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关键词： cytokines   cytokines and cardiovascular diseases   interleukin-40   pericardial fluid and cytokines  

摘要： : The aim of this study was to investigate IL-40 levels in preoperative blood and intraoperative pericardial fluid samples obtained from healthy individuals and patients with diagnosed heart disease who were scheduled for open heart surgery to determine whether it is a biomarker for cardiovascular diseases. : A total of 90 individuals were included in the study and divided into three groups. Group 1 (Healthy Group, n = 45): Blood was collected from a total of 45 healthy men and women over 18 years of age without any diagnosis of cardiovascular disease. Group 2 (Patient Group 1, n = 45): In this group, blood samples from a total of 45 male and female patients over 18 years of age with a diagnosis of heart disease and scheduled for open heart surgery were studied. Group 3 (Patient Group 2, n = 45): Pericardial fluids were obtained from patients in Group 3 immediately after pericardial incision during surgery. IL-40, TAS, TOS and OSI levels in blood plasma and pericardial fluid were determined by the ELISA kit method. : In the statistical analysis between the groups, IL-40, TOS and OSI levels were found to be higher in the patient group and in the pericardial fluid ( < 0.001), while TAS was higher in the control group. It was considered statistically significant ( < 0.001). : IL-40, TOS and OSI levels were elevated in patient serum and pericardial fluid. Therefore, we suggest that IL-40 may be a new biomarker for the detection of cardiovascular diseases.

关键词： dermatomyositis   EPSTI1   interferon   myoblasts  

摘要： Objectives Epithelial-Stromal Interaction 1 (EPSTI1), an IFN-related gene that has emerged as a gene of notable interest, plays a multifaceted role in cellular function and disease processes. However, the precise role of EPSTI1 in the context of DM remains elusive and requires further *** To investigate EPSTI1 expression in DM, we analysed two transcriptome datasets, peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and muscle tissues from our DM cohort. We further validated the findings using RT-qPCR and immunohistochemical staining within our idiopathic inflammatory myopathy (IIM) cohort. Through small interfering RNA-mediated knockdown, we delved into the function and underlying mechanisms of EPSTI1 in DM *** EPSTI1 is significantly upregulated in both PBMCs and muscle tissues of DM patients. A notable positive correlation between EPSTI1 expression and IFN-stimulating genes accompanies this upregulation. Furthermore, EPSTI1 levels were markedly elevated in IFN-beta-stimulated myoblasts. Functional studies have shown that downregulation of EPSTI1 inhibits multiple immune and inflammatory pathways, including antigen processing and presentation, chemokine-mediated signalling, IFN signalling, IL-1-mediated signalling, nuclear factor (NF)-kappa B-inducing kinase (NIK)/NF-kappa B signalling. EPSTI1 was involved in the expression of HLA-A and the secretion of chemokines in myoblasts mediated by *** EPSTI1 might play an essential role in promoting muscle inflammation in DM by regulating the expression of HLA-A and the secretion of chemokines in myoblasts. Targeting EPSTI1 may represent a novel therapeutic approach for reducing muscle inflammation and damage in dermatomyositis (DM) patients.

摘要： Enteroviruses are major causes of neonatal morbidity and mortality, with echovirus infections commonly associated with severe disease, including acute liver failure. The human neonatal Fc receptor (hFcRn) is the primary receptor for echoviruses, and its expression is required for infection of the liver in mouse models. While type I interferons (IFNs) are known to protect against echovirus-induced disease, the specific innate immune cells responsible for initiating this antiviral signaling in the liver remain undefined. To dissect the relative contributions of type I and type III IFNs in protecting the liver during echovirus infection, we combined mouse models (expressing hFcRn and deficient in Ifnar1, Ifnlr1, or both) with single cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq). This approach enabled us to pinpoint the hepatic cell types targeted by echoviruses and to identify the specific cells producing IFNs in response. We found that hepatocytes and Kupffer cells were the most heavily infected cell types. In contrast, early and robust type I IFN responses were primarily driven by Kupffer cells and a subset of dendritic cells. To determine whether type I IFNs act directly on hepatocytes to mediate protection, we generated conditional knockout mice lacking Ifnar1 specifically in hepatocytes. These mice showed similar morbidity, mortality, and hepatic viral titers as whole-body Ifnar1 animals, indicating that hepatocytes depend on protective IFN signals produced by immune cells during echovirus infection. These findings uncover cell-type-specific mechanisms by which echoviruses subvert host immunity and show how dysregulated IFN responses drive liver pathology and neonatal mortality.

