Clinical effect of Bailing capsule on patients after renal transplantation / 药学实践与服务

Objective To study the effect of Bailing capsule on renal function and other organ systems in 60 patients after renal transplantation in No. 910 Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force. Methods 60 patients with renal allograft in 2018−2020 were divided into 2 groups according to different immunosuppressive regimens. In the control group, 35 cases were treated with MMF + CsA or FK506; in the treatment group, 25 cases were treated with MMF + CsA or FK506 + Bailing capsule. Blood and urine routine, liver and renal function and uric acid were measured after operation. The dosage of immunosuppressive drugs was recorded in stages at 48 weeks. Results The urinary red and white blood cell counts, blood aspartate transaminase and alanine transaminase, serum uric acid, total bilirubin and direct bilirubin in the treatment group were significantly less than those in the control group, while the serum total protein and albumin were significantly higher than those in the control group. The number of red blood cells and white blood cells in the treatment group was significantly higher than that in the control group at 12-48 weeks after kidney transplantation, and that in the lymphocyte group was significantly higher than that in the control group at 24-48 weeks after kidney transplantation. The dosage of CsA and FK506 in the treatment group was significantly lower than that in the control group after 48 weeks. Conclusion Bailing capsule could protect liver and kidney, stimulate hematopoiesis, improve hypoalbuminemia and reduce the dosage of immunosuppressant, which could be an ideal immunomodulator.

Research progress of immune regulation and targeted therapy in the inflammatory response of atherosclerotic plaque / 临床神经病学杂志

Stroke has a high morbidity,disability and mortality.Early identification and intervention of carotid atherosclerotic plaque can prevent the occurrence of stroke.Studies have shown that atherosclerotic plaques are closely related to immune-mediated inflammation,and targeted inflammation therapy is expected to become a new method for the treatment of atherosclerotic plaques.This article systematically reviewed the role of immune regulatory mechanisms of different cells in the inflammatory response of atherosclerotic plaques,as well as potential targeted anti-inflammatory drugs,in order to provide reference for the clinical treatment of atherosclerosis related diseases.

Molecular mechanisms of anti-inflammatory effects of metal ions / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND:Resistance to the inflammatory response is an important part of promoting the repair of damaged tissue and improving the local inflammatory response caused by medical bio-implant materials has been a key issue to be addressed in recent years. OBJECTIVE:To summarize the anti-inflammatory effects of common metal ions and related molecular mechanisms to provide some theoretical references for improving the early inflammatory response of hosts caused by bio-implant materials. METHODS:A computer search of the relevant literature in PubMed,Web of Science,CNKI and WanFang databases was conducted using"metal ions,magnesium ion,zinc ion,silver ion,copper ion,inflammation,anti-inflammatory effects,oxidative stress,immunoregulation,signaling pathways"as Chinese and English search terms.Preliminary screening was conducted by reading the titles and abstracts.Finally,80 papers were included for result analysis and summary. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Metal ions such as magnesium,zinc,silver and copper have a good anti-inflammatory effect.The strength of this anti-inflammatory effect is strongly correlated with the dose and duration of action.In the future,consideration can be given to controlling the release rate of ions and adjusting the appropriate therapeutic concentration to achieve the best anti-inflammatory effect.(2)Magnesium ions and zinc ions exhibit excellent anti-inflammatory activity,with magnesium ions often being beneficial in anti-inflammatory therapy in the form of compounds such as magnesium sulfate and zinc ions regulating the body's inflammatory response with zinc feed as the main source of zinc supplementation.(3)Silver and copper ions have some anti-inflammatory effects,but are still predominant for their excellent antibacterial activity,mainly in the form of nanoparticles and bio-coatings.(4)Magnesium and zinc metal ions can be combined with natural extracts to form complexes to exert anti-inflammatory effects,and this method has the advantage of being inexpensive and widely available and is a sustainable and green approach,which is worthy of clinical promotion.(5)Metal ions such as magnesium,zinc,silver and copper exert anti-inflammatory effects by reducing host oxidative stress damage,modulating immune cells and inhibiting inflammatory signaling pathways such as nuclear factor-κB,Toll-like receptor,STAT3 and NOD.(6)The molecular mechanism related to the anti-inflammation of metal ions is a complex network,which is not the effect of a single pathway,but should be a combination of multiple signaling pathways.There are still many potential mechanisms that have not yet been explored,and more systematic elucidation of the interconnections between various signaling pathways is needed in the future.

