升阳除湿防风汤联合化疗治疗晚期胃癌疗效及对患者血清CA72-4、sICAM-1的影响

目的:观察升阳除湿防风汤联合化疗治疗晚期胃癌患者的临床疗效及血清糖类抗原72-4(CA72-4)、可溶性细胞间黏附分子-1(sICAM-1)变化。方法:选择86例晚期胃癌患者,根据治疗方法将其分为两组,各43例,化疗组给予常规化疗治疗,观察组在化疗组基础上给予升阳除湿防风汤治疗,比较两组客观缓解率(ORR)、疾病控制率(DCR)、中医症状积分、血清CA72-4、sICAM-1水平、T淋巴细胞亚群指标(CD3^(+)、CD4^(+)、CD8^(+)、CD4^(+)/CD8^(+))、不良反应总发生率。结果:观察组ORR、DCR均较化疗组更高(P<0.05)。观察组治疗后畏寒肢冷、脘腹胀满、恶心呕吐、神疲乏力积分均较化疗组更低(P<0.05)。观察组治疗后血清CA72-4、sICAM-1水平均较化疗组更低(P<0.05)。观察组治疗后CD3^(+)、CD4^(+)、CD4^(+)/CD8^(+)均较化疗组更高(P<0.05),CD8^(+)较化疗组更低(P<0.05)。观察组血小板减少、贫血、脱发、恶心、呕吐总发生率与化疗组比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:升阳除湿防风汤联合化疗可有效提高晚期胃癌客观缓解率、疾病控制率,缓解脘腹胀满等症状,改善免疫功能,纠正免疫失衡,降低血清CA72-4、sICAM-1表达量,且未增加不良反应发生率。

IL-35、Beclin-1在乳腺癌患者外周血中的水平及意义

目的探讨白细胞介素(IL)-35、自噬相关蛋白Beclin-1在乳腺癌患者外周血中的水平及意义。方法选取2022年5-10月在上海市嘉定区妇幼保健院诊治的原发性乳腺癌女性患者44例(乳腺癌组)、乳腺良性肿瘤女性患者40例(乳腺良性肿瘤组)及体检的健康者40例(健康对照组)作为研究对象。采用酶联免疫吸附试验检测并比较各组外周血中IL-35和Beclin-1水平,同时检测乳腺癌患者糖类抗原15-3(CA15-3),比较不同临床病理特征的乳腺癌患者IL-35、Beclin-1、CA15-3水平;分析乳腺癌患者外周血IL-35、Beclin-1、CA15-3水平之间的相关性。结果乳腺癌组和乳腺良性肿瘤组外周血IL-35水平均高于健康对照组(P<0.05),Beclin-1水平均低于健康对照组(P<0.05)。乳腺癌组外周血IL-35水平高于乳腺良性肿瘤组(P<0.05),Beclin-1水平低于乳腺良性肿瘤组(P<0.05)。不同病理分级、淋巴结转移情况的乳腺癌患者外周血IL-35、Beclin-1水平比较,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);不同雌激素受体(ER)检测结果的乳腺癌患者外周血IL-35水平比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),而Beclin-1水平比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。乳腺癌患者外周血IL-35水平与Beclin-1水平呈负相关(r=-0.484,P<0.05);IL-35、Beclin-1水平与CA15-3水平均无相关性(均P>0.05)。结论乳腺癌患者外周血IL-35水平升高、Beclin-1水平降低。不同病理分级、淋巴结转移情况的乳腺癌患者外周血IL-35、Beclin-1水平有明显差异。乳腺癌患者外周血IL-35水平与Beclin-1水平呈负相关,而IL-35、Beclin-1水平与肿瘤标志物CA15-3水平均无关。

