INTRODUCTIONMacrophages play an important role in tumor lysisand growth inhibition.They can be activated to atumoricidal state by a variety of agents such asIFNr,TNFα or IL2.The killing machanisms ofactivated macroph...INTRODUCTIONMacrophages play an important role in tumor lysisand growth inhibition.They can be activated to atumoricidal state by a variety of agents such asIFNr,TNFα or IL2.The killing machanisms ofactivated macrophages have been extensivelyinvestigated.Recently,it has been proved thatantibody dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) isone of the potent arms to lyse tumor cells展开更多
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the therapeutic effect of Sishen Wan(四神丸,SSW)on ulcerative colitis(UC)induced by dinitrobenzene sulfonic acid and its effect on toll-like receptor 2/interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase...OBJECTIVE:To investigate the therapeutic effect of Sishen Wan(四神丸,SSW)on ulcerative colitis(UC)induced by dinitrobenzene sulfonic acid and its effect on toll-like receptor 2/interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase-4/nuclear factor-κB(TLR2/IRAK4/NF-κB)signaling pathway in colonic tissue.METHODS:In this study,120 Sprague–Dawley rats were randomly divided into blank and model groups.The experimental UC model in rats was established by subcutaneous injection of hydrocortisone+senna gavage for 21 d+dinitrobenzene sulfonic acid(DNBS)/ethanol solution enema.The successful model rats were randomly divided into the model group;mesalazine(0.36 g/kg)group;and high-,medium-,and low-dose SSW(24,12,and 6 g/kg)groups.The model and blank groups were gavaged with equal volumes of distilled water once a day for 21 d.The general condition of the rats was observed,and the body mass,fecal properties,and occult blood were recorded for calculating the disease activity index(DAI)score.The colonic tissue of the rats was collected,and its general morphology and pathological form were noted for obtaining the colonic mucosal injury index(CMDI)score.Hematoxylin-eosin staining was used to view the pathological changes of the colon tissue in each group,apoptosis of the cells was detected using terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated d UTP nick-end labeling staining,and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction was used to measure the expressions of TLR2,myeloid differentiation primary response gene 88(My D88),IRAK4,and NF-κB p65 mRNA in the colon tissue.The expressions of TLR2,My D88,IRAK4,and NF-κB p65 protein were detected using western blotting and immunohistochemistry assay,and the levels of interleukin-1β(IL-1β)and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)in the colon tissue were determined using enzyme linked immunosorbent assay.RESULTS:Compared with the blank group,the general condition of the model group was relatively poor.The DAI and CMDI scores of the model group increased significantly(P<0.01),the glands and intestinal mucosa disappeared partially,and several inflammatory cells infiltrated and gathered in the mucosal layer and base layer of the rats in the model group.Furthermore,the cell apoptosis and expression levels of TLR2,My D88,IRAK4,and NF-κB p65 mRNA and protein in the colon tissue of rats in the model group increased significantly(P<0.01).The levels of IL-1βand TNF-αincreased significantly in the colon tissue of rats in the model group(P<0.01).After treatment with SSW,compared with the model group,the general condition of the UC rats improved.Moreover,the DAI and CMDI scores of the UC rats decreased significantly(P<0.05),and the pathological changes in the colon tissue of the UC rats tended to be normal.The cell apoptosis and expression levels of TLR2,My D88,IRAK4,and NF-κB p65 mRNA and protein in the colon tissue of the UC rats decreased gradually(P<0.01),and the levels of IL-1βand TNF-αdecreased significantly(P<0.01).CONCLUSION:SSW can improve the general condition and alleviate the intestinal mucosal injury of UC model rats.Additionally,SSW can inhibit the TLR2/IRAK4/NF-κB signaling pathway,but further studies are required to confirm it.展开更多
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of Chinese medicine acupoint application(CMAA)combined with Western medicine for perennial allergic rhinitis(PAR)in children.Methods In this prospective,parallel,randomized,placebo-c...Objective To evaluate the efficacy of Chinese medicine acupoint application(CMAA)combined with Western medicine for perennial allergic rhinitis(PAR)in children.Methods In this prospective,parallel,randomized,placebo-controlled and single-blind trial from August to September,2017,180 children with PAR were randomly assigned to an integrative group(CMAA and Montelukast),CMAA group(CMAA and placebo tablet),or Montelukast group(placebo CMAA and Montelukast).Participants were applied with CMAA for 6 sessions over 2 weeks,and/or Montelukast Chewable Tablet orally once daily for 12 weeks.The changes in severity of symptoms were measured by Visual Analog Scale(VAS)and rhinitis control assessment test(RCAT)at 0,2,4 and 12 weeks of treatment.Blood samples were collected for serum interleukin-4,interferon gammaγand T helper type 1(Th1)/Th2 flow cytometric analysis at the time points of 0,4 and 12 weeks.Results Eight cases dropped out from the trial,3 in the integrative group,2 in the CMAA group and 3 in the Montelukast group.The VAS scores decreased significantly while the RCAT scores increased significantly in all three groups at 4 and 12 weeks compared with baseline(P<0.01 or P<0.05).The VAS scores were significantly lower while the RCAT scores were significantly higher in the integrative and CMAA groups than the Montelukast group at 2 and 4 weeks(P<0.01 or P<0.05).At 2,4 and 12 weeks,the scores of nasal congestion,sneezing,sleep problem,and rhinitis symptom control in the integrative and CMAA groups increased significantly compared with baseline(P<0.01 or P<0.05).The least percentages of Th2 and the most alleviated Th2 shift(highest Th1/Th2)were observed in the integrative group at 12 weeks compared with the other two groups(P<0.05).Conclusion The combination of CMAA with Montelukast might be more effective and appropriate than either option alone for children with PAR.(Registered at Chinese Clinical Trial Register,registration No.ChiCTR-IOR-17012434).展开更多
