Experimental study on the artificial infection of common freshwater snails with Angiostrongylus cantonensis in Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province / 中国血吸虫病防治杂志

Objective To evaluate the potential risk of transmission of angiostrongyliasis by common freshwater snails in Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, so as to provide insights into local surveillance of angiostrongyliasis. Methods Common freshwater snails were collected from Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province from March to April, 2020, and identified and bred in laboratory. SD rats were infected with third-stage larvae of Angiostrongylus cantonensis that were isolated from commercially available Pomacea canaliculata snails in Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, and freshwater snails were infected with the first-stage larvae of A. cantonensis that were isolated from the feces of SD rats 39 days post-infection at room temperature. The developmental process and morphological characteristics of worms in hosts were observed, and the percentages of A. cantonensis infections in different species of freshwater snails were calculated. Then, SD rats were infected with the third-stage larvae of A. cantonensis that were isolated from A. cantonensis-infected freshwater snails, and the larval development and reproduction was observed. Results More than 3 000 freshwater snail samples were collected from farmlands, ditches and wetlands around Erhai Lake in Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, and Cipangopaludina chinensis, P. canaliculata, Parafossarulus striatulus, Oncomelania hupensis robertsoni, Galba pervia, Physa acuta, Radix swinhoei, Assiminea spp., Tricula spp. and Bellamya spp. were morphologically identified. A total of 105 commercially available P. canaliculata snails were tested for A. cantonensis infections, and 2 P. canaliculata snails were found to be infected with A. cantonensis, in which the third-stage larvae of A. cantonensis were isolated. Ten species of freshwater snails were artificially infected with the third-stage larvae of A. cantonensis, and all 10 species of freshwater snails were found to be infected with A. cantonensis, with the highest positive rate of A. cantonensis infections in Bellamya spp. (62.3%, 137/204), and the lowest in C. chinensis (35.5%, 11/31). After SD rats were infected with the third-stage larvae of A. cantonensis isolated from different species of freshwater snails, mature adult worms of A. cantonensis were yielded. Conclusions Multiple species of freshwater snails may serve as intermediate hosts of A. cantonensis under laboratory conditions in Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province. Further investigations on natural infection of A. cantonensis in wild snails in Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture seem justified.

Screening for scoliosis and associated factors among primary and middle school students in Shanghai / 中国学校卫生

Objective@#To understand the prevalence and influencing factors of scoliosis among primary and middle school students in Shanghai, so as to provide reference for the prevention and control strategies of scoliosis in children and adolescents.@*Methods@#From September to December 2021, a total of 4 531 students from grade four of primary school to grade three of junior high school from 16 primary and middle schools in 4 districts of Shanghai were selected by multi stage stratified cluster sampling to carry out scoliosis screening and questionnaire survey. Independent sample t-test, Chi-squared test, Fisher s exact probability method and nonparametric Mann Whitney U-test were used for statistical analysis, and multivariate Logistic regression was used to analyze the influencing factors of scoliosis.@*Results@#The on the spot detection rate of scoliosis abnormality was 7.4% and the prevalence was 2.2%, mainly for thoracolumbar scoliosis (60.4%) and the scoliosis angle of 10° -<20°(88.1%). The results showed that the detection rate of scoliosis in boys was 1.6% and in girls was 3.3%, with a statistically significant difference ( χ 2=11.84, P < 0.01). There were significant differences in weight and BMI between scoliosis students and students with negative initial screening( t = -3.77, -5.30, P <0.01). And there was a statistically significant difference in the detection rate of scoliosis with different frequency of classroom seating arrangements ( Z =2.02, P <0.05). The results of multivariate Logistic regression showed that the risk of scoliosis in girls was higher than that in boys ( OR =1.87, 95% CI =1.21-2.88). BMI ( OR =0.89, 95% CI =0.83-0.95) and frequency of classroom seating arrangements ( OR =0.49, 95% CI =0.25-0.93) were correlated with lower rate of scoliosis. After stratification by sex, the frequency of classroom seating arrangements ( OR =0.26, 95% CI =0.10-0.67) in boys and the educational stage ( OR =2.35, 95% CI =1.26-4.41) in girls ( P <0.05) was correlated with higher rate of scoliosis, while BMI ( OR =0.86, 95% CI =0.79-0.94) in girls were correlated with lower rate of scoliosis.@*Conclusion@#Regular screening of scoliosis is an effective method for early detection of scoliosis. Girls in junior high school and low BMI should be paid close attention to. According to the occurrence and influencing factors of scoliosis, comprehensive prevention and control based on family, school, society, and other aspects can be carried out.

