AIM: Mechanisms responsible for persistence of HCV infection and liver damage in chronic hepatitis C are not clear. Apoptosis is an important form of host immune response against viral infections. Anti-apoptotic prote...AIM: Mechanisms responsible for persistence of HCV infection and liver damage in chronic hepatitis C are not clear. Apoptosis is an important form of host immune response against viral infections. Anti-apoptotic protein bcl-2 expression on liver tissue as well as the influence of interferon alpha 2b (IFNa2b) and ribavirin (RBV) were analyzed in patients with chronic hepatitis C. METHODS: In 30 patients with chronic hepatitis C (responders - R and non-responders - NR) treated with IFNα2b+RBV, protein bcl-2 was determined in hepatocytes and in liver associated lymphocytes before and after the treatment. RESULTS: The treatment diminished bcl-2 protein accumulation in liver cells in_patients with hepatitis C (P<0.05). Before and after the therapy, we detected bcl-2 protein in R in 87±15% and 83±20% of hepatocytes and in 28±18% and 26±10% of liver-associated lymphocytes, respectively. In NR, the values before treatment decreased from 94±32% to 88±21% of hepatocytes and 39±29% to 28±12% of lymphocytes with bcl-2 expression. There was no statistical correlation between bcl-2 expression on liver tissue with inflammatory activity, fibrosis and biochemical parameters before and after the treatment. CONCLUSION: IFNα2b+RBV treatment, by bcl-2 protein expression decrease, enables apoptosis of hepatocytes and associated liver lymphocytes, which in turn eliminate hepatitis C viruses.展开更多
Conjunctival malignant melanoma (CMM) is a potentially lethal neoplasm with a high rate of recurrence. The modality of treatment includes a wide surgical excision, cryotherapy, topical mitomycin C and Interferon alpha...Conjunctival malignant melanoma (CMM) is a potentially lethal neoplasm with a high rate of recurrence. The modality of treatment includes a wide surgical excision, cryotherapy, topical mitomycin C and Interferon alpha 2b (INF α 2b). The aim of the study is to present the treatment of a case with CMM using topical Interferon alpha 2a. We present a 38-year-old female with diffuse bulbar dark pigmentation of the conjunctiva that arises from previously primary acquired melanosis (PAM). Biopsy resulted positive for CMM and further investigations were negative for any metastasis. Treatment with topical interferon alpha 2a was started immediately and after three months melanoma disappeared. One year after follow-up there was no sign of recurrence in regional lymph nodes or distant metastasis.展开更多
AIM:To investigate the effect of pegylated interferon (IFN) α-2b on specific CD8+ T lymphocytes in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB). METHODS:Twenty-one patients with CHB were treated with pegylated IFN α-2b. ...AIM:To investigate the effect of pegylated interferon (IFN) α-2b on specific CD8+ T lymphocytes in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB). METHODS:Twenty-one patients with CHB were treated with pegylated IFN α-2b. Periphery blood mononuclear cells were isolated from fresh heparinized blood by Ficoll-Hypaque density gradient centrifugation (density:1.077 g/L,Pharmingen) at weeks 0,4,8,12,and 24,respectively. Frequency of circulating hepatitis B virus (HBV) epitope-specific CD8 T cells was detected by flow cytometry. Cytokines were detected by cytometric bead assay. RESULTS:The frequency of circulating HBV core or env-specific CD8 T cells was higher (P < 0.05),the number of HBV core specific CD8 T cells was greater at week 24 (P < 0.05),the level of Th1-type cytokines [interleukin (IL)-12,tumor necrosis factor-α,and IFN-γ] was higher,while that of Th2-type cytokines (IL-4,IL-6,and IL-10) was lower in responders than in nonresponders (P < 0.05) after pegylated IFN α-2b treatment. The IL-6 level was correlated with HBV DNA (r = 0.597,P = 0.04),while the inducible protein-10 (IP-10) level was correlated with serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (r = 0.545,P = 0.005). The IP-10 level at week 8 after pegylated IFN α-2b treatment could predict the normalization of ALT in CHB patients (positive predict value = 56%,negative predict value = 92%). CONCLUSION:Pegylated IFN α-2b can enhance the immune response of CHB patients by increasing the frequency of HBV specific CD8+ T cells and regulating the Th1/Th2 cytokines.展开更多
