Effect of IL-18 on peripheral blood mononuclear cells of chronic hepatitis B and hepatitis B virus DNA released by HepG2.2.15 cell lines

BACKGROUND: Interleukin-18 (IL-18), a pro-inflamma- tory cytokine that induces interferon-γ (IFN-γ) production in T cells and natural killer cells, plays a critical role in the T-lymphocyte helper type 1 ( Th1) response. This study was designed to explore the effect of IL-18 on peripheral blood mononuclear cells ( PBMCs) derived from chronic hepatitis B (CHB) and on hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA released by HepG2.2.15 cell lines, which were transfected with hepatitis B virus gene in vitro. METHODS: PBMCs isolated from 25 healthy people and 25 patients with CHB were stimulated with HBcAg and IL-18 of various concentrations for 72 hours. The levels of IFN-γ in the supernatants of cultured PBMCs were determined by ELISA. After the stimulation of IL-18 of various concentra- tions, PBMCs derived from one patient were co-cultured for 96 hours with HepG2. 2. 15 cells which had been cul- tured for 24 hours, and then the supernatants were collected by centrifugation and used for HBV DNA quantitative as- say. RESULTS: When PBMCs were stimulated by HBcAg and IL-18 at various concentrations, the levels of IFN-γ in the supernatants of CHB groups were much higher than those in normal control groups, at 0.2 ng/ml: t =11.70, P< 0.01; at 1.0 ng/ml: t =16.19, P<0.01; and at5.0 ng/ml: t =20.12, P <0.01. In the CHB groups, the levels of IFN-γ in the supernatants of PBMCs stimulated by HBcAg alone were lower than both those stimulated by HBcAg and EL-18 at various concentrations and those stimulated by HBcAg and EL-18 (5.0 ng/ml) together with EL-12 (mild: t = 2.20, P<0.05; moderate; t=2.97, P<0.05; severe; t = 0.66, P >0.05). The content of HBV DNA in the superna- tant of co-cultivation of HepG2. 2. 15 cells and PBMCs without stimulated materials was higher than that stimula-ted by HBcAg and EL-18 at various concentrations of HBc- Ag and IL-18 together with IL-12/IFN-α1lb. CONCLUSION: DL-18 can induce IFN-γ secretion and pro- bably play a key role in the modulation of both innate and adaptive immunity. It has implications in improving im- munoregulatory effect and increasing the ability of immune cells to kill cells infected by virus.

Metallothionein 1 Isoform Gene Expression Induced by Cadmium in Human Peripheral Blood Lymphocytes

Objective To study the gene expression of metallothionein 1 （MT-1） isoforms in human peripheral blood lymphocytes （HPBLs）. Methods The expression of mRNA representing the seven active MT-I genes was determined in HPBLs by quantitative RT-PCR before and after exposure to cadmium. Results Basal expressions of MT-IX, and MT-1A in HPBLs were similar to expression of housekeeping gene. In contrast, the basal gene expressions of MT- 1 H, IF, 1E, and 1G were a little transcripts in human HPBLs. No signal was detected for MT-1B. There was a sex difference （P〈0.05）. in basal gene expression of MT-1E. The levels of gene expression of MT-1A, 1E, IF, 1G, 1H, and 1X increased, but the level of MT-1B did not increase after exposure to cadmium. Conclusions Gene expressions of MT-1 G, MT-1 H, MT-1 F, and MT-1X in HPBLs can be used as a potential biomarker of cadmium exposure.

Expression of Heme Oxygenase-1 in the Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells from Asthmatic Patients

Summary： To explore the expression of heme oxygenase-1 （HO-1） in the peripheral blood mononuclear cells （PBMCs） and its relationship with pulmonary ventilation function in asthmatic patients, 18 asthmatic patients and 18 healthy subjects were selected. HO-1 protein and mRNA levels in PBMCs were measured by immunohistochemical staining and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction （RT-PCR）, respectively. Blood carbon monoxide Hb （COHb）, serum total IgE and pulmonary ventilatory function were observed. Our results showed that the percentage of cells positive for immunohistochemical staining of HO-1 were significantly higher in asthmatic patients （41.72±7.44） % than that in with healthy subjects （10.45±4.36）% （P〈0.001） and the optical density of PBMC HO-1 mRNA was higher in asthmatic patients （26.05±4. 14） than that in healthy subjects （10.82±4.26） （P〈0.001）. The relation analysis showed that PBMC HO-1 protein and mRNA levels had significantly negative relation with FEV, %, PEFR, MEFR50 , respectively （r=-0.51-0.89, P〈0.05-0. 001, respectively） and a positive relation with COHb and serum total IgE （r=0.48-0. 85, 0.05-0. 001, respectively）. It is concluded that the expression of PBMC HO-1 protein and mRNA increased significantly in asthmatic patients, and HO-1 may play a significant role in the pathogenesis of asthma. The expression of HO-1 may bear a relation with severity of asthma.

