BACKGROUND Thyroxine-binding globulin(TBG;the gene product of SERPINA7)is the main transporter of thyroid hormones in humans.Mutations in the TBG gene may lead to inherited TBG deficiency.There have been 28 reported m...BACKGROUND Thyroxine-binding globulin(TBG;the gene product of SERPINA7)is the main transporter of thyroid hormones in humans.Mutations in the TBG gene may lead to inherited TBG deficiency.There have been 28 reported mutations that associate with complete TBG deficiency(TBG-CD).Here we identified a novel frameshift mutation causing early termination of the TBG protein and TBG-CD in a Chinese family.CASE SUMMARY A 46-year-old Chinese man was referred to our hospital with normal free thyroxine,free triiodothyronine,thyrotropin,but lower total thyroxine and total triiodothyronine,and undetectable serum TBG,indicative of TBG-CD.Blood samples were obtained from the patient’s family members and thyroid function and serum TBG were evaluated.Genomic DNA from peripheral blood was sequenced to detect possible TBG mutation(s).Quantitative PCR high-resolution melting curve analysis was used to screen TBG-Poly(L283F)among 117 Chinese men.A novel mutation of TBG(p.Phe135Alafs*21),a 19-nucleotide insertion in exon 1,was identified,which resulted in a truncated TBG protein product and caused TBG-CD.The other mutation,identified in the proband’s father,is a known polymorphism,TBG-Poly(L283F).The frequency of the TBG-Poly allele among 117 unrelated Han Chinese men from northeast China was 21.37%.CONCLUSION A novel mutation in the TBG gene associated with the TBG-CD phenotype was identified in a Chinese family.Additionally,it was found that 21.37%of Chinese males had TBG-Poly(L283F).展开更多
Objective:To study the effect of the direct anti-human globulin test on the clinical efficacy of blood transfusion patients.Methods:52 transfused patients were selected for this study,of which 26 cases with positive d...Objective:To study the effect of the direct anti-human globulin test on the clinical efficacy of blood transfusion patients.Methods:52 transfused patients were selected for this study,of which 26 cases with positive direct anti-human globulin tests were included in the positive group,and another 26 cases with negative direct anti-human globulin tests were included in the negative group.The apparent efficacy of the patients in the two groups after blood transfusion was compared.Results:After blood transfusion,the apparent efficacy of the negative group was significantly higher,P<0.05;in the positive group,the proportion of the predominantly multi-antibody group was the highest;after blood transfusion,the post-transfusion apparent efficacy of the simple IgG group was higher than that of the multi-antibody group,P<0.05;comparing the intensity of the different antibodies resulted in the 1+group,and the 3+to 4+groups were significantly lower after blood transfusion,P<0.05.Conclusion:The use of the direct antiglobulin test in transfused patients showed that patients with positive results would have better clinical efficacy.Direct anti-human globulin tests will have an impact on the clinical efficacy of blood transfusion in patients with positive results,so it is very important to carry out a direct anti-human globulin test on blood transfusion patients.展开更多
Wheat embryo globulin(WEG)has been proven to possess multiple biological activities,including antioxidative properties,immunomodulatory,and so on.Aged mouse model were established by subcutaneous injection of D-galact...Wheat embryo globulin(WEG)has been proven to possess multiple biological activities,including antioxidative properties,immunomodulatory,and so on.Aged mouse model were established by subcutaneous injection of D-galactose(D-gal),and the effects of WEG on learning,memory,and antioxidant capacity in aging mice were explored through behavioural tests and antioxidant enzyme activities determination.Compared with the Model group,WEG improved the percentage of the platform quadrant,increased the number of crossing platforms,and enhanced the identification indexs.WEG also increased total antioxidant capacity(T-AOC),superoxide dismutase(SOD),and glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px)activities in the liver and brains of aging mice,and reduced malondialdehyde(MDA)content.Pathological observations indicated that WEG protected against damage to brain in D-gal-induced aging mice.These results effectively revealed that WEG not only improved the abilities of learning and memory,and the cognitive impairment,but also delayed the aging process of the D-gal-induced mice.展开更多