Objective To investigate the antiviral activity of recombinant interferonα-2b suppository(IFNα-2b)in vivo and in vitro.Methods The cytopathic-effect inhibition assay was applied in this study to investigate the anti...Objective To investigate the antiviral activity of recombinant interferonα-2b suppository(IFNα-2b)in vivo and in vitro.Methods The cytopathic-effect inhibition assay was applied in this study to investigate the antiviral activity of this drug as well as yingtelong and axiluowei as positive control.The guinea pig model of vaginitis and skin infection caused by HSV-2 infection were established,treated with IFNα-2b suppository at dosages of 60000、180000、540000 IU,using IFNα-2b injection 180000 IU·kg-1 as controls.Score the pathological changes of appearance and skin,the virus activities of vaginal secretion and tissue sections of viginae were assayed after treatment.Results The TD50 of IFN α-2b and yingtelong for Vero cells was(>100)μg·mL-1 and(>100000)IU·mL-1,respectively.The IC50 of IFN α-2b and yingtelong and axiluowei for Herpes virus type 1 was(0.29±0.08)μg·mL-1 and(185.0±28.8)IU·mL-1 and(0.19±0.03)μg·mL-1,respectively.The mean scores for vaginal and skin lesion of the treated groups were lower than those of untreated group.Among these concentrations,the IFNα-2b suppository of 540000 IU·kg-1 group.Showed highest anti-viral activity.The virus activity in vaginal secretion of treated group was lower than that of untreated group too(P<0.01 or P<0.05).Tissue sections of viginae after treatment with IFNα-2b suppository showed significantly therapeutical effects on the degrees of vaginal lesion.At the same dosage,The anti-HSV activity of IFNα-2b suppository was also compared with IFNα-2b injection,the results showed that the activity of suppository of 540000 IU·kg-1 group was similar to that of the injection.Conclusions The IFNα-2b suppository has anti-viruses function both in vivo and in vitro.展开更多
Novel human interferon alpha 2b (hIFNα2b) muteins were developed by substituting cysteine residue (C) at positions 2 and 99 with aspartic acid residues (D). The mutein forms were then studied for pharmacokinetic prof...Novel human interferon alpha 2b (hIFNα2b) muteins were developed by substituting cysteine residue (C) at positions 2 and 99 with aspartic acid residues (D). The mutein forms were then studied for pharmacokinetic profile. In addition, the influence of charge on the protein structure was tested in vivo for the biodistribution pattern. Codon substitutions were performed by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)-based site-directed mutagenesis on a previously constructed synthetic hIFNα2b open reading frame (ORF) cloned in pET32b expression plasmid. The result of nucleotide sequencing analysis confirmed that all codons were replaced successfully without any additional mutation. Three mutant forms of hIFNα2b ORF were overexpressed in Escherichia coli BL21 (DE3) resulted in three muteins: hIFNα2b C2D, hIFNα2b C99D, hIFNα2b C2D C99D. To follow the kinetic and localization of the mutein interferon after intravenous administration, Tc99m was used to label the proteins. In particular of elimination half-life, it was shown that hIFNα2b C2D C99D > hIFNα2bC2D > hIFNα2bC99D > wild type. hIFNα2b C2D C99D mutein showed highest blood accumulation after 30 minutes administration. Taken together, the charge of hIFNα2b seems to be responsible for the fate of hIFNα2b in vivo.展开更多
Objective:To observe the effect of interferonα-2b treatment on liver function,liver fibrosis,complement protein and oxidative stress in patients with hepatitis B.Methods:A total of 100 patients with hepatitis B in ou...Objective:To observe the effect of interferonα-2b treatment on liver function,liver fibrosis,complement protein and oxidative stress in patients with hepatitis B.Methods:A total of 100 patients with hepatitis B in our hospital were randomly divided into the control group and the observation group,with 50 cases in each group.After admission,patients in the control group were treated with entecavir,while patients in the observation group were treated with interferonα-2b combined with entecavir.The levels of serum total bilirubin(TBil),aspartate aminotransferase(AST),alanine aminotransferase(ALT),type III procollagen(PCIII),type IV collagen(CIV),complement C3 protein(C3),complement C4 protein(C4),malondialdehyde(MDA),superoxide dismutase(SOD)and nitric oxide(NO)were compared between the two groups before and after treatment.Results:After treatment,the levels of TBil,AST,ALT,PCIII,CIV,MDA and NO in serum of patients with hepatitis B in both groups were significantly lower than those before treatment,and the levels of C3,C4 and SOD were significantly higher than those before treatment(P<0.05).After treatment,the levels of TBil,AST,ALT,PC III,C IV,MDA and NO in serum of patients in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group,while the levels of C3,C4 and SOD in serum of patients in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group(P<0.05).Conclusions:The combination of interferonα-2b and entecavir has a good curative effect on hepatitis B.It can significantly improve the liver function and immune function of patients,delay the process of liver fibrosis and reduce oxidative stress injury.It is worthy of clinical promotion.展开更多
