Ankylosing spondylitis coexisting with Clonorchis sinensis infection: A case report

BACKGROUND Ankylosing spondylitis(AS)is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disease.The prevailing theory links AS onset to infections in susceptible individuals.Furthermore,infections may impair the immune responses.Numerous studies have investigated links between AS and various infections-bacterial,viral,fungal,and other microorganism infections.However,limited attention has been given to the association between AS and Clonorchis sinensis(C.sinensis)infection.CASE SUMMARY A 27-year-old male with a 10-yr history of AS presented to our hospital with inflammatory lower back pain as the primary manifestation.Ten years ago,the patient had achieved a stable condition after treatment with biological agents.However,he experienced a recurrence of lumbosacral pain with an unexplained cause 10 d before hospital admission.A lumbosacral magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)scan revealed bone marrow edema in the left sacroiliac joint,and laboratory indicators were elevated.Moreover,the presence of C.sinensis eggs was detected in the stool.The patient was prescribed praziquantel,resulting in the disap-pearance of C.sinensis eggs in subsequent routine stool tests and relief from lumbosacral pain.A follow-up MRI scan performed after 4 months revealed a reduction in bone marrow edema around the left sacroiliac joint.CONCLUSION C.sinensis infections could potentially trigger the exacerbation of AS.Clinicians should pay attention to investigating the presence of infections.INTRODUCTION Ankylosing spondylitis(AS)is a chronic inflammatory and rheumatic disease resulting from an imbalance between innate and acquired immune responses[1].While it can affect any part of the spine,its primary symptoms are persistent back pain and stiffness in the lower back and pelvis.The prevalence of AS per 10000 individuals is 23.8 in Europe,31.9 in North America,16.7 in Asia,10.2 in Latin America,and 7.4 in Africa[2].Infections commonly occur in the first 3 months and may act as potential triggers for the first symptoms of AS,often manifesting as gastrointestinal,urinary tract,and respiratory infections of microbiological origin[3,4].Clonorchis sinensis(C.sinensis)infection is a severe parasitic disease affecting millions globally,especially prevalent in China,South Korea,the Far East of Russia,and Vietnam,with an estimated 15 million cases[5].Transmission occurs through the consumption of undercooked freshwater fish containing metacercariae.Adult C.sinensis parasites then establish themselves within the human hepatobiliary system[6].C.sinensis infection triggers the activation of sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor 2,leading to the injury and fibrosis of the hepatobiliary[7].Recent research in a rat model found that C.sinensis infection increases the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma by stimulating hepatic progenitor cell proliferation[8].Complications of C.sinensis infection include cholestasis,cholangitis,biliary system fibrosis,and in severe cases,the development of cholangiocarcinoma[9].Consequently,the primary preventive measure is to abstain from consuming raw or undercooked freshwater fish.Praziquantel is the recommended and effective treatment for this infection[10].While there is existing literature on the coexistence of AS and parasitic infections,there is limited research specifically addressing the simultaneous presence of AS and C.sinensis infection.This case report details a rare scenario of AS coexisting with C.sinensis infection,underscoring the potential impact of C.sinensis infection on AS disease activity.

Effects of serum inflammatory factors,health index and disease activity scores on ankylosing spondylitis patients with sleep disorder

