Super-resolution immunohistochemistry study on CD4 and CD8 cells and the relation to macrophages in human cochlea

Recently, the human cochlea has been shown to contain numerous resident macrophages under steady-state. The macrophages accumulate in the stria vascularis, among the auditory nerves, and are also spotted in the human organ of Corti. These macrophages may process antigens reaching the cochlea by invasion of pathogens and insertion of CI electrode. Thus, macrophages execute an innate, and possibly an adaptive immunity. Here, we describe the molecular markers CD4 and CD8 of T cells, macrophage markers MHCII and CD11b, as well as the microglial markers TEME119 and P2Y12, in the human cochlea. Immunohistochemistry and the advantageous super-resolution structured illumination microscopy (SR-SIM) were used in the study. CD4⁺ and CD8⁺ cells were found in the human cochleae. They were seen in the modiolus in a substantial number adjacent to the vessels, in the peripheral region of the Rosenthal's canal, and occasionally in the spiral ligament. While there are a surprisingly large number of macrophages in the stria vascularis as well as between the auditory neurons, CD4⁺ and CD8⁺ cells are hardly seen in these areas, and neither are seen in the organ of Corti. In the modiolus, macrophages, CD4⁺ and CD8⁺ cells appeared often in clusters. Interaction between these different cells was easily observed with SR-SIM, showing closely placed cell bodies, and the processes from macrophages reaching out and touching the lymphocytes. Otherwise the CD4⁺ and CD8⁺ cells in human cochlear tissue are discretely scattered. The possible roles of these immune cells are speculated.     

Fecal transplantation can alleviate tic severity in a Tourette syndrome mouse model by modulating intestinal flora and promoting serotonin secretion

Background: Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neuropsychiatric disorder with onset in childhood that warrants effective therapies. Gut microbiota can affect central physiology and function via the microbiota-gut-brain axis. Therefore, the gut microbiota plays an important role in some mental illnesses. A small clinical trial showed that fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) may alleviate TS symptoms in children. Herein, FMT effects and mechanisms were explored in a TS mouse model.Methods: TS mice mod...     

Expert consensus on treating esophageal stenosis in children by magnetic recanalization

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腺病毒介导酸性成纤维生长因子对兔角膜内皮细胞感染及促增殖作用的实验研究

目的　观察复制缺陷型重组腺病毒载体介导酸性成纤维生长因子 (aFGF)对体外培养的兔角膜内皮细胞 (RCEC)的感染效率和促增殖作用。方法　 2 93A细胞扩增复制缺陷型重组腺病毒 ,选用细胞半数感染剂量 (TCID50 )法测定病毒滴度。体外培养RCEC ,用携带报告基因 (LacZ)的重组腺病毒 (Ad LacZ)感染RCEC ,二甲基甲酰胺 (X gal)染色估计瞬时感染效率 ,将含aFGF的重组腺病毒 (Ad aFGF)感染RCEC ,RT PCR、Westernblot分别检测aFGF转录及蛋白质表达情况 ,噻唑盐 (MTT)法检测转基因细胞增殖情况。结果　病毒滴度为 2× 10 8pfu/ml;重组腺病毒感染RCEC 2 4h后即可检测到外源基因表达 ,当感染倍数 (MOI)值等于 2 0时 ,Ad LacZ对RCEC的感染效率为 10 0 % ,感染Ad aFGF对RCEC增殖有促进作用 (F =2 17.10 7,P <0 .0 5 )。结论　复制缺陷型重组腺病毒载体介导的外源基因在RCEC中可有效表达 ,感染Ad aFGF对RCEC增殖具有促进作用。     

