While advanced technology,increased medical knowledge and improved surgical technique has improved patient outcomes in total joint arthroplasty,prosthetic joint infection still remains one of the leading causes of inc...While advanced technology,increased medical knowledge and improved surgical technique has improved patient outcomes in total joint arthroplasty,prosthetic joint infection still remains one of the leading causes of increased healthcare costs,medical resources and societal burdens in orthopaedic care.Two stage arthroplasty revision remains the gold standard for treatment of prosthetic joint infection.Proponents of single stage revision arthroplasty for infection argue that it results in lower healthcare costs while improving patient reported functional outcomes and with equivalent success rates.Here we review the history of single stage revision arthroplasty,discuss the key principles,highlight the indications and contraindications,and review the reported outcomes with a focus on future developments of single stage revision arthroplasty for hip and knee periprosthetic joint infections.展开更多
Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) are well known for being linked to the development of cervical cancers, most of them being caused by the high-risk (HR) oncogenic genotypes, mainly 16 and 18. The efficacy of 2LPAPI<su...Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) are well known for being linked to the development of cervical cancers, most of them being caused by the high-risk (HR) oncogenic genotypes, mainly 16 and 18. The efficacy of 2LPAPI<sup><sup>®</sup> </sup>(Labo’Life), a micro-immunotherapy homeopathic drug, has been evaluated in HR-HPV infected women (n = 18), in a private gynecology practice, by comparing them to an untreated control group (n = 18). Patients were 20 to 45 years old and had cytology with Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance (ASCUS) or Low grade Superficial Intra Lesions/ Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Grade I (LSIL/CINI). Patients freely chose to be treated with the drug or not. Those deciding not to take the drug remained untreated and were followed as a control group. The drug was taken at the regimen of one capsule per day during 6 months. HR-HPV and cytology were evaluated at 6 and 12 months. After 12 months, HR-HPV was cleared in 78% of the patients taking the drug versus 44% in those not taking it (p = 0.086). In patients over 25 years, HR-HPV clearance in the treated group was significantly higher (81.3%) than in the control group (20%) (p = 0.004). The difference in the regression of the lesion grades almost reached statistical significance (p = 0.053). This follow-up confirms that the micro-immunotherapy drug 2LPAPI<sup><sup>®</sup></sup> is a safe and effective therapeutic approach to treat HR-HPV cervical lesions in women over 25 years.展开更多
The number of hepatitis C virus(HCV) infection cases is relatively low in children. This low number may be connected with the lack of screening tests and the asymptomatic course of infection. Currently,mother-toinfant...The number of hepatitis C virus(HCV) infection cases is relatively low in children. This low number may be connected with the lack of screening tests and the asymptomatic course of infection. Currently,mother-toinfant transmission is the most common cause of HCV infection amongst children in developed countries. It is important to introduce routine screening tests for HCV in pregnant women. The risk of vertical transmission of HCV is estimated at approximately 5%(3%-10%). Currently,we do not have HCV transmission prevention methods. Some factors could potentially be eliminated by elective caesarean section. Currently,the method of prevention of perinatal HCV infection is the early identification and effective treatment of infections in young women in the preconception period. We describe genetic tests(IL-28 B single nucleotide polymorphisms) to identify children with an increased chance of spontaneous clearance or sustained virologic response achievement and vitamin D level as a potential predictor of treatment response in children. It is also important to develop non-invasive tests that can predict liver fibrosis. The existence of differences in the mechanisms leading to liver injury between children and adults creates new perspectives of action to reduce liver disease progression in children in the early years of life.展开更多