Expression of multidrug resistance 1 gene and C3435T genetic polymorphism in peripheral blood of patients with intractable epilepsy

BACKGROUND： Increased expression of multidrug resistance 1 （MDR1） mRNA in peripheral blood of patients with intractable epilepsy is not due to epilepsy drugs, but epilepsy behavior. Monitoring MDR1 expression in peripheral blood is a target for MDR1 gene evaluation. OBJECTIVE： To investigate the influence of antiepileptic drugs and seizures on MDR expression in intractable epilepsy, and to analyze the genetic polymorphisms of C3435T in the MDRl gene. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING： Factorial designs and comparative observations at the experimental center of the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao Medical College, Qingdao University between October 2003 and October 2004. PARTICIPANTS： A total of 120 subjects were recruited from the epilepsy clinical department of the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao Medical College. Four groups （n = 30） were classified according to statistical factorial design： intractable epilepsy, treatment response, no treatment, and normal control groups. METHODS： One-step semi-quantitative reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction technology was used to test expressions of the MDR1 gene in 120 subjects. C3435T polymorphisms in intractable epilepsy group and normal control groups were analyzed by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES： Expression of MDR1 mRNA in the four groups, and C3435T genetic polymorphisms in intractable epilepsy and normal control groups. RESULTS： MDRl gene expression was increased in the intractable epilepsy group, due to the factor seizures, but not the antiepileptic drugs. However, the interaction between the two factors was not statistically significant. Of the 30 subjects in the intractable epilepsy group, the following genotypes were exhibited： 3 （10%） C/C genotype, 9 （30%） C/T genotype, and 18 （60%） T/T genotype at the site of C3435T, while 4 （13%）, 10 （33%）, and 16 （53%） subjects were determined to express these genotypes in the normal control group, respectively. C and T allele frequency were 25% and 75% in the intractable epilepsy group, and 30% and 70% in the normal control group, respectively. However, there was no statistical difference between the groups. CONCLUSION： Results demonstrated that seizures, not antiepileptic drugs, induced MDR1 gene expression in intractable epilepsy. Genetic polymorphisms of C3435T in the MDR1 gene did not contribute to the development of multidrug resistance in patients with intractable epilepsy.

Changes of NLRP1-ASC-Caspase-1 signaling pathways in peripheral blood monocytes from patients with atrial fibrillation

Objective:To detect the expression of(Peripheral blood mononuclear cells,PBMCs)NLRP3 signal pathway in peripheral blood monocytes of patients with chronic heart failure,and to explore the expression of NLRP3 signal pathway and its induced inflammatory response in PBMCs of patients with different types of chronic heart failure.Methods:patients with chronic heart failure(NYHAⅡ~Ⅳ),Ⅱ(nude 20),Ⅲ(nude 20)andⅣ(nude 20)admitted to our hospital from 2019 to 2020 were selected,and 20 normal subjects were selected as the control group.The peripheral venous blood of all subjects was collected,and the plasma and monocytes were extracted respectively.The monocytes were identified by magnetic beads sorting.The mRNA and protein expression levels of NLRP3,ASC and Caspase-1 in PBMCs were detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR)and Western blot,and the level of interleukin-1β(IL-1β)in plasma was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay((ELISA)).Results:compared with the normal control group,the expression of NLRP3,ASC,Caspase-1 protein and mRNA in PBMCs of patients with gradeⅡ,ⅢandⅣincreased.Compared with patients with gradeⅡ,the expression of these indexes increased in patients with gradeⅢandⅣ.Compared with patients with gradeⅢ,the expression of these indexes increased in patients with gradeⅣ.Compared with the normal control group,the plasma levels of IL-1βin patients with gradeⅡ,ⅢandⅣwere higher than those in patients with gradeⅡ,ⅢandⅣ(P<0.05).The expression of these indexes in patients with gradeⅢandⅣwas higher than that in patients with gradeⅢ(P<0.05).Conclusion:the results suggest that NLRP3-ASC-Caspase-1 signal pathway may cause chronic inflammation in patients with heart failure and play a role in the progression of chronic heart failure.