Objective To investigate a new approach of the combined use of trichosanthin (TCS) andrecombinant interferon alpha - 2b (rIFN α- 2b) against digestive system cancer cells. Methods Detect separatelythe cytotoxicity of...Objective To investigate a new approach of the combined use of trichosanthin (TCS) andrecombinant interferon alpha - 2b (rIFN α- 2b) against digestive system cancer cells. Methods Detect separatelythe cytotoxicity of TCS, rIFN α- 2b and their combination against digestive system cancer cell SGC- 7901.Results In the experiment in vitro, TCS, rIFN α- 2b both had direct, dose dependent cytotoxicity againstSGC - 7901. Their combined use demonstrated a toxicity signijicantly higher than that of the two drugs used alone,showing a signilicant synergic effect. This synergic cytotoxicity was confirmed in the animal experiment.Conclusion Combined use of TCS and rIFN α - 2b decreases the therapeutic dose of TCS and its toxic adverseellect, and this synergic effect is favorable to the clinical use of TCS protein against gastric cancer.展开更多
Objective: To study the effects of anti-HPV bioprotein dressing combined with interferon α-2b therapy on the malignant molecule expression in patients with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) Ⅲ complicated by h...Objective: To study the effects of anti-HPV bioprotein dressing combined with interferon α-2b therapy on the malignant molecule expression in patients with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) Ⅲ complicated by high-risk HPV positive. Methods: Patients who were diagnosed with CINⅢ and high-risk HPV positive and underwent conization in the 3201 Hospital Affiliated to Xi'an Jiaotong University between June 2014 and February 2017 were selected and randomly divided into the observation group who received preoperative anti-HPV bioprotein dressing combined with interferon α-2b therapy and the control group who received no special treatment. CIN lesion was collected to determine the expression of pro-proliferation molecules, pro-apoptosis molecules and epithelial-mesenchymal transition molecules. Results: Rsf1, Piwil2, TOPK, p38MAPK, ERK, Snail, Twist, N-cadherin and Vimentin mRNA expression in cervical intraepithelial neoplasia lesions of observation group were greatly lower than those of control group whereas LRIG3, SARI, IEX-1, FHIT and E-cadherin mRNA expression were greatly higher than those of control group. Conclusion: Anti-HPV bioprotein dressing combined with interferon α-2b therapy can inhibit the proliferation and invasive growth of tumor cells in patients with CINⅢ complicated by high-risk HPV positive.展开更多
文摘AIM: Mechanisms responsible for persistence of HCV infection and liver damage in chronic hepatitis C are not clear. Apoptosis is an important form of host immune response against viral infections. Anti-apoptotic protein bcl-2 expression on liver tissue as well as the influence of interferon alpha 2b (IFNa2b) and ribavirin (RBV) were analyzed in patients with chronic hepatitis C. METHODS: In 30 patients with chronic hepatitis C (responders - R and non-responders - NR) treated with IFNα2b+RBV, protein bcl-2 was determined in hepatocytes and in liver associated lymphocytes before and after the treatment. RESULTS: The treatment diminished bcl-2 protein accumulation in liver cells in_patients with hepatitis C (P<0.05). Before and after the therapy, we detected bcl-2 protein in R in 87±15% and 83±20% of hepatocytes and in 28±18% and 26±10% of liver-associated lymphocytes, respectively. In NR, the values before treatment decreased from 94±32% to 88±21% of hepatocytes and 39±29% to 28±12% of lymphocytes with bcl-2 expression. There was no statistical correlation between bcl-2 expression on liver tissue with inflammatory activity, fibrosis and biochemical parameters before and after the treatment. CONCLUSION: IFNα2b+RBV treatment, by bcl-2 protein expression decrease, enables apoptosis of hepatocytes and associated liver lymphocytes, which in turn eliminate hepatitis C viruses.
