In the present study, the effects of Pleurotus nebrodensis polysaccharide(PN-S) on the immune functions of immunosuppressed mice were determined. The immunosuppressed mouse model was established by treating the mice w...In the present study, the effects of Pleurotus nebrodensis polysaccharide(PN-S) on the immune functions of immunosuppressed mice were determined. The immunosuppressed mouse model was established by treating the mice with cyclophosphamide(40 mg/kg/2d, CY) through intraperitoneal injection. The results showed that PN-S administration significantly reversed the CY-induced weight loss, increased the thymic and splenic indices, and promoted proliferation of T lymphocyte, B lymphocyte, and macrophages. PN-S also enhanced the activity of natural killer cells and increased the immunoglobulin M(Ig M) and immunoglobulin G(Ig G) levels in the serum. In addition, PN-S treatment significantly increased the phagocytic activity of mouse peritoneal macrophages. PN-S also increased the levels of interleukin-6(IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α), interferon-γ(INF-γ), and nitric oxide(NOS) in splenocytes. q RT-PCR results also indicated that PN-S increased the m RNA expression of IL-6, TNF-α, INF-γ, and nitric oxide synthase(i NOS) in the splenocytes. These results suggest that PN-S treatment enhances the immune function of immunosuppressed mice. This study may provide a basis for the application of this fungus in adjacent immunopotentiating therapy against cancer and in the treatment of chemotherapy-induced immunosuppression.展开更多
With the rise of probiotics fermentation in food industry,fermented foods have attracted worldwide attention.In this study,protective effects of Rosa roxburghii&edible fungus fermentation broth(REFB)on immune func...With the rise of probiotics fermentation in food industry,fermented foods have attracted worldwide attention.In this study,protective effects of Rosa roxburghii&edible fungus fermentation broth(REFB)on immune function and gut health in Cyclophosphamide induced immunosuppressed mice were investigated.Results showed that REFB could improve the immune organ index,and promote the proliferation and differentiation of splenic T lymphocytes.In addition,it attenuated intestinal mucosal damage and improved intestinal cellular immunity.REFB administration also up-regulated the expression of IL-4,INF-γ,TNF-α,T-bet and GATA-3 mRNA in small intestine.Furthermore,administration of REFB modulated gut microbiota composition and increased the relative abundance of beneficial genus,such as Bacteroides.It also increased the production of fecal short-chain fatty acids.These indicate that REFB has the potential to improve immunity,alleviate intestinal injury and regulate gut microbiota in immunosuppressed mice.展开更多
To study the effect of itraconazole on the vaginal candidiasis caused by Candida under different immunity conditions, the fungal vaginitis model was established in female ICR mice by intravaginal inoculation of suspen...To study the effect of itraconazole on the vaginal candidiasis caused by Candida under different immunity conditions, the fungal vaginitis model was established in female ICR mice by intravaginal inoculation of suspension of C. albicans after the animal had been pretreated with estradiol or dexamethasone. Mice were divided at random into different groups and then treated with itraconazole or IFN-y given by gastrogavage. The burden of the fungus in the vaginal lavage fluids in the mice of the different groups was measured dynamically at different time points after the beginning of the drug treatment. The difference in the effect of itraconazole on the vaginal candidiasis between normal immune system group （group A） and control group （group D） was statistically significant （P〈0.01）. The difference in the efficacy of itraconazole among immunosuppressed group （group E）, immuno-regulated group （group F） and the control group （group G） was statistically significant （P〈0.01）. But on the 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th, 11th day after the inoculation the average level of colony forming unit （CFU） of groups A, E and F showed no statistically significant difference （P〉0.05）. It is concluded that the efficacy of itraconazole in the treatment of the vaginal candidiasis under different immunity conditions （groups A, E and F） in mice were all good, but there was no difference in the anti-fungal effect of itraconazole among the three groups.展开更多