肺结核患者血清IP-10、SOCS1及CA125表达意义及其与引发支气管狭窄的相关性分析

目的分析肺结核患者血清γ干扰素诱导蛋白10(IP-10)、细胞因子信号转导抑制物1(SOCS1)及糖类抗原125(CA125)表达意义及其与引发支气管狭窄的相关性。方法回顾性选择2021年1月至2023年1月河北省胸科医院收治的116例肺结核患者作为观察组,同期116名健康体检者作为对照组。根据观察组患者胸部影像学检查结果,分为重度组(n=26)和轻中度组(n=90);通过纤维支气管镜检查及活检,判断患者是否存在支气管狭窄,分为支气管狭窄组(n=42)与单纯肺结核组(n=74)。检测所有入选者血清IP-10、SOCS1及CA125水平,比较血清IP-10、SOCS1及CA125在对照组与观察组、不同严重程度的肺结核患者中的差异性;比较支气管狭窄组与单纯肺结核组第1秒用力呼气量(FEV1)、用力肺活量(FVC)、最大呼气峰流速(PEF);分析血清IP-10、SOCS1及CA125与肺结核患者肺功能相关指标及其并发支气管狭窄的相关性。采用受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线分析血清IP-10、SOCS1及CA125水平预测肺结核患者发生支气管狭窄的效能。结果观察组血清IP-10、CA125水平分别为(95.84±12.58)ng/L、(1.89±0.86)U/mL,均高于对照组[(71.25±5.63)ng/L、(0.74±0.23)U/mL],SOCS1水平为(165.32±7.95)μg/L,低于对照组[(252.54±24.71)μg/L],差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。重度组肺结核患者血清IP-10、CA125水平分别为(106.74±15.01)ng/L、(2.67±1.12)U/mL,均高于轻中度组[(89.72±8.16)ng/L、(1.45±0.60)U/mL],SOCS1水平为(154.12±6.07)μg/L,低于轻中度组[(200.75±15.83)μg/L],差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。支气管狭窄组FEV1、FVC、PEF均小于单纯肺结核组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。经Pearson相关性分析,肺结核患者FEV1、FVC、PEF与血清IP-10、CA125水平呈正相关(P<0.05),与SOCS1水平呈负相关(P<0.05)。经ROC曲线分析,血清IP-10、SOCS1联合CA125预测肺结核患者发生支气管狭窄的敏感度为89.12%,特异度为48.63%,曲线下面积为0.924。结论肺结核患者血清IP-10、CA125水平明显升高,SOCS1水平降低,与病情严重程度相关,其联合预测支气管狭窄具有较好的效能。

血清CA125、CYFRA21-1、CEA、NSE及ALP联合检测对原发性肺癌患者骨转移的预测价值

目的探究血清糖类抗原125(CA125)、细胞角蛋白19片段抗原21-1(CYFRA21-1)、癌胚抗原(CEA)、神经元特异性烯醇化酶(NSE)及碱性磷酸酶(ALP)联合检测对原发性肺癌患者骨转移的预测价值。方法选取肺癌患者104例为观察组,并根据是否发生骨转移分为骨转移组(50例)和无骨转移组(54例)。同时选取100例肺部良性病变者为对照组。收集肺癌患者临床资料,检测所有受试者血清CA125、CYFRA21-1、CEA、NSE及ALP水平。采用受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线分析血清CA125、CYFRA21-1、CEA、NSE、ALP对肺癌患者骨转移的预测价值。采用多因素Logistic回归分析肺癌患者骨转移的影响因素。结果与对照组相比,观察组血清CA125、CYFRA21-1、CEA、NSE、ALP水平显著升高(P<0.05)。骨转移组中临床分期Ⅲ~Ⅳ期患者占比、有淋巴结转移患者占比及血清CA125、CYFRA21-1、CEA、NSE、ALP水平显著高于无骨转移组(P<0.05)。血清CA125、CYFRA21-1、CEA、NSE、ALP预测肺癌患者发生骨转移的AUC分别为0.818、0.816、0.739、0.770、0.771,5种肿瘤标志物联合检测的AUC为0.955,敏感度、特异度、AUC均显著高于各肿瘤标志物单独检测(P<0.05)。多因素Logistic回归分析显示,CA125、CYFRA21-1、CEA、NSE、ALP是影响肺癌患者发生骨转移的危险因素(P<0.05)。结论血清CA125、CYFRA21-1、CEA、NSE、ALP联合检测对原发性肺癌患者骨转移的预测具有较高的价值,联合诊断效能更高。