AIM: To analyze the host genetics factors influencing the clinical course and the response to antiviral treatment in patients with chronic hepatitis C(CHC).METHODS: We conducted an electronic search on the Pub Med and...AIM: To analyze the host genetics factors influencing the clinical course and the response to antiviral treatment in patients with chronic hepatitis C(CHC).METHODS: We conducted an electronic search on the Pub Med and MEDLINE(2000-2014) databases and Cochrane library(2000-2014). A total of 73 articles were retrieved and their data were extensively evaluated and discussed by the authors and then analyzed in this review article.RESULTS: Several studies associated polymorphisms in the interleukin 28 B gene on chromosome 19(19q13.13) with a spontaneous viral clearance in acute hepatitis C and with the response to pegylated interferon(PegIFN)-based treatment in chronic hepatitis C patients. Other investigations demonstrated that inosine triphosphate pyrophosphatase genetic variants protect hepatitis C virus-genotype-1 CHC patients from ribavirin-induced anemia, and other studies that a polymorphism in the patatin-like phospholipase domain-containing protein 3 was associated with hepatic steatosis in CHC patients. Although not conclusive, some investigations suggested that the vitamin D-associated polymorphisms play an important role in the achievement of sustained virologic response in CHC patients treated with Peg-IFN-based antiviral therapy. Several other polymorphisms have been investigated to ascertain their possible impact on the natural history and on the response to treatment in patients with CHC, but the data are preliminary and warrant confirmation. CONCLUSION: Several genetic polymorphisms seem to influence the clinical course and the response to antiviral treatment in patients with CHC, suggesting individualized follow up and treatment strategies.展开更多
AIM:To identify the relationship between tag single nucleotide polymorphisms(tag SNPs) of interleukin-6(IL-6) gene and susceptibility to chronic hepatitis B virus(HBV) infection in a Han Chinese population.METHODS:We ...AIM:To identify the relationship between tag single nucleotide polymorphisms(tag SNPs) of interleukin-6(IL-6) gene and susceptibility to chronic hepatitis B virus(HBV) infection in a Han Chinese population.METHODS:We performed a case-control study of501 Chinese patients with chronic HBV infection and301 self-limiting HBV-infected individuals as controls.Genomic DNA was isolated from the whole blood of all subjects using phenol/chloroform with MaXtract highdensity tubes. Tag SNPs were identified using genotype data from the panel(Han Chinese in Beijing) of the phase II HapMap Project. Four tag SNPs in IL-6(rs17147230A/T,rs2066992G/T,rs2069837A/G and rs2069852A/G) were genotyped by the Multiplex Snapshot technique. The genotype and allele frequencies were calculated and analyzed.RESULTS:Five haplotypes were involved in the analysis,with frequencies higher than 0.03. One of the haplotypes,TTAA,was significantly different between the two groups. Overall haplotype P values were:ATAA,P = 0.605,OR(95%CI) = 1.056(0.860-1.297); TGAG,P = 0.385,OR(95%CI) = 1.179(0.813-1.709); TGGG,P = 0.549,OR(95%CI) = 1.087(0.827-1.429); TTAA,P = 0.004,OR(95%CI) = 0.655(0.491-0.873); TTAG,P = 0.266,OR(95%CI) = 1.272(0.832-1.944). However,the four SNPs showed no significant genotype/allele associations with susceptibility to chronic HBV infection. Overall allele P values were:rs17147230,P = 0.696,OR(95%CI) = 1.041(0.850-1.276); rs2066992,P = 0.460,OR(95%CI)= 1.090(0.868-1.369); rs2069837,P = 0.898,OR(95%CI) = 0.983(0.759-1.274); rs2069852,P = 0.165,OR(95%CI) = 0.859(0.693-1.064). Overall genotype P values were:rs17147230,P = 0.625; rs2066992,P= 0.500; rs2069837,P = 0.853; and rs2069852,P =0.380.CONCLUSION:The four tag SNPs of IL-6 gene may be associated with susceptibility to chronic HBV infection in the Han Chinese population.展开更多
AIM:To investigate the association between three tag single nucleotide polymorphisms (tagSNPs) in inter-feron regulatory factors (IRF3) and the genetic suscep-tibility to chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.METH...AIM:To investigate the association between three tag single nucleotide polymorphisms (tagSNPs) in inter-feron regulatory factors (IRF3) and the genetic suscep-tibility to chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.METHODS:We performed a case-control study of 985 Chinese cases of chronic HBV infection and 294 self-limiting HBV-infected individuals as controls.Three tagSNPs in IRF3 (rs10415576,rs2304204,rs2304206) were genotyped with the Multiplex SNaPshot technique.The genotype and allele frequencies were calculatedand analyzed.RESULTS:The three SNPs showed no significant geno-type/allele associations with chronic HBV infection.Overall allele P values were:rs10415576,P=0.0908,odds ratio (OR) [95% confidence interval (CI)]=1.1798 (0.9740-1.4291);rs2304204,P=0.5959,OR (95% CI)=1.0597 (0.8552-1.3133);rs2304206,P=0.8372,OR (95% CI)=1.0250 (0.8097-1.2976).Overall genotype P values were:rs10415576,P=0.2106;rs2304204,P=0.8458;rs2304206,P=0.8315.There were no statisti-cally significant differences between patients with chron-ic HBV infection and controls.Haplotypes generated by these three SNPs were also not significantly different between the two groups.CONCLUSION:The three tagSNPs of IRF3 are not asso-ciated with HBV infection in the Han Chinese population.展开更多