文摘Conjunctival malignant melanoma (CMM) is a potentially lethal neoplasm with a high rate of recurrence. The modality of treatment includes a wide surgical excision, cryotherapy, topical mitomycin C and Interferon alpha 2b (INF α 2b). The aim of the study is to present the treatment of a case with CMM using topical Interferon alpha 2a. We present a 38-year-old female with diffuse bulbar dark pigmentation of the conjunctiva that arises from previously primary acquired melanosis (PAM). Biopsy resulted positive for CMM and further investigations were negative for any metastasis. Treatment with topical interferon alpha 2a was started immediately and after three months melanoma disappeared. One year after follow-up there was no sign of recurrence in regional lymph nodes or distant metastasis.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 30771905National Basic Research Program of China (973 Program), No. 2007CB512800+1 种基金Mega-projects of Science Research, No. 008ZX10002-008Beijing Municipal Science & Technology Commission, No. D08050700650803
文摘AIM:To investigate the effect of pegylated interferon (IFN) α-2b on specific CD8+ T lymphocytes in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB). METHODS:Twenty-one patients with CHB were treated with pegylated IFN α-2b. Periphery blood mononuclear cells were isolated from fresh heparinized blood by Ficoll-Hypaque density gradient centrifugation (density:1.077 g/L,Pharmingen) at weeks 0,4,8,12,and 24,respectively. Frequency of circulating hepatitis B virus (HBV) epitope-specific CD8 T cells was detected by flow cytometry. Cytokines were detected by cytometric bead assay. RESULTS:The frequency of circulating HBV core or env-specific CD8 T cells was higher (P < 0.05),the number of HBV core specific CD8 T cells was greater at week 24 (P < 0.05),the level of Th1-type cytokines [interleukin (IL)-12,tumor necrosis factor-α,and IFN-γ] was higher,while that of Th2-type cytokines (IL-4,IL-6,and IL-10) was lower in responders than in nonresponders (P < 0.05) after pegylated IFN α-2b treatment. The IL-6 level was correlated with HBV DNA (r = 0.597,P = 0.04),while the inducible protein-10 (IP-10) level was correlated with serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (r = 0.545,P = 0.005). The IP-10 level at week 8 after pegylated IFN α-2b treatment could predict the normalization of ALT in CHB patients (positive predict value = 56%,negative predict value = 92%). CONCLUSION:Pegylated IFN α-2b can enhance the immune response of CHB patients by increasing the frequency of HBV specific CD8+ T cells and regulating the Th1/Th2 cytokines.
文摘Objective To investigate the antiviral activity of recombinant interferonα-2b suppository(IFNα-2b)in vivo and in vitro.Methods The cytopathic-effect inhibition assay was applied in this study to investigate the antiviral activity of this drug as well as yingtelong and axiluowei as positive control.The guinea pig model of vaginitis and skin infection caused by HSV-2 infection were established,treated with IFNα-2b suppository at dosages of 60000、180000、540000 IU,using IFNα-2b injection 180000 IU·kg-1 as controls.Score the pathological changes of appearance and skin,the virus activities of vaginal secretion and tissue sections of viginae were assayed after treatment.Results The TD50 of IFN α-2b and yingtelong for Vero cells was(>100)μg·mL-1 and(>100000)IU·mL-1,respectively.The IC50 of IFN α-2b and yingtelong and axiluowei for Herpes virus type 1 was(0.29±0.08)μg·mL-1 and(185.0±28.8)IU·mL-1 and(0.19±0.03)μg·mL-1,respectively.The mean scores for vaginal and skin lesion of the treated groups were lower than those of untreated group.Among these concentrations,the IFNα-2b suppository of 540000 IU·kg-1 group.Showed highest anti-viral activity.The virus activity in vaginal secretion of treated group was lower than that of untreated group too(P<0.01 or P<0.05).Tissue sections of viginae after treatment with IFNα-2b suppository showed significantly therapeutical effects on the degrees of vaginal lesion.At the same dosage,The anti-HSV activity of IFNα-2b suppository was also compared with IFNα-2b injection,the results showed that the activity of suppository of 540000 IU·kg-1 group was similar to that of the injection.Conclusions The IFNα-2b suppository has anti-viruses function both in vivo and in vitro.
