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Objective To investigate the expression of peripheral programmed death (PD)-1hiCXCR5-CD4+T cells and its clinical significance in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Methods Peripheral blood PD-1hiCXCR5-CD4+ T cells from 21 SLE patients and 16 healthy controls were examined by flow cytometry. The levels of serum anti-double-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (dsDNA) antibodies were determined using immunoradiometric as-say. Data were analyzed with t test and Pearson's correlation test. Results The per-centages of PD-1hiCXCR5- cells within CD4+ T cell were significantly higher in SLE patients [(2.1 ±2.0)％] compared to normal controls [(0.3±0.3)％] (t=2.959, P<0.01). The percentages of PD-1hiCXCR5-cells within CD4+T cells in moderate to severe active SLE patients (3.0 ±2.0)％ was significantly increased compared to patients with mild or inactive (1.0±1.4)％(t=2.574, P<0.05) and normal controls (0.3±0.3)％ (t=5.149, P<0.01). The percentages of PD-1hiCXCR5- cells within CD4+ T cells from SLE patients were positively related with systemic lupus erythematosus disease activity index (SLEDAI) (r=0.475, P=0.0297). SLE patients in serum anti-dsDNA antibodies positive group (2.7±2.1)％displayed a higher percentage of PD-1hiCXCR5-cells within CD4+T cells than patients in serum anti-dsDNA antibodies negative group (0.6 ±0.5)％ (t=2.303, P<0.05). The percentages of PD-1hiCXCR5-cells within CD4+T cells from SLE patients were positively correlated with anti-dsDNA antibody titers. Conclusion The percentages of PD-1hiCXCR5- cells within CD4+ T cells from SLE patients are increased and are positively correlated with SLEDAI and anti-dsDNA antibody levels. Increased percentage of PD-1hiCXCR5-cells within CD4+T cells might play an important role in the pathogenesis of SLE.
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Objective To study the expression of 2 bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) related microRNA (miR-21,miR-155) in SLE patients,and to analyze their correlation with clinical features.Methods Peripheral blood was obtained from 59 SLE patients and 25 healthy controls,and total RNA was extracted and reverse transcribed into complementary DNA (cDNA).Real-time PCR technique was used to detect gene expression at transcrptional level.Disease activity was determined by SLEDAI score.Patients were divided into different groups based on their manifestations or antibody profiles,then comparison of miRNA expression was carried out using Mann-Whitney test.Results The expression levels of miR-21 and miR-155 were increased in active SLE patients (SLEDAI≥8) as compared to those with mild disease (SLEDAI≤7) or healthy controls (both P＜0.05).Patients with positive anti-dsDNA or lupus nephritis had higher expression levels of miR-21 and miR-155 than those without (P＜0.05).Conclusion The miR-21 and miR-155 expressions are elevated in active SLE patients and are associated with anti-dsDNA and renal involvement.The results suggest that these two miRNAs might play a role in the pathogenesis of SLE disease.
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ObjectiveTo investigate the number of γδT cells in the peripheral blood from patients with systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE) and their correlation to disease activity.MethodsγδT cells were detected in the peripheral blood from 42 SLE patients and 20 normal controls by flow cytometry.Anniex-V/Pl double-staining flow cytometry was employed to observe the proportion of the apoptotic γδ and CD3+ T cells in 6 SLE patients with active disease and 6 normal controls,respectively.The levels of plasma anti-nuclear antibody and anti-dsDNA antibody were determined by using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Data were analyzed with t test and Pearson's correlation test.ResultsThe percentages of γδT cells were remarkably down-regulated in SLE patients [(3.0±1.8)％ ] with active disease compared with that of those patients with inactive[(5.3±3.0)％] disease and normal controls [(6.8±2.8)％](t=-3.071 and -5.913 respectively,both P＜0.01 ).The absolute number of γδT cells decreased significantly in SLE patients with active disease[ ( 1.7± 1.6)× 107/L ] than those with inactive SLE [ (5.3±3.6)× 107/L ] (t=-3.292,P＜0.01 ),and both were lower than the normal controls [ (10.1±5.0)×l 07/L] (t=-7.247 and -2.905 respectively,both P＜0.01 ).There was a negative correlation between systemic lupus erythematosus disease activity index (SLEDAI) andT cell counts in 30 SLE patients with active disease (r=-0.365,P=0.047).γδT cell percentage (r=-0.336,P=0.030) and counts (r=-0.410,P=0.007) were both inversely correlated with the erythrocyte sedimentation rate,but positive correlation were found between hemoglobulln and γδT cell counts (r=0.409,P=0.007).The apoptosis ofγδT cells in SLE patients was more common than in normal controls(t=2.886,P＜0.05 ).The number of apoptotic γδT cells was higher than that of CD3+ T cells in SLE patients (t=2.952,P＜0.05 ).Conclusion γδT cells of the peripheral blood of SLE patients are down-regulated partially due to excessive apoptosis,which may correlate with the disease activity.