正常人眼眶脂肪及眼外肌中抵抗素的表达

目的了解抵抗素在人眼眶脂肪组织及眼外肌组织中mRNA及蛋白表达情况。方法RT-PCR法检测人眼眶脂肪组织及眼外肌组织中抵抗素mRNA的表达情况；免疫组织化学法检测抵抗素蛋白在人眼眶脂肪组织及眼外肌组织中的表达。结果PCR产物电泳结果示抵抗素产物片段约500bp，脂肪组织中含量高于眼外肌组织。抵抗素蛋白表达位于胞浆，免疫组织化学显示人眼眶脂肪组织及眼外肌组织中有抵抗素蛋白存在。结论在人眼眶脂肪组织及眼外肌组织中可检测到抵抗素mRNA及蛋白的表达，抵抗素可能与眼眶炎性疾病，如Graves眼病、炎性假瘤等有一定的关系。     

Coenzyme Q-10 treatment of patients with a 7445A--->G mitochondrial DNA mutation stops the progression of hearing loss

CONCLUSION: CoQ 10 may be helpful in delaying the progression of hearing loss in patients with the 7445A-->G mitochondrial mutation. Objective. To assess the effect of an antioxidant drug (Coenzyme Q-10) on the hearing level of patients with the mitochondrial DNA 7445A-->G mutation and associated sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). Material and methods. We identified three patients with bilateral non-syndromic SNHL harboring the mitochondrial 7445A-->G mutation. Two patients had a family history of hearing loss with a strong matrilineal inheritance. The other patient did not have a family history of hearing loss. Two patients (1 with familial and 1 with sporadic SNHL) received treatment with 75 mg of Coenzyme Q-10 (CoQ10) twice a day for 1 year. The remaining patient with a familial form of hearing loss did not agree to take the treatment. Average bone conduction pure-tone thresholds for 0.5, 1, 2 and 4 kHz were obtained before and after diagnosis of mitochondrial hearing loss, and before and after treatment with CoQ10. Results. CoQ10-treated patients did not show any additional deterioration of their SNHL after 12 (familial case) and 13 months (sporadic case). The progression rate of SNHL was 6 dB/year in the 2 years prior to initiation of treatment in the familial case who received CoQ10 treatment. One year after being diagnosed with mitochondrial hearing loss, the patient who refused CoQ10 treatment exhibited an 11-dB deterioration of his hearing thresholds. There were no side-effects related to treatment with CoQ10.     

腹腔镜手术治疗小儿腰疝的临床研究

目的探讨腹腔镜手术在治疗小儿腰疝治疗中的安全性、可行性及优越性。方法本组9例小儿腰疝患儿,男4例,女5例;年龄1岁6个月至10岁,平均年龄4岁;7例发生于腰下三角,2例发生于腰上三角。6例发生于左侧腰部,3例发生于右侧腰部。均采用腹腔镜微创手术,行腹腔镜下腰疝修补术。结果本组9例患儿均成功完成腹腔镜手术,手术顺利,无术中大出血、无术中及术后输血、无意外损伤及围手术期死亡病例发生。手术效果好,治愈出院。平均住院时间5 d。术后随访1~8年,无明显远、近期并发症发生。结论腹腔镜手术是治疗小儿腰疝的安全、可靠的方法,具有创伤小,恢复快,美容效果满意等优势,值得临床推广。     

先天性感音性聋患者大脑皮层静息态功能磁共振研究

目的：应用血氧水平依赖功能磁共振成像（blood oxygenation level dependent functional magnetic resonance imag ing ,BOLD－ fM RI）技术观察先天性感音神经性聋患者静息态双侧大脑半球皮层功能活动。方法对23例行人工耳蜗植入术的双侧先天性感音性聋患者（实验组）和10例听力正常者（对照组）行静息态BOLD—fMRI检查,采用fMRI低频震荡振幅（ALFF）方法比较实验组和对照组双侧大脑皮层功能活动情况,并进行定量分析。结果实验组大脑皮层左侧颞下回、左侧梭状回、右侧扣带回及左侧中央后回静息态激活强度明显大于对照组相应皮层的激活强度（P＜0．01）。结论先天性感音性聋患者感觉系统相关皮层可能发生了功能重塑,其大脑皮层存在知觉补偿现象。