Five monoclonal antibodies(Mabs) to nuclear protein of avain influenza virus(AIV) were developed by syncretizing SP 2/0 and the spleen cells from BALB of mice immuized with H9 subtype AIV. Specificity of these Mab...Five monoclonal antibodies(Mabs) to nuclear protein of avain influenza virus(AIV) were developed by syncretizing SP 2/0 and the spleen cells from BALB of mice immuized with H9 subtype AIV. Specificity of these Mabs were identified by immunofluorescent assay(IFA) and enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). These five Mabs which were named as AIV-NP-2C3, AIV-NP-6A5, AIV-NP-3 H9, AIV-NP-7B4, AIV-NP-2H4 could react with all viruses of AIV-H9 strains in tests. The result of Western blotting showed that only the 60 ku protein antigen of AIV-H9 could be recognized by the Mabs but never recognized by New castle disease virus, REV and infectious bursa disease virus. The result of preliminary application showed that avian influenza viruses could be deetected bv Mabs in IFA and ELISA. All these Mabs will probably play important roles in preventing and monitoring avian influenza viruses.展开更多
[Objective] The study aimed to establish a fast and accurate method to detect the polymorphism of the 12^th exon of equine MxA gene. [Method] The 12^th exon of MxA gene was amplified by mismatch PCR and the products w...[Objective] The study aimed to establish a fast and accurate method to detect the polymorphism of the 12^th exon of equine MxA gene. [Method] The 12^th exon of MxA gene was amplified by mismatch PCR and the products were analyzed by restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) to determine the point mutation at the 1 790 nt of MxA cDNA. The sequence of the PCR products was also analyzed. [Result] There were three genotypes (AA, AB and BB) in the 12^th exon of equine MxA gene; the 2 081 nt of MxA cDNA mutated from G to C, correspondingly changing the 562^th amino acid of the coding region of MxA protein from tryptophan to cysteine; the specific sequence of the PCR products amplified by mismatch PCR-RFLP was consistent with the analysis results of RFLP. [ Conclusion] The mismatch PCR-RFLP was an easy method with accurate results to detect the polymorphism of the 12^th exon of equine MxA gene.展开更多
BALB/c mice were immunized using synthetic tandem polypeptide of Cap protein epitope of porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) as the antigen. By using lym-phocyte hybridoma technique, a hybridoma cellline stably secretin...BALB/c mice were immunized using synthetic tandem polypeptide of Cap protein epitope of porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) as the antigen. By using lym-phocyte hybridoma technique, a hybridoma cellline stably secreting monoclonal an-tibody against PCV2-rCap protein was successful y obtained and named as 670#. The ascites titer of the obtained monoclonal antibody was 1∶100 000. Western blot results showed that the monoclonal antibody could react with prokaryotical y ex-pressed PET32a-ORF2 recombinant protein, eukaryotical y expressed ORF1-ORF2 tandem protein and PCV2 whole virus celllysate. Indirect EILSA demonstrated that the monoclonal antibody could bind with ORF1-ORF2 tandem protein. Indirect im-munofluorescence assay (IFA) indicated that the monoclonal antibody could identify native PCV2 virus. The preparation of this monoclonal antibody provided technical tools for epitope analysis and molecular diagnosis of PCV2 virus.展开更多
Objective: To observe the recurrence and prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients coexisting with chronic hepatitis B infection with active virus replication after receiving antivirus therapy using lami...Objective: To observe the recurrence and prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients coexisting with chronic hepatitis B infection with active virus replication after receiving antivirus therapy using lamivudine and thymosin α1 (Tα1) postoperatively. Methods: From Jan. 2000 to Dec. 2003, 70 patients with HCC coexisting chronic hepatitis B infection with active virus replication were prospectively divided into two groups: control group (n=35) received hepatectomy only; treatment group (n=35) received hepatectomy and lamivudine plus Tα1 therapy postoperatively. The suppression