Two cases of airway dysfunction related to diacetyl exposure / 中华劳动卫生职业病杂志

Occupational exposure to diacetyl can lead to bronchiolitis obliterans. In this paper, two patients with severe obstructive ventilation disorder who were exposed to diacetyl at a fragrance and flavours factory were analyzed. The clinical manifestations were cough and shortness of breath. One of them showed Mosaic shadows and uneven perfusion in both lungs on CT, while the other was normal. Field investigation found that 4 of the 8 workers in the factory were found to have obstructive ventilation disorder, and 2 had small airway dysfunction. This paper summarizes the diagnostic process of patients in order to improve the understanding of airway dysfunction caused by occupational exposure to diacetyl and promote the development of relevant standards.

Japanese encephalitis virus: Biological clones from a clinical isolate quasispecies show differing neurovirulence in vitro and in a mouse model

@#The Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV), a leading cause of encephalitis, exists as quasispecies in clinical isolates. Using a limiting dilution method combined with immunohistochemistry to detect viral antigens, 10 biological clones were isolated and purified from a clinical JEV isolate (CNS138/9) derived from an autopsy brain. These biological clones were tested for neurovirulence in SK-N-MC and NIE-115 neuronal cells, and a 2-week-old, footpad-infected, JE mouse model. Nine clones were found to be neurovirulent; one clone neuroattenuated. Although further studies are needed to determine genotypic differences, if any, in these clones, the limiting dilution purification and neurovirulence testing methods described herein should be useful for phenotypic studies of quasispecies of neurotropic viruses in general, and JEV and other flaviviruses in particular.

Structural and functional changes of immune system in natural aging SD rats / 中国实验动物学报

Objective To investigate the structural and functional changes of immune system in aging Sprague-Dawley rats. Methods Sixty SPF 4-6-week old SD rats(male:female=1:1)were used in this study. Ten of them were randomly taken and euthanized every 6 months. The dynamic changes of T cell proliferation,expression of cytokines,serum levels of SOD and MDA and histopathology were examined. Results Obvious histological changes of thymus and spleen were observed in the aging rats. Compared with the young SD rats,in the aging rats,the lymphocyte transformation ability was decreased(P<0.05,P<0.01),number of splenic cells was declined(P<0.05,P<0.01),NK(P<0.05,P<0.01)and T cell subset was reduced(P<0.05,P<0.01),and the production of IL-2 was decreased as well(P<0.05, P<0.01). The serum level of SOD in old rats was lower,MDA was increased,with significant differences(P<0.05,P<0.01). The immunohistochemical staining showed that more extensive staining was found in the nuclei of thymocytes from the aging rats,while the 8-OHdG formation in thymic tissues was mostly located in the thymic medulla. Conclusions Aging process is accompanied by immune impairment,oxidative stress can also impair the immune response in aging rats. Our findings indicate that structural and functional alterations of immune system in aging rats may be closely related with ox-idative damages.

Clinical and Biological Character in Mouse Models for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Generated by Transduction with Different Doses of DPP4 Molecule / 病毒学报

In this study, we evaluated the difference ot biological characteristics in the MERS-CoV infected mice model in prior to transduction with different dosage of human DPP4. Firstly, we transduced different dosage of DPP4 (high or low) into mice, and then challenged them with MERS-CoV in order to establish the model. After establishment of mice model, we observed the clinical signs of disease, virus replication, immunopathogenesis and antibody response. The results indicated that the infected mice showed typical pneumonia, virus replication, histological lesions, and neutralizing antibody production. Moreover, the high dosage group was superior to the low dosage group. Fourteen days after infection, the specific antibody to virus structural protein and neutralizing antibody were analyzed, the high dosage group induced higher level antibody. In summary, the MERS-CoV infected mice model were established prior transduction with DPP4, and the level of DPP4 influenced the clinical signs of disease, virus replication and antibody response in this model.