血清E-cadherin、VEGF、CYFRA21-1水平在甲状腺癌患者手术前后的变化及其对术后复发转移的预测价值

目的探讨血清E-钙粘连蛋白(E-cadherin)、血管内皮生长因子(VEGF)、细胞角蛋白19片段抗原21-1(CYFRA21-1)水平在甲状腺癌患者手术前后的变化及其对术后复发转移的预测价值。方法选取118例行甲状腺癌根治术的分化型甲状腺癌(DTC)患者为研究组,118例健康体检者为对照组;根据术后6个月复发转移情况,将DTC患者分为复发转移组33例与未复发转移组85例。比较对照组与研究组(术前)、研究组手术前后、复发转移组与未复发转移组血清E-cadherin、VEGF、CYFRA21-1水平,采用ROC曲线分析上述各指标对术后复发转移的预测价值。结果研究组血清E-cadherin水平显著低于对照组,血清VEGF、CYFRA21-1水平显著高于对照组(P<0.05);研究组术后2周血清E-cadherin水平显著高于术前,血清VEGF、CYFRA21-1水平显著低于术前(P<0.05);未复发转移组术后2周血清E-cadherin水平显著高于术后复发转移组,血清VEGF、CYFRA21-1水平显著低于术后复发转移组(P<0.05)。术后2周上述各指标联合检测预测DTC患者术后复发转移的AUC为0.862,敏感度为90.91%,特异度为75.29%。结论DTC患者术后血清中E-cadherin表达上调,VEGF、CYFRA21-1表达下调,各指标联合检测对复发转移具有较高的预测效能,可作为临床评估DTC患者术后复发转移情况的辅助指标。

Early gastric cancer frequently has high expression of KKLC-1, a cancer-testis antigen

AIM To assess cancer-testis antigens(CTAs) expression in gastric cancer patients and examined their associations with clinicopathological factors.METHODS Eighty-three gastric cancer patients were evaluated in this study. Gastric cancer specimens were evaluated for the gene expression of CTAs, Kitakyushu lung cancer antigen-1(KK-LC-1), melanoma antigen(MAGE)-A1, MAGE-A3 and New York esophageal cancer-1(NYESO-1), by reverse transcription PCR. Clinicopathological background information, such as gender, age, tumor size, macroscopic type, tumor histology, depth of invasion, lymph node metastasis, lymphatic invasion, venous invasion, and pathological stage, was obtained. Statistical comparisons between the expression of each CTA and each clinicopathological background were performed using the χ2 test. RESULTS The expression rates of KK-LC-1, MAGE-A1, MAGE-A3, and NY-ESO-1 were 79.5%, 32.5%, 39.8%, and 15.7%, respectively. In early stage gastric cancer specimens, the expression of KK-LC-1 was 79.4%, which is comparable to the 79.6% observed in advanced stage specimens. The expression of KK-LC-1 was not significantly associated with clinicopathological factors, while there were considerable differences in the expression rates of MAGE-A1 and MAGE-A3 with vs without lymphatic invasion(MAGE-A1, 39.3% vs 13.6%, P = 0.034; MAGE-A3, 47.5% vs 18.2%, P = 0.022) and/or vascular invasion(MAGE-A1, 41.5% vs 16.7%, P = 0.028; MAGE-A3, 49.1% vs 23.3%, P = 0.035) and, particularly, MAGE-A3, in patients with early vs advanced stage(36.5% vs 49.0%, P = 0.044), respectively. Patients expressing MAGE-A3 and NYESO-1 were older than those not expressing MAGE-A3 and NY-ESO-1(MAGE-A3, 73.7 ± 7.1 vs 67.4 ± 12.3, P = 0.009; NY-ESO-1, 75.5 ± 7.2 vs 68.8 ± 11.2, P = 0.042). CONCLUSION The KK-LC-1 expression rate was high even in patients with stage I cancer, suggesting that KK-LC-1 is a useful biomarker for early diagnosis of gastric cancer.

