前列煎对实验性慢性非细菌性前列腺炎大鼠IL-1β和COX-2表达的影响

目的:通过观察观察前列煎对实验大鼠前列腺组织IL-1β、COX-2表达的影响,探讨前列煎治疗慢性非细菌性前列腺炎的可能机制。方法:参照Seethalakshm等的方法建立慢性非细菌性前列腺炎大鼠模型,将3月龄雄性Wistar大鼠随机分为正常组、模型组、治疗组、对照组,每组10只。治疗组予以前列煎水煎剂(含生药1.13g/mL),对照组予以前列通瘀水溶液(含生药0.06g/mL),均按1mL/100g体重灌胃;正常组和模型组予以等量的生理盐水灌胃。将各组大鼠干预30天,第30天称重后脱颈处死,取出前列腺并称湿重,免疫组化法检测前列腺组织IL-1β、COX-2表达。结果:模型组大鼠前列腺组织IL-1β、COX-2表达水平升高,与正常组比较,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.01)。治疗组和对照组大鼠前列腺组织IL-1β、COX-2表达水平较模型组均明显降低(P<0.01或P<0.05)。治疗组IL-1β、COX-2表达水平均低于对照组(P<0.05)。结论:前列煎可下调与炎症反应和组织纤维化密切相关的IL-1β、COX-2表达,这可能是前列煎治疗慢性非细菌性前列腺炎的机制之一。

孕妇血中细胞粘附因子-1、白介素-6与胎膜早破的关系

胎膜早破的确切病因尚不清楚,胎膜早破可能是由单一或多种因素共同作用的结果[1]。近年来的研究不断证实感染是胎膜早破发生发展的重要因素之一,提示细胞粘附因子-1、白介素-6等细胞因子可能是预测胎膜早破,尤其是合并感染的胎膜早破的可信指标。

Interleukin-1 beta up-regulates tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-1 mRNA and phosphorylation of c-jun N-terminal kinase and p38 in hepatic stellate cells

AIM： To study the relationship between interleukin-lbeta （IL-1β） up-regulating tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-1 （TIMMP-1） mRNA expression and phosphorylation of both c-jun N-terminal kinase （INK） and p38 in rat heffatic stellate cells （HSC）. METHODS： RT-PCR was performed to measure the expression of TIMMP-1 mRNA in rat HSC. Western blot was performed to measure IL-1β-induced JNK and p38 activities in rat HSC. RESULTS： TIMMP-1 mRNA expression （1.191± 0.079） was much higher after treatment with IL-1β （10 ng/mL） for 24 h than in control group （0.545±0.091） （P〈0.01）. IL-1β activated INK and p38 in a time-dependent manner. After stimulation with IL-1β for 0, 5, 15, 30, 60 and 120 min, the INK activity was 0.982±0.299, 1.501±0.720, 2.133±0.882, 3.360±0.452, 2.181±0.789, and 1.385 ± 0.368, respectively. There was a significant difference in JNK activity at 15 min （P〈 0.01）, 30 min （P〈 0.01） and 60 min （P〈0.01） in comparison to that at 0 min. The p38 activity was 1.061±0.310, 2.050±0.863, 2.380±0.573, 2.973±0.953, 2.421±0.793, and 1.755 ± 0.433 at the 6 time points （0, 5, 15, 30, 60 and 120 min） respectively. There was a significant difference in p38 activity at 5 min （P〈0.05）, 15 min （P〈0.01）, 30 min （P〈0.01） and 60 min （P〈0.01） compared to that at 0 min. TIMMP-1 mRNA expression trended to decrease in 3 groups pretreated with different concentrations of SP600125 （10 μmol/L, 1.022±0.113; 20 μmol/L, 0.869±0.070; 40 μmol/L, 0.666±0.123）. Their decreases were all significant （P〈0.05, P〈0.01, P〈0.01） in comparison to control group （without SP600125 treatment, 1.163±0.107）. In the other 3 groups pretreated with different concentrations of SB203580 （10 μmol/L, 1.507±0.099; 20 μmol/L, 1.698±0.107; 40 μmol/L, 1.857±0.054）, the expression of TIMMP-1 mRNA increased. Their levels were higher than those in the control group （without SB203580 treatment, 1.027 ± 0.061） with a significant statistical significance （P〈 0.01）. CONCLUSION： IL-1β has a direct action on hepatic fibrosis by up-regulating TIMMP-1 mRNA expression in ratessionin in rate HSC.JNK and p38 mitogen-activated protein kinases （MAPKs） are involved in IL-1β-induced TIMMP-1 gene expression, and play a distinct role in this process, indicating that p38 and .INK pathways cooperatively mediate TIMP-1 mRNA expression in rat HSC.

