阿昔洛韦对单纯疱疹病毒脑炎小鼠脑细胞的保护作用

目的 了解单纯疱疹病毒脑炎(HSE)脑细胞结构的改变及药物的影响。方法 采用光学显微镜及透射电子显微镜观察HSE小鼠脑细胞结构的变化，并给予阿昔洛韦(ACV)及地塞米松(DEX)治疗，观察治疗后脑细胞结构的变化。结果 HSE小鼠脑神经细胞明显肿胀，核仁固缩，核内结构破坏，线粒体及高尔基体可见空泡样变性，核仁内可见病毒颗粒。用药物干预的小鼠脑神经细胞改变较轻微，未找到病毒颗粒；与单用ACV干预的小鼠相比，用ACV DEX干预的小鼠脑神经细胞及毛细血管周围水肿明显减轻。结论 HSE早期给予ACV DEX治疗，对HSE脑细胞结构有明显保护作用。     

Selective localisation of neuro-specific T lymphocytes in the central nervous system

Using experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) in the rat as a model of central nervous system (CNS) inflammation, activated and quiescent T lymphocytes with different antigen specificities were labelled with the fluorescent dye Hoechst 33342 and tested by fluorescence microscopy for their ability to accumulate in different regions of the spinal cord and in other organs at varying times post inoculation. With this highly sensitive assay it was found that activated myelin basic protein (MBP)-specific T cell lines accumulated in the spinal cord (a 1000-fold increase in the lumbar/sacral region by day 4) and caused clinical signs of EAE. In contrast, interleukin-2 (IL-2)-maintained (quiescent) MBP-specific T cell lines failed to accumulate in the CNS and cause disease. Activated ovalbumin (OA)-specific and purified protein derivative of tuberculin (PPD)-specific T cell lines were also found at significantly higher levels in the spinal cord than non-activated cells although they failed to accumulate to a substantial degree when injected alone. When injected with activated MBP-specific T cells the activated OA- and PPD-specific cell lines accumulated in the spinal cord following initial accumulation of the MBP-specific cells, demonstrating that during the inflammatory process there is considerable non-specific recruitment of cells into the inflammatory site. CNS accumulation of activated MBP-specific T cell lines occurred 1-2 days later in irradiated animals than in non-irradiated recipients. This was consistent with irradiated animals also exhibiting a later onset of disease and suggests that irradiation may directly affect the endothelium in a way that makes it less adhesive. In conclusion, this study demonstrates that activated lymphocytes of any specificity enter the spinal cord, and that the neuro-antigen specific cells accumulate there and lead to the recruitment of other cells. Non-activated cells, even those with neural antigen specificity fail to enter the cord. Understanding the nature of what an 'activated' lymphocyte is may allow us to design strategies to inhibit such immune-mediated inflammation.     

Neuro-ophthalmic manifestations of the syndrome of ophthalmoplegia, ataxia and areflexia Observations on 20 patients

The neuro-ophthalmological manifestations of 20 patients with the syndrome of ophthalmoplegia, ataxia and areflexia are described. The symmetrical nature of the ophthalmoplegia and the associated cerebellar ataxia point to centrally placed lesions. Several supranuclear, nuclear and internuclear ophthalmological signs are identified. Some of these, like partial sparing of the levator palpebrae and normal downgaze in the presence of severe ophthalmoplegia are noted too frequently to be just unusual signs of peripheral oculomotor dysfunction. Other identified features included upper lid retraction on attempted upgaze and preserved Bell's phenomenon in the presence of paralysis of the latter, as well as several other central ophthalmological signs. These findings contrast with those seen in the Guillain-Barré syndrome and, thus, the syndrome of ophthalmoplegia, ataxia and areflexia is not a mere variant of it.     

Pemphigus Vulgaris Associated with Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia and Elevated TNFα

A 76-year-old female was admitted with many bullae and erythema on her trunk and extremities. A biopsy specimen showed significant intercellular edema in the lower epidermis and eosinophilic infiltration into the dermis and the epidermis. Immunofluorescent staining revealed the deposition of IgG in the intercellular area of her prickle cells. From these histologic findings and the typical clinical features, we diagnosed her as having pemphigus vulgaris. Examination of her blood revealed that she also suffered from autoimmune hemolytic anemia. Despite intensive treatment with prednisolone, she finally died. This case is of interest because of its rarity and the TNFα detected significantly in the blister fluid of this patient.     