血清HE4、CA125、TK1水平在卵巢癌患者中的相关性分析

目的探讨人附睾蛋白4(HE4)、糖类抗原125(CA125)和胸苷激酶1(TK1)联合检测在卵巢癌患者中的相关性。方法选择2022年1月—2023年11月本院收治的通过影像及病理活检被明确诊断为卵巢癌的53例患者(卵巢癌组)和良性肿瘤的29例患者(良性对照组)作为研究对象;另选同期健康管理中心接受体检的100名健康妇女作为健康对照组。采用化学发光法检测血清中HE4、CA125和免疫印迹法检测TK1水平,分别比较三组及卵巢癌不同分期血清HE4、CA125、TK1的水平以及ROC曲线对血清HE4、CA125、TK1及联合检测对卵巢癌诊断效能的价值分析。结果卵巢癌患者血清中HE4、CA125、TK1水平均明显高于良性对照组和健康对照组(P<0.05);卵巢癌组中Ⅲ~Ⅳ期患者血清中HE4、CA125、TK1水平均明显高于Ⅰ~Ⅱ期患者(P<0.05),TK1水平在卵巢癌分组中差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);经ROC曲线分析发现,血清中HE4、CA125、TK1联合检测对卵巢癌诊断效能优于三项单独检测。结论卵巢癌患者血清中HE4、CA125、TK1的水平异常表达,且HE4、CA125、TK1三者联合检测的诊断价值效能明显优于单独检测,有助于提高临床对卵巢癌早期筛查的准确率以及协助卵巢癌患者预后的评估,以期提高患者的生存率。

Cancer/testis antigen, Kita-Kyushu lung cancer antigen-1 and ABCD stratification for diagnosing gastric cancers

BACKGROUND The ABCD stratification[combination of serum pepsinogen(PG)levels and titers of antibody(immunoglobulin G,IgG)against Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)]is effective for the classification of individuals at risk of developing gastric cancer(GC).The Kita–Kyushu lung cancer antigen-1(KK-LC-1)is a Cancer/Testis antigen frequently expressed in GC.AIM To evaluate the effectiveness of KK-LC-1 and ABCD stratification in the diagnosis of GC.METHODS We analyzed the gene expression of KK-LC-1 in surgical specimens obtained from GC tumors.The levels of serum PG I/PG II and IgG against H.pylori were measured.According to their serological status,the patients were classified into the four groups of the ABCD stratification.RESULTS Of the 77 examined patients,63(81.8%)expressed KK-LC-1.The IgG titers of H.pylori and PG II were significantly higher in patients expressing KK-LC-1 than those measured in patients not expressing KK-LC-1(P=0.0289 and P=0.0041,respectively).The expression of KK-LC-1 in group C[PG method(+)/H.pylori infection(+)]was as high as 93.9%high.KK-LC-1 was also detected in group A[-/-].CONCLUSION The KK-LC-1 expression in GC was associated with H.pylori infection and atrophic status,so that,KK-LC-1 may be a useful marker for the diagnosis of GC.

