Effects of interferon α-2b on liver function, complement level and oxidative stress in patients with hepatitis B

Objective:To observe the effect of interferonα-2b treatment on liver function,liver fibrosis,complement protein and oxidative stress in patients with hepatitis B.Methods:A total of 100 patients with hepatitis B in our hospital were randomly divided into the control group and the observation group,with 50 cases in each group.After admission,patients in the control group were treated with entecavir,while patients in the observation group were treated with interferonα-2b combined with entecavir.The levels of serum total bilirubin(TBil),aspartate aminotransferase(AST),alanine aminotransferase(ALT),type III procollagen(PCIII),type IV collagen(CIV),complement C3 protein(C3),complement C4 protein(C4),malondialdehyde(MDA),superoxide dismutase(SOD)and nitric oxide(NO)were compared between the two groups before and after treatment.Results:After treatment,the levels of TBil,AST,ALT,PCIII,CIV,MDA and NO in serum of patients with hepatitis B in both groups were significantly lower than those before treatment,and the levels of C3,C4 and SOD were significantly higher than those before treatment(P<0.05).After treatment,the levels of TBil,AST,ALT,PC III,C IV,MDA and NO in serum of patients in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group,while the levels of C3,C4 and SOD in serum of patients in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group(P<0.05).Conclusions:The combination of interferonα-2b and entecavir has a good curative effect on hepatitis B.It can significantly improve the liver function and immune function of patients,delay the process of liver fibrosis and reduce oxidative stress injury.It is worthy of clinical promotion.

LEVEL SET输运方程的求解方法及其对气-液两相流运动界面数值模拟的影响

用数值模拟方法来研究气-液两相流动与传热现象是当今多相流领域的一个热门课题。由于两相流固有的复杂性,气-液两相流界面迁移现象的数值模拟一直是两相流研究中的一大难点。本文介绍了捕捉气-液两相流相界面运动的水平集方法(LevelSet)及其研究进展,介绍了求解LevelSet输运方程的3种方法,即一般差分格式、Superbee-TVD格式和Runge-Kutta法-5阶WENO组合格式。结合主流场的求解,分别用这3种方法对4种典型相界面在5种流场中的迁移特性进行了模拟计算,并对计算结果进行了比较和分析。结果表明,Runge-Kutta法-5阶WENO组合格式求解LevelSet输运方程的效果最好,在以后的计算中将主要采用这种组合格式来进行气-液相界面输运方程的求解。

Pegylated interferon α-2b up-regulates specific CD8+ T cells in patients with chronic hepatitis B

AIM:To investigate the effect of pegylated interferon (IFN) α-2b on specific CD8+ T lymphocytes in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB). METHODS:Twenty-one patients with CHB were treated with pegylated IFN α-2b. Periphery blood mononuclear cells were isolated from fresh heparinized blood by Ficoll-Hypaque density gradient centrifugation (density:1.077 g/L,Pharmingen) at weeks 0,4,8,12,and 24,respectively. Frequency of circulating hepatitis B virus (HBV) epitope-specific CD8 T cells was detected by flow cytometry. Cytokines were detected by cytometric bead assay. RESULTS:The frequency of circulating HBV core or env-specific CD8 T cells was higher (P < 0.05),the number of HBV core specific CD8 T cells was greater at week 24 (P < 0.05),the level of Th1-type cytokines [interleukin (IL)-12,tumor necrosis factor-α,and IFN-γ] was higher,while that of Th2-type cytokines (IL-4,IL-6,and IL-10) was lower in responders than in nonresponders (P < 0.05) after pegylated IFN α-2b treatment. The IL-6 level was correlated with HBV DNA (r = 0.597,P = 0.04),while the inducible protein-10 (IP-10) level was correlated with serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (r = 0.545,P = 0.005). The IP-10 level at week 8 after pegylated IFN α-2b treatment could predict the normalization of ALT in CHB patients (positive predict value = 56%,negative predict value = 92%). CONCLUSION:Pegylated IFN α-2b can enhance the immune response of CHB patients by increasing the frequency of HBV specific CD8+ T cells and regulating the Th1/Th2 cytokines.