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Objective To investigate the expression of FcγRⅡb on peripheral B cells and its clinical significance in primary Sj(o)gren's syndrome (pSS).Methods FcγRⅡb expression on peripheral B cells from 19 pSS patients and 15 healthy controls was examined by flow cytometry.The levels of serum anti-SSA and SSB antibodies were determined using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).Data were analyzed with t test,one-way ANOVA,SNK-q test and Pearson's correlation test.Results The percentage of memory CD19+CD27+ B cell subpopulation was significantly lower in pSS patients [ (20.8±2.7)％] when compared to normal controls [(37.8±2.2)％ ](t=-4.002,P＜0.01).The level of expression of FcγRⅡb in active pSS memory CD19+CD27+ B cells [ MFI(74±8)] was significantly reduced when compared to inactive [ MFI( 132±11)] and normal controls [ MFI (139±12)] (F=10.699,P＜0.01).The level of expression of FcγRⅡb on memory CD19+CD27+ B cells from pSS patients was inversely correlated with Sj(o)gren's syndrome disease activity index (SSDAI) (r=-0.744,P=0.0003 ).pSS patients with the serum anti-SSA/SSB antibodies positive group [ MFI(75+3),(48±7)] displayed a lower expression of FcγRⅡb on memory CD19+CD27+ B cell than in patients with the serum anti-SSA/SSB antibodies negative group [MFI( 122±11),(108±9)] (t=-4.336 and -3.776 respectively,the P value of both tests were less than 0.01).The level of expression of FcγRⅡb in the memory CD19+CD27+ B cells of patients with active pSS was inversely correlated with anti-SSA antibody titers (r=-0.685,P=0.014).Conclusion The expression of FcγRⅡb on peripheral memory B cells from active pSS patients is inversely correlated with SSDAI and is also inversely associated with anti-SSA antibody levels.Decreased expression of FcγRⅡb might play an important role in the pathogenesis of pSS.
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Characteristics of fructification and seed ripening of Panax stipuleanatus were studied in this paper with a view to better understand the species' biological characteristics and promote cultivation. Dynamic of fructification and types of fruits were observed in a period of 80 days. The seeds' biological characteristics were evaluated by observing embryo's vitality and changes in form in a period of 225 d. The findings and conclusions were as follows: A plant produces an average of (38.7 +/- 6.5) seeds; Seeds become fully mature 80 days after setting fruit, and fruits grow more rapidly in 0-40 days with an increase of 1 500.83% in fresh weight. Three types of fruits were found, that is mono-seed type, bi-seeds type and triple-seeds type, and the proportion is 9.53%, 58.66%, 1.81%, respectively. The seeds are (5.16-6. 52) mm in length and (3.12-4.95) mm in width. The weight of 1000 seeds is (0.648 +/- 0.014) g with a moisture content of (55.23 +/- 0.49)%. The after-ripening of embryo in Panax stipuleanatus is morphological form, embryos develop 75 days after the seeds' detaching from mother plant and become mature in 165-180 days with the ending of the process of after-ripening. The vitality of embryo reaches 70% , and the length of embryo is (3.217 +/- 0.406) mm and the width (0.872 +/- 0.165) mm. The seeds will germinate in 195 d.
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Fruit , Germination , Physiology , Kinetin , Metabolism , Physiology , Panax , Chemistry , Physiology , Physiological Phenomena , Seeds , PhysiologyABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To reveal the flowering characteristics of Panax stipuleanatus and provide theoretical basis for distant hybridization between P. stipuleanatus and P. notoginseng.</p><p><b>METHOD</b>During the blossom of P. stipuleanatus, we observed and investigated blooming phenophase, growth dynamics of inflorescence, pollination and seed setting of its population and the flowering process and its period, the regularity of flowering and pollinating of the floret. Statistic analyses were carried out.</p><p><b>RESULT AND CONCLUSION</b>The population florescence of P. stipuleanatus was about 60 d. The average florets quality of umbel was 44-47. The average natural pollination rates were 73.32%-95.39%. The average seed setting rates was 35.65%-51.76%. The highest growth periods of inflorescence are from March 25 to April 4. The diameter, the height and the length of its inflorescence in 10 d increased 44.65%, 42.19% and 106.25%, respectively. The whole stereotype period was the May beginning. The time that the floret from petal opening to withering it generally needed 36-48 h, 60 percent of the floret finished auther pollinating during the same day and 40 percent until the next day. The flowering and pollinating peak periods were 14:00-15:00, the flowering numbers was 28.48% of the total flowering amount and the pollinating numbers were 38.63% of the total pollinating amount. The high temperature (20-30 degrees C) and the low humidity (RH < 60%) were beneficial to flowering and pollinating.</p>
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Flowers , Physiology , Inflorescence , Physiology , Panax , Physiology , Pollination , Seeds , PhysiologyABSTRACT
AIM: To explore the immunologic effect of extra bacillus calmette guerin (EBCG) on asthmatic patients. METHODS: 58 asthmatic patients in acute exacerbation were randomly enrolled into two groups: EBCG group (n=34) and control group (n=24). Before treatment, the levels of interleukin 4 (IL 4) and interleukin 12 (IL 12) in blood plasma were examined in both groups. The patients in EBCG group inhaled budesonide aerosol according to asthmatic ladder treatment program and injected with EBCG. Spasmolytic could be used if necessary (excluding theophylline) .The patients in control group only used budesonide aerosol and spasmolytic. The level of IL 4 and IL 12 in blood plasma were determined again after three months. RESULTS: After the drug intervention, the level of IL 4 significantly decreased in EBCG group ( 29.0 ? 5.6 vs 22.6 ? 6.5 ng?L -1 ,P 0.05 ). Before drug intervention, no significant differences were found between two groups in IL 4 and IL 12 concentrations; However, there were markedly differences after drug intervention (P