文摘Novel human interferon alpha 2b (hIFNα2b) muteins were developed by substituting cysteine residue (C) at positions 2 and 99 with aspartic acid residues (D). The mutein forms were then studied for pharmacokinetic profile. In addition, the influence of charge on the protein structure was tested in vivo for the biodistribution pattern. Codon substitutions were performed by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)-based site-directed mutagenesis on a previously constructed synthetic hIFNα2b open reading frame (ORF) cloned in pET32b expression plasmid. The result of nucleotide sequencing analysis confirmed that all codons were replaced successfully without any additional mutation. Three mutant forms of hIFNα2b ORF were overexpressed in Escherichia coli BL21 (DE3) resulted in three muteins: hIFNα2b C2D, hIFNα2b C99D, hIFNα2b C2D C99D. To follow the kinetic and localization of the mutein interferon after intravenous administration, Tc99m was used to label the proteins. In particular of elimination half-life, it was shown that hIFNα2b C2D C99D > hIFNα2bC2D > hIFNα2bC99D > wild type. hIFNα2b C2D C99D mutein showed highest blood accumulation after 30 minutes administration. Taken together, the charge of hIFNα2b seems to be responsible for the fate of hIFNα2b in vivo.
基金This study was supported by Nanjing Science and Technology Project(Grant No.201605033).
文摘Objective:To observe the effect of interferonα-2b treatment on liver function,liver fibrosis,complement protein and oxidative stress in patients with hepatitis B.Methods:A total of 100 patients with hepatitis B in our hospital were randomly divided into the control group and the observation group,with 50 cases in each group.After admission,patients in the control group were treated with entecavir,while patients in the observation group were treated with interferonα-2b combined with entecavir.The levels of serum total bilirubin(TBil),aspartate aminotransferase(AST),alanine aminotransferase(ALT),type III procollagen(PCIII),type IV collagen(CIV),complement C3 protein(C3),complement C4 protein(C4),malondialdehyde(MDA),superoxide dismutase(SOD)and nitric oxide(NO)were compared between the two groups before and after treatment.Results:After treatment,the levels of TBil,AST,ALT,PCIII,CIV,MDA and NO in serum of patients with hepatitis B in both groups were significantly lower than those before treatment,and the levels of C3,C4 and SOD were significantly higher than those before treatment(P<0.05).After treatment,the levels of TBil,AST,ALT,PC III,C IV,MDA and NO in serum of patients in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group,while the levels of C3,C4 and SOD in serum of patients in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group(P<0.05).Conclusions:The combination of interferonα-2b and entecavir has a good curative effect on hepatitis B.It can significantly improve the liver function and immune function of patients,delay the process of liver fibrosis and reduce oxidative stress injury.It is worthy of clinical promotion.
文摘Objective To investigate a new approach of the combined use of trichosanthin (TCS) andrecombinant interferon alpha - 2b (rIFN α- 2b) against digestive system cancer cells. Methods Detect separatelythe cytotoxicity of TCS, rIFN α- 2b and their combination against digestive system cancer cell SGC- 7901.Results In the experiment in vitro, TCS, rIFN α- 2b both had direct, dose dependent cytotoxicity againstSGC - 7901. Their combined use demonstrated a toxicity signijicantly higher than that of the two drugs used alone,showing a signilicant synergic effect. This synergic cytotoxicity was confirmed in the animal experiment.Conclusion Combined use of TCS and rIFN α - 2b decreases the therapeutic dose of TCS and its toxic adverseellect, and this synergic effect is favorable to the clinical use of TCS protein against gastric cancer.
基金Natural Science Foundation Project of Shaanxi Province No:2013CM.
文摘Objective: To study the effects of anti-HPV bioprotein dressing combined with interferon α-2b therapy on the malignant molecule expression in patients with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) Ⅲ complicated by high-risk HPV positive. Methods: Patients who were diagnosed with CINⅢ and high-risk HPV positive and underwent conization in the 3201 Hospital Affiliated to Xi'an Jiaotong University between June 2014 and February 2017 were selected and randomly divided into the observation group who received preoperative anti-HPV bioprotein dressing combined with interferon α-2b therapy and the control group who received no special treatment. CIN lesion was collected to determine the expression of pro-proliferation molecules, pro-apoptosis molecules and epithelial-mesenchymal transition molecules. Results: Rsf1, Piwil2, TOPK, p38MAPK, ERK, Snail, Twist, N-cadherin and Vimentin mRNA expression in cervical intraepithelial neoplasia lesions of observation group were greatly lower than those of control group whereas LRIG3, SARI, IEX-1, FHIT and E-cadherin mRNA expression were greatly higher than those of control group. Conclusion: Anti-HPV bioprotein dressing combined with interferon α-2b therapy can inhibit the proliferation and invasive growth of tumor cells in patients with CINⅢ complicated by high-risk HPV positive.
