL-6基因多态性位点和基因型,并进行Hardy-Weinberg平衡检验,采用Logistic回归方法分析基因多态性与CHD之间的关系。进一步检测各组三酰甘油(TG)、高密度脂蛋白胆固醇(HDL-C)、低密度脂蛋白胆固醇(LDL-C)、载脂蛋白A1(apoA1)、载脂蛋白B(apoB)、总胆固醇(TC)、葡萄糖(Glu)、C反应蛋白(CRP)、糖化血红蛋白(HbA1c)、IL-6等生化指标的表达水平。结果生化指标检测结果表明,与健康人对照组比较,CHD组TG、TC、LDL-C、apoB、Glu、CRP、HbA1c和IL-6水平显著升高(P<0.05),而HDL-C、apoA1水平明显降低(P<0.05)。Logistic回归结果显示,与CC基因型相比,IL-6-634C/G中的CG和GG基因型与CHD的发病风险相关,其校正OR(95%CI)分别为2.068(1.410~3.032)和6.674(2.034~21.900)。CHD组和健康人对照组CC、CG和GG基因型频率分别为47.9%、39.9%、12.2%和76.2%、21.5%、2.3%,C、G等位基因频率分别为74.7%、25.3%和82.9%、17.1%;与C等位基因相比,携带G等位基因患者发生CHD的风险更高,且基因型和等位基因频率在两组间的差异均有统计学意义(P均<0.05)。IL-6-597G/A基因多态性与CHD易感性无关。结论宿迁地区人群CHD患者风险与IL-6-634C/G基因多态性相关,而与IL-6-597G/A基因多态性无关。

MEK AND p38 MAPK-DEPENDANT PATHWAYS ARE INVOLOVED IN THE POSITIVE EFFECT OF INTERLEUKIN-6 ON HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE GENE EXPRESSION IN RAT MtT/S SOMATOTROPH CELLS

Objective To investigate the effect of interleukin-6(IL-6)on the human growth hormone(hGH)gene expression in a rat somatotropic pituitary cell line MtT/S.Methods The plasmids containing various lengths of hGH gene 5'-promoter fragments were constructed.Stably transfected MtT/S cells were created by cotransfecting the above plasmids and pcDNA3.1(+)with DMRIE-C transfection reagent.After the administration of these cells with IL-6 and/or various inhibitors of signaling transduction pathways,the luciferase activities in MtT/S cells lysis were assayed to demonstrate the effects of IL-6 on hGH gene promoter activity and possibly involved mechanism.Results The 103 U/mL IL-6 stimulated GH secretion and synthesis,and promoted the 5'-promoter activity of GH gene in stably transfected MtT/SGL cells with the action of 1.69 times above the control.Among inhibitors of signaling transduction pathways,mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase(MAPKK/MEK)inhibitor PD98059(40 μmol/L)and p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK)inhibitor SB203580(5 μmol/L)completely blocked the stimulatory effect of IL-6.Western blot analysis further confirmed the activation of phosphorylated MEK and p38 MAPK in MtT/SGL cells.Neither over-expression of Pit-1 nor inhibition of Pit-1 expression affected IL-6 induction of hGH promoter activity.A series of deletion constructs of hGH promoter were created to identify the DNA sequence that mediated the effect of IL-6.The results showed that the stimulatory effect of IL-6 was abolished following deletion of the-196 to-132 bp fragment.Conclusions IL-6 promotes GH secretion and synthesis by rat MtT/S somatotroph cells.The stimulatory effect of IL-6 on hGH gene promoter appears to require the activation of MEK and p38 MAPK,and a fragment of promoter sequence that spans the-196 to-132 bp of the gene,but may be unlinked with Pit-1 protein.

急性淋巴细胞白血病患儿维持治疗期间6-巯基嘌呤使用剂量与TPMT和NUDT15基因多态性的关系

背景6-巯基嘌呤(6-MP)是急性淋巴细胞白血病(ALL)维持治疗最主要的药物之一,代谢酶基因多态性与药物的骨髓抑制程度有关。目的探讨ALL患儿维持治疗期间6-MP使用剂量与TPMT和NUDT15基因多态性的关系。设计回顾性队列研究。方法纳入2020年1月至2021年12月于郑州大学第一附属医院明确诊断为ALL、经前期化疗骨髓达完全缓解、进入维持治疗阶段且口服6-MP治疗的患儿。口服6-MP前患儿行TPMT和NUDT15基因型检测,分析TPMT、NUDT15不同基因型患儿应用6-MP治疗的使用剂量和骨髓抑制情况。主要结局指标6-MP使用剂量。结果61例维持治疗的ALL患儿纳入本文分析。纳入TPMT基因多态性统计分析的ALL患儿48例(除外NUDT15基因突变13例),野生型45例,突变型3例;纳入NUDT15基因多态性统计分析的ALL患儿58例(除外TPMT基因突变3例),CC型45例,CT型9例,TT型4例。在6-MP维持治疗阶段,TPMT和NUDT15不同基因型患儿的WBC、Hb、PLT计数差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.05)。患儿用药后出现不同程度的中性粒细胞减少,包括TPMT野生型15例,突变型3例;NUDT15基因CC型15例,CT型5例,TT型4例;TPMT和NUDT15不同基因型患儿骨髓抑制情况差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.05)。TPMT和NUDT15不同基因型患儿6-MP使用剂量差异有统计学意义(均P<0.05),TPMT野生型和突变型ALL患儿维持治疗期6-MP使用剂量分别为(40.81±6.02)和(16.25±4.42)mg·m^(-2)·d^(-1);NUDT15基因CC型、CT型和TT型6-MP使用剂量分别为(40.81±6.02)、(34.28±4.53)和(10.00±1.28)mg·m^(-2)·d^(-1)。结论TPMT和NUDT15突变型患儿的骨髓抑制程度均较野生型严重。ALL患儿维持治疗期间6-MP使用剂量与TPMT和NUDT15基因多态性相关。

