Objective To study the regulative effect of angelica sinensis on cellular immune function in perioperative patients with obstructive jaundice. Methods Fourteen patients with obstructive jaundice were injected with angelica before and after operation for 14 days. The activity of IL-2 and the expression of IL-2R in lymphocytes in peripheral blood were measured, respectively. Results The activity of IL-2 and the expression of IL-2R decreased significantly in patients with obstructive jaundice (P＜0.01). The activity of IL-2 and the expression of IL-2R in peripheral blood lymphocyte increased significantly before and after operations (after treatment using angelica) (P＜0.01), though there was a little decrease after operation but they were still higher than that befor using angelica.Conclusion It maybe useful to use angelica to improve the cellular immune function in patients with obstructive jaundice.
ObjectiveTo observe whether interleukin-27 (IL-27) intervention could diminish allergic airway inflammation of mouse asthma induced by ovalbumin (OVA) and to investigate the related molecular mechanisms. MethodsSixty female C57/6J mice were randomly divided into six groups, a control group, an asthma group, two IL-27 prevention groups and two IL-27 treatment groups. Based on being sensitized and challenged with OVA in the asthma model, two kinds of IL-27 intervention asthma models were set up, one of which was low-dose multiple prevention model, the other was high-dose few times treatment model. HE stain and inflammation score were done for the lungs. CD4+ T cells were purified from mice spleen and cultured under Th2 medium with/without IL-27. Interleukin-4 (IL-4) was measured by ELISA. CD4+ T cells were cultured under different stringent Th2 medium and stimulated by IL-27. The level of total signal transducer and activator of transcription-1 (STAT1) protein and phos-STAT1 were tested by Western blot. ResultsIn low-dose multiple prevention group, IL-27 inhibited inflammation around bronchial and vascular obviously, the inflammation score was lower than the asthma group (P < 0.05), while the treatment group had no obvious statistical significance (P > 0.05). IL-27 repressed Th2 differentiation of naïve CD4+ T cells which was independent of interferon-γand IL-10. This effect was via STAT1 signaling pathway. CD4+ T cells from asthma mice or cultured under high-IL-4 inducing medium were found impairment of STAT1 phosphorylation. ConclusionsIL-27 could inhibit Th2 differentiation of naïve CD4+ T cells, but not in already committed Th2-CD4+ T cells. The inhibition effect of IL-27 for airway inflammation is obvious in prevention group, while the treatment group shows obviously resistance to inhibitory effect of IL-27. Already committed Th2-CD4+ T cells existed in asthma airway might be the reason for IL-27 resistance.
Objective To observe the effect of glutamine （Gln） on intestinal permeability after surgery of children, also its influence on the plama level of interleukin-2（IL-2）, endotoxin and synthesize of protein through a random nutrition trial. Methods Twenty children suffered from congenital heart disease were divided into Gln group and control group with random number table, 10 cases in each group. They were all given isonitrogenous and isocaloric total paraenteral nutrition after 24 h postoperatively. In Gln group the Dipeptiven [-N （2）-L-alanyl-Lglutamine] was used with 2 ml/kg · 24h additionly. Before operation, 24h and 96 h after operation, intestinal permeability, serum level of endotoxin, IL-2, C-reaction protein, prealbumine were measured. Results Intestinal permeability increased in 24 h after cardiac surgery in two groups, while the concentration of endotoxin also increased, 96 h after surgery the intestinal permeability recovered, but the endotoxin level did not decrease in control group （P〈0. 01）. Conclusion Utilization of Gln can improve immune suppression, elevate the IL-2 level, decrease the endotoxin concentration, alleviate the infection, but has no effect on the protein synthesis after congenital cardiac operation of children.
Interleukin-1 (IL-1), interleukin-2(IL-2) and interleukin-6(IL-6) activities and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) contents in plasma from patients with different sites of cancers as well as controls using bioassay technique were studied. The results showed that the levels of IL-1,IL-2,IL-6 s from patients with different sites of cancer were decreased remarkably in comparision with controls and the contents of TNF from patients with different sites of cancers increased significantly. But the difference between different sites of cancer was not statistically significant. The data suggest that the variations in the contents of TNF and the levels of interleukins may be related to the development of these caner patients.
ObjectiveTo detect expressions of interleukin-17 (IL-17) and interleukin-27 (IL-27) proteins in liver tissue of hepatic alveolar echinococcosis. MethodsThe edge liver tissues (from the lesion edge 0.5 cm) and the normal liver tissues (from the lesion edge 5 cm) of 20 patients with hepatic alveolar echinococcosis in the Affiliated Hospital of Qinghai University were collected and stored at-80℃ freezer. The immunohistochemical method was used to detect the expressions of IL-17 and IL-27 proteins in these two tissues. ResultThe positive rates of IL-17 and IL-27 protein expressions in the edge liver tissues were significantly higher than those in the normal liver tissues[IL-17:80.0% (16/20) versus 10.0% (2/20), χ2=12.36, P < 0.01; IL-27:85.0% (17/20) versus 20.0% (4/20), χ2=12.36, P < 0.01]. ConclusionHigh expressions of IL-17 and IL-27 protein in edge liver tissue might participate in progress of hepatic alveolar echinococcosis.