Effects of spheroid culture in a rotating bioreactor on secretion of inflammatory factors by human placenta-derived mesenchymal stem cells / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND:Spheroid culture of mesenchymal stem cells in bioreactors is an in vitro culture method to maintain their stemness properties and allow for large-scale expansion.Clarifying its effects on the immunoregulation effect of stem cells is beneficial for their clinical application. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of spheroid culture in a rotating bioreactor on the secretion of inflammatory factors by human placenta-derived mesenchymal stem cells. METHODS:Placenta-derived mesenchymal stem cells isolated from human placenta tissue were cultured in two-dimensional culture or a rotating bioreactor culture.Cell morphology and proliferation ability were observed using inverted phase contrast microscopy,immunohistochemical staining,and CCK-8 assay.The gene expression and protein secretion of several inflammatory factors were detected by RT-qPCR and flow immunofluorescence assay. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Mesenchymal stem cells cultured in a rotating bioreactor aggregated into multicellular spheroids,which gradually increased in number and volume.(2)The hematoxylin-eosin staining results showed that the mesenchymal stem cells cultured in the rotating bioreactor for 4 days were evenly distributed and had normal morphology in the spheroids.(3)Immunohistochemical staining results revealed many mesenchymal stem cells with Ki-67 positive in the spheroids.(4)The CCK-8 assay results exhibited that the viability of mesenchymal stem cells derived from spheroid culture was significantly higher than that of cells cultured in two-dimensional culture.(5)The results of RT-qPCR and flow immunofluorescence assay demonstrated that the gene expression and protein secretion(interleukin 1β,interleukin-4,interleukin-6,interleukin-8,interleukin-10,interleukin-17,tumor necrosis factor α and interferon α)of inflammatory factors derived from mesenchymal stem cells cultured in the rotating bioreactor were significantly higher than those in two-dimensional culture.(6)Our results indicate that spheroid culture in a rotating bioreactor can significantly elevate the secretion ability of various inflammatory factors by human placenta-derived mesenchymal stem cells,and enhance the immunoregulatory effect of human placenta-derived mesenchymal stem cells.

Exosomes and skin wound healing / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND:Exosomes play a role in all stages of wound repair,and there is currently a large body of research on exosomes in skin wound repair,which has been shown to have great potential for clinical applications. OBJECTIVE:To summarize and discuss the main mechanisms and clinical applications of exosomes in the treatment of skin wounds,in order to promote the clinical translation of exosomes. METHODS:PubMed,clinicaltrials.gov,China National Knowledge Infrastructure,Food and Drug Administration database,and Chinese Clinical Trial Register were searched from inception to March 2023.The English search terms were"exosomes,wound healing,stem cells,chronic wound,immunoregulation,inflammation,skin,therapeutic use,isolation,characterization,infections".The Chinese search terms were"exosomes,wound healing,stem cells,immunomodulation,clinical applications".A total of 79 articles were included for the summary. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Exosomes can improve and accelerate wound healing through inflammation regulation,immune protection,angiogenesis,cell proliferation and migration,and collagen remodeling.(2)Exosomes derived from stem cells have mature preparation techniques and related mechanism research,which is currently the mainstream research direction.Non-stem cell-derived exosomes have the advantages of convenience,economy,and easy production,and can be used as a supplement for clinical applications.(3)The clinical application of exosomes is still in its infancy,but has great potential for application.Various exosome modification techniques have laid the foundation for the future development of clinically personalized services and require further research.(4)The clinical translation of exosomes faces many challenges,such as low yield,high heterogeneity,lack of unified standards for isolation,purification,and quality control,and difficulties in storage.