Infection is the leading cause of complication after liver transplantation, causing morbidity and mortality in the first months after surgery. Allograft rejection is mediated through adaptive immunological responses, ...Infection is the leading cause of complication after liver transplantation, causing morbidity and mortality in the first months after surgery. Allograft rejection is mediated through adaptive immunological responses, and thus immunosuppressive therapy is necessary after transplantation. In this setting, the presence of genetic variants of innate immunity receptors may increase the risk of post-transplant infection, in comparison with patients carrying wild-type alleles. Numerous studies have investigated the role of genetic variants of innate immune receptors and the risk of complication after liver transplantation, but their results are discordant. Tolllike receptors and mannose-binding lectin are arguably the most important studied molecules; however, many other receptors could increase the risk of infection after transplantation. In this article, we review the published studies analyzing the impact of genetic variants in the innate immune system on the development of infectious complications after liver transplantation.展开更多
In view of the demographic changes and projected increase of arthroplasty procedures worldwide,the number of prosthetic joint infection cases will naturally grow.Therefore,in order to counteract this trend more rigid ...In view of the demographic changes and projected increase of arthroplasty procedures worldwide,the number of prosthetic joint infection cases will naturally grow.Therefore,in order to counteract this trend more rigid rules and a stricter implementation of effective preventive strategies is of highest importance.In the absence of a"miracle weapon"priorities should lie in evidence-based measures including preoperative optimization of patients at higher infection risks,the fulfilment of strict hygiene rules in the operating theatre and an effective antibiotic prophylaxis regimen.Instead of a"one size fits all"philosophy,it has been proposed to adjust the antibiotic prophylaxis protocol to major infection risks taking into account important patient-and procedure-related risk factors.A stronger focus on the local application mode via use of high dose dual antibioticloaded bone cement in such risk situations may have its advantages and is easy to apply in the theatre.The more potent antimicrobial growth inhibition in vitro and the strong reduction of the prosthetic joint infection rate in risk for infection patients with aid of dual antibiotic-loaded bone cement in clinical studies align with this hypothesis.展开更多
AIM To examine the relationship between the single nucleotide polymorphism CXCL10 rs1439490 and seronegative occult hepatitis C virus(HCV) infection(OCI).METHODS One hundred and three cases of seronegative OCI and 155...AIM To examine the relationship between the single nucleotide polymorphism CXCL10 rs1439490 and seronegative occult hepatitis C virus(HCV) infection(OCI).METHODS One hundred and three cases of seronegative OCI and 155 cases of seropositive chronic HCV infection(CHC) were diagnosed at five Liver Centers in Northeastern China, from 2012 to 2016. CXCL10 rs1439490, rs1440802, and IL-28 B rs12979860 were analyzed by sequencing. Serum CXCL10 was measured by ELISA. Intrahepatic CXCL10 was determined by quantitative PCR and immunohistochemical semi-quantitative scoring. Liver necroinflammation and fibrosis were scored according to the METAVIR system.RESULTS CXCL10 rs1439490 G/G was more prevalent in OCI patients(n = 93/103; 90.3%) than in CHC patients(n = 116/155; 74.8%; P = 0.008). OCI patients had lower serum CXCL10 levels than CHC patients(192.91 ± 46.50 pg/mL vs 354.78 ± 102.91 pg/mL, P < 0.0001). Of IL-28 B rs12979860 C/C patients, OCI patients with rs1439490 G/G had lower serum and liver levels of CXCL10 and lower levels of liver necroinflammation and fibrosis than non-G/G patients. OCI patients had higher alanine aminotransferase normalization rates after Peginterferon treatment than CHC patients(P < 0.05) and serum CXCL10 decreased significantly(P < 0.0001). Liver necroinflammation and fibrosis were alleviated in 8 OCI patients after treatment. Multivariate analysis indicated that rs1439490 G/G significantly influenced the occurrence of OCI in HCV infection(OR = 0.31, 95%CI: 0.15-0.66, P = 0.002).CONCLUSION CXCL10 rs1439490 G/G is positively associated with OCI in HCV infection and antiviral outcome.展开更多