BACKGROUND Patients with ankylosing spondylitis(AS)frequently suffer from comorbid sleep disorders,exacerbating the burden of the disease and affecting their quality of life.AIM To investigate the clinical significance of serum inflammatory factors,health index and disease activity scores in patients with AS complicated by sleep disorders.METHODS A total of 106 AS patients with comorbid sleep disorders were included in the study.The patients were grouped into the desirable and undesirable prognosis groups in accordance with their clinical outcomes.The serum levels of inflammatory factors,including C-reactive protein,erythrocyte sedimentation rate,interleukin(IL)-6,tumour necrosis factor-αand IL-1β,were measured.Disease activity scores,such as the Bath AS functional index,Bath AS disease activity index,Bath AS metrology index and AS disease activity score,were assessed.The health index was obtained through the Short Form-36 questionnaire.RESULTS The study found significant associations amongst serum inflammatory factors,health index and disease activity scores in AS patients with comorbid sleep disorders.Positive correlations were found between serum inflammatory factors and disease activity scores,indicating the influence of heightened systemic inflammation on disease severity and functional impairment.Conversely,negative correlations were found between disease activity scores and health index parameters,highlighting the effect of disease activity on various aspects of healthrelated quality of life.Logistic regression analysis further confirmed the predictive value of these factors on patient outcomes,underscoring their potential utility in risk assessment and prognostication.CONCLUSION The findings demonstrate the intricate interplay amongst disease activity,systemic inflammation and patientreported health outcomes in AS patients complicated by sleep disorders.The results emphasise the need for comprehensive care strategies that address the diverse needs and challenges faced by these patients and underscore the potential relevance of serum inflammatory factors,health index and disease activity scores as prognostic markers in this patient population.

Research Progress in the Treatment of New Bone Formation of Ankylosing Spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis(AS)has a very high disability rate.How to effectively inhibit the formation of new bones has become a difficult point in clinical treatment.In recent years,research has shown that different treatment plans can have an impact on inhibiting new bone formation.In this paper,the different effects of new bone formation in the treatment of AS with traditional Chinese and Western medicine are systematically listed.

Ultrasound-guided intra-articular corticosteroid injection in a patient with manubriosternal joint involvement of ankylosing spondylitis:A case report

BACKGROUND Manubriosternal joint(MSJ)disease is a rare cause of anterior chest pain but can be a major sign of systemic arthritic involvement.In patients with ankylosing spondylitis(AS),a type of systemic arthritis,chest pain can be due to MSJ involvement and can be improved by ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection into the joint.CASE SUMMARY A 64-year-old man visited our pain clinic complaining of anterior chest pain.There were no abnormal findings on lateral sternum X-ray,but arthritic changes in the MSJ were observed on single-photon emission computed tomography-computed tomography.We performed additional laboratory tests,and he was finally diagnosed with AS.For pain relief,we performed ultrasound-guided intra-articular(IA)corticosteroid injections into the MSJ.After the injections,his pain nearly resolved.CONCLUSION For patients complaining of anterior chest pain,AS should be considered,and single-photon emission computed tomography-computed tomography can be helpful in diagnosis.In addition,ultrasound-guided IA corticosteroid injections may be effective for pain relief.

Ankylosing Spondylitis in a West African Hospital

Introduction: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is an inflammatory rheumatic disease characterized by predominant axial and peripheral (enthesitis, sacroiliitis) involvement affecting young subjects aged 30 to 40 years, 80% to 98% of cases are associated with HLA-B27. Objective: To determine the epidemiological profile of ankylosing spondylitis in the rheumatology department of the Ignace Deen National Hospital in Conakry (Guinea). Materials and Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study carried out within the said department over a period of 18 months from July 1, 2018 to December 31, 2020, including all patients seen in consultation and/or hospitalized in the department in which the diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis had been retained according to the modified New York criterion. The parameters studied were sociodemographic, clinical, paraclinical and therapeutic. Result: We collected 73 cases or 4.1% of ankylosing spondylitis out of a total of 1781 patients seen during the study period. The male gender was represented with 54.8% for a sex ratio of 1.2 M/F. The average age of our patients was 32.18 ± 12.44 years with extremes ranging from 17 to 54 years. Axial involvement was present in 89.9% of cases with a lumbar predominance (95.2%), followed by the sacroiliac seat (35.5%), cervical (14.5%) and dorsal at 4.8%. The pain was chronic in 93.2% of cases. The most common drug treatment was taking analgesics and NSAIDs (100%) followed by cortisone infiltration (41.1%), corticosteroids (30%), and physiotherapy (21.9%). Ankylosing spondylitis represents 83% of spondyloarthritis followed by undifferentiated spondyloarthritis (9.1%) and juvenile spondylitis (3.4%) were the most common conditions.