Effect of regional lymph node diameter on postoperative recurrence in pancreatic cancer patients / 国际肿瘤学杂志

Objective:To investigate the effect of the average diameter of regional lymph node on tumor recurrence after operation of pancreatic head adenocarcinoma without lymph node metastasis.Methods:Clinical data of 49 patients with pancreatic head adenocarcinoma admitted to the 909th Hospital of Joint Logistic Support Force from January 2017 to June 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to analyze the average regional lymph node diameter for predicting the optimal threshold of tumor recurrence. The relationship between the average diameter of regional lymph nodes, recurrence and clinicopathological features were analyzed. The influencing factors of tumor recurrence 3 years after surgery were analyzed by logistic regression.Results:All 49 patients with pancreatic head adenocarcinoma were divided into a relapse group ( n=29) and a no-recurrence group ( n=20) based on whether the tumor recurred or not, and the recurrence rate was 59.18%. ROC curve analysis showed that the best threshold of average regional lymph node diameter for predicting tumor recurrence was 0.635 cm, the area under the curve was 0.82, the sensitivity was 0.69, and the specificity was 0.85. The average diameter of regional lymph nodes increased in patients with tumor diameter ≥2 cm ( t=-2.12, P=0.040), tumor with moderate and poorly differentiation ( t=-2.24, P=0.013), vascular invasion ( t=-3.47, P=0.001), nerve invasion ( t=-3.75, P<0.001), capsular invasion ( t=-4.25, P<0.001), and tumor recurrence ( t=-4.42, P<0.001). Univariate analysis showed that tumor diameter ( χ2=5.98, P=0.015), tumor stage ( χ2=3.88, P=0.049), tumor differentiation ( χ2=5.98, P=0.015), vascular invasion ( χ2=3.84, P=0.050), capsular invasion ( χ2=5.79, P=0.016), average lymph node diameter ( χ2=15.61, P<0.001), and postoperative chemotherapy ( χ2=3.89, P=0.049) were all related to whether the tumor recurred or not in patients with pancreatic head adenocarcinoma 3 years after surgery. Multivariate analysis results showed that tumor diameter ≥2 cm ( OR=2.72, 95% CI: 1.46-11.28, P=0.016), tumor with moderate and poorly differentiation ( OR=2.22, 95% CI: 1.23-6.53, P=0.020), capsular invasion ( OR=2.30, 95% CI: 2.19-8.91, P=0.017), and average lymph node diameter ≥0.635 cm ( OR=7.93, 95% CI: 1.25-50.31, P=0.002) were all independent influencing factors for tumor recurrence in pancreatic head adenocarcinoma patients 3 years after surgery. Conclusion:In patients with pancreatic head adenocarcinoma without lymph node metastasis, tumor diameter ≥2 cm, tumor with moderate and poorly differentiation, capsular invasion and average lymph node diameter ≥0.635 cm are independent risk factors for postoperative tumor recurrence. Patients with the average diameter of regional lymph nodes ≥0.635 cm increase the possibility of tumor recurrence after surgery, which can be used as the basis for postoperative evaluation and has certain clinical application value.