Anti-thymocyte globulin(ATG)is a pivotal immunosuppressive therapy utilized in the management of T-cell-mediated rejection and steroid-resistant rejection among renal transplant recipients.Commercially available as Th...Anti-thymocyte globulin(ATG)is a pivotal immunosuppressive therapy utilized in the management of T-cell-mediated rejection and steroid-resistant rejection among renal transplant recipients.Commercially available as Thymoglobulin(rabbit-derived,Sanofi,United States),ATG-Fresenius S(rabbit-derived),and ATGAM(equine-derived,Pfizer,United States),these formulations share a common mechanism of action centered on their interaction with cell surface markers of immune cells,imparting immunosuppressive effects.Although the prevailing mechanism predominantly involves T-cell depletion via the complement-mediated pathway,alternate mechanisms have been elucidated.Optimal dosing and treatment duration of ATG have exhibited variance across randomised trials and clinical reports,rendering the establishment of standardized guidelines a challenge.The spectrum of risks associated with ATG administration spans from transient adverse effects such as fever,chills,and skin rash in the acute phase to long-term concerns related to immunosuppression,including susceptibility to infections and malignancies.This comprehensive review aims to provide a thorough exploration of the current understanding of ATG,encompassing its mechanism of action,clinical utility in the treatment of acute renal graft rejections,specifically steroid-resistant cases,efficacy in rejection episode reversal,and a synthesis of findings from different eras of maintenance immunosuppression.Additionally,it delves into the adverse effects associated with ATG therapy and its impact on long-term graft function.Furthermore,the review underscores the existing gaps in evidence,particularly in the context of the Banff classification of rejections,and highlights the challenges faced by clinicians when navigating the available literature to strike the optimal balance between the risks and benefits of ATG utilization in renal transplantation.展开更多
目的 通过对RhD阴性孕产妇腹中胎儿和分娩的新生儿发生胎儿新生儿溶血病(hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn,HDFN)的相关指标对比分析,为预防和治疗HDFN提供参考和指导。方法 收集我院2018年1月—2022年12月分娩的RhD阴性孕产...目的 通过对RhD阴性孕产妇腹中胎儿和分娩的新生儿发生胎儿新生儿溶血病(hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn,HDFN)的相关指标对比分析,为预防和治疗HDFN提供参考和指导。方法 收集我院2018年1月—2022年12月分娩的RhD阴性孕产妇737名,比较新生儿是否发生RhD血型不合、ABO血型不合导致的HDFN及其影响因素,发生RhD-HDFN和发生ABO-HDFN的相关影响因素。分析发生RhD-HDFN和发生ABO-HDFN患儿的实验室指标差异;分析IgG抗-D效价≤16和≥32的孕产妇分娩的新生儿发生RhD-HDFN的实验室指标差异。结果 737名RhD阴性孕产妇中,发生RhD-HDFN的母婴ABO血型相同或相容者比率88.89%(40/45)显著高于母婴ABO血型不相容者11.11%(5/45)。母体二次妊娠及以上发生RhD-HDFN比率93.33%(42/45)显著高于ABO-HDFN 60.66%(37/61)者。母体IgG抗-D效价≥32者分娩的新生儿血红蛋白(hemoglobin,Hb)最低值低于母体IgG抗-D效价≤16者(χ^(2)=5.61,P<0.05),母体IgG抗-D效价≥32者分娩的新生儿血清总胆红素(total bilirubin,TBil)峰值高于IgG抗-D效价≤16者(χ^(2)=4.471,P<0.05)。结论 RhD阴性孕产妇中,母婴ABO血型相同或相容及孕产次≥2者,相应新生儿更易发生RhD-HDFN,母体IgG抗-D效价≥32者发生新生儿溶血的严重程度显著高于抗-D效价≤16者。展开更多
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81570711National Clinical Key College Fund and the Key Platform Foundation of Science and Technology for the Universities in Liaoning Province,No.16010
文摘BACKGROUND Thyroxine-binding globulin(TBG;the gene product of SERPINA7)is the main transporter of thyroid hormones in humans.Mutations in the TBG gene may lead to inherited TBG deficiency.There have been 28 reported mutations that associate with complete TBG deficiency(TBG-CD).Here we identified a novel frameshift mutation causing early termination of the TBG protein and TBG-CD in a Chinese family.CASE SUMMARY A 46-year-old Chinese man was referred to our hospital with normal free thyroxine,free triiodothyronine,thyrotropin,but lower total thyroxine and total triiodothyronine,and undetectable serum TBG,indicative of TBG-CD.Blood samples were obtained from the patient’s family members and thyroid function and serum TBG were evaluated.Genomic DNA from peripheral blood was sequenced to detect possible TBG mutation(s).Quantitative PCR high-resolution melting curve analysis was used to screen TBG-Poly(L283F)among 117 Chinese men.A novel mutation of TBG(p.Phe135Alafs*21),a 19-nucleotide insertion in exon 1,was identified,which resulted in a truncated TBG protein product and caused TBG-CD.The other mutation,identified in the proband’s father,is a known polymorphism,TBG-Poly(L283F).The frequency of the TBG-Poly allele among 117 unrelated Han Chinese men from northeast China was 21.37%.CONCLUSION A novel mutation in the TBG gene associated with the TBG-CD phenotype was identified in a Chinese family.Additionally,it was found that 21.37%of Chinese males had TBG-Poly(L283F).
文摘Objective:To study the effect of the direct anti-human globulin test on the clinical efficacy of blood transfusion patients.Methods:52 transfused patients were selected for this study,of which 26 cases with positive direct anti-human globulin tests were included in the positive group,and another 26 cases with negative direct anti-human globulin tests were included in the negative group.The apparent efficacy of the patients in the two groups after blood transfusion was compared.Results:After blood transfusion,the apparent efficacy of the negative group was significantly higher,P<0.05;in the positive group,the proportion of the predominantly multi-antibody group was the highest;after blood transfusion,the post-transfusion apparent efficacy of the simple IgG group was higher than that of the multi-antibody group,P<0.05;comparing the intensity of the different antibodies resulted in the 1+group,and the 3+to 4+groups were significantly lower after blood transfusion,P<0.05.Conclusion:The use of the direct antiglobulin test in transfused patients showed that patients with positive results would have better clinical efficacy.Direct anti-human globulin tests will have an impact on the clinical efficacy of blood transfusion in patients with positive results,so it is very important to carry out a direct anti-human globulin test on blood transfusion patients.