Research progress on the regulation mechanism of non-coding RNA on ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis(AS)is a chronic progressive inflammatory immune disease,which mainly affects the spine and sacroiliac joints,with a high rate of late disability.At present,because the pathogenesis of the disease is not clear,its treatment targets are not clear,and there is no consensus on intervention measures.Therefore,further exploration of the mechanism of the disease has certain guiding significance for clinical application.At the same time,non-coding RNA can regulate protein translation,participate in the physiological and pathological changes of AS,and is closely related to the progress of AS.Its internal mechanism and potential targets are worthy of in-depth study.This article summarizes the research progress of non-coding RNA involved in AS through the regulation of bone metabolism,inflammation,cell death and autophagy,in order to provide a theoretical basis for exploring potential clinical diagnostic markers and therapeutic targets of AS.

Overview of Research on the Treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis in Chinese Medicine

Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), also known as spondylitis, is a rheumatic disorder that develops gradually in the sacroiliac, lumbar, thoracic and cervical spine and can involve peripheral joints in severe cases. The disease is insidious, starting in the sacroiliac and hip joints and gradually involving the entire spine. AS, also known as seronegative arthritis, is primarily due to a negative response to the susceptibility sheep blood clotting test (RF). Until the 1960s, it was known as “central rheumatoid arthritis” and “rheumatoid spondylitis”. At present, modern medicine has no effective treatment for this disease, but Chinese medicine treatment for ankylosing spondylitis is based on the concept of treating both the symptoms and the underlying cause of the disease, with few side effects and significant clinical effects, and has become a research hotspot in recent years, worthy of further investigation.

Advances in Research of Ankylosing Spondylitis with Inflammatory Bowel Disease

This paper reviews the advances in research of co-pathogenesis and clinical treatment of ankylosing spondylitis(AS)and inflammatory bowel disease(IBD),in order to offer ideal therapeutic effects for comorbid patients and to provide new ideas for clinical practice.

Use of Ilizarov technique for bilateral knees flexion contracture in Juvenile-onset ankylosing spondylitis: A case report

BACKGROUND Ankylosing spondylitis(AS)is a chronic rheumatic disease that primarily affects the spine and the sacroiliac and peripheral joints.Juvenile-onset AS(JoAS)patients will likely present with peripheral joint symptoms.Knee flexion contracture(KFC)and hip flexion contracture(HFC)are common in these patients due to subchondral bone inflammation.The Ilizarov technique is the most commonly used technique for treating KFC.However,its use to treat JoAS-associated KFC has not been reported.CASE SUMMARY This report presents a case study of a 31-year-old male patient with a squatting gait due to severe bilateral KFC and HFC.The patient had a normal walking pattern until the age of eight,after which he experienced knee and hip pain,leading to the gradual development of KFC and HFC.The patient’s primary complaint was an inability to walk upright.The patient was diagnosed with JoAS and under-went hip dissection and release,limited soft tissue release of the hamstring,and gradual traction using the Ilizarov method.Ultimately,the patient was able to walk upright.CONCLUSION The incidence of squatting gait due to KFC in individuals diagnosed with JoAS was low.Utilizing the Ilizarov technique has proven to be a secure and effective method for managing KFC in JoAS patients.Although the Ilizarov technique cannot substitute for total knee arthroplasty(TKA),its application can delay the need for primary TKA in JoAS patients and alleviate the intricacy and potential complications associated with the procedure.