Autoimmune progesterone dermatitis: absence of contact sensitivity to glucocorticoids, oestrogen and 17-α-OH-progesterone

Autoimmune progesterone dermatitis is a rare condition, characterized by recurrent premenstrual exacerbations of a dermatosis, in which sensitivity to progesterone can be demonstrated. The sensitizing mechanism is unknown. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that cross-sensitivity between steroid groups could induce allergy to endogenous progesterone in these patients. 5 patients with autoimmune progesterone dermatitis and 1 with oestrogen-sensitive dermatitis have been patch tested with a corticosteroid series, conjugated oestrogen 1% in petrolatum (pet.), and 17-α-OH-progesterone 2% pet. There were no immediate or delayed reactions at 2 and 4 days to any steroid group. We have therefore been unable to demonstrate steroid cross-sensitivity, or a use for 17-α-OH-progesterone in the investigation of oestrogen - and progesterone-sensitive dermatoses.     

Autopsy findings in two cases of neonatal herpes simplex virus infection: detection of virus by immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization and the polymerase chain reaction

We describe the pathological findings in two fatal cases of neonatal infection with herpes simplex virus. One had an encephalitis caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2); the other had a disseminated infection with herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). Confirmation of the diagnosis was obtained by use of the polymerase chain reaction to amplify viral DNA from paraffin sections of autopsy tissues. By using primers which amplify fragments of the HSV-1 thymidine kinase gene and HSV-2 glycoprotein gene respectively it was possible to discriminate between infection with HSV-1 and HSV-2. In contrast, immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization using commercially available reagents did not distinguish between HSV-1 and HSV-2 infection. However, immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization are probably more reliable than the polymerase chain reaction for assessment of the distribution of virus in different tissues.     

腺病毒介导的TGF-β1基因转导对小鼠自身免疫性心肌炎的治疗作用

目的:研究腺病毒介导的TGF-β1基因转导对小鼠自身免疫性心肌炎的治疗作用.方法:以猪心肌肌凝蛋白免疫BALB/c小鼠,诱导自身免疫性心肌炎;实验组以腺病毒为载体转移TGF-β1基因,对照组则转移Lacz基因;采用ELISA法测定血浆TGF-β1浓度,间接ELISA法检测肌凝蛋白自身抗体,荧光酶联免疫法检测肌钙蛋白I;从心肌炎细胞浸润程度、血浆肌钙蛋白I水平、血浆肌凝蛋白自身抗体滴度评估TGF-β1转基因治疗自身免疫性心肌炎的作用.结果:实验组血浆TGF-β1浓度显著高于对照组和正常小鼠(P<0.01),对照组和正常小鼠无显著性差异;实验组小鼠心肌炎细胞浸润程度明显低于对照组,血浆中的肌钙蛋白I水平和抗肌凝蛋白自身抗体水平低于对照组(P<0.01).结论:腺病毒介导的TGF-β1基因转导对小鼠自身免疫性心肌炎有明显的治疗效果.     

流行性乙型脑炎病毒结构蛋白编码基因的重组构建

目的:建立流行性乙型脑炎病毒(JEV)C、prME,E等结构蛋白编码基因克隆.方法:病毒感染C6/36细胞,RT-PCR法依次获取该病毒结构蛋白基因并进行DNA测序分析,PCR克隆法将PCR产物分别构建于真核表达载体pcDNA 3.1的BamHI与EcoRI酶切位点并依次命名为pJC、pJME与pJE,通过DNA测序、电泳以及限制性内切酶分析加以鉴定.结果:JEV C、prME与E基因片段分别为380、2001以及1 500bp,各基因测序结果与发表的JEV JaGAr-01株相对应序列相一致,从重组质粒释出的插入子分别与各基因大小相符合.结论:pJC、pJME与pJE重组质粒分别含有C、prME与E蛋白编码基因.     

Fatal encephalitis in a patient with refractory celiac disease presenting with myorhythmia and carpal spasm.

We report the case of a woman with refractory celiac disease who developed abnormal spontaneous movements of the extremities and face consistent with myorhythmia. Investigation led to a diagnosis of encephalitis, confirmed by postmortem examination. The movements were likely caused by nonparaneoplastic encephalitis associated with refractory celiac disease. Etiologic and diagnostic considerations and treatment options are discussed.