Objective To observe the effect of celastrol on the secretion of interleukin (IL)-17 in peripheral blood mononuclear cells in patients with sympathetic ophthalmia (SO), and its possible mechanisms. Methods Venous blood samples were extracted from 10 cases of sympathetic ophthalmia patients and 10 health objectives. The peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were isolated by density gradient centrifugation and then were divided into 4 groups. Group A (control group): PBMCs of health objectives; Group B: PBMCs of SO patients; Group C: PBMCs of SO patients with 0.5 μmol/L celastrol in the medium; Group D: PBMCs of SO patients with 1 μmol/L celastrol in the medium. After culturing the cells for 3 days, the supernatant of 4 groups was collected, and the levels of IL-23 and IL-17 were detected by enzyme-linked immuno sorbent assay (ELISA). Then, the 50 ng/ml rIL-23 was added into the medium of group A which was the group A1; the 50ng/ml rIL-23 and 1 μmol/L Cela were added into to the medium of group A which was the group A2. For the medium of group B, the 50 ng/ml rIL-23 was added into the medium which was the group B1; the 50 ng/ml rIL-23 and 1 μmol/L celastrol were added into to the medium of group B which was the group B2. After culturing for 3 days, the supernatant of cells of these 4 groups was collected, and the levels of IL-17 were detected by ELISA. Results In group A, the levels of IL-23 and IL-17 were (228.43±17.27) pg/ml and (220.55±31.15) pg/ml respectively. In group B, the levels of IL-23 and IL-17 were (513.85±36.46) pg/ml and (866.77±72.92) pg/ml respectively. In group C, the levels of IL-23 and IL-17 were (381.07±20.93) pg/ml and (517.43±54.87) pg/ml respectively. In group D, the levels of IL-23 and IL-17 were (237.14±17.97) pg/ml and (242.89±34.09) pg/ml respectively. Between group A and D, there was no statistically significant difference in IL-23 or IL-17 level (P＞0.05); but when comparing other groups, the differences were statistically significant (P＜0.05). The levels of IL-17 in group A1 and group A2 were (428.43±24.53) pg/ml and (229.15±23.28) pg/ml and the difference was statistically significant (P＜0.05). The levels of IL-17 in group B1 and group B2 were (1373.39±89.51) pg/ml and (571.01±94.88) pg/ml and the difference was statistically significant (P＜0.05). Conclusion Celastrol can inhibit the secretion of IL-17 by PBMCs in SO patients via inhibiting the secretion of IL-23.
Objective To investigate the effects of cimetidine on the red cell immune function and interleukin-2(IL-2) in rats with obstructive jaundice. Methods Sixty SD rats were divided into bile duct ligation(BDL) group, cimetidine therapy (BDLC) group and sham operation(SO) group respectively. The red cell immue function and serum IL-2 level were determined with the red cell yeast-rosttes test and radioimmunoassay respectively. Results The red blood cell C3b receptor rosette rate(RBC-C3bRR), the red blood cell immune complex rosette rate(RICR), the red blood cell C3b receptor rosette-forming excited rate(RFER) and serum IL-2 level were significantly lower in BDL group as compared with SO group, the red blood cell C3b receptor rosette-forming inhibitory rate(RFIR) in BDL group was higher than that of SO group. After 7 days’ cimetidine therapy RBCC3bRR, RICR, RFER and IL-2 became higher than those of BDL group, but RFIR was lower than that of BDL group. Conclusion Supplemental cimetidine can significantly enhance the impaired red cell immune function and IL-2 production in rats with obstructive jaundice.
Objective To evaluate the effect of inducing differenation of all trans retinoic acid (ATRA) on immunologic function of patients with gastric cancer. Methods T-lymphocyte subsets(T-Ls) and interleukin-2 receptor(sIL-2R) of 56 patients with gastric cancer after treatment of ATRA were studied. Results In radical gastric cancer resection group, the serum CD3,CD4 and CD4/CD8 rate were higher and sIL-2R were lower than those in the control group, after treatment of ATRA, CD3,CD4 and CD4/CD8 rate and sIL2R were as high as those in the control group. In the non-operative or palliative gastric resection group, CD3,CD4 and CD4/CD8 rates were increased markedly and the serum sIL-2R was decreased significantly than those in the control group. Conclusion ATRA inducing differenation can improve the immunity of the patients with gastric cancer.