Anti-tumor Mechanism and Clinical Application of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa-Mannose-Sensitive Hemagglutinin / 医药导报

The application of Pseudomonas aeruginosa-mannose-sensitive hemagglutinin(PA-MSHA)in the field of an-titumors has been increasing.PA-MSHA has been found to promote tumor cell apoptosis,inhibit tumor cell invasion and migration,differentiation,and change drug resistance and epithelial-mesenchymal transformation(EMT)by inhibiting the EGFR pathway.Meanwhile,PA-MSHA also enhances the immune killing and inhibition of macrophages and T cells to tumor cells through toll-like receptors(TLRs).In this paper,we reviewed the reported anti-tumor mechanism and clinical application of PA-MSHA,suggesting that PA-MSHA may alter the glycosylation of EGFR and TLR proteins by acting on the regulatory process of the cellular mannosy-lation process.PA-MSHA can act on cell membrane proteins,including more receptors with high-mannosylation of signaling path-ways.Elucidating the deep relationship between PA-MSHA and mannosylation is of great significance for the mechanism research and clinical application of PA-MSHA.

Expression of interleukin-36 and its regulatory effect on monocyte function in patients with diabetic kidney disease / 中华内分泌代谢杂志

Objective:To analyze the level of interleukin-36(IL-36) family cytokines in peripheral blood, and explore the regulatory role of recombinant human IL-36α in monocyte function in patients with diabetic kidney disease(DKD).Methods:A total of 41 type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM) patients, 36 DKD patients, and 20 controls were consecutively enrolled. Plasma and peripheral blood mononuclear cells(PBMCs) were isolated. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA) was used to measure plasma levels of IL-36α, IL-36β, IL-36γ, and IL-36 receptor antagonist(IL-36Ra). PBMCs were sorted, and real-time quantitative PCR was performed to detect the mRNA expression of IL-36 receptor subunits in monocytes. Monocytes were stimulated with recombinant IL-36α, and levels of cytotoxic molecules and cytokines in the culture supernatant were measured. Flow cytometry was used to assess the expressions of programmed death receptor-1(PD-1) and cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4(CTLA-4). Co-culture of monocytes with Vero cells was performed to evaluate monocyte cytotoxicity.Results:Plasma levels of IL-36α and IL-36β in the T2DM and DKD groups were significantly higher than those in the control group. The DKD group also showed higher plasma levels of IL-36α compared to the T2DM group( P<0.05). There were no significant differences in IL-36γ and IL-36Ra levels among the three groups( P>0.05). The mRNA expression of IL-36 receptor subunits in monocytes was comparable among the three groups( P>0.05). The DKD group had higher level of tumor necrosis factor-alpha(TNF-α) compared to the control and T2DM groups( P<0.05). The levels of PD-1 and CTLA-4 were lower in the DKD group than those in the control and T2DM groups( P<0.05). The proportion of monocyte-induced Vero cell death was significantly higher in the DKD group compared to the control and T2DM groups( P<0.05). After stimulation with recombinant human IL-36α, monocytes from DKD patients showed a significant increase in the secretion of granzyme B and TNF-α( P<0.05), as well as an increased proportion of monocyte-induced Vero cell death( P=0.024). Conclusion:In DKD patients, elevated IL-36α and granzyme B levels in monocytes enhance monocyte function.

Research progress into the mechanisms of exosome immunoregulation of bacterial infection / 中国比较医学杂志

Exosomes are small endosomally derived extracellular vesicles with a lipid bilayer structure,and they contain substances,such as proteins,lipids,DNA,RNA,micro(mi)RNA,and long non-coding(lnc)RNA.Exosomes participate in pathogen recognition,antigen presentation,autophagy regulation,immune activation and immunosuppression in bacterial infections.Studies have shown that miRNA,lncRNA,and proteins in exosomes play important roles in regulating antibacterial reactions in organisms.We reviewed the immunomodulatory effects of exosomes on several intracellular and extracellular bacterial infections to provide a reference for those studying the interactions between exosomes and bacterial infections.

Progress in Mechanism of Astragalus membranaceus and Its Chemical Constituents on Multiple Sclerosis / 中国结合医学杂志

The primary chemical components of Astragalus membranaceus include polysaccharides, saponins, flavonoids, and amino acids. Recent studies have shown that Astragalus membranaceus has multiple functions, including improving immune function and exerting antioxidative, anti-radiation, anti-tumor, antibacterial, antiviral, and hormone-like effects. Astragalus membranaceus and its extracts are widely used in clinical practice because they have obvious therapeutic effects against various autoimmune diseases and relatively less adverse reaction. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease of central nervous system (CNS), which mainly caused by immune disorder that leads to inflammatory demyelination, inflammatory cell infiltration, and axonal degeneration in the CNS. In this review, the authors analyzed the clinical manifestations of MS and experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) and focused on the efficacy of Astragalus membranaceus and its chemical components in the treatment of MS/EAE.