误诊脊柱关节炎的结核性骶髂关节炎2例并文献复习

目的 提高临床医生对结核性骶髂关节炎的认识。方法 总结2例中山大学孙逸仙纪念医院风湿免疫科收治及13例在中英文文献数据库收录的文献(截至2023年7月)中报道的被误诊为脊柱关节炎的结核性骶髂关节炎患者的临床特点。结果 15例患者中女性8例,男性7例,中位年龄27 (23~36)岁,自发病到确诊为结核性骶髂关节炎的中位时间为11 (6~24)个月。临床表现以臀部痛(10例)和腰痛(9例)最常见,其他临床表现包括发热8例、消瘦3例、盗汗2例、咳嗽2例、髋痛2例和腹泻1例。85.7%(12/14)患者红细胞沉降率升高,77.8%(7/9)患者C反应蛋白升高。23.1%(3/13)患者人类白细胞抗原-B27阳性。80.0%(8/10)患者结核菌素纯蛋白衍生物皮试阳性,83.3%(5/6)患者γ干扰素释放试验阳性,80.0%(4/5)患者结核分枝杆菌脱氧核糖核酸检查阳性,60.0%(6/10)患者病变部位组织或关节积液结核分枝杆菌培养阳性。骶髂关节影像学检查显示单侧受累13例,双侧受累2例。10例确诊后予抗结核药物治疗,4例在骨外科行病灶清除术联合抗结核药物治疗,1例仅进行病灶清除术。13例提供随访结果的患者均病情明显好转。结论临床上遇到青壮年起病的腰臀部痛患者,应注意脊柱关节炎与骶髂关节感染尤其是结核的鉴别,及时行相关病原学检查明确诊断,避免误诊误治。

补肾活血膏方对肾虚血瘀证强直性脊柱炎患者的临床疗效

目的 探讨补肾活血膏方对肾虚血瘀证强直性脊柱炎患者的临床疗效。方法 167例患者随机分为对照组(常规治疗,55例)、暴露组(常规治疗+补肾活血汤剂,54例)、高暴露组(常规治疗+补肾活血汤剂+补肾活血膏方,58例),疗程2年。检测临床疗效、BASDAI评分、ASDAS-CRP、BASFI评分、脊柱痛评分、PGA评分、BASMI评分、ASQoL评分、SPARCC评分、肾虚血瘀证评分、ESR、CRP、IL-6、TNF-α、IL-17、IL-23、IL-35、NLR、PLR、安全性指标变化。结果 高暴露组ASAS40、ASAS5/6、BASDAI50例数多于暴露组和对照组(P<0.05)。治疗后,高暴露组BASDAI评分、ASDAS-CRP、BASFI评分、脊柱痛评分、PGA评分、BASMI评分、SPARCC评分、ASQoL评分、肾虚血瘀证评分、ESR、CRP、IL-6、TNF-α、IL-17、IL-23低于其他2组(P<0.05),IL-35更高(P<0.05)。经Logistic回归分析校正混杂因素后,补肾活血汤、补肾活血膏方降低BASDAI评分和ASDAS-CRP(P<0.05),提高临床疗效(P<0.05)。3组未发现严重不良反应。结论 补肾活血膏方可安全有效地抑制肾虚血瘀证强直性脊柱炎患者炎症,降低疾病活动度,减轻骨髓水肿,改善临床症状,提高关节功能和生活质量。