Objective To investigate the effect of reinforced Decoction of Angelicae Sinensis for enriching blood (RDAEB) on the immunity of immunosuppressed mice induced by cyclophosphamide (Cy). Methods Mice were given RDAEB th...Objective To investigate the effect of reinforced Decoction of Angelicae Sinensis for enriching blood (RDAEB) on the immunity of immunosuppressed mice induced by cyclophosphamide (Cy). Methods Mice were given RDAEB through stomach perfusion for 10 d (50 mg/d). Then, RBC-C3bR rate,RBC-IC rate (as the index- es of erythrocyte immunity)and E-rosette forming rate,acidic a-naphthyl acetate esterase positive rate, lymphocyte transformation rate (as the indexes of cellular immunity) of mice were tested. Results RBC-C3Br rate, RBC-IC rat- e,E-rosette forming rate, acidic α-naphthyl acetate esterase positive rate and lymphocyte transformation rate in the Cy-RDAEB group were markedly higher than those in the Cy group (P<0.0l),and returned to the levels of normal group. Conclusion RDAEB is effective in recovering and enhancing cellular and erythrocyte immunity of immuno- suppressed mice.展开更多
Clinical experience has suggested the existence of an intermediate form of fungal sinusitis between the categories of non-invasive fungal sinusitis (non-IFS) and invasive fungal sinusitis (IFS).This fungal sinusitis v...Clinical experience has suggested the existence of an intermediate form of fungal sinusitis between the categories of non-invasive fungal sinusitis (non-IFS) and invasive fungal sinusitis (IFS).This fungal sinusitis variant demonstrates unhealthy mucosa by endoscopy with fungal invasion,but lacks angioinvasion microscopically,representing what clinically behaves as a ‘pre-invasive’ subtype of fungal sinusitis.Unlike non-IFS disease,patients with preinvasive fungal sinusitis were still felt to require anti-fungal medications due to histologic presence of invasive fungus.While sharing some clinical features of IFS,these ‘intermediate’ patients were successfully spared extended and repeated surgical debridements given the microscopic findings,and have been successfully treated with shorter courses of antifungal therapy.These select patients have had favorable outcomes when managed in a judicious and semi-aggressive manner,in an undefined zone between the treatments for routine fungal ball and aggressive IFS.展开更多
目的本研究利用小鼠动物模型,探讨烟曲霉感染免疫缺陷小鼠TLR2/TLR3/TLR4对树突状细胞植物血凝素-1(Dectin-1)表达的影响。通过检测TLRs和CLRs受体在不同免疫状态下的表达,揭示介导侵袭性肺曲霉菌病(IPA)肺损伤的关键受体。方法小鼠随...目的本研究利用小鼠动物模型,探讨烟曲霉感染免疫缺陷小鼠TLR2/TLR3/TLR4对树突状细胞植物血凝素-1(Dectin-1)表达的影响。通过检测TLRs和CLRs受体在不同免疫状态下的表达,揭示介导侵袭性肺曲霉菌病(IPA)肺损伤的关键受体。方法小鼠随机分成四组,A组为正常对照组;B组为环磷酰胺免疫抑制+未接种烟曲霉菌;C组正常状态小鼠+烟曲霉菌接种;D组为IPA感染组,免疫抑制+烟曲霉菌接种。采用real-time PCR方法进行小鼠肺组织各个时相点的TLR2、TLR3、TLR4、Dectin-1和β-actin m RNA的表达,检测受体间的相互表达调控。结果正常状态感染组(C组N+AF),TLR4/TLR2、Dectin-1 m RNA比正常对照组表达上调;IPA模型组(D组CP+AF),Dectin-1和TLR4、TLR2 m RNA比正常状态感染组表达下调;但TLR3 m RNA 48 h、72 h表达没有明显不同(P>0.05)。病理切片模型组小鼠72 h可见较严重的出血和充血;96 h时肺内有菌丝,肺泡间隔增宽,支气管壁破坏。正常状态感染烟曲霉小鼠72 h可见充血,肺泡弹性纤维破坏。结论成功建立了小鼠IPA动物模型,Dectin-1受体表达下调可能是环磷酰胺免疫抑制引起IPA的机制之一。Dectin-1的表达可能是建立在TLR2/TLR4对烟曲霉早期识别的基础上,TLR3可能起协同作用。展开更多
