Extreme eosinophilia with disseminated eosinophilic granulomatous disease in a horse

Extreme eosinophilia with disseminated eosinophilic granulomatous disease is described in a 4-year-old Arabian mare. Clinical signs included weight loss, coughing, jugular distention, and ventral edema. Cutaneous lesions were not observed. Eosinophilic inflammation was observed in cytologic specimens from the respiratory tract, body cavities, and lymph nodes. At necropsy, a 20-cm diameter intrathoracic mass was observed. Smaller nodules were present in the lymph nodes, liver, spleen, adrenal glands, pancreas, and skeletal muscle. Histologically, these masses and nodules were characterized by infiltrates of eosinophils, macrophages, and multinucleated giant cells, reactive fibroplasia; and multifocal eosinophilic coagula. Microscopically, mild eosinophilic infiltrates were observed in sections of stomach, small intestine, colon, and pleura; however, gross lesions were not observed in these tissues at necropsy. The etiology of the extreme eosinophilia and disseminated eosinophilic granulomatous disease in this horse was not determined.     

Serum contents of E-selectin,sICAM-1, sVCAM-1 in patients with acute coronary syndrome

AIM:To explore the serum levels of certain adhesion molecules and its significance in acute coronary syndrome(ACS). METHODS:The subjects included 40 patients with acute myocardial infarction(AMI) and 40 patients with unstable angina pectoris (UAP). Among the 80 patients, 60 patients accepted a follow-up 4 months. At the same time we selected 40 controls from people who attended a routine health check in the university. Serum levels of E-selectin, sICAM-1, sVCAM-1 were measured by ELISA.RESULTS:Serum levels of E-selectin, sICAM-1, sVCAM-1 were significantly higher in the ACS group(AMI or UAP) than in the control group. Four months later, the levels of E-selectin, sICAM-1 became significantly lower in the follow-up group than in the ACS group, while sVCAM-1 showed no significant difference. CONCLUSION:Serum levels of E-selectin, sICAM-1 may have certain diagnostic value for ACS, and can be a useful marker reflecting the stability of the disease.     

Analysis of blood biochemistry and arterial blood gas of systemic inflammatory response syndrome in the early time after trauma

AIM: To explore the variation of blood biochemistry and arterial blood gas of patients with systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) in the early time after trauma and improve the diagnosis and first aid. METHODS: Eighty-eight patients with trauma from August 2003 to February 2004 were divided into two groups by their AIS-ISS90 score. The data of temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, white blood cell counts, Hb, blood glucose and arterial blood gas (PaO₂, PaCO₂, HCO₃^-, AG) were collected and compared with each group by statistic methods. RESULTS: Of the 88 patients, 49 underwent SIRS, 12 in light trauma group (ISS≥16) and 37 in severe trauma group (ISS<16). Compared with light trauma group, the data of pulse, respiratory rate, white blood cell counts, blood glucose, AG and rate of SIRS of severe trauma group were higher, PaO₂ and HCO₃^- were lower and the cases of PaCO₂>45 mmHg or <35 mmHg were more (P<0.01). The data of temperature and Hb had not significant difference between two groups (P>0.05). 13 patients had MODS in severe trauma group and 2 died while none had MODS or died in light trauma group. CONCLUSION: Application of AIS-ISS90 and SIRS-related blood biochemistry and arterial blood gas is beneficial for the diagnosis and treatment of patients in the early time after trauma.     

Antioxidant Efficacy of a Spirulina Liquid Extract on Oxidative Stress Status and Metabolic Disturbances in Subjects with Metabolic Syndrome

Lipid peroxidation is associated with the development of some pathologies, such as cardiovascular diseases. Reduction in oxidative stress by antioxidants, such as Arthrospira (formely Spirulina), helps improving this redox imbalance. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of the Arthrospira liquid extract “Spirulysat^®” on oxidative markers—in particular, oxidized LDL (oxLDL)/total LDL cholesterol—and isoprostanes and to investigate its impact on lipid and glucose metabolism in the metabolic syndrome subject. A controlled, randomised, double-blind design was conducted in 40 subjects aged 18 to 65 years with metabolic syndrome after a daily intake of Spirulysat^® or placebo for twelve weeks. Blood and urinary samples were collected at three visits (V1, V2, V3) in the two groups for parameters determination. Although the Spirulysat^® group showed a decrease at all visits of the oxLDL/total cholesterol ratio, there was no significant difference compared to the placebo (p = 0.36). The urinary isoprostanes concentration in the Spirulysat^® group was reduced (p = 0.014) at V3. Plasma triglycerides decreased at V3 (p = 0.003) and HDL-cholesterol increased (p = 0.031) at all visits with Spirulysat^®. In conclusion, Spirulysat^® did not change the oxidized LDL (oxLDL)/LDL ratio but decreased the urinary isoprostanes, plasma triglycerides and increased HDL cholesterol, suggesting a beneficial effect on metabolic syndrome.     