Changes in percentage of GATA3+ regulatory T cells and their pathogenic roles in allergic rhinitis / 南方医科大学学报

OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the changes in percentage of GATA3+ regulatory T (Treg) cells in patients with allergic rhinitis (AR) and mouse models.@*METHODS@#The nasal mucosa specimens were obtained from 6 AR patients and 6 control patients for detection of nasal mucosal inflammation. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) were collected from 12 AP patients and 12 control patients to determine the percentages of Treg cells and GATA3+ Treg cells. In a C57BL/6 mouse model of AR, the AR symptom score, peripheral blood OVA-sIgE level, and nasal mucosal inflammation were assessed, and the spleen of mice was collected for detecting the percentages of Treg cells and GATA3+ Treg cells and the expressions of Th2 cytokines.@*RESULTS@#Compared with the control patients, AR patients showed significantly increased eosinophil infiltration and goblet cell proliferation in the nasal mucosa (P < 0.01) and decreased percentages of Treg cells and GATA3+ Treg cells (P < 0.05). The mouse models of AR also had more obvious allergic symptoms, significantly increased OVA-sIgE level in peripheral blood, eosinophil infiltration and goblet cell hyperplasia (P < 0.01), markedly lowered percentages of Treg cells and GATA3+ Treg cells in the spleen (P < 0.01), and increased expressions of IL-4, IL-6 and IL-10 (P < 0.05).@*CONCLUSION@#The percentage of GATA3+ Treg cells is decreased in AR patients and mouse models. GATA3+ Treg cells possibly participate in Th2 cell immune response, both of which are involved in the occurrence and progression of AR, suggesting the potential of GATA3+ Treg cells as a new therapeutic target for AR.

Research progress in treatment of Sjögren's syndrome by traditional Chinese medicine / 中国中药杂志

Sj9gren's syndrome(SS) is an autoimmune disease with glandular dysfunction caused by the massive infiltration of the exocrine glands by lymphocytes. The pathogenesis of this disease is related to the chronic inflammatory response of the exocrine glands due to excessive activation of B cells and T cells. In addition to dry mouth and eyes, SS can also cause damage to other organs and systems in the human body, seriously affecting the quality of life of patients. Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) has definite clinical efficacy in the treatment of SS as it can alleviate symptoms and regulate immune disorders without causing adverse reactions, demonstrating high safety. This paper reviews the current status of preclinical and clinical trials about the TCM treatment of SS in the past decade. TCM mainly mitigates SS symptoms such as dry mouth, dry eyes, dry skin, and joint pain and improves the prognosis and quality of life of patients by regulating the abnormally activated B cells and T cells, inhibiting the autoimmune response, restoring the balance between pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines, and reducing the pathological damage caused by immune complexes to exocrine glands and joints in SS patients.

Research progress on the role of macrophages in echinococcosis and the regulation of macrophages by parasite-derived molecules / 中华地方病学杂志

As a major member of innate immunity, macrophage can eliminate pathogens through cell phagocytosis, antigen presentation and immune regulation, and play an important role in parasitic infections such as Echinococcus. Echinococcus can regulate the function of host macrophages through a variety of parasite-derived molecules, such as protein and nucleic acid molecules, and realize long-term parasitism in the host. This article focuses on the research progress of the role of macrophages in echinococcosis and the regulation of macrophages by parasite-derived molecules.

Changes in CD100 expression and its regulatory effect on CD8 + T cell function in peripheral blood of patients with herpes zoster / 中华皮肤科杂志