Hepatitis C virus core protein-induced miR-93-5p upregulation inhibits interferon signaling pathway by targeting IFNAR1

AIM To investigate the mechanism by which hepatitis C virus(HCV) core protein-induced mi R-93-5 p up-regulation regulates the interferon(IFN) signaling pathway.METHODS HCV-1 b core protein was exogenously expressed in Huh7 cells using pc DNA3.1(+) vector. The expression of mi R-93-5 p and interferon receptor 1(IFNAR1) was measured using quantitative reverse transcriptionpolymerase chain reaction and Western blot. The protein expression and phosphorylation level of STAT1 were evaluated by Western blot. The overexpression and silencing of mi R-93-5 p and IFNAR1 were performed using mi R-93-5 p agomir and antagomir, and pc DNA3.1-IFNAR1 and IFNAR1 si RNA, respectively. Luciferase assay was used to identify whether IFNAR1 is a target of mi R-93-5 p. Cellular experiments were also conducted.RESULTS Serum mi R-93-5 p level was increased in patients with HCV-1 b infection and decreased to normal level after HCV-1 b clearance, but persistently increased in those with pegylated interferon-α resistance, compared with healthy subjects. Serum mi R-93-5 p expression had an AUC value of 0.8359 in distinguishing patients with pegylated interferon-α resistance from those with pegylated interferon-α sensitivity. HCV-1 b core protein increased mi R-93-5 p expression and induced inactivation of the IFN signaling pathway in Huh7 cells. Furthermore, IFNAR1 was identified as a direct target of mi R-93-5 p, and IFNAR1 restore could rescue mi R-93-5 p-reduced STAT1 phosphorylation, suggesting that the mi R-93-5 p-IFNAR1 axis regulates the IFN signaling pathway.CONCLUSION HCV-1 b core protein-induced mi R-93-5 p up-regulation inhibits the IFN signaling pathway by directly targeting IFNAR1, and the mi R-93-5 p-IFNAR1 axis regulates STAT1 phosphorylation. This axis may be a potential therapeutic target for HCV-1 b infection.

Oxygen Isotope Records of Core 8KL of the South China Sea and Sea - level Change

Based on a comparison between the oxygen isotope records of benthic and plank tonic foraminifers from core 8KL of the South China Sea and sea-level change records derived from the Huon Peninsula, New Guinea, it is found that both records are very similar from 72 K a B.P. to the present, especially for the benthic oxygen isotope record. The linear regression shows that δ18O changes (0.9995‰ for benthic foraminifers and 1.022‰ for planktonic foraminifers) are equal to 100 m in sea-level fluctuation. After making temperature correction in the δ18O record of benthic foraminifers from 72 to 120 Ka B.P., the curve of sea-level oscillation of the South China Sea since 186 Ka B.P. has been reconstructed. The lowermost sea - level that occurred in the last glacial maximum and oxygen isotope stage 6 is approximately - 130 m.

Study on pharmacodynamics of recombinant interferon α-2b suppository

Objective To investigate the antiviral activity of recombinant interferonα-2b suppository(IFNα-2b)in vivo and in vitro.Methods The cytopathic-effect inhibition assay was applied in this study to investigate the antiviral activity of this drug as well as yingtelong and axiluowei as positive control.The guinea pig model of vaginitis and skin infection caused by HSV-2 infection were established,treated with IFNα-2b suppository at dosages of 60000、180000、540000 IU,using IFNα-2b injection 180000 IU·kg-1 as controls.Score the pathological changes of appearance and skin,the virus activities of vaginal secretion and tissue sections of viginae were assayed after treatment.Results The TD50 of IFN α-2b and yingtelong for Vero cells was(>100)μg·mL-1 and(>100000)IU·mL-1,respectively.The IC50 of IFN α-2b and yingtelong and axiluowei for Herpes virus type 1 was(0.29±0.08)μg·mL-1 and(185.0±28.8)IU·mL-1 and(0.19±0.03)μg·mL-1,respectively.The mean scores for vaginal and skin lesion of the treated groups were lower than those of untreated group.Among these concentrations,the IFNα-2b suppository of 540000 IU·kg-1 group.Showed highest anti-viral activity.The virus activity in vaginal secretion of treated group was lower than that of untreated group too(P<0.01 or P<0.05).Tissue sections of viginae after treatment with IFNα-2b suppository showed significantly therapeutical effects on the degrees of vaginal lesion.At the same dosage,The anti-HSV activity of IFNα-2b suppository was also compared with IFNα-2b injection,the results showed that the activity of suppository of 540000 IU·kg-1 group was similar to that of the injection.Conclusions The IFNα-2b suppository has anti-viruses function both in vivo and in vitro.