鸡FGF6基因生物学特性及其多态性与经济性状的关联分析

旨在探究鸡成纤维细胞生长因子6(fibroblast growth factor 6,FGF6)基因的生物学特性,挖掘FGF6基因单核苷酸多态性(SNP)位点并分析其与经济性状的相关性,为后续研究鸡FGF6基因对生长性状的影响提供参考。本研究对FGF6蛋白序列进行生物信息学分析;基于768只固始鸡-安卡鸡F_2资源群的GBS数据及相关经济性状表型数据对FGF6基因包含启动子2 kb区域SNP位点进行筛选,并进行连锁不平衡和关联分析,探究FGF6基因SNP和单倍型与鸡经济性状的相关性。生物信息学分析结果显示,鸡FGF6氨基酸序列与火鸡同源性为91.26%;系统进化分析表明,鸡FGF6与火鸡亲缘关系最近,其次是绿海龟,与斑马鱼遗传距离最远;保守性分析显示不同物种间FGF6保守性较高。鸡FGF6蛋白为亲水性蛋白、存在1个跨膜区,主要定位于细胞质;其二级、三级结构相符。鸡FGF6蛋白被22个磷酸化位点和1个N-糖基化位点修饰;与其受体家族FGFR1~4和EGF存在互作关系。鸡FGF6基因启动子区域筛选到6个SNPs位点,均位于1号内含子上;多态性分析显示6个SNPs位点存在高多态性,其中5个处于哈代-温伯格平衡,呈强连锁状态(D′=1,r^(2)=1)。关联分析结果显示,rs73399071位点与F_2资源群不同阶段体重(BW)、胫长(SL)、胫围(SG)、体斜长(BSL)等17个生长性状指标显著相关(P<0.05),与全净膛重(EW)、半净膛重(SEW)、屠体重(CW)、胸肌重(BMW)等10个屠体性状指标显著相关(P<0.05),与肉质性状的关联未达到显著水平(P>0.05),与高密度脂蛋白(HDL)和胆碱酯酶(ChE)显著相关(P<0.05),CC基因型个体的大部分性状表型均值高于GG基因型个体;单倍型组合分析显示不同阶段CCTTCCTTCC组合个体的体重均高于其他单倍型组合个体。本研究结果为进一步探究鸡FGF6基因的功能提供理论参考,筛选到FGF6基因存在5个与固始鸡-安卡鸡F_2资源群体重、体尺、屠体性状和血液生化指标显著关联的SNPs位点,为鸡育种提供候选的分子标记,为地方鸡标记辅助选择提供新的思路。

6-Gingerol, asarinin, and deoxyschizandrin improve bronchial epithelium functions in an interleukin-13einduced BEAS-2B cell model

Objective:To explore the effects of 6-gingerol,asarinin,and deoxyschizandrindthe main components of Zingiber officinale(Willd.)Rosc.(Gan Jiang),Asarum heterotropoides f.var.mandshuricum(Maxim.)(Xi Xin),and Schisandra chinensis(Turcz.)Baill.(Wu Wei Zi),respectivelydon an interleukin(IL)-13einduced BEAS-2B cell model in vitro.Methods:The BEAS-2B cell model was established using 25 ng/mL IL-13 combined with 1%fetal bovine serum(FBS)in vitro.Mitoquinone mesylate(Mito-Q)treatment was used as a positive control group,and different concentrations of 6-gingerol,asarinin,and deoxyschizandrin were used to treat the models.The level of reactive oxygen species(ROS)production was detected by flow cytometry.The expression levels of LC3B,Beclin1,adenosine 50-monophosphate(AMP)eactivated protein kinase(AMPK),phosphory-lated-AMPeactivated protein kinase(P-AMPK),dynamin-related protein 1(DRP1),and mitochondrial fusion protein 2(MFN2)were detected by Western blot.Mitochondrial membrane potential(MMP)assay kit with JC-1 was utilized to detect the level of MMP.Results:The BEAS-2B cells exposed to 25 ng/mL IL-13 with 1%FBS showed an increased ROS level and a decreased MMP.6-Gingerol,asarinin,and deoxyschizandrin were able to downregulate ROS level and upregulate the MMP in the BEAS-2B model.Asarinin and deoxyschizandrin reduced the expression of autophagy protein LC3B,while deoxyschizandrin significantly increased the expression of DRP1 in the BEAS-2B model.Conclusion:6-Gingerol,asarinin,and deoxyschizandrin can reduce ROS generation and increase MMP,but have different regulatory effects on the expression of autophagy protein and mitochondrial mitotic protein.The three components have both synergistic and complementary effects in classic medicine compatibility.This study may provide an innovative strategy to reduce the lung inflammation related to IL-13.