基金funded by Zhongyuan Scholars in Henan Province(192101510004)Major Science and Technology Projects for Public Welfare of Henan Province(201300110300)+2 种基金Innovation Demonstration Special Project of Henan Province(201111110100)financially supported by Key Project Foundation of Natural Science Research of Universities of Henan Province in China(20A550004)Fundamental Research Funds for the Henan Provincial Colleges and Universities in Henan University of Technology(HAUT)and High-Level Talents Research Fund of HAUT(2018QNJH13,and 2018BS012)。
文摘Wheat embryo globulin(WEG)has been proven to possess multiple biological activities,including antioxidative properties,immunomodulatory,and so on.Aged mouse model were established by subcutaneous injection of D-galactose(D-gal),and the effects of WEG on learning,memory,and antioxidant capacity in aging mice were explored through behavioural tests and antioxidant enzyme activities determination.Compared with the Model group,WEG improved the percentage of the platform quadrant,increased the number of crossing platforms,and enhanced the identification indexs.WEG also increased total antioxidant capacity(T-AOC),superoxide dismutase(SOD),and glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px)activities in the liver and brains of aging mice,and reduced malondialdehyde(MDA)content.Pathological observations indicated that WEG protected against damage to brain in D-gal-induced aging mice.These results effectively revealed that WEG not only improved the abilities of learning and memory,and the cognitive impairment,but also delayed the aging process of the D-gal-induced mice.
文摘Anti-thymocyte globulin(ATG)is a pivotal immunosuppressive therapy utilized in the management of T-cell-mediated rejection and steroid-resistant rejection among renal transplant recipients.Commercially available as Thymoglobulin(rabbit-derived,Sanofi,United States),ATG-Fresenius S(rabbit-derived),and ATGAM(equine-derived,Pfizer,United States),these formulations share a common mechanism of action centered on their interaction with cell surface markers of immune cells,imparting immunosuppressive effects.Although the prevailing mechanism predominantly involves T-cell depletion via the complement-mediated pathway,alternate mechanisms have been elucidated.Optimal dosing and treatment duration of ATG have exhibited variance across randomised trials and clinical reports,rendering the establishment of standardized guidelines a challenge.The spectrum of risks associated with ATG administration spans from transient adverse effects such as fever,chills,and skin rash in the acute phase to long-term concerns related to immunosuppression,including susceptibility to infections and malignancies.This comprehensive review aims to provide a thorough exploration of the current understanding of ATG,encompassing its mechanism of action,clinical utility in the treatment of acute renal graft rejections,specifically steroid-resistant cases,efficacy in rejection episode reversal,and a synthesis of findings from different eras of maintenance immunosuppression.Additionally,it delves into the adverse effects associated with ATG therapy and its impact on long-term graft function.Furthermore,the review underscores the existing gaps in evidence,particularly in the context of the Banff classification of rejections,and highlights the challenges faced by clinicians when navigating the available literature to strike the optimal balance between the risks and benefits of ATG utilization in renal transplantation.
文摘目的 通过对RhD阴性孕产妇腹中胎儿和分娩的新生儿发生胎儿新生儿溶血病(hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn,HDFN)的相关指标对比分析,为预防和治疗HDFN提供参考和指导。方法 收集我院2018年1月—2022年12月分娩的RhD阴性孕产妇737名,比较新生儿是否发生RhD血型不合、ABO血型不合导致的HDFN及其影响因素,发生RhD-HDFN和发生ABO-HDFN的相关影响因素。分析发生RhD-HDFN和发生ABO-HDFN患儿的实验室指标差异;分析IgG抗-D效价≤16和≥32的孕产妇分娩的新生儿发生RhD-HDFN的实验室指标差异。结果 737名RhD阴性孕产妇中,发生RhD-HDFN的母婴ABO血型相同或相容者比率88.89%(40/45)显著高于母婴ABO血型不相容者11.11%(5/45)。母体二次妊娠及以上发生RhD-HDFN比率93.33%(42/45)显著高于ABO-HDFN 60.66%(37/61)者。母体IgG抗-D效价≥32者分娩的新生儿血红蛋白(hemoglobin,Hb)最低值低于母体IgG抗-D效价≤16者(χ^(2)=5.61,P<0.05),母体IgG抗-D效价≥32者分娩的新生儿血清总胆红素(total bilirubin,TBil)峰值高于IgG抗-D效价≤16者(χ^(2)=4.471,P<0.05)。结论 RhD阴性孕产妇中,母婴ABO血型相同或相容及孕产次≥2者,相应新生儿更易发生RhD-HDFN,母体IgG抗-D效价≥32者发生新生儿溶血的严重程度显著高于抗-D效价≤16者。