Objective:To investigate changes in expression of plasma soluble CD100 (sCD100) and membrane-bound CD100 (mCD100) on peripheral T cells in patients with herpes zoster, and to observe the regulatory effect of exogenous CD100 on CD8 + T cells. Methods:A total of 53 patients with herpes zoster attending the Zhumadian Central Hospital from July 2019 to April 2021 were enrolled, so were 25 age- and sex-matched healthy controls. Anticoagulated venous blood samples were collected, plasma and peripheral blood mononuclear cells were isolated, plasma sCD100 levels were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and mCD100 expression on CD4 + and CD8 + T cells was determined by flow cytometry. After the purification of CD8 + T cells, the secretion levels of cytotoxic molecules and cytokines by CD8 + T cells were measured and compared between herpes zoster patients and controls. Some purified CD8 + T cells from herpes zoster patients were stimulated with recombinant human CD100 and recombinant varicella-zoster virus glycoprotein, and the effect of recombinant human CD100 on the secretion of cytotoxic molecules and cytokines by CD8 + T cells was investigated. Comparisons between groups were conducted by t test. Results:Plasma sCD100 levels were significantly lower in the herpes zoster group (1.12 ± 0.23 ng/ml) than in the control group (1.31 ± 0.28 ng/ml, t = 2.97, P = 0.004), the proportion of mCD100 + CD8 + T cells was significantly higher in the herpes zoster group (17.41% ± 4.26%) than in the control group (14.69% ± 3.70%, t = 2.52, P = 0.014), and no significant difference in the proportion of mCD100 + CD4 + T cells was found between the two groups (2.52% ± 0.58% vs. 2.32% ± 0.56%, t = 1.27, P = 0.208). The herpes zoster group showed significantly decreased mRNA expression of perforin and granzyme B in, and lower secretion levels of perforin, granzyme B, interferon-γ and tumor necrosis factor-α by CD8 + T cells compared with the control group (all P < 0.05). After stimulation with recombinant human CD100, levels of perforin, granzyme B, interferon-γ and tumor necrosis factor-α in the culture supernatant of CD8 + T cells (43.68 ± 14.12, 126.8 ± 22.92, 12.79 ± 3.66, 310.0 ± 79.90 pg/ml, respectively ) were significantly higher than those in non-stimulated group (34.55 ± 10.78, 99.04 ± 10.44, 9.53 ± 2.00, 275.6 ± 68.04 pg/ml, respectively, all P < 0.05) . Conclusion:There was an imbalance between sCD100 and mCD100 expression in patients with herpes zoster, and exogenous sCD100 may enhance the cytotoxicity of CD8 + T cells in herpes zoster patients.

Expression of IL-35 and its regulatory effects on Th9 cells in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus / 中华微生物学和免疫学杂志

Objective:To investigate the changes in IL-35 expression in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and to analyze the role of IL-35 in regulating Th9 cells.Methods:Thirty-one T1DM patients and 13 controls were enrolled. Plasma and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were isolated. The levels of IL-35 and IL-9 in plasma were measured by ELISA. The expression of IL-35 subunits, EBI3 and IL-12p35, as well as Th9 transcription factor PU.1 at mRNA level was detected by real-time PCR. The percentages of Th9 cells were measured by flow cytometry. Changes in cell proliferation, the percentage of Th9 cells, PU.1 expression at mRNA level and IL-9 secretion were detected after stimulating PBMCs from T1DM patients and controls with recombinant human IL-35. CD4 + CCR4 -CCR6 -CXCR3 - cells and CD8 + T cells were isolated from PBMCs of 11 T1DM patients. CD4 + CCR4 -CCR6 -CXCR3 - cells were first stimulated with recombinant human IL-35 and then co-cultured with CD8 + T cells. IFN-γ and TNF-α in the culture supernatants were measured by ELISA. Perforin and granzyme B secretion was measured by enzyme-linked immunospot assay. Student′s t-test, paired t-test or LSD- t test was used for statistical analysis. Results:Plasma IL-35 level was lower in T1DM patients than in controls [(67.13±9.94) pg/ml vs (97.77±23.61) pg/ml, P<0.000 1]. Compared with controls, T1DM patients had decreased expression of EBI3 and IL-12p35 at mRNA level in PBMCs ( P<0.000 1). The percentage of Th9 cells, PU.1 expression at mRNA level and plasma IL-9 level were increased in T1DM patients as compared with those in controls [(3.47±0.99)% vs (2.76±0.75)%, P=0.029; P<0.000 1; (99.08±11.85) pg/ml vs (86.38±12.72) pg/ml, P=0.002 8]. IL-35 had no significant influence on the proliferation of PBMCs from both T1DM patients and controls ( P>0.05). The percentage of Th9 cells and PU.1 expression at mRNA level in PBMCs from T1DM patients were down-regulated in response to IL-35 stimulation ( P<0.01), while no significant difference was observed in the control group ( P>0.05). IL-9 secretion by PBMCs was down-regulated in response to IL-35 stimulation in both T1DM and control groups ( P<0.01). CD4 + CCR4 -CCR6 -CXCR3 - cells promoted the secretion of IFN-γ, TNF-α, perforin and granzyme B by CD8 + T cells from T1DM patients ( P<0.05), but the effects could be inhibited by IL-35 ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Decreased IL-35 in T1DM patients could not exert effective immunosuppressive activity, leading to the enhancement of Th9 cell activity and inflammatory injury.