A Phase Ⅲ Clinical Observation of Yishen Yangxin Anshen Tablets in Treatment of Insomnia with Deficiency of Heart Blood and Insufficiency of Kidney Essence / 中国实验方剂学杂志

ObjectiveTo confirm the clinical efficacy and safety of Yishen Yangxin Anshen tablets in the treatment of insomnia （heart-blood deficiency and kidney-essence insufficiency syndrome）. MethodA randomized block， double-blind， placebo-controlled， multi-center clinical trial design method was adopted， and a total of 480 patients with insomnia due to deficiency of heart blood and insufficiency of kidney essence （treatment group-control group 3∶1） from seven hospitals （Guang'anmen Hospital， China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences， The First Clinical Hospital， Jilin Province Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine（TCM）， The Second Affiliated Hospital of Liaoning University of TCM， The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine， Henan Province Hospital of TCM， Hebei General Hospital， The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine） were enrolled. The treatment group was given Yishen Yangxin Anshen tablets and the control group received placebo tablets （4 tablets/time， 3 times/day， 4 weeks of administration， 4 weeks of follow-up after drug withdrawal）. The sleep dysfunction rating scale （SDRS） score， pittsburgh sleep quality index （PSQI） score， TCM， polysomnography （PSG） indicators from four hospital （Guang'anmen Hospital， China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences， Henan Province Hospital of TCM， Hebei General Hospital， The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine）， and other efficacy indicators were compared between the two groups before and after treatment. Through general physical examination， laboratory examination， and observation of adverse events， the safety of the drugs was evaluated. ResultThe baseline indexes of the two groups showed no significant difference and thus the two groups were comparable. After treatment， the total score of SDRS in the treatment group was lower than that in the control group （P<0.01）. After drug withdrawal for 4 weeks， the total score of SDRS demonstrated no significant change in the treatment group as compared with that at the end of treatment， indicating that the rebound change of curative effect was not obvious. After treatment， the total score of PSQI in the treatment group decreased as compared with that in the control group （P<0.01）， and the change of total score of PSQI in the treatment group was statistically significant （P<0.05） after drug withdrawal for 4 weeks but small， indicating that the rebound change of curative effect was not obvious. After treatment， the total effective rate about the TCM symptoms in the treatment group was higher than that in the control group （χ2=137.521，P<0.01）. After treatment， the disappearance rates of single indexes in the treatment group， such as difficulty in falling asleep， easily waking up after sleeping， early awakening， short sleep time， dreamfulness， palpitation， forgetfulness， dizziness， mental fatigue， and weakness of waist and knee， increased compared with those in the control group （P<0.01）. After treatment， the treatment group demonstrated fewer awaking times （AT）， longer total sleep time （TST）， lower ATA/TST ratio， and higher sleep efficiency （%） than the control group （P<0.05）. No abnormal value or aggravation related to drugs was observed in either group. The incidence of adverse events in the treatment group and the control group was 5.57% and 8.40% respectively. No serious adverse events or adverse events leading to withdrawal happened in either group. ConclusionYishen Yangxin Anshen tablets is effective and safe for patients with insomnia of deficiency of heart-blood and insufficiency of kidney-essence.

Preparation and immunogenicity evaluation of mRNA vaccine against porcine epidemic diarrhea / 生物工程学报

Porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) is a highly contagious disease that causes high mortality in suckling piglets. Although several licensed inactivated and live attenuated vaccines were widely used, the infection rate remains high due to unsatisfactory protective efficacy. In this study, mRNA vaccine candidates against PED were prepared, and their immunogenicity was evaluated in mice and pregnant sows. The mRNA PED vaccine based on heterodimer of viral receptor binding region (RBD) showed good immunogenicity. It elicited robust humoral and cellular immune responses in mice, and the neutralizing antibody titer reached 1:300 after a single vaccination. Furthermore, it induced neutralizing antibody level similar to that of the inactivated vaccine in pregnant sows. This study developed a new design of PED vaccine based on the mRNA-RBD strategy and demonstrated the potential for clinical application.