non-invasive chronic rhinosinusitis(CRS)following liver or kidney transplant and determine factors associated with disease-related complications,selection of endoscopic sinus surgery(ESS),and disease resolution in thi...non-invasive chronic rhinosinusitis(CRS)following liver or kidney transplant and determine factors associated with disease-related complications,selection of endoscopic sinus surgery(ESS),and disease resolution in this population.Study design:Retrospective chart review.Setting:An academic tertiary care center(Mayo Clinic,Rochester,Minnesota).Subjects and methods:Liver and kidney transplant recipients evaluated by Mayo Clinic otolaryngologists for CRS between 1998 and 2018 were identified.Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to determine patient factors and treatment modalities associated with developing complications,selection of ESS,and disease resolution.Results:Fifty-seven patients met inclusion criteria.No patients developed intraorbital or intracranial complications of their CRS.Multivariate modeling demonstrated that the presence of polyps(P=0.036)was associated with undergoing ESS within one year of presentation.A higher Lund-Mackay(LM)computed tomography score(P=0.023)and older age(P=0.018)were significantly associated with decreased disease resolution.No other factors were significantly associated with the use of endoscopic sinus surgery within one year of otolaryngology presentation or resolution of CRS in this cohort.Conclusion:The risk of developing CRS-related intraorbital or intracranial complications in this immunecompromised patient cohort may be lower than originally thought.For liver-and kidney-recipients stable on immunosuppressive medication for many years,prognostic factors for CRS may mirror those for immunocompetent patients.展开更多
An immunosuppressed rat model was establisbed by injecting cortisone acetate 25 mg/rat twice a week for 4 weeks and 12.5mg/rat for another 2 weeks subcutaneously.A development of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia(PCP) wa...An immunosuppressed rat model was establisbed by injecting cortisone acetate 25 mg/rat twice a week for 4 weeks and 12.5mg/rat for another 2 weeks subcutaneously.A development of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia(PCP) was found at the end of the 6th week in all rats.展开更多
BACKGROUND Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2(SARS-CoV-2)causes coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19).This disease was declared a worldwide health problem with the characteristics of a pandemic.Most patients...BACKGROUND Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2(SARS-CoV-2)causes coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19).This disease was declared a worldwide health problem with the characteristics of a pandemic.Most patients have mild symptoms and a good prognosis.Information on the evolution and prognosis of COVID-19 in solid organ recipients is scarce.CASE SUMMARY We describe two patients who underwent liver transplantation with a positive test result for detection of the viral sequence for COVID-19,using reversetranscription polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR),immediately before transplantation.The patients showed good evolution in the postoperative period,without signs of graft dysfunction.The immunosuppressive therapy was not modified.Both patients were discharged for subsequent outpatient follow-up.CONCLUSION In conclusion,it is expected that the experience at this center can be used as an example,aimed at the continuation of transplantations by other services and,thus,the morbidity and mortality of patients with liver disease on the transplantation waiting list can be reduced.Transplant centers must be able to readjust daily to the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic.展开更多
The coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)has caused one of the worst public health crises in modern history.Even though severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 primarily affects the respiratory tract,gastrointest...The coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)has caused one of the worst public health crises in modern history.Even though severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 primarily affects the respiratory tract,gastrointestinal manifestations are well described in literature.This review will discuss the epidemiology,virology,manifestations,immunosuppressant states,and lessons learned from COVID-19.Observations:At the time of writing,COVID-19 had infected more