of HBV-DNA, HBeAg seroconverted rate, tumor recurrent rate and the median survival for the two groups were observed and calculated. Results: In treatment group and control group, the 2-year HBV-DNA suppression rate was 100% vs. 4% (P=0.0000); HBeAg seroconverted rate was 73.0% vs. 7.5% (P〈0.05); the recurrent rate was 10.0 vs 6.5 months (P=0.0032); the median survival time was 12.5 vs. 6.0 months (P=0.0023), respectively. Conclusion: Antivirus therapy using lamivudine and Tα1 postoperatively may suppress the HBV reaction, delay the recurrent time and prolong the survival for HCC patients coexisting chronic HBV infection with active virus replication.展开更多
The authors investigated the possible association of -4522C/T variation of adiponectin gene with coronary heart disease (CHD) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Genotyping of SNP --4522C/T in 304 patients with C...The authors investigated the possible association of -4522C/T variation of adiponectin gene with coronary heart disease (CHD) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Genotyping of SNP --4522C/T in 304 patients with CHD, 389 patients with T2DM, and 405 age and sex-matched healthy control subjects was carried out by means of PCR-RFLP approach. No significant difference in the genotype or allele frequencies was found, either between patients with CHD and control subjects, or between patients with T2DM and control subjects. However, in the subgroup analysis, an association of the TAr genotype and T allele with type 2 diabetes combined with obesity (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2) was found (P = 0.014 and P = 0.034, respectively). Also the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) in T2DM patients with T/T genotype was significantly higher than that in T2DM patients carrying C allele (P = 0.0069). The authors' findings for the first time demonstrated that SNP --4522 in the adiponectin gene was associated with T2DM that combined with obesity and higher insulin resistance index in patients with T2DM. This indicated that the variation might associate with an increased susceptibility to type 2 diabetic obesity and insulin resistance. But -4522C/T polymorphism did not contribute to the susceptibility of CHD.展开更多
AIMS To probe the effect of interferon in combination with rib- avirin on the plus and minus strands of hepatitis C virus RNA (HCV RNA). METHODS Twenty-three cases diagnosed as chronic hepatitis C (CHC) according to p...AIMS To probe the effect of interferon in combination with rib- avirin on the plus and minus strands of hepatitis C virus RNA (HCV RNA). METHODS Twenty-three cases diagnosed as chronic hepatitis C (CHC) according to positive HCV RNA/anti-HCV,fluctuating levels of aminotransferase activities (>1 year) and absence of other hepatitis virus marker,were studied. Among them,13 pa- tients received combined antiviral therapy (subcutaneous injection of 3MU of interferon-α three times per week for 3 months and intra- venous drip of 1 g of ribavirin per day during the first month of treatment with interferon) and 10 patients received single interfer- on therapy (the same as above-mentioned) as control. The plus and minus strands of HCV RNA in sera and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) of these patients were tested by means of nested reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (nested RT-PCR). RESULTS At the end of therapy,the abnormal ALT levels de- creased to normal range in 9 (69.23%) cases in the combined antiviral group. Of them,5 (55.56%)experienced post-therapy relapse and 4 (44.44%) were complete responders. In the inter- feron group,the ALT decreased to normal in 6 (60%) cases,of which,4 (66.67%) had post-therapy relapse and 2 (33.33%) were complete responders. The differences between the two groups were nonsignificant (P>0.05). At the end of therapy,the positive rate of the plus strand in sera decreased from 92.3% to 38.46% (P<0.05) and that of the minus strand in PBMCs,from 76.92% to 38.46% (P<0.05) in the combined antiviral group; and in the interferon group,the former decreased from 100% to 50% (P<0.05) and the latter,from 90% to 40% (P<0.05). Again,no significant differences were found between groups (P >0.05). The relapse occurred in patients whose plus strand HCV RNA in PBMCs remained positive before and after treatment. CONCLUSIONS Ribavirin could not enhance the antiviral effect of interferon. The absence of HCV RNA in serum does not mean complete clearance of HCV,and its value for evaluating the an- tiviral effect and prognosis is limited. Therefore,it is essential to measure the plus and minus strands of HCV RNA in sera and PBM- Cs simultaneously.展开更多