温针灸联合复方雪莲胶囊治疗强直性脊柱炎对软骨代谢和炎性反应的影响

目的探讨温针灸联合复方雪莲胶囊治疗强直性脊柱炎对软骨代谢和炎性反应的影响。方法选取医院2020年6月至2022年6月收治的强直性脊柱炎患者178例,按治疗方案的不同分为对照组和观察组,各89例。两组患者均予温针灸治疗,观察组患者加服复方雪莲胶囊。两组均连续治疗2个月。结果观察组总有效率为95.51%,显著高于对照组的85.39%(P<0.05)。两组患者治疗后的巴氏强直性脊柱炎疾病活动指数(BASDAI)评分、巴氏强直性脊柱炎功能指数(BASFI)评分、视觉模拟量表(VAS)评分均显著降低,枕墙距、指地距均显著缩小,腰椎活动度均显著改善,血清软骨寡聚基质蛋白、白细胞介素35、肿瘤坏死因子-α、C反应蛋白、白细胞介素2及白细胞介素17的表达水平均显著降低,且观察组改善程度更显著(P<0.05)。观察组患者治疗后的腰背疼痛、关节水肿、关节疼痛、晨僵缓解时间均显著短于对照组(P<0.05)。观察组不良反应发生率为4.49%,显著低于对照组的10.11%(P<0.05)。结论温针灸联合复方雪莲胶囊治疗强直性脊柱炎,能有效缓解患者的临床症状,减轻关节疼痛,抑制炎性反应,降低血清炎性因子表达水平。

腰痛活血胶囊对强直性脊柱炎患者M1、M2型炎症因子的影响

目的探讨腰痛活血胶囊对强直性脊柱炎(AS)患者疗效及M1、M2型炎症因子的影响。方法选取2020年1月至2023年11月安徽中医药大学第一附属医院风湿科收治的60例AS患者,采用随机数字表法分为研究组、对照组各30例。研究组予腰痛活血胶囊(1.2 g,3次/d)联合沙利度胺口服(50 mg,每晚1次),对照组予沙利度胺口服(50 mg,每晚1次),2组均治疗4周。观察治疗前后疼痛视觉模拟评分法(VAS)评分、强直性脊柱炎疾病活动指数(BASDAI)评分、Bath强直性脊柱炎功能指数(BASFI)评分、Bath强直性脊柱炎计量学指数(BASMI)、Bath强直性脊柱炎总体指数(BAS-G)、中医临床证候积分及血清红细胞沉降率(ESR)、C反应蛋白(CRP)、M1型炎症细胞因子[肿瘤坏死因子(TNF)-α、白细胞介素(IL)-6]、M2型炎症细胞因子(IL-4、IL-10)的表达。结果2组治疗后,研究组和对照组的总有效率分别为90%及70%,研究组总有效率高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。与治疗前相比较,研究组治疗后VAS、BASDAI、BASFI、BAS-G、BASMI、ESR、CRP、TNF-α、IL-6降低,腰骶脊背僵痛积分、腰脊活动受限积分、晨僵积分、夜间疼痛积分、关节肿痛积分及中医证候总积分降低,IL-4、IL-10表达升高(P<0.01)。与对照组治疗后相比较,研究组治疗后VAS、BASDAI、BASFI、CRP、IL-6、腰骶脊背僵痛、腰脊活动受限、夜间疼痛、中医证候总积分降低,IL-10表达升高(P<0.01)。结论腰痛活血胶囊联合沙利度胺可显著改善AS患者临床症状,通过上调M2型炎症因子表达,降低AS患者免疫炎症水平,改善患者临床症状且临床疗效安全。