Yield， Quality， and Soil Microecology of Panax ginseng Under Different Forests / 中国实验方剂学杂志

ObjectiveTo explore the forest type and soil environment suitable for Panax ginseng. MethodThe yield， quality， soil chemical properties， soil enzyme activity， and soil microbial metabolism of 9-year-old P. ginseng under different forests were investigated. ResultThe quality of P. ginseng was significantly different among forest types. To be specific， P. ginseng under the Quercus mongolica forest had the highest quality， with the total saponin content of 2.27% which was 51.89% higher than that in P. ginseng under Larix gmelinii forest. The yield of P. ginseng under Q. mongolica forest and L. gmelinii forest （30 g·m-2） was the highest， 62.5% higher than that under Betula platyphylla forest. The soil content of organic matter， Cu， and Zn， and activity of sucrase and urease under Q. mongolica forest were lower than those under other forest types. The utilization rate of D-galacturonic acid by soil microorganisms under Q. mongolica forest was higher than that under other forest types， but the utilization rate of L-phenylalanine was lower than that under other forest types. The utilization rate of 2-hydroxybenzoic acid by soil microorganisms of B. platyphylla forest was significantly lower than that under other forest types. There was a negative correlation between soil Zn and ginsenoside Rb1 and Rc， and between soil K and ginsenoside Rb2 and Rb3. Mn and Cu were positively correlated with most saponins. The results of redundancy analysis showed that the soil microorganisms using carbon sources of amino acids， esters， acids， and sugars were the main factors causing the differences in P. ginseng among different forest types. ConclusionThe yield and quality of P. ginseng under Q. mongolica forest were the best， followed by the forest with different tree species， and coming in last was the B. platyphylla forest. This study is expected to provide theoretical support for the improvement of P. ginseng yield and quality and the improvement of ecological planting technology.

A recombinant receptor-binding domain in trimeric form generates completely protective immunity against SARS-CoV-2 infection in nonhuman primates

Safe and effective vaccination is critical to combatting the COVID-19 pandemic. Here, we developed a trimeric SARS-CoV-2 receptor-binding domain (RBD) subunit vaccine candidate that simulates the natural structure of the spike (S) trimer glycoprotein. Immunization with RBD-trimer induced robust humoral and cellular immune responses and a high level of neutralizing antibodies that were maintained for at least 4 months. Moreover, the antibodies that were produced in response to the vaccine effectively neutralized the SARS-CoV-2 501Y.V2 variant. Of note, when the titers of the antibodies dropped to a sufficiently low level, only one boost quickly activated the anamnestic immune response, resulting in complete protection against the SARS-CoV-2 challenge in rhesus macaques without typical histopathological changes or viral replication in the lungs and other respiratory tissues. Our results indicated that immunization with SARS-CoV-2 RBD-trimer could raise long-term and broad immunity protection in nonhuman primates, thereby offering an optimal vaccination strategy against COVID-19.

Methodological study on eliminating nucleic acid contamination in molecular diagnostic laboratory / 生物工程学报

Nucleic acid detection technique has good sensitivity and specificity and is widely used in in vitro diagnosis, animal and plant commodity quarantine, forensic identification, and other fields. However, it is susceptible to carryover contamination during the operation and leads to false-positive results, which seriously affects the detection accuracy. Therefore, finding an effective solution to prevent and eliminate nucleic acid carryover contamination has become particularly urgent. This study compared several different methods for removing nucleic acid contamination and confirmed that sodium hypochlorite solution and PCRguard reagent could effectively eliminate nucleic acid carryover in the liquid and on surfaces of different materials. Besides, the combination of sodium hypochlorite solution and PCRguard can solve the nucleic acid aerosol contamination. This study proposes solutions for the routine prevention of carryover contamination and removal of aerosol that has occurred in molecular diagnostic laboratories.