Objective: To observe human to mouse one way mixed lymphocyte(MLC); And to set up the xeno-grats verse host disease Xeno-graft host disease(XGVHD) model,probing its immunologic mechamism.Methods: Mouse splenic lympho...Objective: To observe human to mouse one way mixed lymphocyte(MLC); And to set up the xeno-grats verse host disease Xeno-graft host disease(XGVHD) model,probing its immunologic mechamism.Methods: Mouse splenic lymphocyte were collected in asepsis and treated by mitomycin as activating cell. Human Peripheral blood lymphocytes (hPBL)were separated and gathered as reacting cell; Mouse splenic lymphocyte and hPBL were mixed to incubate for a week. Destroying recipient (mouse) immune system by total body irradiation (TBI) and intraperitoneal injecting CTX、MTX; Separating and collecting hPBL; Injecting hPBL to mouse by caudal vein. Results; ①HPBL in the experiment groups(mixed mouse lymphocyte) proliferated obviously, the amount of 3H-TdR in corporation increased evidently(P<0.05); The mean percentage of CD 4、CD 8、IgG 、IgM positive cells rose markedly. ②Experiment groups,the hPBL were found in the spleen and kidney tissue, fas protein expressing, we occasionally discovered and apoptosis cells.Conclusion: The human to mouse one-way MLC has obvious lymphocyte proliferation. By these means,we succeed in inducing XGVHD and setting up a XGVHD model.展开更多
AIM:To investigate the survival rates and prognostic factors in patients with hepatitis B virus-related acuteon-chronic liver failure(HBV-ACLF).METHODS:Clinical data in hospitalized patients with HBV-ACLF admitted fro...AIM:To investigate the survival rates and prognostic factors in patients with hepatitis B virus-related acuteon-chronic liver failure(HBV-ACLF).METHODS:Clinical data in hospitalized patients with HBV-ACLF admitted from 2006 to 2009 were retrospectively analyzed.Their general conditions and survival were analyzed by survival analysis and Cox regression analysis.RESULTS:A total of 190 patients were included in this study.The overall 1-year survival rate was 57.6%.Patients not treated with antiviral drugs had a significantly higher mortality[relative risk(RR)=0.609,P=0.014].The highest risk of death in patients with ACLF was associated with hepatorenal syndrome(HRS)(RR=2.084,P=0.026),while other significant factors were electrolyte disturbances(RR=2.062,P=0.010),and hepatic encephalopathy(HE)(RR=1.879,P<0.001).CONCLUSION:Antiviral therapy has a strong effect on the prognosis of the patients with HBV-ACLF by improving their 1-year survival rate.HRS,electrolyte disturbances,and HE also affect patient survival.展开更多
AIM: To determine whether body weight and/or serum leptin were independent predictors of response to antiviral treatment in patients with chronic hepatitis C. METHODS: A retrospective evaluation was performed in 139...AIM: To determine whether body weight and/or serum leptin were independent predictors of response to antiviral treatment in patients with chronic hepatitis C. METHODS: A retrospective evaluation was performed in 139 patients with chronic hepatitis C treated with interferon (IFN) from 1996 to 2000. Sustained response was defined as negative by hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA analysis using PCR and normal transaminase at 24 wk after cessation of IFN therapy. Patients who remained positive for HCV RNA at the end of IFN treatment were defined as resistant to IFN therapy. Sex, age, body mass index (BMI) (≥ 25 vs 〈 25), complication of diabetes mellitus, serum leptin level (≥ 8.0μg/L vs 〈8.0μg/L), and the stage of liver fibrosis by needle biopsy (F1/F2 vs F3/F4) were examined. RESULTS: Sustained response was achieved in 33 patients (23.7%), while others failed to show a response to IFN therapy. Overall, the factors associated with sustained antiviral effects were HCV-RNA load, HCV genotype, serum leptin level, and stage of liver fibrosis evaluated by univariate analysis. BMI was not associated with any therapeutic effect of IFN. Multivariate analysis indicated that HCV-RNA load was a significant risk factor, but among the patients with low viremia (HCV-RNA 〈 100 MU/L), leptin level was an independent risk factor for IFN resistance. Namely, a high level of serum leptin attenuated the effect of IFN on both male and female patients with low viremia. CONCLUSION: High serum leptin level is a negative predictor of response to antiviral treatment in chronic hepatitis C with low viremia.展开更多