PTEN、CA125、sVEGFR1、NGAL在子宫内膜癌患者血清中的表达及与病理特征的关系

目的 探讨第10号染色体缺失的磷酸酶及张力蛋白同源基因(PTEN)、糖类抗原125(CA125)、可溶性血管内皮生长因子受体-1(sVEGFR1)、中性粒细胞明胶酶相关脂质载运蛋白(NGAL)在子宫内膜癌(EC)患者血清中的表达及与病理特征的关系。方法 选取2019年1月至2021年6月于在邯郸市第一医院行全子宫切除术并经病理诊断的120例EC患者为研究组,选择同期80例良性病变子宫内膜患者为对照组,用酶联免疫吸附法检测并比较2组患者血清PTEN、CA125、sVEGFR1、NGAL水平,收集2组临床病理资料,分析血清PTEN、CA125、sVEGFR1、NGAL与研究组患者病理特征的关系。结果 研究组血清CA125、NGAL水平高于对照组,血清PTEN、sVEGFR1水平低于对照组(P<0.05)。分化程度越低血清CA125、NGAL水平越高,血清PTEN、sVEGFR1水平越低(P<0.05);临床分期Ⅲ~Ⅳ期患者血清PTEN高于Ⅰ~Ⅱ期(P<0.05);临床分期Ⅲ~Ⅳ期、有淋巴结转移、浸润深度≥50%患者血清CA125、NGAL水平升高,血清sVEGFR1水平降低(P<0.05)。血清PTEN与临床分期呈负相关,与分化程度呈正相关(P<0.05);血清CA125、NGAL与临床分期、淋巴结转移、浸润深度呈正相关,与分化程度呈负相关(P<0.05);血清sVEGFR1与临床分期、淋巴结转移、浸润深度呈负相关,与分化程度呈正相关(P<0.05)。结论 CA125、NGAL在EC患者血清中呈高表达,PTEN、sVEGFR1呈低表达,均与EC患者病理特征有一定相关性,可作为EC早期诊断与疾病进展的潜在生物学标志物。

NS1 antigen: A new beam of light in the early diagnosis of dengue infection

Objective: To evaluate NS1 antigen detection ELISA for the early laboratory diagnosis of dengue virus infection. Methods: The present study was conducted to evaluate the overall positivity of NS1 antigen detection ELISA and its comparison with viral RNA detection via real time PCR and Ig M antibodies detection by ELISA. Results: A total of 1 270 serum samples were tested 86%(1 097/1 270) were detected positive by one or more than one diagnostic test. Out of 1 270, 64%(807/1 270) were positive by NS1 ELISA and 52%(662/1 270), 51%(646/1 270) were positive by real-time RT-PCR and Ig M ELISA respectively.Conclusions: NS1 antigen detection ELISA is highly suitable diagnostic tools and it also has great value for use in outbreak and epidemic situation.

T cells expressing a LMP1-specific chimeric antigen receptor mediate antitumor effects against LMP1-positive nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells in vitro and in vivo

T cells modified with chimeric antigen receptor are an attractive strategy to treat Epstein-Barr virus（EBV） associated malignancies.The EBV latent membrane protein 1（LMP1） is a 66-KD integral membrane protein encoded by EBV that consists of transmembrane-spanning loops.Previously,we have identified a functional signal chain variable fragment（scFv） that specifically recognizes LMP1 through phage library screening.Here,we constructed a LMP1 specific chimeric antigen receptor containing anti-LMP1 scFv,the CD28 signalling domain,and the CD3ζchain（HELA/CAR）.We tested its functional ability to target LMP1 positive nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells.HELA/CAR cells were efficiently generated using lentivirus vector encoding the LMP1-specific chimeric antigen receptor to infect activated human CD3＋ T cells.The HELA/CAR T cells displayed LMP1 specific cytolytic action and produced IFN-γ and IL-2 in response to nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells overexpressing LMP1.To demonstrate in vivo anti-tumor activity,we tested the HELA/CAR T cells in a xenograft model using an LMP1 overexpressing tumor.Intratumoral injection of anti-LMP1 HELA/CAR-T cells significantly reduced tumor growth in vivo.These results show that targeting LMP1 using HELA/CAR cells could represent an alternative therapeutic approach for patients with EBV-positive cancers.