A rapid and quantitative fluorescent microsphere immunochromatographic strip test for detection of antibodies to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus

A fluorescent microsphere-based immunochromatographic strip test (FICT) was developed for the rapid, sensitive, and quantitative detection of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) antibodies at the pen-side. The assay was based on the formation of a sandwich immune-complex (anti-pig IgG-PRRSV antibodies-NSP7/N), which was validated by a comparison with IDEXX-ELISA using 3325 clinical specimens. The diagnostic specificity, sensitivity, and accuracy of FICT were 97.28, 93.41, and 94.95%, respectively. FICT showed a good correlation with the virus neutralization assay. Overall, a promising pen-side diagnostic tool was developed for the rapid and quantitative detection of PRRSV antibodies within 15 min.

Cumulative inactivated vaccine exposure and allergy development among children: a birth cohort from Japan

BACKGROUND@#Adjuvants used in inactivated vaccines often upregulate type 2 immunity, which is dominant in allergic diseases. We hypothesised that cumulative adjuvant exposure in infancy may influence the development of allergies later in life by changing the balance of type 1/type 2 immunity. We examined the relationship between immunisation with different vaccine types and later allergic disease development.@*METHODS@#We obtained information regarding vaccinations and allergic diseases through questionnaires that were used in The Japan Environment and Children's Study (JECS), which is a nationwide, multicentre, prospective birth cohort study that included 103,099 pregnant women and their children. We examined potential associations between the initial vaccination before 6 months of age and symptoms related to allergies at 12 months of age.@*RESULTS@#Our statistical analyses included 56,277 children. Physician-diagnosed asthma was associated with receiving three (aOR 1.395, 95% CI 1.028-1.893) or four to five different inactivated vaccines (aOR 1.544, 95% CI 1.149-2.075), compared with children who received only one inactivated vaccine. Similar results were found for two questionnaire-based symptoms, i.e. wheeze (aOR 1.238, 95% CI 1.094-1.401; three vaccines vs. a single vaccine) and eczema (aOR 1.144, 95% CI 1.007-1.299; four or five vaccines vs. a single vaccine).@*CONCLUSIONS@#Our results, which should be cautiously interpreted, suggest that the prevalence of asthma, wheeze and eczema among children at 12 months of age might be related to the amount of inactivated vaccine exposure before 6 months of age. Future work should assess if this association is due to cumulative adjuvant exposure. Despite this possible association, we strongly support the global vaccination strategy and recommend that immunisations continue.@*TRIAL REGISTRATION@#UMIN000030786 .

Progress of immune functions of T helper cells 17 and regulatory T cells and their immunomodulatory effect on non-small cell lung cancer / 肿瘤研究与临床

Under the regulation of various cytokines and different concentrations of cytokines, primary CD4 + T cells can differentiate into different Th subgroups. T helper cells 17 (Th17) and regulatory T cells (Treg cells) are research hotspots in recent years. They play diverse immunomodulatory roles by secreting various target cytokines. Th17 and Treg cells are different from each other but connect with each other, their regulatory mechanism is complex, and they play important roles in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This paper reviews the progress of the differentiation, the development and the immunological function of Th17 and Treg cells and their immunomodulatory effect on the NSCLC.

Study on the correlation between COX-2, ER, PR and the formation of endometrial polyps and the increased malignant change rate of endometrial polyps after menopause / 中国基层医药