AIM: To evaluate the antiviral effect of the effective ingredient of Styela plicata in a murine model of hepatitis B virus carrier. METHODS: HBV-transgenic mice were divided into 3 groups (control group, lamivudine...AIM: To evaluate the antiviral effect of the effective ingredient of Styela plicata in a murine model of hepatitis B virus carrier. METHODS: HBV-transgenic mice were divided into 3 groups (control group, lamivudine treatment group and the effective ingredient of Styela plicata treatment group) and assigned to receive normal diet, lamivudine or the effective ingredient of Styela plicata for consecutive weeks. Serum hepatitis B surface antigen was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method. Serum HBV DNA was detected by real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Serum T helper (h) 1 cytokine interleukin (IL)-2 and Th2 cytokine IL-6 were detected by the quantitative sandwich enzyme immunoassay technique. Another group of HBV-transgenic mice was assigned to receive the effective ingredient of Styela plicata for consecutive weeks. The histology of liver tissue was evaluated before and after treatment. RESULTS: Twelve weeks after starting the therapy, serum hepatitis B surface antigen was significantly lowered in Styela plicata -treated mice and lamivudine-treated mice compared with the mice receiving normal diet (F12wk = 88.81, P12wk = 0.000 〈 0.01). Serum HBV DNA was significantly lowered in Styela plicata -treated mice and lamivudine-treated mice compared with the mice receiving normal diet (F12wk = 20.71, P12wk = 0.000 〈 0.01). However, like lamivudine, the effective ingredient of Styela plicata could not inhibit the replication of HBV completely. A rebound phenomenon of hepatitis B surface antigen and HBV DNA in sera could be found 4 wk after withdrawal of medication. Eight weeks after starting the therapy, serum levels before and after Styela plicata treatment of IL-2 were 2.41 ± 0.38 and 10.56 ± 0.78 ng/L, respectively (t8wk = -16.51, P8wk = 0.000 〈 0.01). Compared with the serum levels of IL-2 in the normal diet-treated mice (2.48 ± 0.17 ng/L; t8wk = 13.23, P8wk = 0.000 〈 0.01). Serum levels before and after Styela plicata treatment of IL-6 were 63.62 ± 6.31 and 54.52 ± 6.22 ng/L, respectively, compared with the serum levels of IL-6 in the normal diet-treated mice (60.84 ± 4.21 ng/L). Histological analysis of liver from Styela plicata-treated HBV-transgenic mice also showed catabatic status in inflammation and hepatitis B surface antigen. CONCLUSION: Styela plicata may be an effective anviral medicine in treating chronic hepatitis B.展开更多
The hepatitis C virus (HCV) induces lipid accumulation in vitro and in vivo. The pathogenesis of steatosis is due to both viral and host factors. Viral steatosis is mostly reported in patients with genotype 3a, wherea...The hepatitis C virus (HCV) induces lipid accumulation in vitro and in vivo. The pathogenesis of steatosis is due to both viral and host factors. Viral steatosis is mostly reported in patients with genotype 3a, whereas meta-bolic steatosis is often associated with genotype 1 and metabolic syndrome. Several molecular mechanisms responsible for steatosis have been associated with the HCV core protein, which is able to induce gene expres-sion and activity of sterol regulatory element binding protein 1 (SREBP1) and peroxisome proliferator-activat-ed receptor γ (PPARγ), increasing the transcription of genes involved in hepatic fatty acid synthesis. Steatosis has been also implicated in viral replication. In infected cells, HCV core protein is targeted to lipid droplets which serve as intracellular storage organelles. These studies have shown that lipid droplets are