Histopathological changes in EV71-infected mouse model:a transmission electron microscopic study / 中华病理学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To document ultrastructural changes of brain, spinal cord, skeletal muscle, jejunum and lung of EV71 infection mouse model, and to explore the myotropism and pathogenesis of EV71 in nervous system.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Ten-day-old suckling mice were infected with EV71 strain via the intraperitoneal route. Mice with paralysis were scarified on day 4 post infection and the brain, spinal cord, skeletal muscle, jejunum and lung were sampled for transmission electron microscopy and light microscopy.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Lesions in brain were generally mild with inner chamber swelling in some of mitochondria. Myelin sheaths of medullated fibers were split with vacuolated changes. The Nissl bodies in anterior motor neurons disappeared along with mitochondria swelling, rough endoplasmic reticulum swelling and degranulation. Cytoplasm of anterior motor neurons showed cribriform appearance accompanied by neuronophagia. The bands of skeletal muscle in the infected group disappeared with degeneration and karyopyknosis in myocytes, in addition to mitochondrial swelling. Microvilli of epithelium in jejunum became loosely arranged along with formation of spiral medullary sheath structure and mitochondria swelling. Interstitial pneumonia was observed in lungs with type II pneumocyte proliferation and evacuation of the multilamellar bodies.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>EV71 infection causes severe myositis in the mouse model suggesting a strong myotropism of EV71 virus. The presence of lesions of various degrees in central nervous system and changes in anterior motor neurons may be associated with limb paralysis.</p>

The efficacy and safety of liver decanoic sulfonic sodium in the treatment of elderly patients with acute coronary syndrome / 中国基层医药

Objective To observe the efficacy and safety of liver decanoic sulfonic sodium in the treatment of elderly patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).Methods84 ACS patients over 70 years were randomly divided into the treatment and control groups.Two groups were treated on the basis of general,treatment 40 cases of liver of dibutyl sebacate with sodium sulfonated added 2.5 mg subcutaneous injection parumbilical,day 1,course 8 d ; control group 44 cases combined with low molecular weight heparin calcium 0.4 ml,2 times/day 1 time every 12 hours,according to body weight adjusted dose,Parumbilical shot in course of 8 days,observing the clinical effect of two groups during the treatment,as well as 4 weeks and bleeding during the treatment the incidence of cardiovascular events.Results The clinical effects of treatment and control groups was no significant difference (95％ and 91％,P ＞0.05) ; None of the two sets of death,myocardial infarction and recurrent malignant ventricular arrhythmia; none of the two sets of bleeding occurs,treatment of minor bleeding rates were significantly lower than those of control groups (7.5％ and 25％,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion The study of dibutyl sebacate with sodium heparin and low molecular weight heparin calcium in the treatment of ACS are valid,but the former which significantly reduce the incidence of minor bleeding.Liver decanoic sulfonic sodium for acute coronary syndrome ACS)anticoagulation can not only effectively reduce cardiovascular events,but also significantly reduce bleeding risk,regardless of the patient's age,gender,renal function and risk stratification,especially for bleeding in high risk elderly patients with safe and clinical promotion.

Role of nuclear factor-kappaB on emodin-induced sensitization of pancreatic cancer to gemcitabine / 药学学报

In view of gemcitabine resistance has limited clinical activity of gemcitabine as a cellulotoxic drug in pancreatic cancer patients, this study is designed to investigate the effect of emodin on the sensitivity of pancreatic cancer to gemcitabine as well as its mechanism. After gemcitabine-resistant pancreatic cancer cell line (SW1990/GZ) was established by escalating doses of gemcitabine serially in pancreatic cancer cell line (SW1990). The cellular proliferation was detected by cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assay. Flow cytometry (FCM) was used to determine apoptosis of pancreatic cancer cells. The activity of NF-kappaB in pancreatic cancer cells was measured by electrophoretic mobility shift assay (EMSA). Western blotting was used to detect the protein expression of Bcl-2 and Survivin in SW1990/GZ cells. Metastatic model simulating human pancreatic cancer was established by orthotopic implantation of histologically intact human tumor tissue into pancreatic wall of nude mice. Also, immunohistochemistry was used to detect the positive expression of Ki-67, NF-kappaB, Bcl-2 and Survivin in the tumors. The results show that pretreatment of cells with emodin followed by gemcitabine induced a higher percentage of growth inhibition and apoptosis of pancreatic cancer cells than that of gemcitabine alone. In addition to in vitro results, emodin in combination with gemcitabine is much more effective as an antitumor agent compared to either agent alone in the orthotopic tumor model. Further study showed that the emodin with or without gemcitabine significantly down-regulates NF-kappaB and its regulated molecules such as Bcl-2 and Survivin proteins both in vitro and in vivo. It is concluded that inactivation of NF-kappaB signaling pathway by emodin resulting in the chemosensitization of pancreatic cancer to gemcitabine, which is likely to be an important and novel strategy for the treatment of pancreatic cancer.