Objective:To investigate the correlation between cyclooxygenase-2(COX-2), estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor(PR) and the formation of endometrial polyps and the increased malignant rate of postmenopausal endometrial polyps.Methods:From January 2018 to January 2019, a total of 160 postmenopausal women treated in the People's Hospital of Changxing County were selected and divided into endometrial polyps group(83 cases) and oothectomy group(42 cases), normal menopause group(35 cases) according to different diseases.The levels of COX-2, ER, PR in the three groups were measured.The expression of COX-2 in mesenchymal cells and glandular epithelial cells, the expression of ER in mesenchymal cells and glandular epithelial cells, the expression of PR in mesenchymal cells and glandular epithelial cells in the three groups were compared, and the correlation between COX-2, ER, PR and increased malignant rate of endometrial polyps was analyzed.Results:The positive expression rates of COX-2 in mesenchymal cells and glandular epithelial cells in the endometrial polyps group(16.9%, 30.1%) were higher than those in the normal menopause group(0.0%, 11.4%) and the oothectomy group(4.8%, 7.1%)(χ 2=4.568, 5.806, all P<0.05 ). There were no statistically significant differences in the expression of ER in mesenchymal cells and glandular epithelial cells among the three groups(χ 2=1.333, 1.412, all P>0.05). The expression of PR in mesenchymal cells and glandular epithelial cells in the endometrial polyps group was lower than that in the normal menopause group and the oothectomy group(χ 2=4.890, 5.022, all P<0.05). COX-2 was positively correlated with the increase in malignant rate of endometrial polyps( r=4.335, P<0.05), PR was negatively correlated with an increase in the malignant rate of endometrial polyps( r=-4.256, P<0.05), and ER had no significant correlation with an increase in the malignant rate of endometrial polyps( r=1.203, P>0.05). Conclusion:COX-2 and PR are significantly related to the formation of endometrial polyps and the increase in malignant rate of postmenopausal endometrial polyps, but there is no significant expression of ER.Therefore, the detection of COX-2 and PR levels is beneficial to provide a certain scientific basis for clinical treatment.

Progress of immune functions of T helper cells 17 and regulatory T cells and their immunomodulatory effect on non-small cell lung cancer / 肿瘤研究与临床

Under the regulation of various cytokines and different concentrations of cytokines, primary CD4+ T cells can differentiate into different Th subgroups. T helper cells 17 (Th17) and regulatory T cells (Treg cells) are research hotspots in recent years. They play diverse immunomodulatory roles by secreting various target cytokines. Th17 and Treg cells are different from each other but connect with each other, their regulatory mechanism is complex, and they play important roles in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This paper reviews the progress of the differentiation, the development and the immunological function of Th17 and Treg cells and their immunomodulatory effect on the NSCLC.

Strategies for vaccine development of COVID-19 / 生物工程学报

An epidemic of acute respiratory syndrome in humans, which appeared in Wuhan, China in December 2019, was caused by a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). This disease was named as "Coronavirus Disease 2019" (COVID-19). SARS-CoV-2 was first identified as an etiological pathogen of COVID-19, belonging to the species of severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronaviruses (SARSr-CoV). The speed of both the geographical transmission and the sudden increase in numbers of cases is much faster than SARS and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). COVID-19 is the first global pandemic caused by a coronavirus, which outbreaks in 211 countries/territories/areas. The vaccine against COVID-19, regarded as an effective prophylactic strategy for control and prevention, is being developed in about 90 institutions worldwide. The experiences and lessons encountered in the previous SARS and MERS vaccine research can be used for reference in the development of COVID-19 vaccine. The present paper hopes to provide some insights for COVID-19 vaccines researchers.

Development and characterization of serotype-specific monoclonal antibodies against Dengue virus NS1 / 生物工程学报

Dengue virus (DENV) is the most widely transmitted arbovirus in the world. Due to the lack of diagnostic technology to quickly identify the virus serotypes in patients, severe dengue hemorrhagic fever cases caused by repeated infections remain high. To realize the rapid differential diagnosis of different serotypes of DENV infection by immunological methods, in this study, four DENV serotype NS1 proteins were expressed and purified in mammalian cells. Monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) against NS1 protein were obtained by hybridoma technology after immunizing BALB/c mice. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, indirect immunofluorescence assay, dot blotting, and Western blotting were used to confirm the reactivity of MAbs to viral native NS1 and recombinant NS1 protein. These MAbs include not only the universal antibodies that recognize all DENV 1-4 serotype NS1, but also serotype-specific antibodies against DENV-1, DENV-2 and DENV-4. Double antibody sandwich ELISA was established based on these antibodies, which can be used to achieve rapid differential diagnosis of serotypes of DENV infection. Preparation of DENV serotype-specific MAbs and establishment of an ELISA technology for identifying DENV serotypes has laid the foundation for the rapid diagnosis of DENV clinical infection.