essential for virus assembly. Thus, HCV promotes steatosis as an eff icient mechanism for stable viral replication. Chronic HCV in-fection can also induce insulin resistance. In patients with HCV, insulin resistance is more strongly associated with viral load than visceral obesity. HCV seems to lead to insulin resistance through interference of intracellular insulin signalling by HCV proteins, mainly, the serine phosphorylation of insulin receptor-1 (IRS-1) and im-pairment of the downstream Akt signalling pathway. The HCV core protein interferes with in vitro insulin signal-ling by genotype-specif ic mechanisms, where the role of suppressor of cytokine signal 7 (SOCS-7) in genotype 3aand mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) in geno-type 1 in IRS-1 downregulation play key roles. Steatosis and insulin resistance have been associated with f ibrosis progression and a reduced rate of sustained response to peginterferon plus ribavirin.展开更多
基金Supported by the National Key Technologies Research and Develop-ment Program of China during the 10th Five-Year Plan Period(2004BA519A05)Technologies Research and Development Program of China during the 10th Five-Year Plan Period in Jiangsu Province(BE2002346).~~
文摘Five monoclonal antibodies(Mabs) to nuclear protein of avain influenza virus(AIV) were developed by syncretizing SP 2/0 and the spleen cells from BALB of mice immuized with H9 subtype AIV. Specificity of these Mabs were identified by immunofluorescent assay(IFA) and enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). These five Mabs which were named as AIV-NP-2C3, AIV-NP-6A5, AIV-NP-3 H9, AIV-NP-7B4, AIV-NP-2H4 could react with all viruses of AIV-H9 strains in tests. The result of Western blotting showed that only the 60 ku protein antigen of AIV-H9 could be recognized by the Mabs but never recognized by New castle disease virus, REV and infectious bursa disease virus. The result of preliminary application showed that avian influenza viruses could be deetected bv Mabs in IFA and ELISA. All these Mabs will probably play important roles in preventing and monitoring avian influenza viruses.
基金Supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia Au-tonomous Region (200508010413)~~
文摘[Objective] The study aimed to establish a fast and accurate method to detect the polymorphism of the 12^th exon of equine MxA gene. [Method] The 12^th exon of MxA gene was amplified by mismatch PCR and the products were analyzed by restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) to determine the point mutation at the 1 790 nt of MxA cDNA. The sequence of the PCR products was also analyzed. [Result] There were three genotypes (AA, AB and BB) in the 12^th exon of equine MxA gene; the 2 081 nt of MxA cDNA mutated from G to C, correspondingly changing the 562^th amino acid of the coding region of MxA protein from tryptophan to cysteine; the specific sequence of the PCR products amplified by mismatch PCR-RFLP was consistent with the analysis results of RFLP. [ Conclusion] The mismatch PCR-RFLP was an easy method with accurate results to detect the polymorphism of the 12^th exon of equine MxA gene.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(31302071)AgriculturalScience and Technology Independent Innovation Fund of Jiangsu Province(TechnicalInnovation)[CX(13)3065]~~
文摘BALB/c mice were immunized using synthetic tandem polypeptide of Cap protein epitope of porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) as the antigen. By using lym-phocyte hybridoma technique, a hybridoma cellline stably secreting monoclonal an-tibody against PCV2-rCap protein was successful y obtained and named as 670#. The ascites titer of the obtained monoclonal antibody was 1∶100 000. Western blot results showed that the monoclonal antibody could react with prokaryotical y ex-pressed PET32a-ORF2 recombinant protein, eukaryotical y expressed ORF1-ORF2 tandem protein and PCV2 whole virus celllysate. Indirect EILSA demonstrated that the monoclonal antibody could bind with ORF1-ORF2 tandem protein. Indirect im-munofluorescence assay (IFA) indicated that the monoclonal antibody could identify native PCV2 virus. The preparation of this monoclonal antibody provided technical tools for epitope analysis and molecular diagnosis of PCV2 virus.