Expression of CK19 mRNA and MUC-1 mRNA in the peripheral blood of patients with colorectal cancer and their clinical significances

Objective: Using nested reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction(Nested RT-PCR) to test the mRNA level in peripheral blood CK19 and MUC-1 in colorectal cancer patients and it's clinical significance, to discuss the feasibility of colorectal carcinoma micro-metastasis detection of molecular markers. Methods: The expression level was detected by nested RT-PCR in 20 healthy people, 20 patients with colorectal adenoma and 90 cases of patients with colorectal cancer disease peripheral blood CK19 mRNA and MUC-1 mRNA. Results: The positive expression rate of CK19 mRNA and MUC-1 mRNA were: 58.89%(53/90) and 52.22%(47/90). No CK19 mRNA healthy people 20 cases in the control group in the peripheral blood, the expression of MUC-1 mRNA in 12 cases, the expression rate of 60%(12/20). In 20 cases of colorectal adenoma diseases have the expression of CK19 mRNA in 1 cases, the expression rate of 5%(1/20), the expression of MUC-1 mRNA in 10 cases, the expression rate of 50%. Patients with colorectal cancer CK19 mRNA, MUC-1 mRNA expression rate was significantly correlated with tumor staging, the degree of differentiation of the tumor cells and tumor metastasis(P < 0.05). Conclusion: Marker CK19 mRNA as the detection of micro-metastasis in peripheral blood of patients with colorectal cancer has good sensitivity and specificity, but CK19 mRNA, MUC-1 mRNA can be used to judge the prognosis of patients with colorectal cancer index.

Study on the relationship between the expression of NFκB1 and LncRNA-PACER in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis

Objective: To investigate the expression relationship between nuclear transcription factor kappa B1 (NFκB1) and long non-coding RNA PACER (LncRNA-PACER) in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. Methods: From February 2018 to March 2019, 40 patients with pulmonary tuberculosis (tuberculosis group) and 40 healthy persons (control group) were collected, the levels of TNF-α, IL-6 and IL-8 in serum were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA);the expressions of LncRNA-PACER and NFκB1 mRNAs in PBMCs were detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR;Western blot was used to detect the expressions of NFκB1 and COX 2 in PBMCs;Pearson method was used to analyze the expressions of LncRNA-PACER and NFκB1 in PBMCs of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis, and the expressions of LncRNA-PACER and NFκB1 in PBMCs of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis were analyzed. Results: Compared with the control group, the expressions of TNF-α, IL-6 and IL-8 in the serum of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis was significantly increased (P<0.05), and the expressions of LncRNA-PACER, NFκB1 mRNAs, proteins and COX-2 protein in PBMCs were significantly increased (P<0.05). The expressions of LncRNA-PACER and NFκB1 proteins in PBMCs were related to the number of pulmonary lesions and pulmonary cavity (P<0.05), and there was a positive correlation between the expression of LncRNA-PACER and the expression of NFκB1 mRNA in PBMCs of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis (r = 0.873, P<0.05). Conclusions: The expressions of NFκB1 and LncRNA-PACER in PBMCs of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis are significantly increased, they are positively correlated and both of them are related to the occurrence and development of pulmonary tuberculosis.