KLF5转录因子抑制TRAIL诱导PC-3前列腺癌细胞凋亡的分子机制

目的探究通过抑制KLF5表达促进TRAIL诱导的前列腺癌PC-3细胞凋亡的分子机制。方法在TRAIL诱导下,使用MTT实验、流式细胞实验、Western blot及qRT-PCR检测KLF5敲低组与对照组的PC-3细胞在细胞活性、凋亡比例及凋亡相关标志物的表达。结果在PC-3细胞中抑制KLF5表达后,TRAIL诱导下的细胞凋亡明显增加,TRAIL受体DR4、DR5表达上升,凋亡抑制因子c-FLIP蛋白表达下调,但是其mRNA表达水平不变。结论抑制KLF5,可以通过上调TRAIL受体、下调c-FLIP蛋白表达的途径,促进TRAIL诱导的前列腺癌PC-3细胞的凋亡,抑制肿瘤细胞增殖。使用小干扰RNA或小分子药物抑制KLF5表达,可能是潜在的激素非敏感前列腺癌治疗手段。

Activation of transcription factors NF-kappaB and AP-1 and their relations with apoptosis-associated proteins in hepatocellular carcinoma

AIM: To study the distribution pattern of transcription factors NF-kB and AP-1 and their relations with the expression of apoptosis associated-proteins Fas/FasL and ICH-1L/S in human hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). METHODS: We performed in situ hybridization and immunohistochemical techniques for NF-kB, AP-1, Fas/FasL and ICH-1 in 40 cases of human HCC along with corresponding nontumoral tissues and 7 cases of normal liver tissues. RESULTS: Twenty-two (55%) and 25 (62.5%) of 40 cases for NF-κB and AP-1 were presented for nuclear or both nuclear and cytoplastic staining respectively, while less cases were presented for only cytoplastic staining for NF-κB (18%) and AP-1 (10%) in adjacent nontumoral tissues and negative staining in normal liver tissues. There was no statistically significant difference of NF-κB or AP-1 activation between well differentiated tumors and poorly differentiated tumors (P>0.05). NF-κkB activity is positively corresponded to AP-1 activation. The expression of ICH-1L/S was associated with the activation of NF-κB and AP-1 (P<0.05), but no significant relationship was found between Fas/FasL and NF-κB or AP-l(P>0.05). CONCLUSION: Activation of both NF-κB and AP-1 may be required for ICH-1L/S-induced apoptosis in HCC, but not for Fas/FasL-mediated apoptosis. NF-κB and AP-1 may play important roles in the pathogenesis of human HCC.