Objective To investigate expression level of interleukin-27 (IL-27)and its impact on virus replication in lung after infected with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Methods In vivo,7-week aged female C57 mice were infected with RSV and sacrificed on day 0,0.5,1,2,4,6,8 (n=5).The left lung was extracted for RNA,and then real-time PCR was used to detect the mRNA levels of IL-27p28,IL-27EBI3, RSV-M protein and interferon-β (IFN-β).The right lung was used for HE staining.In vitro, human lung epithelial cells (A549)were infected with RSV,and stimulated with different concentrations of recombinant human interleukin 27 (rhIL-27)in doses of 0,1ng/mL,10ng/mL,and 50ng/mL.After 24 hours,the mRNA expression of interferon induced transmembrane protein 3 (IFITM3),IFN-β,and RSV-M protein were determined by real-time PCR.IFITM3 and STAT1/pSTAT1 protein expression levels were detected by Western blot. Results The viral load in the lungs of mice peaked on 4 day post infection (DPI),then gradually decreased,and almost returned to normal on 8 DPI.IFN-β increased transiently 12 hours after infection,and then quickly returned to normal baseline.IL-27 p28/EBI3 levels peaked on 1 DPI,then gradually decreased to normal on 4 DPI.Stimulating RSV-infected A549 cells with rhIL-27 of 10ng/mL and 50ng/mL significantly inhibited viral replication,enhanced IFTIM3 mRNA expression,and induced STAT1 phosphorylation.However,rhIL-27 stimulation did not affect IFN-β mRNA expression. Conclusions The IL-27 mRNA expression increases after RSV infection.The inhibition of IL-27 on RSV replication might be related to up-regulation of STAT1 phosphorylation and IFITM3 protein expression.
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of interleukin (IL)-23 receptor (IL-23R) overexpression on the balance of T helper 17 (Th17 cells)/regulatory T cells (Treg cells) in experimental autoimmune uveitis (EAU) mice. MethodsTwelve 8-week-old female C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into LV-Ctrl group and LV-IL-23R group, with 6 mice in each group. Two groups of mice were injected with LV-Ctrl and LV-IL-23Rlentiviruses through the tail vein, respectively; 7 days after injection, the EAU mouse model was established by active immunization with vitamin A-binding protein 1-20 between photoreceptors. Starting from 13 days after immunization, the fundus of the mice was observed by indirect ophthalmoscopy every 2 days and clinical scores were performed; 30 days after immunization, hematoxylin-eosin staining was used to observe the histopathological changes of mouse retina. The levels of IL-17 in serum of the two groups of mice were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay; the proportion of Th17 cells and Treg cells was detected by flow cytometry. The relative mRNA expression of IL-23R, IL-17, retinoic acid-related orphan receptor γt (RORγt), IL-10 and forkhead transcripyion factor p3 (Foxp3) were detected by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction. Comparisons between groups were performed using repeated measures analysis of variance, independent samples Mann-Whitney U test, and independent samples t test. ResultsCompared with the LV-Ctrlgroup, the retinal inflammatory reaction of the LV-IL-23R group was more severe. At 13 days after immunization, there was no significant difference in fundus inflammation scores between LV-IL-23R group and LV-Ctrl group (t=－2.001, P=0.058); 15-29 days after immunization. The fundus inflammation scores of LV-IL-23Rgroup were higher than those of LV-Ctrl group, and the difference was statistically significant (t=－4.429, －6.578, －7.768, －10.183, －6.325, －7.304, －4.841, －6.872; P＜0.001). Histopathological examination showed that the infiltration of inflammatory cells in the fundus increased, the retinal structure was damaged more seriously, and the histopathological score was significantly increased, and the difference was statistically significant (t=－4.339, P=0.001). Compared with the LV-Ctrl group, the relative expression of IL-23RmRNA in the spleen of the LV-IL-23R group was significantly increased, and the difference was statistically significant (Z=2.087, P=0.037). The relative expression of IL-17 and RORγt mRNA increased, while the relative expression of IL-10 and Foxp3 mRNA decreased, and the differences were statistically significant (t=－6.313,－5.922, 4.844, 7.572; P=0.003, 0.004, 0.008, 0.002). Compared with the LV-Ctrl group, the level of IL-17 in the serum of the mice in the LV-IL-23R group was significantly increased, and the difference was statistically significant (t=－5.423, P=0.002); the proportion of Th17 cells in the spleen and lymph nodes was significantly increased, whereas, the proportion of Treg cells was significantly reduced, and the difference was statistically significant (t=－4.290, 3.700; P=0.002, 0.006). ConclusionIL-23R overexpression can promote Th17/Treg imbalance in EAU mice, and aggravate the clinical and pathological manifestations of EAU.