than 111 million people and caused over 2.5 million deaths worldwide.Multiple medical comorbidities including obesity,pre-existing liver condition and the use of proton pump inhibitor have been described as risk factor for severe COVID-19.COVID-19 most frequently causes diarrhea(12.4%),nausea/vomiting(9%)and elevation in liver enzymes(15%-20%).The current data does not suggest that patients on immunomodulators have a significantly increased risk of mortality from COVID-19.The current guidelines from American Gastroenterological Association and American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases do not recommend pre-emptive changes in patients on immunosuppression if the patients have not been infected with COVID-19.Conclusions and relevance:The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted a change in structure and shape of gastroenterology departmental activities.Endoscopy should be performed only when necessary and with strict protective measures.Online consultations in the form of telehealth services and home drug deliveries have revolutionized the field.展开更多
基金supported by the Ph.D.Training Foundation of Tianjin University of Science and Technology(No201402)
文摘In the present study, the effects of Pleurotus nebrodensis polysaccharide(PN-S) on the immune functions of immunosuppressed mice were determined. The immunosuppressed mouse model was established by treating the mice with cyclophosphamide(40 mg/kg/2d, CY) through intraperitoneal injection. The results showed that PN-S administration significantly reversed the CY-induced weight loss, increased the thymic and splenic indices, and promoted proliferation of T lymphocyte, B lymphocyte, and macrophages. PN-S also enhanced the activity of natural killer cells and increased the immunoglobulin M(Ig M) and immunoglobulin G(Ig G) levels in the serum. In addition, PN-S treatment significantly increased the phagocytic activity of mouse peritoneal macrophages. PN-S also increased the levels of interleukin-6(IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α), interferon-γ(INF-γ), and nitric oxide(NOS) in splenocytes. q RT-PCR results also indicated that PN-S increased the m RNA expression of IL-6, TNF-α, INF-γ, and nitric oxide synthase(i NOS) in the splenocytes. These results suggest that PN-S treatment enhances the immune function of immunosuppressed mice. This study may provide a basis for the application of this fungus in adjacent immunopotentiating therapy against cancer and in the treatment of chemotherapy-induced immunosuppression.
基金The financial supports from the Key Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32130082)Jiangxi High Level Talent Cultivation Project(20204BCJ24006)+1 种基金Project of State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology(SKLF-ZZA-201911)Central Government Guide Local Special Fund Project for Scientific and Technological Development of Jiangxi Province(20212ZDD02008)。
文摘With the rise of probiotics fermentation in food industry,fermented foods have attracted worldwide attention.In this study,protective effects of Rosa roxburghii&edible fungus fermentation broth(REFB)on immune function and gut health in Cyclophosphamide induced immunosuppressed mice were investigated.Results showed that REFB could improve the immune organ index,and promote the proliferation and differentiation of splenic T lymphocytes.In addition,it attenuated intestinal mucosal damage and improved intestinal cellular immunity.REFB administration also up-regulated the expression of IL-4,INF-γ,TNF-α,T-bet and GATA-3 mRNA in small intestine.Furthermore,administration of REFB modulated gut microbiota composition and increased the relative abundance of beneficial genus,such as Bacteroides.It also increased the production of fecal short-chain fatty acids.These indicate that REFB has the potential to improve immunity,alleviate intestinal injury and regulate gut microbiota in immunosuppressed mice.
基金the Science Re-search Foundation of Health Department of Hubei Province (No. JXIB048)the Janssen Research Foundation.