针刺联合督灸治疗强直性脊柱炎的疗效观察

目的 观察针刺联合督灸治疗强直性脊柱炎的临床疗效及对AKT/PI3K/mTOR信号通络的影响。方法将96例强直性脊柱炎患者随机分为两组(观察组和对照组),每组48例。对照组口服美洛昔康治疗,观察组予针刺联合督灸治疗。观察两组治疗前后巴氏强直性脊柱炎病情评测指数(Bath ankylosing spondylitis disease activity index,BASDAI)和巴氏强直性脊柱炎活动能力量表(Bath ankylosing spondylitis functional index,BASFI)评分、血清炎性因子[核因子-κB(nuclear factor-κB,NK-κB)、巨噬细胞移动抑制因子(macrophage migration inhibitory factor,MIF)、CC趋化因子受体6(CC chemokine receptor 6,CCR6)和单核细胞趋化蛋白-4(monocyte chemokine protein-4,MCP-4)]水平、骨化相关蛋白[基质金属蛋白酶组织抑制剂-2(matrix metalloproteinase tissue inhibitor-2,TIMP-2)、高迁移率族蛋白B1(high mobility group protein box 1,HMGB1)、Dickkopf相关蛋白-1(dickkopf-related protein-1,DKK-1)和骨硬化蛋白(sclerostin,SOST)]水平以及AKT/PI3K/mTOR信号通路[蛋白激酶B(protein kinase B,AKT)、磷脂酰肌醇-3-激酶(phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase,PI3K)和雷帕霉素靶蛋白(mammalian target of rapamycin,mTOR)]水平的变化。比较两组临床疗效及不良反应发生情况。结果 观察组总有效率为97.9%,高于对照组的81.8%(P<0.05)。观察组治疗后、随访3个月及6个月BASDAI和BASFI评分均低于对照组(P<0.05)。观察组治疗后血清NK-κB、MIF、CCR6、MCP-4、TIMP-2、HMGB1、AKT、PI3K和mTOR水平均低于对照组(P<0.05),DKK-1和SOST水平高于对照组(P<0.05)。结论 针刺联合督灸可明显缓解强直性脊柱炎患者的临床症状,疗效优于口服美洛昔康治疗,并可调节AKT/PI3K/mTOR信号通络的表达。

强直性脊柱炎模型小鼠踝关节组织和临床患者PBMC中miR-142-5p,SOCS1 mRNA表达及与免疫功能分析研究

目的探究强直性脊柱炎(ankylosing spondylitis,AS)模型小鼠和临床患者外周血单个核细胞(peripheralblood mononuclear cell,PBMC)中微小RNA-142-5p(miR-142-5p),细胞因子信号转导抑制因子1(suppressor ofcytokine signaling 1,SOCS1)mRNA表达及其对免疫功能的影响。方法通过实时荧光定量(quantitative real timePCR,qRT-PCR)检测2022年1月~2023年3月商丘市第一人民医院收治的30例确诊的AS患者(患者组)和30例健康体检者(健康组)的PBMC中miR-142-5p和SOCS1 mRNA水平。采用牛蛋白聚糖联合完全弗氏佐剂诱导AS小鼠模型,然后将小鼠分为对照组、模型组、阴性组和拮抗剂组。对照组和模型组小鼠尾静脉注射生理盐水,阴性组和拮抗剂组小鼠分别尾静脉注射NC-antagomir和miR-142-5p-antagomir。治疗2周后,分别评估各组小鼠的关节炎症状评分。通过苏木精伊红(hematoxylin eosin,HE)染色评价踝关节形态。采用ELISA法检测小鼠血清中Th1细胞因子干扰素γ(IFN-γ)、Th2细胞因子白细胞介素-4(IL-4)、Th17细胞因子白细胞介素-17(IL-17)和Treg细胞因子叉头盒蛋白P3(FOXP3)的表达水平。通过qRT-PCR和Western blot检测PBMC和踝关节组织中miR-142-5p,SOCS1,IFN-γ,IL-4,IL-17和FOXP3的mRNA和蛋白表达水平。结果与健康组比较,患者组PBMC中miR-142-5p水平升高(3.03±0.99 vs1.00±0.21),SOCS1 mRNA水平降低(0.41±0.09 vs 1.00±0.18),差异具有统计学意义(t=10.997,15.956,均P<0.001)。与对照组比较,模型组小鼠踝关节组织中miR-142-5p水平(4.00±0.52 vs 1.00±0.04)升高,IFN-γ和IL-17的mRNA和蛋白水平均升高,SOCS1,IL-4和FOXP3的mRNA和蛋白水平均降低,差异具有统计学意义(t=23.356,31.420,48.056,47.224,38.035,29.007,54.183,28.123,55.155,26.758,45.346,均P<0.05);关节炎症状评分升高(7.83±0.94 vs 0.00±0.00,t=22.212,P<0.05),踝关节结构破坏明显;血清中IFN-γ,IL-17水平以及IFN-γ/IL-4比值(0.81±0.08 vs 2.08±0.33)和IL-17/FOXP3比值(0.41±0.03 vs 1.27±0.10)均升高,差异具有统计学意义(t=15.382,35.779,15.412,35.130,均P<0.05)。与阴性组比较,拮抗剂组小鼠踝关节组织中miR-142-5p水平(1.47±0.10 vs 3.89±0.33)降低,IFN-γ和IL-17的mRNA和蛋白水平均降低,SOCS1,IL-4和FOXP3的mRNA和蛋白水平均升高,差异具有统计学意义(t=18.846,22.969,43.454,32.617,23.259,20.881,41.832,11.994,32.977,15.190,35.834,均P<0.05);关节炎症状评分降低(7.42±1.24 vs 2.75±0.75,t=13.233,P<0.05),踝关节形态明显改善;血清中IFN-γ,IL-17水平以及IFN-γ/IL-4比值(1.22±0.11 vs 1.91±0.19)和IL-17/FOXP3比值(0.69±0.05vs 1.23±0.12)均降低,差异具有统计学意义(t=8.688,22.972,8.377,22.007,均P<0.05)。结论miR-142-5p在AS中高表达,使用拮抗剂下调miR-142-5p可能通过上调SOCS1进而降低Th1/Th2和Th17/Treg比值,从而改善AS小鼠的免疫平衡并抑制AS的进展。