Effects of astragaloside on the levels of sex hormone and oxidative stress injury in rats with polycystic ovary syndrome

AIM To investigate the effects of astragaloside on the levels of sex hormone and oxidative stress in rats with polycystic ovary syndrome （PCOS）. METHODS Female SD rats （n=60） were randomly divided into normal control group, model group, Diane-35 （0.339 2 mg/kg） group, low dose astragaloside （12.5 mg/kg） group and high dose astragaloside （50 mg/kg） group, with 12 rats in each group. The PCOS model was induced by letrozole （1 mg/kg）, which was administered by gavage once a day for 3 weeks. After administration, the estrus cycle of the rats was observed by vaginal smear, and the ovarian index was calculated. HE staining was used to observe the histopathological changes of the ovaries. Serum levels of the sex hormones testosterone （T）, estradiol （E₂）, luteinizing hormone （LH） and follicle-stimulating hormone （FSH） were measured by ELISA. The levels of superoxide dismutase （SOD）, malondialdehyde （MDA） and glutathione peroxidase （GSH-Px） in serum and ovarian tissue were detected by colorimetry, and the protein levels of steroidogenetic acute regulatory protein （StAR） and apoptosis-related proteins cleaved caspase-3, Bax and Bcl-2 in ovarian tissue were detected by Western blot. RESULT Compared with control group, the oestrous cycle of the rats in model group was disorder, and the ovarian index was increased, ovary was polycystic. The serum levels of T, LH and MDAwere significantly increased （P<0.05）, while the contents of E2, FSH and the activities of GSH-Px and SOD were significantly decreased （P<0.05）. The levels of MDA, StAR, cleaved caspase-3 and Bax proteins in ovarian tissue were significantly up-regulated （P<0.05）. GSH-Px and SOD activities and Bcl-2 protein levels were significantly down-regulated （P<0.05）. CONCLUSION Astragalosideeffectively balances the levels of sex hormone in PCOS rats and relieves the oxidative stress injury, the mechanism may be related to the inhibition of StAR expression.     

河北猪繁殖与呼吸综合征病毒HB-3(cz)株N基因变异分析及原核表达

为了给河北地区预防和控制猪繁殖与呼吸综合征提供理论数据。应用RT-PCR方法特异性扩增HB-3(cz)株的ORF7(N)基因片段,将扩增片段克隆入pMD-T载体后测序,应用DNAstar分析软件对序列进行分析,并与GenBank中发表的PRRSV毒株序列进行比较。结果显示:HB-3(cz)株与高热病毒株JXA1、HUB2等及传统河北分离株HB-1(sh)氨基酸同源性高达97.6%,属美洲型毒株。将目的片段克隆入原核表达载体pGEX-6P-1,重组质粒pGEX-N转化大肠杆菌BL21(DE3),在IPTG诱导下成功获得表达,经Western-blot-ting分析表明:表达的融合蛋白分子量约为39.5 kDa,能与PRRSV的阳性血清发生特异性反应,为PRRSV血清学诊断方法的建立奠定了基础。     

猪瘟病毒、猪繁殖与呼吸障碍综合征病毒和乙型脑炎病毒多重RT-PCR检测方法的建立

根据猪瘟病毒(CSFV)的E2基因保守序列、猪繁殖与呼吸障碍综合征病毒(PRRSV)的ORF7基因及部分ORF6和3-UTR基因序列和猪乙型脑炎病毒(JEV)的E基因保守序列,设计了3对引物,扩增大小分别为288 bp、430 bp和1 015 bp目的片段.以纯培养病毒抽提RNA,制备cDNA模板,利用3对引物,通过条件的优化,建立了同时检测这3种病毒的多重RT-PCR.CSFV、PRRSV和JEV的RNA最小检出量分别为0.270 ng、0.049 ng、0.067 ng,其它的RNA病毒如TGEV以及DNA病毒如PPV、PrV、PCV-2检测结果为阴性.以β-actin为对照,利用本方法检测了174份临床样品(血清、肺脏和胎儿),其结果为:PRRSV、CSFV和JEV的阳性率分别为30.4%、4.6%和1.7%;CSFV和PRRSV混合感染阳性率为1.7%.同时对临床样品中CSFV、JEV和PRRSV阳性PCR产物进行测序分析,发现CSFV、PRRSV和JEV的PCR产物序列和NCBI数据库中目标基因的同源性分别为92%、90%和89%,这证实了多重PCR的阳性结果为上述3种病毒.结果证明,所建立的多重RT-PCR可用于临床检测.     

猪皮炎肾病综合征组织病理学和PCR诊断

应用病理学和PCR方法,对浙江某猪场送检的疑似猪皮炎肾病综合征（PDNS）病猪进行诊断。结果发现肾脏呈现纤维蛋白性肾小球肾炎变化,真皮及皮下血管表现为坏死性脉管炎,淋巴组织中大量淋巴细胞缺失、多核巨细胞浸润,PCR扩增产物显示猪圆环病毒2型（PCV-2）阳性。结果表明,该猪场感染了PCV-2,并表现为PDNS的病理特征。     

母猪繁殖障碍综合征的调查与防治

母猪繁殖障碍综合征是母猪生产的主要疾病,已成为影响养猪场经济效益的主要原因.该文对当地养猪场母猪繁殖综合征的发生流行情况进行调查,分析其临床症状及主要原因,并提出预防与治疗措施.     

猪繁殖与呼吸综合征病毒宁夏地区地方株的分离与鉴定

[目的]弄清宁夏地区部分猪场出现“无名高热”病因及更加有效预防、控制此类疾病的发生.[方法]通过从宁夏某发病猪场采集产生典型病变的猪肺部组织,将病料处理后分别用Marc-145、PK-15、BHK-21等传代细胞系进行病毒的分离与鉴定.[结果]只有Marc-145细胞上有典型病变,连续传代3次后病变稳定,接毒48 ～72 h后病变率达70％左右.RT-PCR及双酶切的结果表明分离培养物为猪繁殖与呼吸综合征病毒毒株.通过RNA提取、RT-PCR及酶切反应,实现了对分离培养物快速、确切鉴定.[结论]用MARC-145细胞成功分离到1株PRRSV,命名为ZH-w株.