Background: The incidence of cervical cancer is high in Bangladesh and there is a high prevalence of preinvasive lower genital tract disease among women of reproductive age. Persistent high-risk Human Papilloma Virus ...Background: The incidence of cervical cancer is high in Bangladesh and there is a high prevalence of preinvasive lower genital tract disease among women of reproductive age. Persistent high-risk Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection is the main underlying cause of cervical cancer and its precursor, cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN). Objective: The aim of the study was to identify the subtypes of high-risk HPV infection among women with the colposcopic diagnosis of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia in Bangladesh. Methods: This cross-sectional observational study was conducted in the colposcopy clinic of Dhaka Medical College Hospital over a six-month period. A total of 100 participants were enrolled. Married women, between 30 - 60 years of age with colposcopically diagnosed cervical intra epithelial neoplasia were enrolled. Women with chronic illness, pregnancy, and women unable to consent were excluded from this study. After counselling, colposcopically directed punch biopsies were taken from each CIN case concurrently with high-risk HPV testing by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Results: The mean age of the patients was 38.69 (SD ±7.76) years. CIN 1 was diagnosed in 57% of participants, while 24% had CIN II and 19% had CIN III lesions. High-risk HPV was present in 52 patients. HPV 16 was the most common identified in 28 (53.84%) and HPV 18 was the second most common with 20 (38.46%) either singly or in combination with other high-risk subtypes. The other HPV strains, HPV 31, 33, 35, 52, 56 and 58, were also detected either as mono or co-infections. Out of the 52 HPV positive cases, 29 (55.8%) had mono infection and 23 (44.2%) had co-infection with several subtypes. The highest incidence (50%) of oncogenic HPV infections was present among women aged 35 - 45 years. Risk factors associated with HPV positive cases were high parity (P 0.05), early age at marriage (P = 0.754) and early age of first child. Conclusion: This study identified a high prevalence of HPV 16 and 18 genotypes. HPV vaccination with the current 9-valent HPV vaccine, which contains HPV types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58. Will be an effective public health measure to eradicate cervical cancer in Bangladesh.展开更多
目的探讨肿瘤坏死因子诱导蛋白3相互作用蛋白1(TNFAIP3-interacting protein 1,TNIP1)基因单核苷酸多态性及其mRNA表达水平与老年慢性心力衰竭患者肺部感染的相关性。方法选择2019年10月至2022年10月于上海建工医院重症医学科就诊的130...目的探讨肿瘤坏死因子诱导蛋白3相互作用蛋白1(TNFAIP3-interacting protein 1,TNIP1)基因单核苷酸多态性及其mRNA表达水平与老年慢性心力衰竭患者肺部感染的相关性。方法选择2019年10月至2022年10月于上海建工医院重症医学科就诊的130例老年慢性心力衰竭患者作为研究对象,根据是否于院内发生肺部感染分为感染组(32例)和未感染组(98例)。对TNIP1基因的两个SNP位点rs6889239(T>C)、rs17728338(A>G)进行基因分型,并检测外周血TNIP1基因的mRNA表达水平。结果TNIP1基因rs6889239位点在感染组和非感染组之间的基因型分布以及等位基因频率的差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05);两组的rs17728338位点AA、AG、GG基因型分布比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),且感染组等位基因G的频率显著高于未感染组(P<0.05)。相较于未感染组,感染组患者的外周血TNIP1基因mRNA表达水平显著增加,差异有统计学意义(P<0.001)。受试者工作特征(Receiver operating characteristic,ROC)曲线分析结果显示外周血TNIP1基因表达水平预测慢性心力衰竭患者发生肺部感染的灵敏度和特异度分别为71.9%和95.9%。感染组和非感染组TNIP1基因rs6889239位点不同基因型患者的外周血TNIP1基因的表达水平比较差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05),而rs17728338位点不同基因型患者的外周血TNIP1基因表达水平比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论TNIP1基因rs17728338表达水平与老年慢性心力衰竭患者发生肺部感染有关。展开更多
Due to the limitations of existing approaches,a rapid,sensitive,accurate,comprehensive,and generally applicable strategy to diagnose and treat bacterial and fungal infections remains a major challenge.Here,based on th...Due to the limitations of existing approaches,a rapid,sensitive,accurate,comprehensive,and generally applicable strategy to diagnose and treat bacterial and fungal infections remains a major challenge.Here,based on the ramanome technology platform,we propose a culture‐free,one cell resolution,phenome‐genome‐combined strategy called single‐cell identification,viability and vitality tests and source tracking(SCIVVS).For each cell directly extracted from a clinical specimen,the fingerprint region of the D2O‐probed single cell Raman spectrum(SCRS)enables species‐level