High levels of Zinc-α-2-Glycoprotein among Omani AIDS patients on combined antiretroviral therapy

Objective:To investigate the levels of zinc-α-2-glycoprotein(ZAG) among Omani AIDS patients receiving combined antiretroviral therapy(cART).Methods:A total of 80 Omani AIDS patients(45 males and 33 females),average age of 36 vears.who were receiving cART at the Saltan Qaboos University Hospital(SQUH).Muscat,Oman,were tested for the levels of ZAG.In addition,SO healthy blood donors(46 males and 34 females),average age of 26 years,attending the SOUH Blood Bank,were tested in parallel as a control group.Measurement of the ZAG levels was performed using a competitive enzyme—linked immunosorbent assay and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.Results:The ZAG levels were found to he significantly higher among AIDS patients compared to the healthy individuals(P=0.033).A total of 56(70%) of the AIDS patients were found to have higher levels of ZAG and 16(20%) AIDS patients were found to have high ZAG levels,which are significantly(P>0.031) associated with weight loss.Conclusions:ZAG levels are high among Omani AIDS patients on cART and this necessitales the measurement of ZAG on routine basis,as it is associated with weight loss.

On the Current Situation of Basic - level Administrative Law Enforcement in China

With the development of economy and society, our country is on the road of rule by law, the legal system is progressing constantly. At the same time, we should also see that the administration according to law is not perfect, and its shortcomings exist in different degree and need to be further improved. Based on the analysis of the status quo of grass-roots administrative law enforcement in China, this paper tries to put forward corresponding countermeasures, so as to promote the work of law-based administration for the corresponding study.

SYNERGIC CYTOTOXICITY TO GASTRIC CANCER CELLS BY COMBINED USE OF TRICHOSANTHIN ANDRECOMBINANT INTERFERON α-2B

Objective To investigate a new approach of the combined use of trichosanthin (TCS) andrecombinant interferon alpha - 2b (rIFN α- 2b) against digestive system cancer cells. Methods Detect separatelythe cytotoxicity of TCS, rIFN α- 2b and their combination against digestive system cancer cell SGC- 7901.Results In the experiment in vitro, TCS, rIFN α- 2b both had direct, dose dependent cytotoxicity againstSGC - 7901. Their combined use demonstrated a toxicity signijicantly higher than that of the two drugs used alone,showing a signilicant synergic effect. This synergic cytotoxicity was confirmed in the animal experiment.Conclusion Combined use of TCS and rIFN α - 2b decreases the therapeutic dose of TCS and its toxic adverseellect, and this synergic effect is favorable to the clinical use of TCS protein against gastric cancer.

Predictive Value of Serum pgRNA on HBeAg Clearance in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B with Low HBeAg Levels Treated with Pegylated Interferon

Objective:To study the predictive value of serum pregenomic RNA(pgRNA)on HBeAg clearance in patients with chronic hepatitis B with low HBeAg levels during pegylated interferon therapy.Methods:Twenty chronic hepatitis B patients with HBeAg positive and quantitative<50S/CO were selected for this study.The subjects underwent pegylated interferon therapy for 48-96 weeks and were followed up in the outpatient clinic after treatment.The patients were then divided into groups based on whether their HbeAg turned negative.The predictive ability of each indicator for HBeAg negative conversion was evaluated in the HBeAg negative group and the HBeAg positive group.Results:The results of logistic regression analysis suggested that pgRNA and HBcrAg were better indicators for predicting the clearance of HBeAg after treatment.Conclusion:For patients with chronic hepatitis B with low HBeAg levels,pgRNA is a good indicator in predicting HBeAg clearance during pegylated interferon therapy.

Effects of anti-HPV bioprotein dressing combined with interferon α-2b therapy on the malignant molecule expression in patients with CINⅢ complicated by high-risk HPV positive