文摘To study the effect of itraconazole on the vaginal candidiasis caused by Candida under different immunity conditions, the fungal vaginitis model was established in female ICR mice by intravaginal inoculation of suspension of C. albicans after the animal had been pretreated with estradiol or dexamethasone. Mice were divided at random into different groups and then treated with itraconazole or IFN-y given by gastrogavage. The burden of the fungus in the vaginal lavage fluids in the mice of the different groups was measured dynamically at different time points after the beginning of the drug treatment. The difference in the effect of itraconazole on the vaginal candidiasis between normal immune system group （group A） and control group （group D） was statistically significant （P〈0.01）. The difference in the efficacy of itraconazole among immunosuppressed group （group E）, immuno-regulated group （group F） and the control group （group G） was statistically significant （P〈0.01）. But on the 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th, 11th day after the inoculation the average level of colony forming unit （CFU） of groups A, E and F showed no statistically significant difference （P〉0.05）. It is concluded that the efficacy of itraconazole in the treatment of the vaginal candidiasis under different immunity conditions （groups A, E and F） in mice were all good, but there was no difference in the anti-fungal effect of itraconazole among the three groups.
文摘Objective To investigate the effect of reinforced Decoction of Angelicae Sinensis for enriching blood (RDAEB) on the immunity of immunosuppressed mice induced by cyclophosphamide (Cy). Methods Mice were given RDAEB through stomach perfusion for 10 d (50 mg/d). Then, RBC-C3bR rate,RBC-IC rate (as the index- es of erythrocyte immunity)and E-rosette forming rate,acidic a-naphthyl acetate esterase positive rate, lymphocyte transformation rate (as the indexes of cellular immunity) of mice were tested. Results RBC-C3Br rate, RBC-IC rat- e,E-rosette forming rate, acidic α-naphthyl acetate esterase positive rate and lymphocyte transformation rate in the Cy-RDAEB group were markedly higher than those in the Cy group (P<0.0l),and returned to the levels of normal group. Conclusion RDAEB is effective in recovering and enhancing cellular and erythrocyte immunity of immuno- suppressed mice.
文摘Clinical experience has suggested the existence of an intermediate form of fungal sinusitis between the categories of non-invasive fungal sinusitis (non-IFS) and invasive fungal sinusitis (IFS).This fungal sinusitis variant demonstrates unhealthy mucosa by endoscopy with fungal invasion,but lacks angioinvasion microscopically,representing what clinically behaves as a ‘pre-invasive’ subtype of fungal sinusitis.Unlike non-IFS disease,patients with preinvasive fungal sinusitis were still felt to require anti-fungal medications due to histologic presence of invasive fungus.While sharing some clinical features of IFS,these ‘intermediate’ patients were successfully spared extended and repeated surgical debridements given the microscopic findings,and have been successfully treated with shorter courses of antifungal therapy.These select patients have had favorable outcomes when managed in a judicious and semi-aggressive manner,in an undefined zone between the treatments for routine fungal ball and aggressive IFS.
文摘目的本研究利用小鼠动物模型,探讨烟曲霉感染免疫缺陷小鼠TLR2/TLR3/TLR4对树突状细胞植物血凝素-1(Dectin-1)表达的影响。通过检测TLRs和CLRs受体在不同免疫状态下的表达,揭示介导侵袭性肺曲霉菌病(IPA)肺损伤的关键受体。方法小鼠随机分成四组,A组为正常对照组;B组为环磷酰胺免疫抑制+未接种烟曲霉菌;C组正常状态小鼠+烟曲霉菌接种;D组为IPA感染组,免疫抑制+烟曲霉菌接种。采用real-time PCR方法进行小鼠肺组织各个时相点的TLR2、TLR3、TLR4、Dectin-1和β-actin m RNA的表达,检测受体间的相互表达调控。结果正常状态感染组(C组N+AF),TLR4/TLR2、Dectin-1 m RNA比正常对照组表达上调;IPA模型组(D组CP+AF),Dectin-1和TLR4、TLR2 m RNA比正常状态感染组表达下调;但TLR3 m RNA 48 h、72 h表达没有明显不同(P>0.05)。病理切片模型组小鼠72 h可见较严重的出血和充血;96 h时肺内有菌丝,肺泡间隔增宽,支气管壁破坏。正常状态感染烟曲霉小鼠72 h可见充血,肺泡弹性纤维破坏。结论成功建立了小鼠IPA动物模型,Dectin-1受体表达下调可能是环磷酰胺免疫抑制引起IPA的机制之一。Dectin-1的表达可能是建立在TLR2/TLR4对烟曲霉早期识别的基础上,TLR3可能起协同作用。