identification based on a reference SCRS database of pathogen species,whereas the C‐D band accurately quantifies viability,metabolic vitality,phenotypic susceptibility to antimicrobials,and their intercellular heterogeneity.Moreover,to source track a cell,Raman‐activated cell sorting followed by sequencing or cultivation proceeds,producinging an indexed,high coverage genome assembly or a pure culture from precisely one pathogenic cell.Finally,an integrated SCIVVS workflow that features automated profiling and sorting of metabolic and morphological phenomes can complete the entire process in only a few hours.Because it resolves heterogeneity for both the metabolic phenome and genome,targets functions,can be automated,and is orders‐of‐magnitude faster while cost‐effective,SCIVVS is a new technological and data framework to diagnose and treat bacterial and fungal infections in various clinical and disease control settings.展开更多
文摘While advanced technology,increased medical knowledge and improved surgical technique has improved patient outcomes in total joint arthroplasty,prosthetic joint infection still remains one of the leading causes of increased healthcare costs,medical resources and societal burdens in orthopaedic care.Two stage arthroplasty revision remains the gold standard for treatment of prosthetic joint infection.Proponents of single stage revision arthroplasty for infection argue that it results in lower healthcare costs while improving patient reported functional outcomes and with equivalent success rates.Here we review the history of single stage revision arthroplasty,discuss the key principles,highlight the indications and contraindications,and review the reported outcomes with a focus on future developments of single stage revision arthroplasty for hip and knee periprosthetic joint infections.
文摘Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) are well known for being linked to the development of cervical cancers, most of them being caused by the high-risk (HR) oncogenic genotypes, mainly 16 and 18. The efficacy of 2LPAPI<sup><sup>®</sup> </sup>(Labo’Life), a micro-immunotherapy homeopathic drug, has been evaluated in HR-HPV infected women (n = 18), in a private gynecology practice, by comparing them to an untreated control group (n = 18). Patients were 20 to 45 years old and had cytology with Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance (ASCUS) or Low grade Superficial Intra Lesions/ Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Grade I (LSIL/CINI). Patients freely chose to be treated with the drug or not. Those deciding not to take the drug remained untreated and were followed as a control group. The drug was taken at the regimen of one capsule per day during 6 months. HR-HPV and cytology were evaluated at 6 and 12 months. After 12 months, HR-HPV was cleared in 78% of the patients taking the drug versus 44% in those not taking it (p = 0.086). In patients over 25 years, HR-HPV clearance in the treated group was significantly higher (81.3%) than in the control group (20%) (p = 0.004). The difference in the regression of the lesion grades almost reached statistical significance (p = 0.053). This follow-up confirms that the micro-immunotherapy drug 2LPAPI<sup><sup>®</sup></sup> is a safe and effective therapeutic approach to treat HR-HPV cervical lesions in women over 25 years.
文摘The number of hepatitis C virus(HCV) infection cases is relatively low in children. This low number may be connected with the lack of screening tests and the asymptomatic course of infection. Currently,mother-toinfant transmission is the most common cause of HCV infection amongst children in developed countries. It is important to introduce routine screening tests for HCV in pregnant women. The risk of vertical transmission of HCV is estimated at approximately 5%(3%-10%). Currently,we do not have HCV transmission prevention methods. Some factors could potentially be eliminated by elective caesarean section. Currently,the method of prevention of perinatal HCV infection is the early identification and effective treatment of infections in young women in the preconception period. We describe genetic tests(IL-28 B single nucleotide polymorphisms) to identify children with an increased chance of spontaneous clearance or sustained virologic response achievement and vitamin D level as a potential predictor of treatment response in children. It is also important to develop non-invasive tests that can predict liver fibrosis. The existence of differences in the mechanisms leading to liver injury between children and adults creates new perspectives of action to reduce liver disease progression in children in the early years of life.