Objective: To study the effects of anti-HPV bioprotein dressing combined with interferon α-2b therapy on the malignant molecule expression in patients with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) Ⅲ complicated by high-risk HPV positive. Methods: Patients who were diagnosed with CINⅢ and high-risk HPV positive and underwent conization in the 3201 Hospital Affiliated to Xi'an Jiaotong University between June 2014 and February 2017 were selected and randomly divided into the observation group who received preoperative anti-HPV bioprotein dressing combined with interferon α-2b therapy and the control group who received no special treatment. CIN lesion was collected to determine the expression of pro-proliferation molecules, pro-apoptosis molecules and epithelial-mesenchymal transition molecules. Results: Rsf1, Piwil2, TOPK, p38MAPK, ERK, Snail, Twist, N-cadherin and Vimentin mRNA expression in cervical intraepithelial neoplasia lesions of observation group were greatly lower than those of control group whereas LRIG3, SARI, IEX-1, FHIT and E-cadherin mRNA expression were greatly higher than those of control group. Conclusion: Anti-HPV bioprotein dressing combined with interferon α-2b therapy can inhibit the proliferation and invasive growth of tumor cells in patients with CINⅢ complicated by high-risk HPV positive.

Relation between Baseline Lipid Levels and Effectiveness of HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors in Patients with Hyperlipidemia

Objective To evaluate whether the effects of HMG - CoA reductase inhibitors on patients with hyperlipidemia are closely related to baseline lipid levels. Methods The data analyzed originated from 3 separate multicenter clinical trials with similar designs during 1994 to 1999. 166 patients with mean age 58. 9±9. 2 years were involved in Simvastatin Clinical Trial with simvastatin 10 mg once daily for 8 weeks. 146 patients with mean age 57. 9±8. 7years were involved in Lovastatin Clinical Trial with lovastatin 20 mg once daily for 8 weeks. 105 patients with mean age 57. 8±9. 3 years were involved in Atorvastatin Clinical Trial with atorvastatin 10 mg once daily for 6 weeks. Baseline total cholesterol (TC) was more than 5. 98 mmol. L - 1, and baseline triglyceride (TG) was less than 4. 52 mmo. L - 1. The patients were grouped by baseline lipid levels. Results The higher the baseline TC, low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL - C) and TG levels were, the more effective the simvastatin, lovastatin, or atorvastatin was in reducing serum TC, LDL - C, and TG, respectively. A positive linear correlation was found between baseline values and effects of simvastatin, lovastatin, or atorvastatin in reducing serum TC, LDL - C, and TG, respectively. Conclusion The changes of reduction on serum lipid with HMG - CoA reductase inhibitors in patients with hyperlipidemia were influenced by baseline lipid levels.

Heath Assessment Method of EMU Trains in Level 3-5 Maintenance and Repair

An accurate and objective assessment of the health status of EMU trains is of great importance.In order to make sure the trains are functional,reliable,and endurable in their full life cycle(FLC),health assessment method for EMU trains after Level 3-5 maintenance and repair is studied.First,the element-selection principles and the assessment rules are defined;second,to present the complex topological relationship between the elements in assessment,a functional logical structure construction method is proposed;third,a health value calculation model is defined based on the element’s characteristics and their logical structures.The health variables of each element is calculated and fitted following the steps in the corresponding weight calculation methods.The assessment method is proved to be applicable and effective.

重组人干扰素α2b联合1,6-二磷酸果糖对轮状病毒肠炎患儿胃肠激素及炎症因子水平的影响

目的探究重组人干扰素α2b联合1,6-二磷酸果糖对轮状病毒肠炎患儿的胃肠激素及炎症因子水平的影响。方法前瞻性选取2018年6月—2023年6月邯郸市妇幼保健院接收的100例轮状病毒肠炎患儿,按信封抽签法随机分为单一组和联合组,每组50例。单一组给予重组人干扰素α2b,联合组给予重组人干扰素α2b联合1,6-二磷酸果糖。比较两组症状改善情况和治疗前后的胃肠激素、心肌酶谱、免疫球蛋白及炎症因子水平。结果联合组的退热时间、止吐时间、大便恢复正常时间、脱水纠正时间均低于单一组(P<0.05)。联合组治疗前后胃泌素、胃动素、血管活性肠肽、乳酸脱氢酶、肌酸激酶同工酶MB、肌酸激酶、免疫球蛋白A、免疫球蛋白G、免疫球蛋白M、白细胞介素-17、白细胞介素-35、肿瘤坏死因子-α的差值均高于单一组(P<0.05)。结论重组人干扰素α2b联合1,6-二磷酸果糖对轮状病毒肠炎患儿胃肠激素及炎症因子水平的影响较为显著。

Investigation on the Structure of Chute-feed and Card Auto-leveller and Their Selection of Technological Processes

Based on the structure of chute - feed and autoleveHer, an analysis of their working principle and the verification of their practical production results have been carried out. Finally, the future investigation direetiom of chute - feed and card autuleveller are put forward.

