维生素E治疗运动性腰背肌肉筋膜炎的临床观察

维生素E能改善微循环和局部组织营养状况，参与组织细胞的氧代谢；运用维生素E治疗腰背肌肉筋膜炎患者，改善了肌肉组织细胞的氧代谢，有利于对损伤组织的修复，在临床上取得了满意的疗效。     

Effects of AM3 (Inmunoferon®) on increased serum concentrations of interleukin-6 and tumour necrosis factor receptors I and II in cyclists

Abstract

The aims of this study were to examine the changes in plasma concentrations of inflammatory cytokines induced by training and competition in professional cyclists. We report the serum concentrations of interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), tumour necrosis factor receptors I and II (TNFR-I and -II) in a prospective, randomized, double-blind trial involving the administration of AM3 (Inmunoferon®), an oral booster immunomodulator, or placebo to 16 professional cyclists (n=8 in each group) for 65 consecutive days. Serum was collected just before treatment began (baseline), at the end of pre-competition training, before the mountain stage of the competition (60 days), 4 h after finishing this stage (62 days), and 18 h after the fifth and last day of competition (65 days). To determine the normal levels of cytokines and soluble TNF receptors, individual samples from 14 moderately trained healthy controls were studied. After 60 days of training, the serum concentrations of IL-6 did not differ significantly from those at the beginning of the study for either group of cyclists (placebo and AM3). A significant rise was seen in IL-6 concentrations in both the AM3 and placebo groups at 62 days, 4 h after finishing the mountain stage. The increase was significantly greater in the placebo group than in the AM3 group. At 65 days of treatment, 18 h after the fifth and last day of competition, IL-6 concentrations were similar to those recorded at the end of the training, but were significantly higher in the placebo group than in the AM3 group. At the end of training, serum TNFR-I concentrations in both groups of cyclists were significantly lower than at baseline. The concentrations of serum TNFR-I and -II both 4 h after finishing the mountain stage and 18 h after the fifth and last day of competition were significantly higher than those recorded after training in both groups. Professional cycling competition is associated with increases in serum IL-6 and TNFR-I and -II concentrations. Inmunoferon treatment reduced significantly the concentrations of IL-6 but not those of TNFR-I and -II.     

乳腺癌的免疫调节治疗(英文)简

Standard treatment options for breast cancer include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and targeted therapies, such as adjuvant hormonal therapy and monoclonal antibodies. Recently, the recognition that chronic inflammation in the tumor microenvironment promotes tumor growth and survival during different stages of breast cancer development has led to the development of novel immunotherapies. Several immunotherapeutic strategies have been studied both preclinically and clinically and already have been shown to enhance the efficacy of conven- tional treatment modalities. Therefore, therapies targeting the immune system may represent a promising next-generation approach for the treatment of breast cancers. This review will discuss recent findings that elucidate the roles of suppressive immune cells and proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines in the tumor-promoting microen- vironment, and the most current immunotherapeutic strategies in breast cancer.     

Reallocating sitting time to standing or stepping through isotemporal analysis: associations with markers of chronic low-grade inflammation

Although high levels of sitting time are adversely related to health, it is unclear whether moving from sitting to standing provides a sufficient stimulus to elicit benefits upon markers of chronic low-grade inflammation in a population at high risk of type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Three hundred and seventy two participants (age = 66.8 ± 7.5years; body mass index (BMI) = 31.7 ± 5.5kg/m²; Male = 61%) were included. Sitting, standing and stepping was determined using the activPAL3^TM device. Linear regression modelling employing an isotemporal substitution approach was used to quantify the association of theoretically substituting 60 minutes of sitting per day for standing or stepping on interleukin-6 (IL-6), C-reactive protein (CRP) and leptin. Reallocating 60 minutes of sitting time per day for standing was associated with a ?4% (95% CI ?7%, ?1%) reduction in IL-6 (p = 0.048). Reallocating 60 minutes of sitting time for light stepping was also associated with lower IL-6 levels (?28% (?46%, ?4%; p = 0.025)). Substituting sitting for moderate-to-vigorous (MVPA) stepping was associated with lower CRP (?41% (?75%, ?8%; p = 0.032)), leptin (?24% (?34%, ?12%; p ≤ 0.001)) and IL-6 (?16% (?28%, 10%; p = 0.036). Theoretically replacing 60 minutes of sitting per day with an equal amount of either standing or stepping yields beneficial associations upon markers of chronic-low grade inflammation.     

Immune function and exercise

This review will examine the effects of exercise and training on immune func-tion and will discuss the methodological problems that limit the interpretation of many exercise immunology studies. Acute bouts of exercise cause a tempo-rary depression of various aspects of immune function, such as neutrophil oxidative burst, lymphocyte proliferation, monocyte MHC class II expression, and natural killer cell cytotoxic activity, that will usually last for approximately three to 24 hours after exercise, depending on the intensity and duration of the exercise bout. Post-exercise immune function depression is most pronounced when the exercise is continuous, prolonged (<1.5 hours), of moderate to high intensity (55-75% VO₂max), and performed without food intake. Periods of intensified training that result in overreaching have been shown to chronically depress immune function—i.e., immune cell functions measured at rest are still depressed 24 hours after the last exercise bout. Although elite athletes are not clinically immune deficient, it is possible that the combined effects of small changes in several immune parameters may compromise resistance to common minor illnesses such as upper respiratory tract infection. Protracted immune depression linked with prolonged training may determine susceptibility to infection, particularly at times of major competitions.     