文摘AIM: To analyze the host genetics factors influencing the clinical course and the response to antiviral treatment in patients with chronic hepatitis C(CHC).METHODS: We conducted an electronic search on the Pub Med and MEDLINE(2000-2014) databases and Cochrane library(2000-2014). A total of 73 articles were retrieved and their data were extensively evaluated and discussed by the authors and then analyzed in this review article.RESULTS: Several studies associated polymorphisms in the interleukin 28 B gene on chromosome 19(19q13.13) with a spontaneous viral clearance in acute hepatitis C and with the response to pegylated interferon(PegIFN)-based treatment in chronic hepatitis C patients. Other investigations demonstrated that inosine triphosphate pyrophosphatase genetic variants protect hepatitis C virus-genotype-1 CHC patients from ribavirin-induced anemia, and other studies that a polymorphism in the patatin-like phospholipase domain-containing protein 3 was associated with hepatic steatosis in CHC patients. Although not conclusive, some investigations suggested that the vitamin D-associated polymorphisms play an important role in the achievement of sustained virologic response in CHC patients treated with Peg-IFN-based antiviral therapy. Several other polymorphisms have been investigated to ascertain their possible impact on the natural history and on the response to treatment in patients with CHC, but the data are preliminary and warrant confirmation. CONCLUSION: Several genetic polymorphisms seem to influence the clinical course and the response to antiviral treatment in patients with CHC, suggesting individualized follow up and treatment strategies.
基金Supported by Grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81072342
文摘AIM:To identify the relationship between tag single nucleotide polymorphisms(tag SNPs) of interleukin-6(IL-6) gene and susceptibility to chronic hepatitis B virus(HBV) infection in a Han Chinese population.METHODS:We performed a case-control study of501 Chinese patients with chronic HBV infection and301 self-limiting HBV-infected individuals as controls.Genomic DNA was isolated from the whole blood of all subjects using phenol/chloroform with MaXtract highdensity tubes. Tag SNPs were identified using genotype data from the panel(Han Chinese in Beijing) of the phase II HapMap Project. Four tag SNPs in IL-6(rs17147230A/T,rs2066992G/T,rs2069837A/G and rs2069852A/G) were genotyped by the Multiplex Snapshot technique. The genotype and allele frequencies were calculated and analyzed.RESULTS:Five haplotypes were involved in the analysis,with frequencies higher than 0.03. One of the haplotypes,TTAA,was significantly different between the two groups. Overall haplotype P values were:ATAA,P = 0.605,OR(95%CI) = 1.056(0.860-1.297); TGAG,P = 0.385,OR(95%CI) = 1.179(0.813-1.709); TGGG,P = 0.549,OR(95%CI) = 1.087(0.827-1.429); TTAA,P = 0.004,OR(95%CI) = 0.655(0.491-0.873); TTAG,P = 0.266,OR(95%CI) = 1.272(0.832-1.944). However,the four SNPs showed no significant genotype/allele associations with susceptibility to chronic HBV infection. Overall allele P values were:rs17147230,P = 0.696,OR(95%CI) = 1.041(0.850-1.276); rs2066992,P = 0.460,OR(95%CI)= 1.090(0.868-1.369); rs2069837,P = 0.898,OR(95%CI) = 0.983(0.759-1.274); rs2069852,P = 0.165,OR(95%CI) = 0.859(0.693-1.064). Overall genotype P values were:rs17147230,P = 0.625; rs2066992,P= 0.500; rs2069837,P = 0.853; and rs2069852,P =0.380.CONCLUSION:The four tag SNPs of IL-6 gene may be associated with susceptibility to chronic HBV infection in the Han Chinese population.
基金Supported by Grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81072342the National Pre-973 Program Projects,No. 2009CB526411
文摘AIM:To investigate the association between three tag single nucleotide polymorphisms (tagSNPs) in inter-feron regulatory factors (IRF3) and the genetic suscep-tibility to chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.METHODS:We performed a case-control study of 985 Chinese cases of chronic HBV infection and 294 self-limiting HBV-infected individuals as controls.Three tagSNPs in IRF3 (rs10415576,rs2304204,rs2304206) were genotyped with the Multiplex SNaPshot technique.The genotype and allele frequencies were calculatedand analyzed.RESULTS:The three SNPs showed no significant geno-type/allele associations with chronic HBV infection.Overall allele P values were:rs10415576,P=0.0908,odds ratio (OR) [95% confidence interval (CI)]=1.1798 (0.9740-1.4291);rs2304204,P=0.5959,OR (95% CI)=1.0597 (0.8552-1.3133);rs2304206,P=0.8372,OR (95% CI)=1.0250 (0.8097-1.2976).Overall genotype P values were:rs10415576,P=0.2106;rs2304204,P=0.8458;rs2304206,P=0.8315.There were no statisti-cally significant differences between patients with chron-ic HBV infection and controls.Haplotypes generated by these three SNPs were also not significantly different between the two groups.CONCLUSION:The three tagSNPs of IRF3 are not asso-ciated with HBV infection in the Han Chinese population.