文摘non-invasive chronic rhinosinusitis(CRS)following liver or kidney transplant and determine factors associated with disease-related complications,selection of endoscopic sinus surgery(ESS),and disease resolution in this population.Study design:Retrospective chart review.Setting:An academic tertiary care center(Mayo Clinic,Rochester,Minnesota).Subjects and methods:Liver and kidney transplant recipients evaluated by Mayo Clinic otolaryngologists for CRS between 1998 and 2018 were identified.Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to determine patient factors and treatment modalities associated with developing complications,selection of ESS,and disease resolution.Results:Fifty-seven patients met inclusion criteria.No patients developed intraorbital or intracranial complications of their CRS.Multivariate modeling demonstrated that the presence of polyps(P=0.036)was associated with undergoing ESS within one year of presentation.A higher Lund-Mackay(LM)computed tomography score(P=0.023)and older age(P=0.018)were significantly associated with decreased disease resolution.No other factors were significantly associated with the use of endoscopic sinus surgery within one year of otolaryngology presentation or resolution of CRS in this cohort.Conclusion:The risk of developing CRS-related intraorbital or intracranial complications in this immunecompromised patient cohort may be lower than originally thought.For liver-and kidney-recipients stable on immunosuppressive medication for many years,prognostic factors for CRS may mirror those for immunocompetent patients.
文摘An immunosuppressed rat model was establisbed by injecting cortisone acetate 25 mg/rat twice a week for 4 weeks and 12.5mg/rat for another 2 weeks subcutaneously.A development of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia(PCP) was found at the end of the 6th week in all rats.
文摘BACKGROUND Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2(SARS-CoV-2)causes coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19).This disease was declared a worldwide health problem with the characteristics of a pandemic.Most patients have mild symptoms and a good prognosis.Information on the evolution and prognosis of COVID-19 in solid organ recipients is scarce.CASE SUMMARY We describe two patients who underwent liver transplantation with a positive test result for detection of the viral sequence for COVID-19,using reversetranscription polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR),immediately before transplantation.The patients showed good evolution in the postoperative period,without signs of graft dysfunction.The immunosuppressive therapy was not modified.Both patients were discharged for subsequent outpatient follow-up.CONCLUSION In conclusion,it is expected that the experience at this center can be used as an example,aimed at the continuation of transplantations by other services and,thus,the morbidity and mortality of patients with liver disease on the transplantation waiting list can be reduced.Transplant centers must be able to readjust daily to the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic.
文摘The coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)has caused one of the worst public health crises in modern history.Even though severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 primarily affects the respiratory tract,gastrointestinal manifestations are well described in literature.This review will discuss the epidemiology,virology,manifestations,immunosuppressant states,and lessons learned from COVID-19.Observations:At the time of writing,COVID-19 had infected more than 111 million people and caused over 2.5 million deaths worldwide.Multiple medical comorbidities including obesity,pre-existing liver condition and the use of proton pump inhibitor have been described as risk factor for severe COVID-19.COVID-19 most frequently causes diarrhea(12.4%),nausea/vomiting(9%)and elevation in liver enzymes(15%-20%).The current data does not suggest that patients on immunomodulators have a significantly increased risk of mortality from COVID-19.The current guidelines from American Gastroenterological Association and American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases do not recommend pre-emptive changes in patients on immunosuppression if the patients have not been infected with COVID-19.Conclusions and relevance:The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted a change in structure and shape of gastroenterology departmental activities.Endoscopy should be performed only when necessary and with strict protective measures.Online consultations in the form of telehealth services and home drug deliveries have revolutionized the field.