THE DISTRIBUTION OF NEUROKININ B IMMUNOREACTIVE NERVE FIBERS IN THE LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT OF GUINEA PIG / 解剖学报

The distribution of neurokinin B (NKB) in the lower respiratory tract of 16 guinea pigs was investigated using radioimmunoassay. As a result, it is noted that the concentration of NKB is the highest in the lung (43.83?4.37), moderate in the bronchus (36.12?5.36) and lowest in the trachea (26.44?3.73 pg/g wet tissue). NKB-immunoreactive fibers were demonstrated by immunohistochemistry in the following locations of the lower respiratory tract: 1. within and beneath the lining epithelium, smooth muscle layer and tunica adventitia of the trachea and bronchus; 2. in the smooth muscle layer of the bronchus in the lung; 3. in the alveolar septurn; 4. within smooth muscle layer and the border between smooth muscle and tunica adventitia of the blood vessels and around the blood vessels in the lung. It is also discussed that there may be a significance about the results for exploring the function of NKB and its relationship with some respiratory diseases.

EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF THE REPAIRING EFFECT OF ACELLULAR NERVE ALLOGRAFTS ON THE SCIATIC NERVE GAP OF RAT / 解剖学报

Objective To observe the repairing effect of the acellular nerve allografts on the sciatic nerve gap of rat. Methods The acellular nerve allografts,treated by hypotonic-chemical detergent,were put on the 10 mm gap of the sciatic nerve in the rat.The action potential of the regenerated nerves was determined by the electrophysiologic method 13 weeks after operation.The morphology of the regenerated nerves was observed under light microscope and electron microscope,and the results were analyzed statistically. Results No inflammation and rejected reaction were found in the period of 13 weeks after operation in the operated and control groups.There was no significant difference in number of the regenerated nerve fibers,diameter of the axons,and the thickness of the regenerated myelinated nerve between the experimental group and control group.Conclusion The present results indicated that the acellular nerve allografts had good biocompatibility for the host rat in vivo and might as a bridge promote the regeneration of the injured sciatic nerve.;

DISTRIBUTION OF SP, NKA, NKB AND CGRP IMMUNOREACTIVE NERVE FIBERS IN THE TRACHEOBRONCHIAL LYMPH NODES OF GUINEA PIG / 解剖学报

Immunohistochemical study revealed the distributions of substance P, neurokinin A, neurokinin B and calcitonin gene related peptide immunoreactive nerve fibers in the medulla, cortex and capsule of tracheobronchial lymph nodes in 10 guinea pigs. More immunopositive fibers were found to be distributed in the area around the blood vessels and lymph sinuses, less in the area distant to blood vessels. The four kinds of positive immunoreactive nerve fibers were also seen within the wall of the blood vessels. The results provide some morphological basis for the study of neuroimmunomodulation.

THE DISTRIBUTION OF CALCITONIN GENE-RELATED PEPTIDE-LIKE IMMUNOREACTIVITY IN HUMAN SPINAL CORD / 解剖学报

thoracic. No immunoreactive product was seen in the ventral horn. The possible functions of CGRP in substantia gelatinosa of the spinal dorsal horn were discussed.

EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE NERVE-MUSCLE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONAL RECOVERY OF THE SCIATIC NERVE GAP BY ACELLULAR ALLOGRAFTS IN RAT / 解剖学报

Objective The experiment was designed to investigate the effect of acellular nerve allografts on the functional recovery and reconstruction of the nerve-muscle structure of the sciatic nerve defect in rats. Methods Acellular nerve allograft was transferred into the defected rat sciatic nerve with 10mm long.The wet weight of tibialis anterior was weighed at 12 and 24 weeks postoperatively compared with control group.The conducted velocity of regenerated nerve and the effect of regenerated nerve on tibialis anterior were investigated by electrophysiologic test,and silver staining combined with AChE histochemical methods were used in the experiment separately. Results The wet weight of tibialis anterior and the conducted velocity of regenerated nerve in experimental group were similar to those in control group in 12 and 24 weeks after transplantation.The positive acetylcholinesterase(AChE)histochemical reaction was observed in the tibialis anterior at 12 weeks with deeper staining and located in the middle of tibialis anterior tidily at 24 weeks after operation.The regenerated nerve bundles and nerve terminals were found to grow into the motor end-plate of the tibialis anterior in silver staining combined with AChE staining in experiment group.Electromyogram showed that the regenerated nerve has innervated tibialis anterior already.Conclusion The results indicated that extracted nerve allografts as a bridge can promote the motor functional recovery and reconstruction of the nerve-muscle structure of the defected rat sciatic nerve.