Effects of Zhibitai capsule on blood lipids,blood glucose and the adipocytokine omentin in hyperlipidemic rats / 中国基层医药

Objective To study the effect of Zhibitai capsule on blood lipids,blood glucose and omentin in hyperlipidemic rats.Methods Thirty SPF male rats were randomly divided into control group, model group and Zhibitai group.The control group was fed with common diet,while the rest rats were fed with high－fat diet.After the model was successfully established,the Zhibitai group was orally administered 8mg/kg Zhibitai capsule powder twice daily,the rats in the control group and the model group were given the same amount of normal saline respectively. After 4 weeks,the serum levels of total cholesterol (TC),triglyceride (TG),high density lipoprotein (HDL－C),low density lipoprotein (LDL－C),blood glucose and omentin were evaluated.Results Compared with the model group, the serum levels of TC[(3.97 ± 0.62) mmol/L vs.(6.33 ± 1.10) mmol/L,t =5.910,P <0.01],TG[(1.51 ± 0.47)mmol/L vs.(2.18 ± 0.64)mmol/L,t=2.472,P<0.05]and LDL－C[(0.30 ± 0.04)mmol/L vs.(0.48 ± 0.16) mmol/L, t =3.451, P <0.01)] of the Zhibitai group were significantly decreased,the HDL －C level was significantly increased[(1.35 ± 0.28) mmol/L vs.(1.06 ± 0.31) mmol/L,t =2.195,P <0.05],blood glucose decreased significantly[(5.04 ± 0.82)mmol/L vs.(6.43 ± 1.10)mmol/L,t=3.204,P<0.01],and the concentration of omentin was significantly increased[(68.59 ± 24.82) ng/L vs.(46.86 ± 20.12) ng/L,t =2.151,P <0.05]. Conclusion Zhibitai capsule can effectively reduce the serum levels of TC,TG and LDL－C of hyperlipidemic rats and increase the content of HDL－C,effectively reduce blood sugar,and can increase the content of omentin.

Mutation analysis in a pedigree with Rothmund-Thomson syndrome / 中华皮肤科杂志

Objective To detect gene mutations in a pedigree with Rothmund-Thomson syndrome (RTS).Methods Clinical data were collected from two patients (an older sister and a younger brother)and their family members in a Chinese pedigree of Han nationality with RTS.Blood samples were obtained from the two patients,their unaffected older brother,their parents and 100 unrelated healthy controls.DNA was extracted,and all the exons in the encoding area of the RECQL4 gene were amplified by PCR.Gene mutations were detected by a skin-targeted next-generation sequencing panel,and verified by Sanger sequencing.Results Two heterozygous mutations were identified in the RECQL4 gene of the two patients,including a splice site mutation c.2886-1G＞A and an insertion mutation c.1013_1014insC,which were inherited from the father and mother of the patients respectively.Meanwhile,neither of the two mutations was observed in 100 unrelated healthy controls or the older brother of the patients.Conclusion The splice site mutation c.2886-1G＞A and the insertion mutation c.1013_1014insC in the RECQL4 gene may contribute to the clinical phenotype of the patients in this pedigree with RTS.

Phellodendron amurense inhibited replication of herpes simplex virus type I / 中华实验和临床病毒学杂志

Objective@#To study the effects of Phellodendron amurense on herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) and cytokines, and to explore the mechanism of Phellodendron amurense inhibiting HSV-1 virus through multiple channels.@*Methods@#Viruses were inoculated into medicine treated HeLa cells. The proliferation of virus was observed by fluorescence microscopy. The transcriptional levels of glycoprotein gD and functional protein US1 on the surface of virus envelope were detected by quantitative (q) PCR. After incubating HeLa cells for 24 h, qPCR was used to detect the expression of intrinsic immune factors such as IP-10, IL-12, IFN-gamma and transcription factor NF-kappa B (P65). The expression and nuclear location of NF-kappa B (P65) protein were detected by immunofluorescence.@*Results@#Fluorescence showed that the proliferation of virus decreased significantly at 8 and 40 ng/ml (P<0.01), and the transcription levels of viral protein gD and US1 decreased (P<0.05). After incubation for 24 hours, the transcription levels of IP-10, IL-12 and IFN-gamma in HeLa cells increased significantly (P<0.01). The transcription level of transcription factor NF-kappa B (P65) also increased (P<0.05), and immunofluorescence showed that the nuclear penetration rate of p65 subunit of NF-kappa B (P65) in each group increased (P<0.05).@*Conclusions@#Phellodendron amurense extract can inhibit HSV-1 by inhibiting the transcription of viral functional protein and promoting the expression of cellular immune factors.