基金Supported in part by Shanghai Science and Technology Committee (Project No: 04QMH1408) and Shanghai Hospital NewStar Plan (2002)
文摘Objective: To observe the recurrence and prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients coexisting with chronic hepatitis B infection with active virus replication after receiving antivirus therapy using lamivudine and thymosin α1 (Tα1) postoperatively. Methods: From Jan. 2000 to Dec. 2003, 70 patients with HCC coexisting chronic hepatitis B infection with active virus replication were prospectively divided into two groups: control group (n=35) received hepatectomy only; treatment group (n=35) received hepatectomy and lamivudine plus Tα1 therapy postoperatively. The suppression of HBV-DNA, HBeAg seroconverted rate, tumor recurrent rate and the median survival for the two groups were observed and calculated. Results: In treatment group and control group, the 2-year HBV-DNA suppression rate was 100% vs. 4% (P=0.0000); HBeAg seroconverted rate was 73.0% vs. 7.5% (P〈0.05); the recurrent rate was 10.0 vs 6.5 months (P=0.0032); the median survival time was 12.5 vs. 6.0 months (P=0.0023), respectively. Conclusion: Antivirus therapy using lamivudine and Tα1 postoperatively may suppress the HBV reaction, delay the recurrent time and prolong the survival for HCC patients coexisting chronic HBV infection with active virus replication.
基金the Chinese High Tech Programs (863) from the Ministry of Science and Technology (No. 2002BA- 711A08)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 30671155, and 39993420)+1 种基金Grant FMU-RT002 of Program for Innovative Research Team in Science and Technology in Fujian Province Universitythe Science Foundation from the Depart-ment of Education of Fujian Province (No. JA05251, and JB06215).
文摘The authors investigated the possible association of -4522C/T variation of adiponectin gene with coronary heart disease (CHD) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Genotyping of SNP --4522C/T in 304 patients with CHD, 389 patients with T2DM, and 405 age and sex-matched healthy control subjects was carried out by means of PCR-RFLP approach. No significant difference in the genotype or allele frequencies was found, either between patients with CHD and control subjects, or between patients with T2DM and control subjects. However, in the subgroup analysis, an association of the TAr genotype and T allele with type 2 diabetes combined with obesity (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2) was found (P = 0.014 and P = 0.034, respectively). Also the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) in T2DM patients with T/T genotype was significantly higher than that in T2DM patients carrying C allele (P = 0.0069). The authors' findings for the first time demonstrated that SNP --4522 in the adiponectin gene was associated with T2DM that combined with obesity and higher insulin resistance index in patients with T2DM. This indicated that the variation might associate with an increased susceptibility to type 2 diabetic obesity and insulin resistance. But -4522C/T polymorphism did not contribute to the susceptibility of CHD.
基金Supported by the Science Foundation of the Education Committee of China (1990) 360.