气-液两相流界面迁移现象的数值模拟研究

借助于LevelSet函数,建立了气-液两相的统一控制方程组,并在交错网格中进行离散.用两种格式,即Superbee TVD格式和5阶WENO格式求解LevelSet函数的输运方程,用SIMPLER算法的思想对主流场控制方程的求解方法进行改进.数值实验结果表明,在求解LevelSet的控制方程时,5阶WENO方法比Superbee TVD格式的结果更准确;用改进的数值算法可成功实现对密度比大于1000/1的气-液两相流界面迁移问题的数值模拟.对几种典型大密度比气-液两相流问题的计算结果与实际问题的物理规律完全一致,验证了该方法的有效性和可靠性.

人γ-干扰素基因工程菌培养条件的研究

对表达重组人γ-干扰素的基因工程菌的培养条件进行了较详细的研究.确定了最佳的培养及诱导时间,并利用正交试验设计,对影响工程菌生长和重组人γ-干扰素表达的条件如培养基中葡萄糖、蛋白胨、酵母提取物的量及摇床转速、装液量、接种量、pH等进行了优化.结果表明,在优化条件下,表达的γ-干扰素包涵体占菌体总蛋白的60%以上,每升发酵液可获得包涵体约为1.6g.

大肠杆菌发酵重组人干扰素-α2a的高密度、高表达

利用NBS公司的BioFloⅢ发酵罐，采用培养基流加的方式培养表达人干扰素的E．coli工程菌，结果湿菌重达128g／L，干扰素活性达98×1010U／L发酵液。

CAV-1感染MDCK中各IFN及受体分子表达谱的差异

目的分析犬肾细胞系(MDCK)感染犬腺病毒1型(CAV-1)后各种干扰素(IFN)亚型及其受体分子转录水平的表达情况。方法建立犬IFN-β、IFN-β受体(IFNAR1)、IFN-λ1、IFN-λ1受体(IFN-λ1R)、IFN-λ3和IFN-λ3受体(IFN-λ3R)的染料法定量PCR方法,分析了MDCK在PolyⅠ∶C处理和接种CAV-1后细胞内各IFN及受体分子转录水平的相对含量。结果正常MDCK细胞内存在较高含量的IFN-λ3R且含量显著高于其他IFN及受体分子的转录水平;用PolyⅠ∶C处理MDCK细胞24 h后,IFN-λ1R、IFN-λ3和IFN-λ3R的表达量均显著性上调,而IFN-β、IFN-λ1和IFNAR1几乎没变化;接种CAV-1后,IFN-α的含量急剧上升至6倍。结论MDCK细胞存在不同水平浓度的IFN分子及其受体转录产物,且在PolyⅠ∶C刺激和腺病毒感染时受体分子的表达谱不同。

呼吸道合胞病毒毛细支气管炎患儿γ干扰素、白细胞介素-17和免疫球蛋白E水平的变化及意义

目的:分析呼吸道合胞病毒毛细支气管炎患儿γ干扰素(IFN-γ)、白细胞介素-17(IL-17)和免疫球蛋白E(IgE)水平的变化及意义。方法:选取汕头市妇幼保健院2020年1月-2021年12月接收治疗的呼吸道合胞病毒毛细支气管炎患儿80例为观察组,再选取同时间段的健康体检儿童80例为对照组,根据呼吸道合胞病毒核酸检验,采用查咽拭子RSV-RNA(+)方法,对两组的血清IFN-γ、IL-17、IgE水平进行检测并比较。再将观察组按照病情分级将其分为轻度组、中度组、重度组,比较三组IFN-γ、IL-17、IgE水平,分析其相关性。结果:观察组的IFN-γ水平低于对照组,IL-17、IgE水平高于对照组(P<0.05)。轻度组、中度组、重度组的IFN-γ水平随着患儿病情加重呈逐渐下降趋势,血清IL-17、IgE水平呈逐渐升高趋势,且组间比较差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。血清IFN-γ水平与病情严重程度呈负相关,血清IL-17、IgE水平与病程严重程度呈正相关(P<0.05)。结论:血清IFN-γ、IL-17、IgE水平对呼吸道合胞病毒毛细支气管炎患儿病情严重程度的预测性具有提示作用,临床中可以通过以上指标进行有效的判断诊治。