Mutation analysis in a pedigree with Rothmund-Thomson syndrome / 中华皮肤科杂志

Objective@#To detect gene mutations in a pedigree with Rothmund-Thomson syndrome (RTS) .@*Methods@#Clinical data were collected from two patients (an older sister and a younger brother) and their family members in a Chinese pedigree of Han nationality with RTS. Blood samples were obtained from the two patients, their unaffected older brother, their parents and 100 unrelated healthy controls. DNA was extracted, and all the exons in the encoding area of the RECQL4 gene were amplified by PCR. Gene mutations were detected by a skin-targeted next-generation sequencing panel, and verified by Sanger sequencing.@*Results@#Two heterozygous mutations were identified in the RECQL4 gene of the two patients, including a splice site mutation c.2886-1G>A and an insertion mutation c.1013_1014insC, which were inherited from the father and mother of the patients respectively. Meanwhile, neither of the two mutations was observed in 100 unrelated healthy controls or the older brother of the patients.@*Conclusion@#The splice site mutation c.2886-1G>A and the insertion mutation c.1013_1014insC in the RECQL4 gene may contribute to the clinical phenotype of the patients in this pedigree with RTS.

Effects of Zhibitai capsule on blood lipids,blood glucose and the adipocytokine omentin in hyperlipidemic rats / 中国基层医药

Objective To study the effect of Zhibitai capsule on blood lipids,blood glucose and omentin in hyperlipidemic rats. Methods Thirty SPF male rats were randomly divided into control group,model group and Zhibitai group. The control group was fed with common diet,while the rest rats were fed with high - fat diet. After the model was successfully established,the Zhibitai group was orally administered 8mg/ kg Zhibitai capsule powder twice daily,the rats in the control group and the model group were given the same amount of normal saline respectively. After 4 weeks,the serum levels of total cholesterol (TC),triglyceride (TG),high density lipoprotein (HDL - C),low density lipoprotein (LDL - C),blood glucose and omentin were evaluated. Results Compared with the model group, the serum levels of TC[(3. 97 ± 0. 62) mmol/ L vs. (6. 33 ± 1. 10) mmol/ L,t = 5. 910,P < 0. 01],TG[(1. 51 ± 0. 47)mmol/ L vs. (2. 18 ± 0. 64)mmol/ L,t = 2. 472,P < 0. 05]and LDL - C[(0. 30 ± 0. 04)mmol/ L vs. (0. 48 ± 0. 16)mmol/ L,t = 3. 451,P < 0. 01)] of the Zhibitai group were significantly decreased,the HDL - C level was significantly increased[(1. 35 ± 0. 28) mmol/ L vs. (1. 06 ± 0. 31) mmol/ L,t = 2. 195,P < 0. 05],blood glucose decreased significantly[(5. 04 ±0. 82)mmol/ L vs. (6. 43 ± 1. 10)mmol/ L,t = 3. 204,P < 0. 01],and the concentration of omentin was significantly increased[(68. 59 ± 24. 82) ng/ L vs. (46. 86 ± 20. 12) ng/ L,t = 2. 151,P < 0. 05]. Conclusion Zhibitai capsule can effectively reduce the serum levels of TC,TG and LDL - C of hyperlipidemic rats and increase the content of HDL - C,effectively reduce blood sugar,and can increase the content of omentin.