金属肽酶含血小板反应蛋白1作为妊娠剧吐诊断标志物的可行性研究

目的研究金属肽酶含血小板反应蛋白1(ADAMTS-1)作为妊娠剧吐(HG)诊断标志物的可行性。方法选取海口市人民医院2019年1月至2022年1月收治的100名孕妇作为研究对象。诊断为妊娠剧吐的49例患者作为实验组,另外51名健康孕妇为对照组。比较两组外周血清的ADAMTS-1表达水平及孕妇的一般资料、临床特征和生化指标,并评估外周血清ADAMTS-1表达水平和尿酮症之间的相关性。结果实验组的尿酮、血糖、谷丙转氨酶、中性粒细胞计数、血小板比积、血小板平均体积、降钙素原、血小板分布宽度和ADAMTS-1水平高于对照组且具有显著统计学意义(t值分别为0.000、-2.490、-2.780、-3.024、-2.674、-2.978、-7.595、-19.812、-11.596,P<0.05);ADAMTS-1与患者尿酮、谷丙转氨酶、中性粒细胞计数、血小板平均体积、降钙素原、血小板分布宽度显著正相关(r值分别为0.58、0.22、0.21、0.22、0.51、0.66,P<0.05),与患者红细胞平均体积和促甲状腺激素显著负相关(r值分别为-0.23、-0.32,P<0.05);使用ADAMTS-1诊断妊娠剧吐的受试者工作特征曲线(ROC)曲线下面积(AUC)为0.94(95%CI=0.88~1.00,P<0.05),ADAMTS-1的临界值为9.48ng/mL,灵敏度为85.71%,特异性为98.04%。结论HG患者的血清ADAMTS-1显著升高,可作为妊娠剧吐的有效生物标志物。

白细胞介素1受体颉颃剂抑制脂多糖促奶牛外周血单个核细胞氧化应激损伤作用的研究

试验以脂多糖(LPS)为刺激源,以细胞活力、抗氧化指标和炎症因子为判断指标,探讨白细胞介素1受体颉颃剂(IL-1Ra)通过抑制白细胞介素1β(IL-1β)的活性,对LPS诱导外周血单个核细胞(Peripheral blood mononuclear cells,PBMCs)氧化损伤的缓解作用。试验采用单因子完全随机设计,PBMCs被随机分为7个组(每组6个重复),分别给予不同的处理:第1组是阴性对照组(Neg组),完全培养基培养30 h;第2组损伤组(Dam组),是在完全培养基中培养6 h后,再经10μg/mL的LPS工作液培养24 h;第3至7组(R0.25、R0.5、R1、R5组和R10组)细胞分别经浓度为0.25、0.5、1、5、10 ng/mL的IL-1Ra培养6 h,接着经10μg/mL的LPS工作液培养24 h。结果表明:与Neg组相比,Dam组的细胞活力、抗氧化相关酶[包括总抗氧化能力(T-AOC)以及总超氧化物歧化酶(T-SOD)、过氧化氢酶(CAT)、谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶(GPx)和硫氧还蛋白还原酶(TrxR)]的活性显著降低,丙二醛(MDA)浓度、炎症因子白细胞介素-6(IL-6)和IL-1β含量以及诱导型一氧化氮合酶(iNOS)活性、一氧化氮(NO)含量均显著升高(P≤0.05)。与Dam组相比,R1组显著逆转了氧化损伤引起的上述抗氧化活性的降低和炎症因子浓度的升高,其他IL-1Ra处理组对上述指标的逆转效果不同程度地低于R1组(P≤0.05)。上述结果说明,LPS通过诱发PBMCs产生大量IL-1β进而导致细胞氧化损伤,IL-1Ra剂量依赖性地缓解了LPS引起的氧化损伤,添加剂量以1 ng/mL为宜。

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。

Artificial nerve graft constructed by coculture of activated Schwann cells and human hair keratin for repair of peripheral nerve defects

Studies have shown that human hair keratin(HHK) has no antigenicity and excellent mechanical properties. Schwann cells, as unique glial cells in the peripheral nervous system, can be induced by interleukin-1β to secrete nerve growth factor, which promotes neural regeneration. Therefore, HHK with Schwann cells may be a more effective approach to repair nerve defects than HHK without Schwann cells. In this study, we established an artificial nerve graft by loading an HHK skeleton with activated Schwann cells. We found that the longitudinal HHK microfilament structure provided adhesion medium, space and direction for Schwann cells, and promoted Schwann cell growth and nerve fiber regeneration. In addition, interleukin-1β not only activates Schwann cells, but also strengthens their activity and increases the expression of nerve growth factors. Activated Schwann cells activate macrophages, and activated macrophages secrete interleukin-1β, which maintains the activity of Schwann cells. Thus, a beneficial cycle forms and promotes nerve repair. Furthermore, our studies have found that the newly constructed artificial nerve graft promotes the improvements in nerve conduction function and motor function in rats with sciatic nerve injury, and increases the expression of nerve injury repair factors fibroblast growth factor 2 and human transforming growth factor B receptor 2. These findings suggest that this artificial nerve graft effectively repairs peripheral nerve injury.

