Assessing the immunogenicity of three different inactivated polio vaccine schedules for use after oral polio vaccine cessation,an open label,phase IV,randomized controlled trial

BackgroundAfter global oral poliovirus vaccine (OPV) cessation, the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) currently recommends a two-dose schedule of inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) beginning ≥14-weeks of age to achieve at least 90% immune response. We aimed to compare the immunogenicity of three different two-dose IPV schedules started before or at 14-weeks of age.MethodsWe conducted a randomized, controlled, open-label, inequality trial at two sites in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Healthy infants at 6-weeks of age were randomized into one of five arms to receive two-dose IPV schedules at different ages with and without OPV. The three IPV-only arms are presented: Arm C received IPV at 14-weeks and 9-months; Arm D received IPV at 6-weeks and 9-months; and Arm E received IPV at 6 and 14-weeks. The primary outcome was immune response defined as seroconversion from seronegative (<1:8) to seropositive (≥1:8) after vaccination, or a four-fold rise in antibody titers and median reciprocal antibody titers to all three poliovirus types measured at 10-months of age.FindingsOf the 987 children randomized to Arms C, D, and E, 936 were included in the intention-to-treat analysis. At 10-months, participants in Arm C (IPV at 14-weeks and 9-months) had ≥99% cumulative immune response to all three poliovirus types which was significantly higher than the 77–81% observed in Arm E (IPV at 6 and 14-weeks). Participants in Arm D (IPV at 6-weeks and 9-months) had cumulative immune responses of 98–99% which was significantly higher than that of Arm E (p value < 0.0001) but not different from Arm C.InterpretationResults support current SAGE recommendations for IPV following OPV cessation and provide evidence that the schedule of two full IPV doses could begin as early as 6-weeks.     

Isolation of vaccine-derived type 1 polioviruses displaying similar properties to virulent wild strain Mahoney from sewage in Japan

Type 1, 2, and 3 vaccine-derived polioviruses were isolated from a sewage disposal plant located downstream of the Oyabe River in Toyama Prefecture, Japan, between October 1993 and September 1995. Neurovirulence was analyzed in 13 type 1 vaccine-derived strains, using mutant analysis by polymerase chain reaction and restriction enzyme cleavage (MAPREC). Nine strains (69%) were estimated to have marked neurovirulence. Some of the neutralizing antigenic sites, temperature sensitivity, and plaque-forming ability of two virulent vaccine-derived poliovirus strains were similar to Mahoney strain. The neutralizing activity of human sera obtained after oral poliomyelitis vaccine (OPV) administration against one of the virulent vaccine-derived polioviruses was examined. Although all human sera showed sufficient neutralizing activity for the prevention of poliomyelitis by vaccine-derived poliovirus strains, a lower titer than that against Sabin type 1 strain was observed. Vaccination against virulent vaccine-derived poliovirus will be effective. However, the environmental presence of viruses that have properties similar to those Mahoney strain is a threat. The introduction of inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV), and well-maintained herd immunity, together with reinforced environmental surveillance is important for the final phase of the polio eradication program by the World Health Organization (WHO).     

Dual function of Langerhans cells in skin TSLP-promoted TFH differentiation in mouse atopic dermatitis

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A comparison of three methods for titration of poliovirus vaccines

Two methods for in vitro endpoint titration of poliovirus — the roller tube and the microtitration assay — were compared with each other and with the plaque assay, using secondary vervet monkey kidney cells and Vero cells as indicators. The roller tube method is the most reliable under difficult working conditions, but is otherwise cumbersome and expensive. The microtitre method is the most economical and the plaque assay the most sensitive. By suspending freshly trypsinized indicator cells with the virus dilutions before planting, it was possible to simplify the microtitre method considerably. The sensitivity of the plaque assay was improved for Vero cells by absorbing the virus onto freshly planted monolayers. The method was scaled down to a semi-micro level by using 24-well cell culture trays. The slower rate of plaque development under a low calcium overlay medium facilitated a more accurate plaque count.     