文摘Infection is the leading cause of complication after liver transplantation, causing morbidity and mortality in the first months after surgery. Allograft rejection is mediated through adaptive immunological responses, and thus immunosuppressive therapy is necessary after transplantation. In this setting, the presence of genetic variants of innate immunity receptors may increase the risk of post-transplant infection, in comparison with patients carrying wild-type alleles. Numerous studies have investigated the role of genetic variants of innate immune receptors and the risk of complication after liver transplantation, but their results are discordant. Tolllike receptors and mannose-binding lectin are arguably the most important studied molecules; however, many other receptors could increase the risk of infection after transplantation. In this article, we review the published studies analyzing the impact of genetic variants in the innate immune system on the development of infectious complications after liver transplantation.
文摘In view of the demographic changes and projected increase of arthroplasty procedures worldwide,the number of prosthetic joint infection cases will naturally grow.Therefore,in order to counteract this trend more rigid rules and a stricter implementation of effective preventive strategies is of highest importance.In the absence of a"miracle weapon"priorities should lie in evidence-based measures including preoperative optimization of patients at higher infection risks,the fulfilment of strict hygiene rules in the operating theatre and an effective antibiotic prophylaxis regimen.Instead of a"one size fits all"philosophy,it has been proposed to adjust the antibiotic prophylaxis protocol to major infection risks taking into account important patient-and procedure-related risk factors.A stronger focus on the local application mode via use of high dose dual antibioticloaded bone cement in such risk situations may have its advantages and is easy to apply in the theatre.The more potent antimicrobial growth inhibition in vitro and the strong reduction of the prosthetic joint infection rate in risk for infection patients with aid of dual antibiotic-loaded bone cement in clinical studies align with this hypothesis.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81670533the Jilin Provincial Science&Technology Department,No.2013 0102088JCthe Jilin Provincial Development and Reform Commission,No.2013C028-3
文摘AIM To examine the relationship between the single nucleotide polymorphism CXCL10 rs1439490 and seronegative occult hepatitis C virus(HCV) infection(OCI).METHODS One hundred and three cases of seronegative OCI and 155 cases of seropositive chronic HCV infection(CHC) were diagnosed at five Liver Centers in Northeastern China, from 2012 to 2016. CXCL10 rs1439490, rs1440802, and IL-28 B rs12979860 were analyzed by sequencing. Serum CXCL10 was measured by ELISA. Intrahepatic CXCL10 was determined by quantitative PCR and immunohistochemical semi-quantitative scoring. Liver necroinflammation and fibrosis were scored according to the METAVIR system.RESULTS CXCL10 rs1439490 G/G was more prevalent in OCI patients(n = 93/103; 90.3%) than in CHC patients(n = 116/155; 74.8%; P = 0.008). OCI patients had lower serum CXCL10 levels than CHC patients(192.91 ± 46.50 pg/mL vs 354.78 ± 102.91 pg/mL, P < 0.0001). Of IL-28 B rs12979860 C/C patients, OCI patients with rs1439490 G/G had lower serum and liver levels of CXCL10 and lower levels of liver necroinflammation and fibrosis than non-G/G patients. OCI patients had higher alanine aminotransferase normalization rates after Peginterferon treatment than CHC patients(P < 0.05) and serum CXCL10 decreased significantly(P < 0.0001). Liver necroinflammation and fibrosis were alleviated in 8 OCI patients after treatment. Multivariate analysis indicated that rs1439490 G/G significantly influenced the occurrence of OCI in HCV infection(OR = 0.31, 95%CI: 0.15-0.66, P = 0.002).CONCLUSION CXCL10 rs1439490 G/G is positively associated with OCI in HCV infection and antiviral outcome.