Lactobacilli,bifi dobacteria and E.coli nissle induce pro-and anti-inflammatory cytokines in peripheral blood mononuclear cells

AIM： To investigate whether the stimulation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells （PBMNC） with the cell debris and cell extraction of different probiotic strains is similar or species specific. METHODS： Three strains of bifidobacteria, 4 strains of lactobacilli, and E. coli nissle were sonicated and centrifuged in order to divide them into cell extract and cell debris. PBMNC were separated by density gradient and incubated for 36 h with either the cell debris or the cell extract of single strains of probiotic bacteria in doses from 10^2 to 10^8 CFU/mL. Cell supernatants were taken and interleukin （IL）-10, IL-1β, and tumor necosis factor （TNF）-α were determined by ELISA. RESULTS： Depending on the species super-family, the strains had different stimulation patterns. Except for both L. casei strains, the cell extract of bitTdobacteria and/actobacilli had less stimulating capacity than cell debris, whereas the cell extract of E. coli nissle had similar stimulating properties to that of the cell debris of the strain and significantly more stimulating capacity than that of bifidobacteria and lactobacilli. The cell debris of bifidobacteria stimulated more cytokine release than the cell debris of lactobacilli. The cell debris of lactobacilli did not have a stimulating capacity when lower concentrations were used. Neither cell extraction nor cell debris had an inhibitory effect on the production of the tested cytokines by stimulated PBMNC. CONCLUSION： The incubation of probiotic strains, which have been used in clinical trials for inflammatory diseases, with immunocompetent cells leads to different species specific reactions. High IL-10 response to cell debris of bifidobacteria and E. coli nissle can be found. This corresponds to positive effects of bihdobacteria and E. coli nissle in clinical trials for inflammatory bowel disease compared to negative outcomes obtained with lactobacilli.

系统性红斑狼疮患者外周血T淋巴细胞Mg^(2+)转运蛋白1水平表达及临床价值研究

目的探讨Mg^(2+)转运蛋白1(magnesium transporter protein 1,MagT1)在系统性红斑狼疮(systemic lupuserythematosus,SLE)患者外周血T淋巴细胞中的表达情况,并阐述其临床意义。方法选取西双版纳傣族自治州人民医院2019年1月~2021年6月收治的79例SLE患者作为研究对象,依据SLE疾病活动指数(SLE disease activityindex,SLEDAI)评分将SLE患者分为中重度组(SLEDAI≥10,n=32)和轻度组(SLEDAI<10,n=47),另选取同期体检健康者40例作为对照组。记录患者临床生化和血清免疫相关指标水平;采用实时定量PCR(quantitative realtimePCR,qRT-PCR)法和Western Blot法检测患者外周血T淋巴细胞中MagT1 mRNA和蛋白表达情况;Pearson相关性分析外周血T淋巴细胞MagT1蛋白与生化免疫相关指标表达的关系;绘制受试者工作特征(receiver operatingcharacteristic,ROC)曲线分析外周血T淋巴细胞MagT1蛋白表达对SLE及其严重程度的诊断价值。结果与对照组比较,轻度组和中重度组患者外周血T淋巴细胞中MagT1 mRNA[0.65(0.36,0.99),0.23(0.07,0.36)vs 1.20(0.83,1.37)]和MagT1蛋白[0.35(0.22,0.42),0.22(0.15,0.27)vs 0.53(0.40,0.63)]表达水平明显降低,差异具有统计学意义(Z=5.247,7.078;5.128,7.257,均P<0.05);与轻度组比较,中重度组患者外周血T淋巴细胞中MagT1 mRNA和蛋白表达水平明显降低,差异具有统计学意义(Z=5.169,3.599,均P<0.05)。Pearson相关性结果显示,外周血T淋巴细胞MagT1蛋白表达水平与血清血红蛋白(hemoglobin,HGB)及补体3(complement 3,C3)和补体4(complement 4,C4)水平呈正相关(r=0.496,0.637,0.588,均P<0.05);与红细胞沉降速率(erythrocyte sedimentation rate,ESR)、超敏C反应蛋白(hypersensitive-C reactive protein,hs-CRP)、免疫球蛋白(immunoglobulin G,IgG)水平和SLEDAI呈负相关(r=-0.598,-0.476,-0.646,-0.514,均P<0.05)。ROC曲线结果显示,外周血T淋巴细胞MagT1蛋白表达水平诊断SLE曲线下面积为0.893(95%CI:0.838~0.948),敏感度和特异度分别为90.0%,67.1%,诊断SLE严重程度曲线下面积为0.739(95%CI:0.631~0.848),敏感度和特异度分别为57.4%,84.4%。结论外周血T淋巴细胞MagT1在SLE患者中表达下调,且与SLE严重程度呈负相关,对SLE诊断和病情严重程度具有一定的诊断价值。