Immunity associated with immature CD71 + erythroid cells / 中华微生物学和免疫学杂志

Red blood cells, although their main function is currently considered to be oxygen delivery, are also closely related to immunity. There are increasing evidences that immature erythroid cells play important roles in diseases, especially in the development of tumors. This review mainly focused on the progress in the immunoregulation function of immature CD71 + erythroid cells and their roles under physiological and pathological states.

Research progress of long non-coding RNA in glioma / 肿瘤

Glioma is the most common type of cancer in the brain and central nervous system,mainly originated from glioma cells or neuronal cells.It is characterized by high prevalence,recurrence rate and mortality.Among aggressive brain tumors,the incidence of glioma is the highest.Long non-coding RNA(lncRNA)is one of the most popular non-coding RNAs in tumor research.It has a variety of biological functions and regulates gene expression at the transcription,post-transcription and genetic levels.It was found that lncRNA was abnormally expressed in cancer patients,and abnormally expressed lncRNA was also found in glioma.lncRNA regulates the occurrence and development of gliomas through different signaling pathways,and affects the heterogeneity and invasiveness of gliomas through the glycolytic pathway.In addition,immune-related lncRNAs are valuable in evaluating the diagnosis,treatment and prognosis of gliomas.In this article,the role of lncRNA in glioma will be reviewed from three aspects including regulation of signaling pathway,glycolytic pathway and immunoregulation.

Progress in the application of pathogen vaccine in tumor immunotherapy / 肿瘤

Immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment is an important obstacle to tumor immunotherapy.Therefore,improving tumor microenvironment to enhance immune response is the key to improve the efficacy of immunotherapy.Based on the basic principle of immunology that the body has a strong response to"foreign"antigens and a weak response to preexisting antigens,pathogen infection can be combined with innate immune-related receptors to enhance the anti-tumor immune response.Pathogen vaccines can induce a"hot"tumor microenvironment with stronger antigen presentation and T lymphocyte activation,showing higher response to immunotherapy and having better security.In this review,we summarized the related studies on pathogen vaccine enhancing tumor immune response,including mixed bacterial vaccine,BCG vaccine,OK-432,synthetic vaccines based on tetanus toxin,modified vaccinia virus,influenza vaccine,Epstein-Barr virus and COVID-19 vaccine.The feasibility,application prospect and challenge of pathogen vaccine in tumor immunotherapy were discussed.

The effects and mechanisms of Toll like receptors 4/9 mediating IL-10, IL-35 and TGF-β expressions by CD25+B cells from periodontitis individuals / 西安交通大学学报(医学版)

【Objective】 To analyze the expressions of IL-10, IL-35 and TGF-β in CD25+B cells from periodontitis individuals, and then establish how the activation of TLR4/9 affects the above processes. 【Methods】 SD rats were randomly divided into healthy group, primary periodontitis groups and severe periodontitis group; experimental models were performed by ligation. Expression of IL-10, IL-35 and TGF-β mRNA in CD25+B cells from gingiva and peripheral blood, expression and activation of TLR 2/4/7/9, MyD88, TRAF6 in gingival CD25+B cells were detected. The effect of TLRs/MyD88 on IL-10, IL-35 and TGF-β expressions and production were evaluated by cell culture experiments. 【Results】 CD25+B cells from gingiva of primary periodontitis individuals showed improved expression of IL-10 and TGF-β mRNA compared with the healthy ones (P<0.05); cells from peripheral blood did not present the same tendency. CD25+B cells from gingiva of severe periodontitis individuals showed improved expression of IL-10, IL-35 and TGF-β mRNA compared with the healthy ones (P<0.05), cells from peripheral blood showed higher IL-10 mRNA level than the healthy ones (P<0.05). Compared with healthy individuals, the expression and phosphorylation of TLR4/9 and MyD88 in CD25+B cells from gingiva of severe periodontitis individuals were increased (P<0.01). In cell culture experiments, TLR4 agonist promoted IL-10, IL-35 and TGF-β mRNA expression and IL-10 secretion (P<0.05); TLR9 agonist improved IL-10 and TGF-β mRNA expression and IL-10 secretion (P<0.05). The combined use of TLR4/9 agonist could increase the expression and secretion of all the detected indexes (P<0.05); MyD88 antagonism decrease the above effects (P<0.05). 【Conclusion】 The expressions of IL-10, IL-35 and TGF-β in gingiva CD25+B cells increase during periodontitis, which may be regulated by TLR4 /9-MyD88 pathway.