基于网络药理学探讨右归丸干预强直性脊柱炎作用机制

目的基于网络药理学的研究方法探讨右归丸干预强直性脊柱炎的作用机制。方法通过中药系统药理学数据库与分析平台(TCMSP)检索并筛选出右归丸中药组成的有效化学成分及作用靶点信息,利用GeneCards及OMIM数据库获得强直性脊柱炎的靶点基因,通过VENNY 2.1.0获得右归丸组成中药与强直性脊柱炎的交集基因,借助String在线平台与Cytoscape 3.7.2软件获得PPI网络,在DAVID数据库完成GO及KEGG通路富集分析。结果共获得药物有效成分79个,有效基因靶点500个,疾病靶点基因767个,交集基因98个,PPI网络分析得到关键靶点基因是IL1B、IL6和TNF等。GO功能富集分析得到GOBP条目535条、GOMF条目88条和GOCC条目53条。KEGG富集分析得到121条通路,主要信号通路为IL-17、HIF-1和TNF等。结论该研究基于网络药理学理论,系统地分析了右归丸的中药组成可以通过多成分、多靶点、多通路等干预强直性脊柱炎的作用机制,进而起到调节免疫反应、调控炎症因子、保护软骨、延缓骨破坏等治疗作用。

高频超声对强直性脊柱炎亚临床附着点炎的筛查评估价值

目的 探讨高频超声对强直性脊柱炎(AS)不同部位亚临床附着点炎早期诊断的价值。方法 选取2017年1月~2023年11月甘肃省人民医院就诊的AS患者100例,依据2022年全球首个附着点炎筛查与评估临床实践指南进行分组:临床附着点炎患者50例(分为有主观症状和无主观症状但有压痛2组);亚临床附着点炎患者50例(无主观症状也无压痛,需借助MRI或超声识别确诊)及50例健康志愿者,分别对其近端足底筋膜、远端跟腱、远端髌韧带、近端髌韧带、远端股四头肌腱和肱三头肌腱附着点行高频超声检查,根据不同部位附着点的厚度、结构、钙化、骨侵蚀、滑囊的厚度及能量多普勒信号,分析超声检查的特异性、敏感度和准确性。结果 受检AS患者超声检查其中有主观症状异常附着点(阳性率为54%),以股四头肌腱附着点为著;无主观症状但有压痛异常附着点(阳性率为46%),以足底筋膜附着点为著;亚临床附着点炎AS患者异常附着点(阳性率为61%),以跟腱附着点为著。高频超声不同亚临床附着点超声检查病变情况显示,与临床检查相较,AS患者亚临床附着点炎的检出率更高(P<0.05);与正常对照组比较,高频超声对亚临床附着点检出率更高,阳性表现以肌腱增厚和滑囊增厚最为常见(P<0.05)。与临床检查比较,高频超声在AS不同部位亚临床附着点早期诊断中,特异性、敏感度、准确性均较高。结论 相较于单一的临床检查,高频超声在AS患者不同部位亚临床附着点早期诊断中,可有效提高检出率,提升诊断价值,弥补了临床检查一直以来对亚临床附着点炎的低估性。