IL-4–BATF signaling directly modulates IL-9 producing mucosal mast cell (MMC9) function in experimental food allergy

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云南省普洱市思茅区大面积野鼠自毙疫情实验室检测结果与分析

目的 调查引起云南省普洱市思茅区大面积野鼠自毙疫情的病原体,以便为采取相应措施提供科学依据。方法 通过现场流行病学调查,采集119只自毙野鼠样本,解剖取脏器进行鼠疫耶尔森菌病原体分离、噬菌体裂解实验、F1抗原、caf1基因等病原学、免疫学及分子生物学检测,以排除鼠疫。同时,脏器样本接种绵羊血琼脂平板、巧克力平板、麦康凯平板、沙氏琼脂培养基等营养培养基和选择性培养基,分离培养细菌、真菌类病原体;选取10只组织腐败较轻的自毙鼠,按肺组织、脑组织、腹腔脏器组织分为3份样本后,研磨、离心,再以0.22μm滤膜过滤,收集离心上清液、滤膜滤出液和滤膜截留残渣共9份样本,腹腔接种雄性、体质量30~40g昆明小鼠,每组2只,每只0.5ml。另接种0.5ml Hank’s液2只鼠作对照。共接种昆明小鼠20只。死亡小鼠解剖观察病理变化,取脏器组织接种上述培养基进行细菌分离培养。结果 鼠疫耶尔森菌病原学、免疫学和分子生物学检测均为阴性;自毙野鼠脏器镜检、分离培养及接种实验动物均检出G- 短小杆菌,经梅里埃VITEK 2GN、GP卡、16S rRNA扩增鉴定为多杀巴斯德菌 (Pasteurella multocida,Pm) ,概率为99%;分离到的G+粗大杆菌为腊样芽孢杆菌,概率为99%。结论 多杀巴斯德菌可能是这次发生野鼠大面积死亡的病原菌。该病原体的生物学特性及危害值得进一步关注。     

A simple quantitative protein A micro-immunoprecipitation method; assay of antibodies to the N and H antigens of poliovirus

Staphylococcus aureus (Cowan strain I) was used to absorb immune complexes from antiserum to poliovirus to which labeled N or H poliovirus antigens had been added, and the radioactivity in the pelleted organisms and in the supernatant was measured. Excellent agreement was obtained between values calculated separately from the pellet and supernatant readings, validating the use of supernatant measurements from a microtitration plate method.     

PEG6000沉淀结合差速离心方法浓缩水中脊髓灰质炎病毒

建立一种简便,有效的从细菌培养物中纯化ＰＶ１病毒的方法用于水病毒消毒实验。方法ＰＶ１Ｈｅｎａｎ株在Ｈｅｐ－２细胞中增殖后用聚乙二醇６０００沉淀结合差速离心的方法纯化病毒,ＲＴ－ＰＣＲ和透射电镜鉴定提纯病毒的形态学和分子生物学特性。结论ＰＥＧ６０００结合差速离心的方法较之蔗糖密度梯度区带离方法易于操作且比单独ＰＥＧ沉淀有更高的纯化系数,是一种简便,有效的方法。     

加味酸枣仁胶囊的研制

目的:优选加味酸枣仁胶囊的制备工艺.方法:以酸枣仁皂苷A含量为指标,考察提取溶媒、加溶媒量、提取时间三因素对提取效果的影响;采用固定圆锥底法考察粉体的流动性;选择测定酸枣仁皂苷A的含量作为控制本品的质量标准.结果:酸枣仁最佳提取工艺即用70%乙醇提取2次,第1次2 h,第2次1 h,用乙醇量均为8倍药材量;粉末水分控制在3.01%流动性好,休止角平均值为28.2°;该胶囊含酸枣仁皂苷A不得低于11.00mg/粒.结论:上述实验结果可为加味酸枣仁胶囊的制备提供实验依据.     

江苏省现阶段麻疹流行株H1基因型

目的监测现阶段在江苏省流行的麻疹野病毒及其基因型别.方法 2003年5月分别在医院门诊疑似麻疹病人和疑似麻疹爆发点的病人中采集了咽拭子,接种EB病毒转化的绒猴淋巴母细胞(B95a细胞),获得3株麻疹野病毒,同时进行了血球凝集(HA)试验、血球吸附试验.结果该3株病毒均无HA和血球吸附活性,逆转录-聚合酶链反应和其产物的基因序列分析提示,这3株病毒属于麻疹野病毒第8基因组H1基因型.结论此次为江苏省首次分离到麻疹野病毒,并证实在江苏省流行的麻疹野病毒基因型与国内流行优势基因型相同.