基于外周血细胞和GBP1建立2型糖尿病合并结核性多浆膜腔积液患者预后预测模型的研究

目的探讨外周血细胞和鸟苷酸结合蛋白1(GBP1)在2型糖尿病(T2DM)合并结核性多浆膜腔积液患者中的表达水平,评估生物标志物对患者预后的预测价值。方法选取2020年6月—2023年1月赣州市第五人民医院结核科收治的115例T2DM合并结核性多浆膜腔积液患者为研究对象。采用多因素一般Logistic回归模型分析T2DM合并结核性多浆膜腔积液患者预后不良的危险因素,绘制受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线评估外周血清指标和GBP1在患者预后评估中的预测价值。结果预后良好组WBC、hs-CRP、IL-6均低于预后不良组(P<0.05),TP、GBP1 mRNA均高于预后不良组(P<0.05)。多因素一般Logistic回归分析结果表明,WBC、hs-CRP、IL-6是T2DM合并结核性多浆膜腔积液患者发生预后不良的独立危险因素(P<0.05),高水平TP和高水平GBP1 mRNA是T2DM合并结核性多浆膜腔积液患者发生预后不良的保护因素(P<0.05)。建立预测模型为logit(P)=23.626+0.813×(WBC)+0.030×(hs-CRP)+0.091×(IL-6)-0.456×(TP)-1.122×(GBP1)。ROC曲线分析结果表明,外周血清指标和GBP1联合应用于预测T2DM合并结核性多浆膜腔积液患者预后不良的曲线下面积为0.987(95%CI:0.955,1.000),敏感性为96.4%(95%CI:0.896,1.000),特异性为90.8%(95%CI:0.847,0.969),约登指数为0.861。校正曲线具有良好的Hosmer-Lemeshow拟合优度(P=0.822)。结论WBC、hs-CRP、IL-6、TP、GBP1与T2DM合并结核性多浆膜腔积液患者的预后密切相关,可作为有效的预后评估生物标志物。

外周血TG/Cys-C、脂联素、VILIP-1水平对2型糖尿病合并急性缺血性脑卒中患者预后的预测价值

目的探究外周血三酰甘油(TG)/胱抑素(Cys-C)、脂联素、视锥样蛋白1(VILIP-1)水平对2型糖尿病(T2DM)合并急性缺血性脑卒中(AIS)患者预后的预测价值。方法选取运城市中心医院2020年7月至2023年7月收治的136例T2DM合并AIS患者为研究对象,根据患者的随访3个月的改良Rankin量表(mRS)评分将≤2分者分为良好组(n=84),>2分者分为不良组(n=52)。比较两组的一般资料和外周血TG/Cys-C、脂联素、VILIP-1水平,采用多因素logistic回归分析影响T2DM合并AIS患者预后的因素,并通过受试者工作特征曲线(ROC)曲线评估外周血TG/Cys-C、脂联素、VILIP-1水平对T2DM合并AIS患者预后的预测价值。结果两组的年龄、NIHSS评分、TG/Cys-C、脂联素、VILIP-1水平进行比较,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。多因素logistic回归分析结果显示年龄、NIHSS评分、TG/Cys-C、脂联素、VILIP-1水平均为影响T2DM合并AIS患者预后的独立因素(P<0.05)。ROC曲线结果显示,外周血TG/Cys-C、脂联素、VILIP-1及三者联合预测T2DM合并AIS患者预后情况的AUC面积分别为0.710、0.725、0.679、0.804,表明外周血TG/Cys-C、脂联素、VILIP-1水平对T2DM合并AIS患者的预后均具有一定的预测价值,且三者联合的效果最佳,灵敏度为90.5%,特异度为75.0%(P<0.05)。结论T2DM合并AIS患者的预后不良情况与年龄、NIHSS评分、TG/Cys-C、脂联素、VILIP-1水平有关,外周血TG/Cys-C、脂联素、VILIP-1水平对T2DM合并AIS患者的预后均具有一定的预测价值,且三者联合预测的效果最高。