文摘AIMS To probe the effect of interferon in combination with rib- avirin on the plus and minus strands of hepatitis C virus RNA (HCV RNA). METHODS Twenty-three cases diagnosed as chronic hepatitis C (CHC) according to positive HCV RNA/anti-HCV,fluctuating levels of aminotransferase activities (>1 year) and absence of other hepatitis virus marker,were studied. Among them,13 pa- tients received combined antiviral therapy (subcutaneous injection of 3MU of interferon-α three times per week for 3 months and intra- venous drip of 1 g of ribavirin per day during the first month of treatment with interferon) and 10 patients received single interfer- on therapy (the same as above-mentioned) as control. The plus and minus strands of HCV RNA in sera and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) of these patients were tested by means of nested reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (nested RT-PCR). RESULTS At the end of therapy,the abnormal ALT levels de- creased to normal range in 9 (69.23%) cases in the combined antiviral group. Of them,5 (55.56%)experienced post-therapy relapse and 4 (44.44%) were complete responders. In the inter- feron group,the ALT decreased to normal in 6 (60%) cases,of which,4 (66.67%) had post-therapy relapse and 2 (33.33%) were complete responders. The differences between the two groups were nonsignificant (P>0.05). At the end of therapy,the positive rate of the plus strand in sera decreased from 92.3% to 38.46% (P<0.05) and that of the minus strand in PBMCs,from 76.92% to 38.46% (P<0.05) in the combined antiviral group; and in the interferon group,the former decreased from 100% to 50% (P<0.05) and the latter,from 90% to 40% (P<0.05). Again,no significant differences were found between groups (P >0.05). The relapse occurred in patients whose plus strand HCV RNA in PBMCs remained positive before and after treatment. CONCLUSIONS Ribavirin could not enhance the antiviral effect of interferon. The absence of HCV RNA in serum does not mean complete clearance of HCV,and its value for evaluating the an- tiviral effect and prognosis is limited. Therefore,it is essential to measure the plus and minus strands of HCV RNA in sera and PBM- Cs simultaneously.
文摘Objective: To observe human to mouse one way mixed lymphocyte(MLC); And to set up the xeno-grats verse host disease Xeno-graft host disease(XGVHD) model,probing its immunologic mechamism.Methods: Mouse splenic lymphocyte were collected in asepsis and treated by mitomycin as activating cell. Human Peripheral blood lymphocytes (hPBL)were separated and gathered as reacting cell; Mouse splenic lymphocyte and hPBL were mixed to incubate for a week. Destroying recipient (mouse) immune system by total body irradiation (TBI) and intraperitoneal injecting CTX、MTX; Separating and collecting hPBL; Injecting hPBL to mouse by caudal vein. Results; ①HPBL in the experiment groups(mixed mouse lymphocyte) proliferated obviously, the amount of 3H-TdR in corporation increased evidently(P<0.05); The mean percentage of CD 4、CD 8、IgG 、IgM positive cells rose markedly. ②Experiment groups,the hPBL were found in the spleen and kidney tissue, fas protein expressing, we occasionally discovered and apoptosis cells.Conclusion: The human to mouse one-way MLC has obvious lymphocyte proliferation. By these means,we succeed in inducing XGVHD and setting up a XGVHD model.
基金Supported by National 11th Five-Year Special Major Project for Infectious Diseases(No.2008zx10002-005-6)Collaborative Project between US and China on Major Liver Diseases(No. 2009DFA32450)+1 种基金The Capital Medical Research and Development(No.20072026)the Army Medical and Health Scientific Research Fund of China,No.06H057
文摘AIM:To investigate the survival rates and prognostic factors in patients with hepatitis B virus-related acuteon-chronic liver failure(HBV-ACLF).METHODS:Clinical data in hospitalized patients with HBV-ACLF admitted from 2006 to 2009 were retrospectively analyzed.Their general conditions and survival were analyzed by survival analysis and Cox regression analysis.RESULTS:A total of 190 patients were included in this study.The overall 1-year survival rate was 57.6%.Patients not treated with antiviral drugs had a significantly higher mortality[relative risk(RR)=0.609,P=0.014].The highest risk of death in patients with ACLF was associated with hepatorenal syndrome(HRS)(RR=2.084,P=0.026),while other significant factors were electrolyte disturbances(RR=2.062,P=0.010),and hepatic encephalopathy(HE)(RR=1.879,P<0.001).CONCLUSION:Antiviral therapy has a strong effect on the prognosis of the patients with HBV-ACLF by improving their 1-year survival rate.HRS,electrolyte disturbances,and HE also affect patient survival.