食管癌中c-FLIP蛋白的表达及其与细胞增殖、凋亡的关系

目的探讨细胞型Fas相关死亡域样白介素-1β转换酶抑制蛋白(c-FLIP)在食管癌发生、发展中的作用。方法采用免疫组化SP法检测64份食管癌组织(观察组)和20份正常食管黏膜组织(对照组)中c-FLIP蛋白表达,并采用TNUEL法检测细胞增殖指数(K I)和凋亡指数(AI)。结果观察组c-FLIP蛋白阳性率明显高于对照组,P<0.05;c-FLIP蛋白表达与食管癌组织分化程度、TNM分期、淋巴结转移密切相关(P<0.05);随c-FLIP蛋白表达强度的增加,细胞增殖指数逐渐增强、凋亡指数逐渐降低(P<0.05)。结论 c-FLIP蛋白高表达可促进食管癌的发生、发展。

Associations between interleukin-1 polymorphisms and gastric cancers among three ethnicities

AIM:To investigate the associations between interleukin(IL)-1B and IL-1RN polymorphisms and gastric cancers among the Tibet,Hui and Han ethnicities.METHODS:Genomic DNA was extracted from peripheral blood of 210,205,and 202 healthy volunteers and from 155,158,and 197 gastric cancer patients from the Tibet,Hui,and Han populations,respectively.Polymorphisms in IL-1B and IL-1RN were analyzed by denaturing high-performance liquid chromatography.RESULTS:Carriers of the IL-1B-31 CC genotype had an increased risk of intestinal type gastric cancer [odds ratio(OR) = 2.17,P = 0.037] in the Tibet ethnicity.Carriers of the IL-1B 2/L genotype had an increased risk of both intestinal and diffuse types of gastric cancer(OR = 2.08,2.31,P = 0.007,0.016,respectively) in the Hui ethnicity.In the Han population,carriers of the IL-1B-31 CC,IL-1B-511CT,TT genotypes had increased risk of intestinal type gastric cancer(OR = 2.51,2.74,5.66,P = 0.005,0.002,0.000,respectively).CONCLUSION:IL-1B and IL-RN genotypes may differentially contribute to gastric cancer among the Tibet,Hui,and Han ethnicities in the Qinghai area of China.

Interleukin-1 and TNF-α polymorphisms and Helicobacter pylori in a Brazilian Amazon population

AIM： To study the association between Interleukin-1 （IL-1） and tumor necrosis factor （TNF）-α polymorphisms, infection by Helicobacter pylori （H pylori） and the development of gastrointestinal diseases.METHODS： Genomic DNA was extracted from the peripheral blood of 177 patients with various gastrointestinal diseases and from 100 healthy volunteers. The polymorphisms in IL-1β and TNF-α genes were analyzed using the polymerase chain reactionrestriction fragment length polymorphism method （PCRRFLP） and those from IL-1RN with PCR. The presence of infection due to H pylori and the presence of the CagA toxin were detected by serology. The histopathological parameters in the gastric biopsies of the patients were according to the Sydney classification.RESULTS： A comparison of the frequencies of the different polymorphisms studied among the patients and the control group demonstrated that the allele IL- 1RN＊2 was more frequent among patients with gastric ulcers and adenocarcinoma. Carriers of the allele IL- RN＊2 and those with reactive serology for anti-CagA IgG had a greater risk of developing peptic ulcer and gastric adenocarcinoma, as well as a higher degree of inflammation and neutrophilic activity in the gastricCONCLUSION： Our results indicate a positive association between IL-1RN gene polymorphism and infection by positive H pylori CagA strains and the development of gastric ulcers and adenocarcinoma.

ANALYSIS OF INTERLEUKIN-1 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST GENE POLYMORPHISM IN CHINESE PATIENTS WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

Objective To identify an interaction between the interleukin-1 receptor antagonist gene polymorphism and risk of Al-zheimer’s disease. Methods The study included 117 healthy controls, 85 patients with Alzheimer’s disease in a Northeastern Chinese popu-lation of Han nationality. Genotypes were determined by a polymerase chain reaction amplification of the intron 2 fragment, harbouring a variable number of short tandem nucleotide sequences. Amplification products were separated on a 2% agarose gel. Results The allele 2 frequency was 27% in healthy controls, and 21% in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Thus for all-ele 2 as well as for all other alleles, genotypes, or carriage rates, no significant differences compared with controls. Conclusions No association of interleukin-1 receptor antagonist gene polymorphism with Alzheimer’s disease was iden-tified in this population. It is also possible that the increased risk and disease modifying effects are caused by linkage disequ-ilibrium with other genomic variants in other nearby genes.