Recombinant Human Peroxiredoxin-5 Improves Anti-tumor Immunity by Inducing Macrophage Polarization / 中国生物化学与分子生物学报

Tumor cells can use different strategies to suppress the immune system and disable them for killing tumor cells. Previous studies have shown that recombinant human peroxiredoxin-5 (hPRDX5) can activate the normal anti-tumor immune, so as to control and eliminate the tumor cells, but its exact mechanism of action needs to be studied in depth. The study aimed to investigate whether hPRDX5 exerts its anti-tumor activity by activating or reversing the polarization state of mouse macrophages RAW264. 7 cells. The results of CCK8 showed that different doses of hPRDX5 could significantly enhance the viability of macrophage compared with the control group (P < 0. 001); The results of Nitric oxide (NO) test showed that hPRDX5 significantly enhanced NO secretion levels in RAW264. 7 cells (P < 0. 001); ELISA experiments revealed that hPRDX5 promotes TNF-α (P<0. 01) and IL-6 (P<0. 001) secretion in RAW264. 7 cells; Flow cytometry revealed that hPRDX5 increased the expression of antigen differentiation cluster (CD) 80 (P < 0. 01) and inducible nitric oxide oxide synthase (iNOS) (P < 0. 001) in RAW264. 7 cells, and reduced the expression of CD206 (P < 0. 001) in RAW264. 7 cells induced by tumor conditional culture solution (TCS); Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) experiments revealed that hPRDX5 can increase the killing activity of mouse macrophages on mouse pancreatic cancer Panc02 cells. hPRDX5 is able to activate mouse macrophage RAW264. 7 cells, promotes its M1-type polarization, reverses M2-type polarization, and exerts antitumor activity through the immune-enhancing effect.

Melatonin-Mediated Inhibitory Effect on Hyperimmune Status of Acquired Aplastic Anemia / 中国实验血液学杂志

OBJECTIVE@#To evaluate the expression level of melatonin and its effects on immune function in aplastic anemia (AA) patients.@*METHODS@#The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to detect the plasma levels of melatonin in AA patients, and the correlation between melatonin levels and laboratory indexs was analyzed. The activation, proliferation, and apoptosis of T cells from AA patients were analyzed by flow cytometry with or without melatonin in vitro.@*RESULTS@#The plasma levels of melatonin in AA patients were significantly lower compared with healthy controls (HC) (12.23 pg/ml vs 20.04 pg/ml, P < 0.01), while the plasma melatonin levels of AA patients in remission group after immunosuppressive therapy (IST) were significantly higher than those in non-remission group (29.16 pg/ml vs 11.73 pg/ml, P =0.04). Moreover, the melatonin levels were positively correlated with platelets (r =0.49), the absolute reticulocyte count (r =0.45), and the percentage of neutrophils (r =0.43). Meanwhile, there was a negative correlation between melatonin levels and the percentages of lymphocytes (r =-0.45). The expressions of CD25 and CD69 in both CD4+ and CD8+ T cells from AA patients were remarkably inhibited by melatonin in vitro (all P < 0.05). When cultured with melatonin, the proliferation rates of both CD4+ and CD8+ T cells from AA patients were markedly suppressed (P =0.01 andP < 0.01).@*CONCLUSION@#The plasma levels of melatonin were decreased in AA patients, which might play an important role in the mechanism of immunological abnormalities. The hyperimmune status of AA patients could be partially ameliorated by melatonin in vitro.