基金Supportecl by a Grant-in-Aid from the Ministry of Education,Culture,Sports,Science and Technology,Japan,for Scientific Research,No.16590606(TM)
文摘AIM: To determine whether body weight and/or serum leptin were independent predictors of response to antiviral treatment in patients with chronic hepatitis C. METHODS: A retrospective evaluation was performed in 139 patients with chronic hepatitis C treated with interferon (IFN) from 1996 to 2000. Sustained response was defined as negative by hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA analysis using PCR and normal transaminase at 24 wk after cessation of IFN therapy. Patients who remained positive for HCV RNA at the end of IFN treatment were defined as resistant to IFN therapy. Sex, age, body mass index (BMI) (≥ 25 vs 〈 25), complication of diabetes mellitus, serum leptin level (≥ 8.0μg/L vs 〈8.0μg/L), and the stage of liver fibrosis by needle biopsy (F1/F2 vs F3/F4) were examined. RESULTS: Sustained response was achieved in 33 patients (23.7%), while others failed to show a response to IFN therapy. Overall, the factors associated with sustained antiviral effects were HCV-RNA load, HCV genotype, serum leptin level, and stage of liver fibrosis evaluated by univariate analysis. BMI was not associated with any therapeutic effect of IFN. Multivariate analysis indicated that HCV-RNA load was a significant risk factor, but among the patients with low viremia (HCV-RNA 〈 100 MU/L), leptin level was an independent risk factor for IFN resistance. Namely, a high level of serum leptin attenuated the effect of IFN on both male and female patients with low viremia. CONCLUSION: High serum leptin level is a negative predictor of response to antiviral treatment in chronic hepatitis C with low viremia.
基金Supported by the Social Development Program of Department of Science and Technology of Guangdong Province, No.2004B30101009
文摘AIM: To evaluate the antiviral effect of the effective ingredient of Styela plicata in a murine model of hepatitis B virus carrier. METHODS: HBV-transgenic mice were divided into 3 groups (control group, lamivudine treatment group and the effective ingredient of Styela plicata treatment group) and assigned to receive normal diet, lamivudine or the effective ingredient of Styela plicata for consecutive weeks. Serum hepatitis B surface antigen was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method. Serum HBV DNA was detected by real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Serum T helper (h) 1 cytokine interleukin (IL)-2 and Th2 cytokine IL-6 were detected by the quantitative sandwich enzyme immunoassay technique. Another group of HBV-transgenic mice was assigned to receive the effective ingredient of Styela plicata for consecutive weeks. The histology of liver tissue was evaluated before and after treatment. RESULTS: Twelve weeks after starting the therapy, serum hepatitis B surface antigen was significantly lowered in Styela plicata -treated mice and lamivudine-treated mice compared with the mice receiving normal diet (F12wk = 88.81, P12wk = 0.000 〈 0.01). Serum HBV DNA was significantly lowered in Styela plicata -treated mice and lamivudine-treated mice compared with the mice receiving normal diet (F12wk = 20.71, P12wk = 0.000 〈 0.01). However, like lamivudine, the effective ingredient of Styela plicata could not inhibit the replication of HBV completely. A rebound phenomenon of hepatitis B surface antigen and HBV DNA in sera could be found 4 wk after withdrawal of medication. Eight weeks after starting the therapy, serum levels before and after Styela plicata treatment of IL-2 were 2.41 ± 0.38 and 10.56 ± 0.78 ng/L, respectively (t8wk = -16.51, P8wk = 0.000 〈 0.01). Compared with the serum levels of IL-2 in the normal diet-treated mice (2.48 ± 0.17 ng/L; t8wk = 13.23, P8wk = 0.000 〈 0.01). Serum levels before and after Styela plicata treatment of IL-6 were 63.62 ± 6.31 and 54.52 ± 6.22 ng/L, respectively, compared with the serum levels of IL-6 in the normal diet-treated mice (60.84 ± 4.21 ng/L). Histological analysis of liver from Styela plicata-treated HBV-transgenic mice also showed catabatic status in inflammation and hepatitis B surface antigen. CONCLUSION: Styela plicata may be an effective anviral medicine in treating chronic hepatitis B.
基金Supported by A Grant, PAI-CTS-532, from Junta de Andalucía, Andalucía, Spain. CIBEREHD was Funded by Instituto de Salud Carlos Ⅲ
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