EFFECTS OF ACUMOXI ON IL2-IFN-NKC IMMUNOREGULATORY NETWORK AND ITS RELATED MACROPHAGE-IL1-Th NETWORK AND ON TUMOR——Observation on the Effect of Acumoxi on the Macrophage-IL1-Th Network and on the Metastasis of Hepatoma

Objective: To observe the effect of acumoxi (acupuncture and moxibustion) on macrophage (Mφ)-lL1-Th net-work and hydroperitoneum hepatoma (H 22) metastasis in mice. Methods: A total of 36 BALB/ c male mice bearing H 22 are randomly divided into control, acupuncture and acumoxi groups with 12 cases in each group. In the later 2 groups, Dazhui (GV 14) and Guanyuan (CV 4) are punctured once daily, continuously for 18 days, and in acumoxi group, the two acupoints were also moxibustioned alternatively with moxa stick once every day. After killing the mice, the tissue samples of the 3 groups are treated routinely step by step and analyzed by means of colorimetric analysis for determining the phagocytic function of the macrophages; and the content of IL1 of the Mφ supernatant is assayed with serum plate agglutination (SPA)-Ig floral hoop method of T helper cell (Th) monoclonal antibody; the weight of the reniportal lymph node, the kidney and the lung, and the number of the cancerous nodes on the pulmonary surface are calculated. Results: After acupuncture and moxibustion treatment, the immunoregulatory network indices of acumoxi group increase obviously compared with those of control group(P<0.01), showing an anti-metastasis effect of acumoxi on H 22. Conclusion: Results of the present study and those of our former research prove that acupuncture and moxibustion can suppress the tumor growth and H 22 metastasis by the enhancement of the immunoregulatory network.

Serum inter-cellular adhesion molecule 1 is an early marker of diagnosis and prediction of severe acute pancreatitis

AIM:To determine if serum inter-cellular adhesion molecule 1(ICAM-1)is an early marker of the diagnosis and prediction of severe acute pancreatitis(SAP) within 24 h of onset of pain,and to compare the sensitivity,specificity and prognostic value of this test with those of acute physiology and chronic health evaluation(APACHE)Ⅱscore and interleukin-6(IL-6). METHODS:Patients with acute pancreatitis(AP)were divided into two groups according to the Ranson's criteria:mild acute pancreatitis(MAP)group and SAP group.Serum ICAM-1,APACHEⅡand IL-6 levels were detected in all the patients.The sensitivity,specificity and prognostic value of the ICAM-1,APACHEⅡscore and IL-6 were evaluated. RESULTS:The ICAM-1 level in 36 patients with SAP within 24 h of onset of pain was increased and was significantly higher than that in the 50 patients with MAP and the 15 healthy volunteers(P<0.01).The ICAM-1 level(25 ng/mL)was chosen as the optimum cutoff to distinguish SAP from MAP,and the sensitivity,specificity,positive predictive value,negative predictive value(NPV),positive likelihood ratio and negative likelihood ratio were 61.11%,71.42%,0.6111,0.7142, 2.1382 and 0.5445,respectively.The area under the curve demonstrated that the prognostic accuracy of ICAM-1(0.712)was similar to the APACHE-Ⅱscoring system(0.770)and superior to IL-6(0.508)in distinguishing SAP from MAP. CONCLUSION:ICAM-1 test is a simple,rapid and reliable method in clinical practice.It is an early marker of diagnosis and prediction of SAP within the first 24 h after onset of pain or on admission.As it has a relatively low NPV and does not allow it to be a stand-alone test for the diagnosis of AP,other conventional diagnostic tests are required.

Interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase-2 is involved in IL-18-induced NF-κB activation

objective: To investigate whether interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase-2 (IRAK-2) is involved in interleukin-18 (IL-18)-induced nuclear factor- κ B (NF-κ B) activation. Methods: Phosphorothioate oligodeoxynucleotide (ODN) was designed antisense to sequences of IRAK-2. Antisense IRAK-2 ODN was delivered by lipofectin encapsulation into cultured HepG2 cells. IRAK-2 mRNA expression was assayed by semiquantitative reverse transcription-PCR. The levels of NF- K B were measured by sandwich ELISA. Results: Antisense IRAK-2 ODN blocked IRAK -2expression. IL-18 activated NT- K B and the A value increased from a basal level of 0.115±0.004 to 2.141 ±0.038. Antisense IRAK-2 ODN inhibited IL-18-induced NT- K B activation in a dose (1-8μg )-dependent fashion. When the cells were treated with 4μg antisense IRAK-2 ODN for 8 h, a maximum inhibition of 45.4% was induced as shown by the reduction of the OD value from a control level of 2.141±0.038 down to 1.168±0.026. Conclusion: IRAK-2 can regulate IL-18-stimulated NF- K B activation.

A Preliminary Investigation on Anti-inflammatory and Antibacterial Effect of Compound Sarcandra Aerosol

[Objective] This study aimed to reveal the therapeutic mechanism of compound sarcandra aerosol, which was exclusively owned by the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guiyang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. [Method] An inflammation model was established by xylene-induced inflammation test and carrageenan- induced inflammation test to analyze the anti-inflammatory effect of compound sarcandra aerosol. By bacteriostasis test in vitro, the antibacterial effect of compound sarcandra aerosol against five common pathogens of pharyngitis was investigated. Blood samples were collected from Wistar rats in different compound sarcandra aerosol groups and control group to compare blood routine indicators and interleukin-1 （IL-1） levels. [Result] Three different concentrations of compound sarcandra aerosol could reduce degrees of xylene-induced ear edema in mice and carrageenan- induced paw edema in rats, but the anti-inflammatory effect of compound sarcandra aerosol was reduced as the concentration declined. In bacteriostasis test in vitro, the minimum inhibitory concentration of compound sarcandra aerosol against Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus hemolytis, Corynebacterium diphtheriae, Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella typhimurium was 76, 105 38, 65 and 30 mg/ml, respectively. Compound sarcandra aerosol reduced white blood cell count, neutrophil count and lymphocyte percentage in pharyngitis model rats. Moreover, interleukin-1 level in watermelon frost lozenge group and different compound sarcandra aerosol groups was lower compared with control group. [Conclusion] Compound sarcandra aerosol can effectively treat pharyngitis by exerting anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect and reducing interleukin-1 level. This study laid a solid foundation for clinical application of compound sarcandra aerosol.

尼古丁对大鼠椎间盘内细胞因子表达的影响及意义

目的观察尼古丁对大鼠椎间盘内细胞因子白细胞介素(IL)-1β、IL-1受体(IL-1RⅠ)表达的意义。方法两个被动吸烟箱各放30只S-D大鼠,分别以不同的吸烟量持续被动吸烟制作动物模型,于第2、4、8周处死大鼠,以免疫组化观察IL-1β、IL-1RⅠ的表达情况,以不吸烟组为对照组。结果低吸烟量组IL-1β、IL-1RⅠ免疫组化阳性细胞率持续上升,在第8周分别达到(52.00±3.91)%、(31.00±2.29)%;同样,高吸烟组分别达到(76.00±3.24)%、(46.00±2.79)%,明显高于对照组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.01)。结论持续被动吸烟的情况下,大鼠椎间盘内IL-1β、IL-1RⅠ的表达与吸烟的时间和量呈正相关性,IL-1β、IL-1RⅠ表达的异常升高可能与大鼠椎间盘退变有关。