Human leukocyte antigen class II DQB1*0301, DRB1*1101 alleles and spontaneous clearance of hepatitis C virus infection: A meta-analysis

AIM： To assess the associations of human leukocyte antigen （HI_A） class Ⅱ DQB1＊0301 and/or DRB1＊1101 allele with spontaneous hepatitis C virus （HCV） clearance by meta-analysis of individual dataset from all studies published till date. METHODS： To clarify the impact of HLA class Ⅱ polymorphisms on viral clearance, we performed a metaanalysis of the published data from 11 studies comparing the frequencies of DQB1＊0301 and DRB1＊1101 alleles in individuals with spontaneous resolution to those with persistent infection. As we identified the heterogeneity between studies, summary statistical data were calculated based on a random-effect model. RESULTS： Meta-analyses yielded summary estimatesodds ratio （OR） of 2.36 [95%CI （1.62, 3.43）, P〈0.00001] and 2.02 [95%CI （1.56, 2.62）, P〈0.00001] for the effects of DQB1＊0301 and DRB1＊1101 alleles on spontaneous clearance of HCV, respectively. CONCLUSION： These results support the hypothesis that specific HLA class Ⅱ alleles might influence the susceptibility or resistance to persistent HCV infection. Both DQB1＊0301 and DRB1＊1101 are protective alleles and present HCV epitopes more effectively to CD4^＋T lymphocytes than others, and subjects with these two alleles are at a lower risk of developing chronic HCV infection. Large, multi-ethnic confirmatory and welldesigned studies are needed to determine the host genetic determinants of HCV infection.

Antigenicity of tissues and organs from GGTA1/CMAH/β4GalNT2 triple gene knockout pigs

Clinical xenotransplantations have been hampered by human preformed antibody-mediated damage of the xenografts.To overcome biological incompatibility between pigs and humans,one strategy is to remove the major antigens[Gal,Neu5 Gc,and Sd(a)]present on pig cells and tissues.Triple gene(GGTAI,CMAH,and β4 GalNT2)knockout(TKO)pigs were produced in our laboratory by CRISPR-Cas9 targeting.To investigate the antigenicity reduction in the TKO pigs,the expression levels of these three xenoantigens in the cornea,heart,liver,spleen,lung,kidney,and pancreas tissues were examined.The level of human IgG/IgM binding to those tissues was also investigated,with wildtype pig tissues as control.The results showed that aGal,Neu5 Gc,and Sd(a)were markedly positive in all the examined tissues in wildtype pigs but barely detected in TKO pigs.Compared to wildtype pigs,the liver,spleen,and pancreas of TKO pigs showed comparable levels of human IgG and IgM binding,whereas corneas,heart,lung,and kidney of TKO pigs exhibited significantly reduced human IgG and IgM binding.These results indicate that the antigenicity of TKO pig is significantly reduced and the remaining xenoantigens on porcine tissues can be eliminated via a gene targeting approach.

Anti-tumor Angiogenesis with a Recombinant Ag43/FGFR1 Chimeric Protein As a Model Antigen

In order to investigate the anti-tumor angiogenesis activity with a recombinant Ag43/FGFR1 chimeric protein(AF)vaccine in a mouse H22 hepatoma model,tumor volume and survival rate of the mice were studied at a 3-day interval.Microvessel density(MVD)was detected by immunohistochemistry.The endothelial deposition of autoantibodies within tumor tissues was examined by immunofluorescent staining,and anti-FGFR1 antibody-producing B cells(APBCs)were tested by enzyme-linked immunospot(ELISPOT)assay.Compared with t...