关键词： Colorectal neoplasms   Gut microbiota   Streptococcus Gallolyticus   Macrophages   IL-17  

摘要： BackgroundColorectal cancer (CRC) is a prevalent global malignancy where gut microbiota plays a key role. Streptococcus gallolyticus (Sg), a gut commensal and opportunistic pathogen, is associated with CRC. This study investigates the impact of the supernatant derived from Sg cultures (hereafter referred to as Sgsup) on CRC progression and examines the underlying mechanisms. MethodsQuantitative PCR (qPCR) was employed to assess Sg colonization in paired tumors and adjacent normal tissues from 46 CRC patients. CRC cell lines (HCT116, HT29) were treated with Sgsup, and cell proliferation was measured using the CCK-8 assay. Non-targeted metabolomic profiling of Sgsup was performed via liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS). An azoxymethane/dextran sulfate sodium (AOM/DSS)-induced mouse model of CRC was used to evaluate in vivo tumor burden, inflammation, and macrophage polarization (flow cytometry). Transcriptomic analysis via RNA-seq was conducted to identify enriched signaling pathways. ResultsThe detection rate of Sg was significantly higher in tumor tissues compared to adjacent tissues (47.8% vs. 30.4%, P < 0.01). Sgsup significantly increased CRC cell proliferation (P < 0.05). Non-targeted metabolomic analysis revealed an enrichment of metabolites, including inosine monophosphate (IMP), methionine, uridine, and creatine in Sgsup. In vivo, Sgsup increased tumor number/burden (P < 0.05), elevated inflammation scores (P < 0.05), and shortened colon length. Flow cytometry indicated that Sgsup promoted M2 macrophage polarization (as evidenced by increased CD206+ cells and reduced M1/M2 ratio). RNA-seq demonstrated significant enrichment of the IL-17 signaling pathway, with upregulated expression of IL-17 F and IL-22 (P < 0.05). ConclusionSgsup is associated with CRC progression by promoting cell proliferation and inflammation, facilitating M2 macrophage polarization, and elevating IL-17 F and IL-22 expression. Metabolites such as creatine, along with IL-17 F/I

关键词： 银屑病关节炎   托法替布   IL-17/23  

摘要： 目的 探讨托法替布（JAK抑制剂）对银屑病关节炎的作用机制。方法在原代PSA滑膜成纤维细胞（PsAFLS）分别加入0.5μmol/L和1.0μmol/L托法替布进行培养，CCK-8实验和Transwell实验检测托法替布对PsAFLS存活和迁移的影响；Westernblot分析托法替布对PsAFLS细胞IL-1β、IL-6、IL-17、IL-10和IL-23炎症因子表达的影响，以及对迁移相关蛋白MMP2和MMP9表达的影响。在加入托法替布的情况下给予外源IL-17和IL-23，探索托法替布是否通过IL-17/IL-23信号通路调控PsAFLS的存活和迁移。结果托法替布明显抑制PsAFLS的存活和迁移，显著降低PsAFLS细胞迁移相关蛋白表达MMP2和MMP9水平，降低IL-1β、IL-6、IL-17和IL-23的表达，增加IL-10蛋白表达。给予外源IL-17和IL-23可抑制托法替布的作用。结论托法替布可通过IL-17/IL-23信号通路调控PsAFLS的侵袭和迁移。

关键词： acute phase proteins   cytokines   cytokines/cytokine receptors   immune deficiencies  

关键词： APOE   microglia   cGAS   tauopathy   Christchurch   Alzheimer’s   interferon   neurodegeneration   single-nuclei RNA sequencing   local field potentials  

摘要： The Christchurch mutation ( R136S ) in the APOE3 ( E3S/S ) gene is associated with attenuated tau load and cognitive decline despite the presence of a causal PSEN1 mutation and high amyloid burden in the carrier. However, the molecular mechanisms enabling the E3S/S mutation to mitigate tau-induced neurodegeneration remain unclear. Here, we replaced mouse Apoe with wild-type human APOE3 or APOE3S/S on a tauopathy background. The R136S mutation decreased tau load and protected against tau-induced synaptic loss, myelin loss, and reduction in hippocampal theta and gamma power. Additionally, the R136S mutation reduced interferon responses to tau pathology in both mouse and human microglia, suppressing cGAS-STING pathway activation. Treating E3 tauopathy mice with a cGAS inhibitor protected against tau-induced synaptic loss and induced transcriptomic alterations similar to the R136S mutation across brain cell types. Thus, suppression of the microglial cGAS-STING-interferon (IFN) pathway plays a central role in mediating the protective effects of R136S against tauopathy.

关键词： 猪   猪伪狂犬   血清学   抗原  

摘要： 为了解云南普洱市某规模猪场猪PRV免疫状况及其流行情况,于2020年采集184份血液样品、24份种公猪精液,要检测伪狂犬病gE、gB抗体和抗原就要用到ELISA和PCR技术。检测发现gE抗体阳性7例,其阳性率为3.8%,gB抗体阳性163例,其阳性率为88.6%;公猪精液抗原检测发现均为阴性。该场猪伪狂犬免疫保护率较好,但仍然存在野毒感染状况,应该继续加强疫病监测和感染抗体检测,定期检测种公猪带毒状况,为该场的猪伪狂犬病预防及净化打下良好基础。