食管癌组织中c-FLIP蛋白的表达及意义

采用免疫组化SP法检测64例食管癌组织和20例正常食管黏膜组织中的c-FLIP蛋白表达,分析其与食管癌临床病理特征和预后的关系。64例食管癌标本中51例c-FLIP蛋白呈阳性表达(79.69%),明显高于正常食管膜组织(5%),两者比较P<0.01;c-FLIP蛋白表达与食管癌组织分化程度、TNM分期、淋巴结转移密切相关。c-FLIP蛋白低表达组的3 a生存率明显高于高表达组(P<0.01)。c-FLIP蛋白在食管癌组织中表达显著高于正常食管组织,其表达与食管癌的发生、发展、预后密切相关,可作为食管癌诊断、病情评估、预后判断的指标。

AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF THE INTERLEUKIN 1 LEVELS IN AQUEOUS HUMOR AFTER TRANSSCLERAL FIXATION OF INTRAOCULAR LENSES

Purpose. To study the interleukin 1 (IL-1)levels in aqueous humor after transscleral fixation of in- traocular lenses (IOLs) implantation in rabbits and discuss the effect of IL-1 on postoperative anterior ocular inflammation. Methods. Twenty-seven pigmented rabbits were divided into three groups: GI, transscleral fixation of posterior chamber (PC) IOLs implantation; G2, Lens of rabbits were removed without IOLs implanta- tion; G3, the control group, without surgical intervention. On the 1st, 3rd, 7th and 14th postoperative days, aqueous humor samples were obtained. Methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) colormetry was used to detected for the presence of IL-1. The data were analyzed by using analysis of variance of SAS soft ware. Results’ It was found that IL-1 level in aqueous humor was increased after transscleral fixation of I- OLs implantation, IL-1 level reached its maximum on the 14th postoperative days in the IOL implanted group. IL-1 levels on 1st, 3rd, 7th and 14th days postoperatively was significantly higher (P<0. 05) in I- OLs implanted group than that of only extracapsular lenses extraction but no IOLs implantation group and that of the none surgical intervention group. COnclusions.IL-1 levels increased had a close relationship with a specific response to IOL implanta- tion. The increase of IL-1 may be suggested as the principal mediators of immunological and inflammatory responses, so that may play critical role in anterior ocular inflammative response after IOL implantation.

DLK1及c-FLIP基因在AML中的表达

目的探讨急性髓细胞白血病(AML)患者c-FLIPL、c-FLIPS及DLK1基因的表达水平及临床意义。方法应用逆转录-PCR半定量检测8例AML(AML组)及3例非恶性血液病患者(对照组)骨髓单个核细胞中c-FLIPL、c-FLIPS及DLK1 mRNA的表达水平。结果 AML组患者DLK1 mRNA、c-FLIPL mRNA、c-FLIPS mRNA表达均明显高于对照组(P<0.05),且AML各FAB亚型间差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论 DLK1、c-FLIPL及c-FLIPS基因在AML患者中表达异常增高,可能在白血病细胞逃脱凋亡、无限增殖中发挥作用。

Systemic inflammatory response following acute myocardial infarction

Acute cardiomyocyte necrosis in the infarcted heart generates damage-associated molecular patterns, activating complement and toll-like receptor/interleukin-1 signaling, and triggering an intense inflammatory response. Iuflammasomes also recognize danger signals and mediate sterile inflammatory response following acute myocardial infarction （AMI）, Inflammatory response serves to repair the heart, but excessive inflammation leads to adverse left ventricular remodeling and heart failure. In addition to local inflammation, profound systemic inflammation response has been documented in patients with AMI, which includes elevation of circulating inflammatory cytokines, chemokines and cell adhesion molecules, and activation of peripheral leukocytes and platelets. The excessive inflammatory response could be caused by a deregulated immune system. AMI is also associated with bone marrow activation and spleen monocytopoiesis, which sustains a continuous supply of monocytes at the site of inflammation. Accumulating evidence has shown that systemic inflammation aggravates atherosclerosis and markers for systemic inflammation are predictors of adverse clinical outcomes （such as death, recurrent myocardial in- farction, and heart failure） in patients with AMI.