文摘INTRODUCTIONMacrophages play an important role in tumor lysisand growth inhibition.They can be activated to atumoricidal state by a variety of agents such asIFNr,TNFα or IL2.The killing machanisms ofactivated macrophages have been extensivelyinvestigated.Recently,it has been proved thatantibody dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) isone of the potent arms to lyse tumor cells
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China:to Explore the Immune Mechanism of Treating Ulcerative Colitis by Regulating Treg/Th17 Cell Imbalance by Warming the Kidney and Invigorating the Spleen through Intestinal Flora(No.81960826)
文摘OBJECTIVE:To investigate the therapeutic effect of Sishen Wan(四神丸,SSW)on ulcerative colitis(UC)induced by dinitrobenzene sulfonic acid and its effect on toll-like receptor 2/interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase-4/nuclear factor-κB(TLR2/IRAK4/NF-κB)signaling pathway in colonic tissue.METHODS:In this study,120 Sprague–Dawley rats were randomly divided into blank and model groups.The experimental UC model in rats was established by subcutaneous injection of hydrocortisone+senna gavage for 21 d+dinitrobenzene sulfonic acid(DNBS)/ethanol solution enema.The successful model rats were randomly divided into the model group;mesalazine(0.36 g/kg)group;and high-,medium-,and low-dose SSW(24,12,and 6 g/kg)groups.The model and blank groups were gavaged with equal volumes of distilled water once a day for 21 d.The general condition of the rats was observed,and the body mass,fecal properties,and occult blood were recorded for calculating the disease activity index(DAI)score.The colonic tissue of the rats was collected,and its general morphology and pathological form were noted for obtaining the colonic mucosal injury index(CMDI)score.Hematoxylin-eosin staining was used to view the pathological changes of the colon tissue in each group,apoptosis of the cells was detected using terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated d UTP nick-end labeling staining,and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction was used to measure the expressions of TLR2,myeloid differentiation primary response gene 88(My D88),IRAK4,and NF-κB p65 mRNA in the colon tissue.The expressions of TLR2,My D88,IRAK4,and NF-κB p65 protein were detected using western blotting and immunohistochemistry assay,and the levels of interleukin-1β(IL-1β)and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)in the colon tissue were determined using enzyme linked immunosorbent assay.RESULTS:Compared with the blank group,the general condition of the model group was relatively poor.The DAI and CMDI scores of the model group increased significantly(P<0.01),the glands and intestinal mucosa disappeared partially,and several inflammatory cells infiltrated and gathered in the mucosal layer and base layer of the rats in the model group.Furthermore,the cell apoptosis and expression levels of TLR2,My D88,IRAK4,and NF-κB p65 mRNA and protein in the colon tissue of rats in the model group increased significantly(P<0.01).The levels of IL-1βand TNF-αincreased significantly in the colon tissue of rats in the model group(P<0.01).After treatment with SSW,compared with the model group,the general condition of the UC rats improved.Moreover,the DAI and CMDI scores of the UC rats decreased significantly(P<0.05),and the pathological changes in the colon tissue of the UC rats tended to be normal.The cell apoptosis and expression levels of TLR2,My D88,IRAK4,and NF-κB p65 mRNA and protein in the colon tissue of the UC rats decreased gradually(P<0.01),and the levels of IL-1βand TNF-αdecreased significantly(P<0.01).CONCLUSION:SSW can improve the general condition and alleviate the intestinal mucosal injury of UC model rats.Additionally,SSW can inhibit the TLR2/IRAK4/NF-κB signaling pathway,but further studies are required to confirm it.
基金Supported by the Medicine Leading Science and Technology Project of Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission(No.15401933800)。
文摘Objective To evaluate the efficacy of Chinese medicine acupoint application(CMAA)combined with Western medicine for perennial allergic rhinitis(PAR)in children.Methods In this prospective,parallel,randomized,placebo-controlled and single-blind trial from August to September,2017,180 children with PAR were randomly assigned to an integrative group(CMAA and Montelukast),CMAA group(CMAA and placebo tablet),or Montelukast group(placebo CMAA and Montelukast).Participants were applied with CMAA for 6 sessions over 2 weeks,and/or Montelukast Chewable Tablet orally once daily for 12 weeks.The changes in severity of symptoms were measured by Visual Analog Scale(VAS)and rhinitis control assessment test(RCAT)at 0,2,4 and 12 weeks of treatment.Blood samples were collected for serum interleukin-4,interferon gammaγand T helper type 1(Th1)/Th2 flow cytometric analysis at the time points of 0,4 and 12 weeks.Results Eight cases dropped out from the trial,3 in the integrative group,2 in the CMAA group and 3 in the Montelukast group.The VAS scores decreased significantly while the RCAT scores increased significantly in all three groups at 4 and 12 weeks compared with baseline(P<0.01 or P<0.05).The VAS scores were significantly lower while the RCAT scores were significantly higher in the integrative and CMAA groups than the Montelukast group at 2 and 4 weeks(P<0.01 or P<0.05).At 2,4 and 12 weeks,the scores of nasal congestion,sneezing,sleep problem,and rhinitis symptom control in the integrative and CMAA groups increased significantly compared with baseline(P<0.01 or P<0.05).The least percentages of Th2 and the most alleviated Th2 shift(highest Th1/Th2)were observed in the integrative group at 12 weeks compared with the other two groups(P<0.05).Conclusion The combination of CMAA with Montelukast might be more effective and appropriate than either option alone for children with PAR.(Registered at Chinese Clinical Trial Register,registration No.ChiCTR-IOR-17012434).