Phosphorylation of Protein Kinase Akt by Mtorc2 in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells of Patients with Cancer and Diabetes

Akt/mTOR/p70S6K1 signaling pathway plays an important role in the pathogenesis of cancer and diabetes.Macrophages and lymphocytes are involved in the pathogenesis of diabetes,diabetic atherosclerosis,formation of insulin resistance as well as immune response to cancer and tumor maintenance.The aim of the study was to determine the Akt activation by mTORC2 in peripheral blood mononuclear cell(PBMC)of patients with type 2 diabetes and cancer.The following groups were studied:control group,patients with type 2 diabetes,cancer patients and patients with both cancer and diabetes.The amounts of phospho-Akt(р-S473)and phospho-p70S6K1(p-T389)were determined using ELISA kits.The amount of phosphorylated Akt significantly increases in PBMC of patients with cancer.There was no effect in PBMC from patients with type 2 diabetes and significant decrease in the amount of phospho-Akt in PBMC of the patients group both with cancer and diabetes.p70S6K1 activation was observed in PBMC of the groups 2 and 3 patients.Thus,chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cancer can affect the signaling mechanisms in blood cells.The state of Akt phosphorylation in leukocytes can indicate the activity of mTORC1 and its substrates,which may be important for the evaluation of the pathological process and the efficacy of the drugs.

“1+N”4C模式在糖尿病周围神经病变患者延续护理中的应用

目的探讨“1+N”4C模式在糖尿病周围神经病变患者延续护理中的应用价值。方法选取2022年1月至10月在我科接受治疗的60例糖尿病周围神经病变患者,以随机数字表法将其分为对照组(30例,常规延续护理)和观察组(30例,“1+N”4C模式延续护理)。比较两组的干预效果。结果干预后,观察组的空腹血糖(FBG)、餐后2 h血糖(2 h PG)水平及糖化血红蛋白(HbA1c)均低于对照组(P<0.05)。观察组的健康教育知晓率高于对照组(P<0.05)。干预后,观察组的感觉神经传导速度(SNCV)、运动神经传导速度(MNCV)高于对照组(P<0.05)。干预后,观察组的生活质量综合评定问卷-74(GQOLI-74)各维度评分均高于对照组(P<0.05)。结论“1+N”4C模式用于糖尿病周围神经病变患者延续护理中能提高血糖控制效果和健康教育知晓率,改善神经传导速度,提升患者生活质量。

急性呼吸窘迫综合征患儿外周血单个核细胞中CD73、HIF-1α的表达及其临床意义

目的探究急性呼吸窘迫综合征(ARDS)患儿外周血单个核细胞(PBMCs)中5′胞外核苷酸酶(CD73)、缺氧诱导因子1α(HIF-1α)的表达及其临床意义。方法选取2022年2月至2023年4月广安市人民医院收治的117例ARDS患儿为研究对象,根据病情严重程度分为轻症组(n=27)、中症组(n=38)和重症组(n=52)。比较3组患儿PBMCs中CD73、HIF-1α表达水平及肺部感染指数(CPIS)评分。采用Pearson相关系数分析CD73、HIF-1α表达水平与CPIS评分的相关性。治疗后随访3个月,根据患儿生存状况分为生存组(n=34)和死亡组(n=83),比较两组患儿PBMCs中CD73、HIF-1α表达水平,采用受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线评估PBMCs中CD73、HIF-1α表达水平对ARDS患儿预后的诊断价值。结果轻症组PBMCs中CD73、HIF-1α表达水平分别为0.44±0.06、0.60±0.11、(4.82±0.81)分,均显著低于中症组[0.53±0.10、0.76±0.14、(6.33±1.02)分]、重症组[0.62±0.07、0.89±0.08、(7.03±1.14)分],中症组PBMCs中CD73、HIF-1α表达水平均显著低于重症组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。Pearson相关系数分析结果显示,CD73、HIF-1α相对表达水平与CPIS评分均呈显著正相关(r=0.623、0.687,P<0.05)。生存组PBMCs中CD73、HIF-1α表达水平分别为0.53±0.08、0.74±0.15,显著低于死亡组(0.60±0.08、0.88±0.09),差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。ROC曲线分析结果显示,CD73、HIF-1α单独及联合预测ARDS患儿预后的敏感度分别为79.41%、85.29%、94.12%,曲线下面积(AUC)为0.746、0.801、0.843,联合检测预测价值更高。结论ARDS患儿PBMCs中CD73、HIF-1α表达水平随疾病严重程度增加而升高,且与患儿肺部感染呈显著相关性,检测患儿PBMCs中CD73、HIF-1α表达水平对预后具有较高的诊断价值。