文摘Background: The incidence of cervical cancer is high in Bangladesh and there is a high prevalence of preinvasive lower genital tract disease among women of reproductive age. Persistent high-risk Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection is the main underlying cause of cervical cancer and its precursor, cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN). Objective: The aim of the study was to identify the subtypes of high-risk HPV infection among women with the colposcopic diagnosis of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia in Bangladesh. Methods: This cross-sectional observational study was conducted in the colposcopy clinic of Dhaka Medical College Hospital over a six-month period. A total of 100 participants were enrolled. Married women, between 30 - 60 years of age with colposcopically diagnosed cervical intra epithelial neoplasia were enrolled. Women with chronic illness, pregnancy, and women unable to consent were excluded from this study. After counselling, colposcopically directed punch biopsies were taken from each CIN case concurrently with high-risk HPV testing by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Results: The mean age of the patients was 38.69 (SD ±7.76) years. CIN 1 was diagnosed in 57% of participants, while 24% had CIN II and 19% had CIN III lesions. High-risk HPV was present in 52 patients. HPV 16 was the most common identified in 28 (53.84%) and HPV 18 was the second most common with 20 (38.46%) either singly or in combination with other high-risk subtypes. The other HPV strains, HPV 31, 33, 35, 52, 56 and 58, were also detected either as mono or co-infections. Out of the 52 HPV positive cases, 29 (55.8%) had mono infection and 23 (44.2%) had co-infection with several subtypes. The highest incidence (50%) of oncogenic HPV infections was present among women aged 35 - 45 years. Risk factors associated with HPV positive cases were high parity (P 0.05), early age at marriage (P = 0.754) and early age of first child. Conclusion: This study identified a high prevalence of HPV 16 and 18 genotypes. HPV vaccination with the current 9-valent HPV vaccine, which contains HPV types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58. Will be an effective public health measure to eradicate cervical cancer in Bangladesh.
文摘目的探讨肿瘤坏死因子诱导蛋白3相互作用蛋白1(TNFAIP3-interacting protein 1,TNIP1)基因单核苷酸多态性及其mRNA表达水平与老年慢性心力衰竭患者肺部感染的相关性。方法选择2019年10月至2022年10月于上海建工医院重症医学科就诊的130例老年慢性心力衰竭患者作为研究对象,根据是否于院内发生肺部感染分为感染组(32例)和未感染组(98例)。对TNIP1基因的两个SNP位点rs6889239(T>C)、rs17728338(A>G)进行基因分型,并检测外周血TNIP1基因的mRNA表达水平。结果TNIP1基因rs6889239位点在感染组和非感染组之间的基因型分布以及等位基因频率的差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05);两组的rs17728338位点AA、AG、GG基因型分布比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),且感染组等位基因G的频率显著高于未感染组(P<0.05)。相较于未感染组,感染组患者的外周血TNIP1基因mRNA表达水平显著增加,差异有统计学意义(P<0.001)。受试者工作特征(Receiver operating characteristic,ROC)曲线分析结果显示外周血TNIP1基因表达水平预测慢性心力衰竭患者发生肺部感染的灵敏度和特异度分别为71.9%和95.9%。感染组和非感染组TNIP1基因rs6889239位点不同基因型患者的外周血TNIP1基因的表达水平比较差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05),而rs17728338位点不同基因型患者的外周血TNIP1基因表达水平比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论TNIP1基因rs17728338表达水平与老年慢性心力衰竭患者发生肺部感染有关。
基金National Key R&D Program of China,Grant/Award Number:2022YFA1304101CAS,Grant/Award Number:XDB29050400+1 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Number:32030003Shenzhen‐Hong Kong Innovation Circle Plan,Grant/Award Number:SGDX2019081623060946。
文摘Due to the limitations of existing approaches,a rapid,sensitive,accurate,comprehensive,and generally applicable strategy to diagnose and treat bacterial and fungal infections remains a major challenge.Here,based on the ramanome technology platform,we propose a culture‐free,one cell resolution,phenome‐genome‐combined strategy called single‐cell identification,viability and vitality tests and source tracking(SCIVVS).For each cell directly extracted from a clinical specimen,the fingerprint region of the D2O‐probed single cell Raman spectrum(SCRS)enables species‐level identification based on a reference SCRS database of pathogen species,whereas the C‐D band accurately quantifies viability,metabolic vitality,phenotypic susceptibility to antimicrobials,and their intercellular heterogeneity.Moreover,to source track a cell,Raman‐activated cell sorting followed by sequencing or cultivation proceeds,producinging an indexed,high coverage genome assembly or a pure culture from precisely one pathogenic cell.Finally,an integrated SCIVVS workflow that features automated profiling and sorting of metabolic and morphological phenomes can complete the entire process in only a few hours.Because it resolves heterogeneity for both the metabolic phenome and genome,targets functions,can be automated,and is orders‐of‐magnitude faster while cost‐effective,SCIVVS is a new technological and data framework to diagnose and treat bacterial and fungal infections in various clinical and disease control settings.