[Objectives]To observe the effect of acupoint liquid nitrogen cryotherapy on the neuro-endocrine-immune network system of lung qi deficiency syndrome during the remission period of bronchial asthma and explore its pos...[Objectives]To observe the effect of acupoint liquid nitrogen cryotherapy on the neuro-endocrine-immune network system of lung qi deficiency syndrome during the remission period of bronchial asthma and explore its possible mechanism.[Methods]A total of 100 patients with bronchial asthma were randomly divided into control group and observation group,with 50 cases in each group.The control group was given budesonide spray inhalation treatment,combined with acupoint liquid nitrogen freezing treatment,twice a year for a course of treatment,followed up for 1 year.The other 50 healthy volunteers were included in the healthy group,and no treatment was given in the healthy group.Serum immunoglobulins A,G,E(IgA,IgG,IgE)were detected before and after treatment in each group,serum cytokines[interleukin-4(IL-4),interleukin-10(IL-10),tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),interferon-γ(IFN-γ)],plasma neurotransmitters[substance P(SP),vasoactive intestinal peptide(VIP)].[Results]Before treatment,compared with healthy group,the contents of IgA,IgG,IL-10,IFN-γand VIP in observation group and control group were decreased,while the contents of IgE,IL-4,TNF-αand SP were increased,with statistical significance(P<0.05).After treatment,compared with before treatment,IgA,IgG,IL-10,IFN-γand VIP contents in observation group and control group were increased(P<0.05),and observation group was higher than control group(P<0.05),IgE,IL-4 and SP contents in observation group and control group were decreased(P<0.05).The observation group was lower than the control group(P<0.05).[Conclusions]Acupoint liquid nitrogen cryotherapy may improve the immune function of the body,regulate the release of cytokines and regulate neuromediators,and thus play a role in the prevention and treatment of bronchial asthma.展开更多
Cuticle is not only critical for protecting insects from noxious stimuli but is also involved in a variety of metabolic activities.Cuticular proteins(CPs)affect cuticle structure and mechanical properties during insec...Cuticle is not only critical for protecting insects from noxious stimuli but is also involved in a variety of metabolic activities.Cuticular proteins(CPs)affect cuticle structure and mechanical properties during insect growth,reproduction,and environmental adaptation.Here,we describe the identification and characterization of a member of the RR-1 subfamily of CPs with an R&R consensus(CPR)in Tribolium castaneum(TcCPR69).Although it was previously reported to be highly expressed in the wings,we found that knocking down TcCPR69 by RNA interference(RNAi)did not cause obvious wing abnormalities but markedly disrupted the growth and metamorphosis of beetles with 100%cumulative mortality;additionally,the chitin content of the pharate adult was decreased and the new abdominal cuticle was significantly thinner before molting.TcCPR69 showed chitin-binding ability and the expression levels of key genes involved in chitin metabolism(trehalase[TcTRE],chitin synthase[TcCHSA and TcCHSB],and chitinase[TcCHT5 and TcCHT10])were also decreased by TcCPR69 knockdown.TcCPR69 gene expression peaked shortly after molting and was increased 2.61 fold at 12 h after 20-hydroxyecdysone(20E)injection.This was reversed by RNAi of the ecdysone-related genes ecdysone receptor(TcECR)and fushi tarazu transcription factor 1(TcFTZ-F1).These results indicate that TcCPR69 is positively regulated by 20E signaling to contribute to cuticle formation and maintain chitin accumulation during the growth and metamorphosis of beetles.展开更多
基金Supported by Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region(2021D01C182).
文摘[Objectives]To observe the effect of acupoint liquid nitrogen cryotherapy on the neuro-endocrine-immune network system of lung qi deficiency syndrome during the remission period of bronchial asthma and explore its possible mechanism.[Methods]A total of 100 patients with bronchial asthma were randomly divided into control group and observation group,with 50 cases in each group.The control group was given budesonide spray inhalation treatment,combined with acupoint liquid nitrogen freezing treatment,twice a year for a course of treatment,followed up for 1 year.The other 50 healthy volunteers were included in the healthy group,and no treatment was given in the healthy group.Serum immunoglobulins A,G,E(IgA,IgG,IgE)were detected before and after treatment in each group,serum cytokines[interleukin-4(IL-4),interleukin-10(IL-10),tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),interferon-γ(IFN-γ)],plasma neurotransmitters[substance P(SP),vasoactive intestinal peptide(VIP)].[Results]Before treatment,compared with healthy group,the contents of IgA,IgG,IL-10,IFN-γand VIP in observation group and control group were decreased,while the contents of IgE,IL-4,TNF-αand SP were increased,with statistical significance(P<0.05).After treatment,compared with before treatment,IgA,IgG,IL-10,IFN-γand VIP contents in observation group and control group were increased(P<0.05),and observation group was higher than control group(P<0.05),IgE,IL-4 and SP contents in observation group and control group were decreased(P<0.05).The observation group was lower than the control group(P<0.05).[Conclusions]Acupoint liquid nitrogen cryotherapy may improve the immune function of the body,regulate the release of cytokines and regulate neuromediators,and thus play a role in the prevention and treatment of bronchial asthma.
基金supported by grants from the Na-tional Natural Science Foundation of China to Bin Li(31872970&31572326)Postgraduate Scientific Re-search Innovation Plan Project of Jiangsu Province(KYCX18_I 195)Nanjing Normal University Out-standing Doctoral Dissertation Cultivation Program(YBPYI8_001)to Jia Xie.
文摘Cuticle is not only critical for protecting insects from noxious stimuli but is also involved in a variety of metabolic activities.Cuticular proteins(CPs)affect cuticle structure and mechanical properties during insect growth,reproduction,and environmental adaptation.Here,we describe the identification and characterization of a member of the RR-1 subfamily of CPs with an R&R consensus(CPR)in Tribolium castaneum(TcCPR69).Although it was previously reported to be highly expressed in the wings,we found that knocking down TcCPR69 by RNA interference(RNAi)did not cause obvious wing abnormalities but markedly disrupted the growth and metamorphosis of beetles with 100%cumulative mortality;additionally,the chitin content of the pharate adult was decreased and the new abdominal cuticle was significantly thinner before molting.TcCPR69 showed chitin-binding ability and the expression levels of key genes involved in chitin metabolism(trehalase[TcTRE],chitin synthase[TcCHSA and TcCHSB],and chitinase[TcCHT5 and TcCHT10])were also decreased by TcCPR69 knockdown.TcCPR69 gene expression peaked shortly after molting and was increased 2.61 fold at 12 h after 20-hydroxyecdysone(20E)injection.This was reversed by RNAi of the ecdysone-related genes ecdysone receptor(TcECR)and fushi tarazu transcription factor 1(TcFTZ-F1).These results indicate that TcCPR69 is positively regulated by 20E signaling to contribute to cuticle formation and maintain chitin accumulation during the growth and metamorphosis of beetles.