与猪PD-1和PD-L1互作表位多肽的筛选及其免疫调节功能

本试验旨在筛选和鉴定与猪程序性死亡因子1(PD-1)及其配体(PD-L1)相互作用的表位多肽,为阻断猪PD-1/PD-Ls通路逆转机体的免疫功能提供新策略。根据已解析人与鼠的PD-1与PD-L1相互作用的关键氨基酸位点信息,分析猪PD-1与PD-L1蛋白相互结合的关键氨基酸位点,在关键氨基酸位点处设计系列表位多肽,固相合成法合成表位多肽;分离自然感染猪圆环病毒2型(PCV2)仔猪的外周血单个核细胞(PBMC),检测表位多肽与猪重组蛋白PD-1、PD-L1和PBMC的结合能力,选取能结合猪PD-L1和PBMC的表位多肽pPD-15,检测其对猪PBMC增殖的影响,分析其作为佐剂免疫后对小鼠猪瘟病毒(CSFV)抗体水平的影响,最后,高效液质联用色谱法(HPLC-MS)检测表位多肽pPD-15的纯度和氨基酸序列正确性。结果显示,表位多肽pPD-15能结合猪PD-L1和PBMC;增殖试验显示,pPD-15组M1的平均荧光强度(74.20%)比空白对照组M1的平均荧光强度(4.37%)提高了69.83%,表明表位多肽pPD-15可促进猪PBMC的增殖;动物免疫试验显示,pPD-15作为佐剂可以提高CSFV抗体水平;HPLC-MS结果显示,合成的表位多肽pPD-15纯度高,氨基酸序列正确。本试验证实,表位多肽pPD-15具有提高体内外免疫力的能力,为研制新型免疫调节佐剂提供了科学依据。

Transforming growth factor-β and peripheral regulatory cells are negatively correlated with the overall survival of hepatocellular carcinoma

AIM To understand the cellular and molecular changes inperipheral blood that can lead to the development of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) and provide new methods for its diagnosis and treatment.METHODS Peripheral blood mononuclear cells were isolated from the peripheral blood of HCC patients and normal controls and then analyzed by flow cytometry. The percentage of transforming growth factor-β(TGF-β)+ regulatory cells(Tregs) in the peripheral blood was measured, and the expression of TGF-β was also determined. Then, the relationship between the changes and the 5-year survival of patients was analyzed. In addition, recombinant human TGF-β(rh TGF-β) and recombinant human interleukin-6 were added to stimulate the cultured cells, and their effects on HCC were evaluated.RESULTS The expression of TGF-β and the percentage of TGF-β+ Tregs in the peripheral blood of HCC patients increased significantly compared with normal controls. Compared with the low TGF-β expression group, the high TGF-β expression group had a significantly lower 5-year survival rate, and the same result was found in the two TGF-β+ Treg groups, suggesting that TGF-β and TGF-β+ Tregs were negatively correlated with the overall survival of the patients. In addition, rh TGF-β promoted the growth of tumor cells and induced high expression levels of IL-6, which further promoted tumor proliferation.CONCLUSION The results showed that TGF-β may promote tumor growth and proliferation by inducing the production of IL-6, and TGF-β and TGF-β+ Tregs may serve as new markers for predicting a poor prognosis in HCC.