Dynamic changes of interleukin-1, interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor in intermingled skin graft in burned rats

To compare the dynamic changes of interleukin 1 (IL 1), interleukin 6 (IL 6), and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) in intermingled skin graft with those in other types of skin grafts in rats. Methods: A 10% 15% third degree burn was created in 180 Spregue Dawley (SD) rats. After removing the scar, skin grafts were performed on the open wounds immediately with autoskin (aus, n=54), alloskin (als, n=54) and intermingled skin (n=36). That is to say, in the intermingled skin graft, a big piece of alloskin (mals) was grafted first, and 3 days later, small pieces of autoskin (maus) were embedded in the alloskin. The rest 36 rats were taken as the controls. And the biological activities of IL 1, IL 6 and TNF in graft sheets in each group were detected after skin graft. Results: The levels of IL 1, IL 6 and TNF in the aus group decreased steadily after their initial elevations, whereas in the als group they increased significantly and kept on the peak level in the later phases. In the intermingled group, there appeared a lowest IL 1 level in the mals and a highest one in the maus simultaneously at 7 (4) days (The number out of parenthesis is the days after transplanting with alloskin sheets, and the number in parenthesis is the days after embedding autoskin sheets in the intermingled skin graft. Similarly hereinafter.) after skin graft (P< 0.01 ), and the high level in the maus abruptly decreased at 14 (11) days after skin graft. At exactly the same phase on day 7 (4), a prominent peaked IL 6 in the mals occurred. In the later phases, the levels of TNF remained relatively low both in the mals and in the maus. From day 7 (4) on, each cytokine fluctuation in the mals synchronized with that in the maus. The longer the post transplantation period lasted, the more the positive cytokine correlated between the mals and the maus. Conclusions: The low levels of IL 1 and TNF may be important factors to lighten the intensity of local rejection in the intermingled skin graft. The temporarily peaked IL 6 is both an inducer which induces the production of local IL 1 receptor antagonists and soluble TNF receptors and a signal which indicates a local enhancement of Th 2 cells. The mild rejection process and the synchronized cytokine level during the later phases suggest a possible chimerism between the mals and the maus.

Effect of scraping therapy on Interleukin-1 in serum of rats with lumbar disc herniation

OBJECTIVE:To explore the effect of scraping therapy on the Interleukin-1 (IL-1) levels of rats with lumbar disc herniation (LDH). METHODS: Fifty male rats were devided into a blank group (A), a sham operation group (B), a model group (C), a scraping group (D), and a drug group (E). The rats in the group B were treated with sham operation, and groups C, D and E were made into the LDH model by operation. After operation group C were treated with no interventions, D were given scraping and E were fed with azathioprine Then the IL-1 levels of different groups were detected by enzyme-linked immuno sorbent assay method. And the transplanted coccygeal vertebra discs were observed by pathological section. RESULTS: The IL-1 levels in the groups C, D, and E were significantly higher than those in the groups A and B (all P<0.01), which proved the operationwas successful.The IL-1 levels in the groups D and E at different periods had statistical significance (F= 414.158, P<0.01). The treatment periods and interventions have interation (F=46.613, P<0.01). Multiple comparison results showed that the IL-1 levels in the groups D and E was significantly lower than that in the group C (P<0.01), while the IL-1 levels between the groups D and E had no statistical significance (P>0.05). Moreover, pathological section indicated that immuno-inflammatory response was hardly found in coccygeal vertebra discs in the groups A and B, while local immuno-inflammatory responses of the groups D and E were much lighter than that of the group C. CONCLUSION: Scraping therapy could inhibit the immuno-inflammatory responses in the rats with LDH caused by transplantation of autologous nu cleus pulposus.