强直性脊柱炎患者功能锻炼体验的质性研究

目的:探析强直性脊柱炎患者功能锻炼体验及影响因素,为制定提高患者功能锻炼依从性的策略提供参考。方法:采用目的抽样法,选取2020年11月至2021年2月在河南科技大学第一附属医院风湿免疫科就诊的16例强直性脊柱炎患者进行半结构式访谈,采用Colaizzi 7步分析法分析资料。结果:患者在功能锻炼过程中的体验可以归纳为4个主题:(1)发现诸多益处(改善病情;改良其他不良习惯;增强身体素质)。(2)心理问题干扰(病耻感;意志力薄弱)。(3)社会支持不足(家庭支持缺乏;环境支持欠缺)。(4)存在诸多困惑(疾病不确定感;锻炼效果不确定感;锻炼方法认知不足)。结论:可以加强患者教育,开展同伴教育,给予心理疏导,加强家庭支持,呼吁社会支持,完善设施和场地,从而提高患者的锻炼依从性。

温阳通督药物罐治疗肾虚督寒型强直性脊柱炎疗效观察

目的:观察温阳通督药物罐对肾虚督寒型强直性脊柱炎的临床疗效。方法:将174例肾虚督寒型强直性脊柱炎患者随机分为试验组(药物罐治疗,55例)、对照一组(玻璃火罐治疗,57例)和对照二组(水煮拇指罐治疗,56例),均给予基础治疗,观察各组Bath强直性脊柱炎疾病活动指数(the bath ankylosing spondylitis disease activity index,BASDAI)、Bath强直性脊柱炎功能指数(the bath ankylosing spondylitis functional index,BASFI)、证候积分及红细胞沉降率(erythrocyte sedimentation rate,ESR)、C反应蛋白(C-reactive protein,CRP)水平的变化情况,以及临床疗效和安全性。结果:治疗后,各组BASDAI、BASFI评分及证候积分均较治疗前降低,试验组降低更明显(P<0.05);各组ESR、CRP值均较治疗前降低(P<0.05),但组间比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);试验组、对照一组、对照二组总有效率分别为92.73%(51/55)、82.45%(47/57)、71.43%(40/56),试验组高于另外两组(P<0.05);治疗期间各组均未发生明显不良反应。结论:温阳通督药物罐能改善肾虚督寒型强直性脊柱炎患者临床症状,降低炎性指标水平,且不良反应少。

强直性脊柱炎合并急性早幼粒细胞白血病及弥散性血管内凝血1例并文献复习

目的探讨强直性脊柱炎(ankylosing spondylitis,AS)合并急性早幼粒细胞白血病(acute promyelocytic leukemia,APL)及弥散性血管内凝血(disseminated intravascular coagulation,DIC)的临床特点、诊断和治疗,深入了解三者之间的潜在关系和机制。方法报告1例AS合并APL及DIC的临床特点及治疗,结合文献进行归纳总结。结果患者APL达到完全缓解期,继续巩固治疗。AS、APL和DIC之间的关系涉及到人白细胞抗原-B27、肿瘤坏死因子-α和白介素-23/17轴和其他免疫功能。结论AS与APL、DIC之间的关系千丝万缕,从基因到免疫功能都存在着潜在的发病机制,其中的奥妙仍需探索。