PD⁃1抑制剂联合全身化疗治疗复发转移性宫颈癌的临床效果观察

目的探讨程序性细胞死亡受体-1(PD-1)抑制剂(卡瑞利珠单抗)免疫治疗联合全身化疗治疗复发转移性宫颈癌的临床效果。方法选择2019年2月—2021年6月定州市人民医院收治的复发转移性宫颈癌64例,依据随机数字表法分为研究组和对照组各32例。对照组给予紫杉醇联合顺铂全身化疗方案,研究组给予全身化疗方案+PD-1卡瑞利珠单抗免疫治疗。比较2组临床疗效,分析治疗前及治疗3个周期后鳞状细胞癌抗原(SCC)、外周血淋巴细胞/单核细胞(LMR)及血小板/淋巴细胞(PLR)指标水平及Kamofsky评分变化,并观察治疗期间毒性作用发生情况及随访期间患者总生存期。结果研究组总有效率、疾病控制率分别为93.75%(30/32)、96.88%(31/32),高于对照组的68.75%(22/32)、75.00%(24/32),差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗3个周期后,2组血清SCC、PLR水平较治疗前降低,LMR较治疗前升高,且研究组改善程度优于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗后,2组Kamofsky评分均较治疗前升高,且研究组高于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗后研究组1、2年生存率及总生存期高于或长于对照组(P<0.05)。2组毒性作用多数为1~2级。研究组血小板下降和转氨酶升高比例分别为37.50%(12/32)和28.12%(9/32),高于对照组的18.75%(6/32)和9.38%(3/32),差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);2组贫血、白细胞下降、恶心、腹泻、乏力等毒性作用发生率比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);研究组中发生反应性毛细血管增生症、甲状腺功能减退、皮疹、带状疱疹、过敏等经对症处理后症状消失。结论PD-1抑制剂联合全身化疗治疗复发转移性宫颈癌提高了临床效果、生存质量及生存率,延长生存期,改善了机体的炎症免疫反应状态,毒性作用较少,患者耐受性好。

An Inactivated Vaccine from a Field Strain of Bovine Herpesvirus-1(BoHV-1) has High Antigenic Mass and Induces Strong Efficacy in a Rabbit Model

Bovine Herpesvirus-1 （BoHV-1） is a DNA virus belonging to the family Herpesviridae, subfamily Alfaherpesvirinae; it is a worldwide pathogen, causing serious economic losses in livestock. In Colombia there have been multiple isolates of BoHV-1 that have been subjected to molecular characterization, classifying most of the country isolates as BoHV-I.1. In the present study we developed and evaluated an ethyleneimine binary inactivated isolate from the native BoHV-1 strain （C6rdoba-2） in a rabbit model of vaccination and infection. The vaccine was evaluated in two phases, one of immunogenicity with vaccination and a booster after 21 days, and an evaluation phase of protection against challenge with a highly virulent reference strain. The results demonstrate optimum serum-conversion, with protective neutralizing antibody titers 28 days post vaccination and optimal protection against challenge with the reference strain with decreased clinical signs of infection, protection against the onset of fever and decrease of virus excretion post challenge. In conclusion, our results show the enormous potential that an immunogenic inactivated vaccine has produced from the native BoHV-I.1 strain, which produces a high antigen mass to the vaccine to induce optimal immunity and protection, and it is a strong candidate for evaluation and possible future use in different cattle populations.

An immunoglobulin Y that specifically binds to an in silico-predicted unique epitope of Zika virus non-structural 1 antigen

Objective:To identify unique immunogenic epitopes of Zika virus non-structural 1(NS1)antigen and produce immunoglobulin Y(IgY)for potential use in he diagnosis of of Zika virus infection.Methods:Immunogenic epitopes were identified using in silico B-cell epitope prediction.A synthetic peptide analog of the predicted epitope was used to induce antipeptide IgY production in hens which was purified using affinity chromatography.Presence of purified IgY and its binding specificity were performed by gel electrophoresis and ELISA,respectively.Results:Out of the nine continuous epitopes identified,the sequence at position 193-208(LKVREDYSLECDPAVI)was selected and used to produce anti-peptide IgY.The produced IgY was found to bind to the synthetic analog of the Zika virus NS1 immunogenic epitope but not to other flaviviruses and random peptides from other pathogens.Conclusions:In this study,we identified an immunogenic epitope unique to Zika virus that can be used to develop a serodiagnostic tool that specifically detect Zika virus infection.