细胞因子在软组织损伤修复中的作用

在关节软骨、肌腱、韧带等软组织损伤修复中，细胞因子可能有以下几种作用：(1)减少炎症反应；(2)使疤痕组织形成降至最小程度；(3)促进正常软组织的功能恢复。阐述了几种主要细胞因子在软组织损伤修复中的作用。     

The immune response to short-duration exercise in trained,eumenorrhoeic women

Few studies have characterised the immune response to exercise of different intensities and durations in women. In those that have, baseline hormone levels and training status were not always adequately controlled for. Here, leucocyte and cytokine profiles of 11 aerobically trained, eumenorrhoeic females (33 ± 5 years) in the early follicular phase of the menstrual cycle were characterised after 30-min exercise at 3 intensities: 90% lactate threshold (LT), LT, and 110% LT. Proposed cytokine response mediators were quantified: plasma lactate and basal oestradiol concentrations. Intensity-dependent increases occurred in total white blood cells and lymphocyte counts (P < 0.001). Elevated plasma IL-6 and IL-1ra concentrations post-exercise [F = 12.38, P < 0.01 and F = 7.65, P < 0.05, respectively] were not intensity-dependent, indicating that cytokine release may be better associated with exercise duration than intensity in trained women. Changes in plasma IL-1ra and basal oestradiol (ρ = ?0.893, P < 0.01) were correlated at intensities above LT only. These findings suggest a role for plasma sex hormones in moderating the exercise-induced immune response in women. However, the associations observed did not account for the magnitude of the cytokine response observed, and future studies should explore contributions of other potential mediators following short-duration exercise.     

4周有氧运动对肥胖儿童少年动脉粥样硬化致病相关因子的影响

目的:观察4周有氧运动对肥胖儿童少年运动减肥后体脂率、胰岛素、血脂、血管慢性炎症因子等动脉粥样硬化致病相关因子的影响。方法:以参加2011年上海巅峰运动减肥夏令营的30名肥胖儿童少年为研究对象,进行4周中小强度有氧运动为主结合适当饮食控制的减肥运动训练。分别于运动减肥的前一天和最后一天测试受试对象身高、体重、体脂率等身体形态指标及血液指标。结果:运动后肥胖儿童少年体脂率显著下降,空腹血清胰岛素、血脂水平与运动前相比均有明显改善,血清脂蛋白酯酶水平明显升高,脂酰辅酶A胆固醇酰基转移酶-2、肿瘤坏死因子-α、血管内皮细胞生长因子水平显著降低。结论:4周有氧运动可以明显降低肥胖儿童少年的肥胖程度、胰岛素水平,明显改善胰岛素敏感性和血脂代谢,一定程度上抑制血管内皮功能障碍及炎性病变,对预防肥胖青少年成年后发生动脉粥样硬化具有积极的作用。     

Differential time responses in inflammatory and oxidative stress markers after a marathon: An observational study

ABSTRACT

Acute and adaptive changes in systemic markers of oxidatively generated nucleic acid modifications (i.e., 8-oxo-7,8-dihydro-2?-deoxyguanosine (8-oxodG) and 8-oxo-7,8-dihydroguanosine (8-oxoGuo)) as well as inflammatory cytokines (i.e., C-reactive protein, interleukin-6, interleukin-10, and tumour necrosis factor alpha), a liver hormone (i.e., fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21)), and bone metabolism markers (sclerostin, osteocalcin, C-terminal telopeptide, and N-terminal propeptide of type 1 procollagen) were investigated following a marathon in 20 study participants. Immediate changes were observed in inflammatory cytokines, FGF21, and bone metabolism markers following the marathon. In contrast, no immediate changes in urinary excretion of 8-oxodG and 8-oxoGuo were evident. Four days after the marathon, decreased urinary excretion of 8-oxodG (-2.9 (95% CI -4.8;-1.1) nmol/24 h, P < 0.01) and 8-oxoGuo (-5.8 (95% CI -10.3;-1.3) nmol/24 h, P = 0.02) was observed. The excretion rate of 8-oxodG remained decreased 7 days after the marathon compared to baseline (-2.3 (95%CI -4.3;-0.4) nmol/24 h, P = 0.02), whereas the excretion rate of 8-oxoGuo was normalized. In conclusion marathon participation immediately induced a considerable inflammatory response, but did not increase excretion rates of oxidatively generated nucleic acid modifications. In fact, a delayed decrease in oxidatively generated nucleic acid modifications was observed suggesting adaptive antioxidative effects following exercise.     

Reversible atransferrinemia in a patient with chronic enteropathy: is transferrin mandatory for iron transport?

Herein, we report the case of a 42-year-old woman, hospitalized in a French tertiary hospital for a relapse of a chronic enteropathy, who was found on admission to have no detectable serum transferrin. Surprisingly, she only exhibited mild anaemia. This atransferrinemia persisted for two months throughout her hospitalization, during which her haemoglobin concentration remained broadly stable. Based on her clinical history and evolution, we concluded to an acquired atransferrinemia secondary to chronic undernutrition, inflammation and liver failure. We discuss the investigations performed in this patient, and hypotheses regarding the relative stability of her haemoglobin concentration despite the absence of detectable transferrin.