Human leukocyte antigen class-Ⅱ DRB1 alleles and Giardia lamblia infection in children: A case-control study

Objective:To compare the genotype frequencies of HLA class-ⅡDRB1 alleles in Giardia(G.)lamblia-infected children.Methods:A total of 490 Egyptian children aged 2-16 years were subjected to microscopic stool examination to detect G.lamblia infection,and to exclude other intestinal pathogens.On the basis of their microscopic findings,a group of 80 children were chosen as giardiasis cases,another 80 children were confirmed as Giardia free control group by immunochromatographic test,and the remaining children were excluded.Both giardiasis and control groups were then subjected to blood examination to identify their genetic type of HLA-DRB1 alleles.Results:HLA class-ⅡDRB1*03:01 and DRB1*13:01 alleles were significantly associated with G.lamblia infection(P<0.001 for each variable).On the other hand,HLA class-ⅡDRB1*04:02,DRB1*10:01,DRB1*14:01 and DRB1*15:01 alleles were significantly demonstrated in Giardia free children.However,other HLA-DRB1 alleles did not show any significant association with giardiasis.Conclusions:HLA class-ⅡDRB1*03,DRB1*13,DRB1*04,DRB1*10,DRB1*14 and DRB1*15 alleles may be involved in the establishment of host immune response to G.lamblia infection.

血清SIRT1、Fibulin-5、Bcl-2/Bax与颈动脉粥样硬化斑块破裂所致脑梗死的关系及联合检测价值

目的 探讨血清沉默信息调节蛋白1 (SIRT1)、衰老关键蛋白抗原-5 (Fibulin-5)、B淋巴细胞瘤基因-2(Bcl-2)/B淋巴细胞瘤基因-2相关X蛋白(Bax)与颈动脉粥样硬化(CAS)斑块破裂所致脑梗死(ACI)的关系及联合检测价值。方法 选取新疆维吾尔自治区人民医院2021年1月至2023年2月CAS斑块破裂所致ACI患者98例作为研究组,另选取同期CAS斑块未破裂患者98例作为对照组,比较两组血清SIRT1、Fibulin-5、Bcl-2、Bax水平,分析各血清指标对CAS斑块破裂所致ACI风险的影响及与病情的关系,并评价各血清学指标单独及联合预测CAS斑块破裂所致ACI的价值。结果 研究组血清SIRT1、Bcl-2水平低于对照组,Fibulin-5、Bax水平高于对照组(P<0.05);大面积梗死(MCI)患者血清SIRT1、Bcl-2水平<小面积梗死患者<腔隙性梗死(LI)患者,Fibulin-5、Bax水平>小面积梗死患者> LI患者(P<0.05);重度神经功能缺损患者血清SIRT1、Bcl-2水平<中度神经功能缺损患者<轻度神经功能缺损患者,Fibulin-5、Bax水平>中度神经功能缺损患者>轻度神经功能缺损患者(P<0.05);血清SIRT1、Bcl-2低水平患者CAS斑块破裂所致ACI风险是高水平患者的2.311倍、2.921倍,Fibulin-5、Bax高水平患者CAS斑块破裂所致ACI风险是低水平患者的3.470倍、3.184倍(P<0.05);血清SIRT1、Bcl-2与梗死面积、神经功能缺损程度呈负相关,Fibulin-5、Bax与梗死面积、神经功能缺损程度呈正相关(P<0.05);血清SIRT1、Fibulin-5、Bcl-2、Bax预测CAS斑块破裂所致ACI的AUC分别为0.716 (95%CI:0.648~0.778)、0.796 (95%CI:0.733~0.850)、0.728 (95%CI:0.660~0.789)、0.763 (95%CI:0.698~0.821),联合预测CAS斑块破裂所致ACI的AUC为0.909 (95%CI:0.860~0.945),优于各血清指标单独预测。结论 血清SIRT1、Fibulin-5、Bcl-2/Bax与CAS斑块破裂所致ACI及其病情程度密切相关,联合预测价值可靠,对临床开展防治工作具有指导意义。