Zeta Chain of the T-Cell Receptor Interacts with nef of Simian Immunodeficiency Virus and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 2

A truncated version of the nef gene of simian immunodeficiency virus SIVmac239 capable of encoding amino acids 98 to 263 was used as bait to screen a cDNA library from activated lymphocytes in a yeast two-hybrid system. The zeta chain of the T-cell receptor (TCR_ζ) was found to interact specifically not only with truncated SIV nef in yeast cells but also with full-length glutathione S-transferase (GST)-SIVnef fusion protein in vitro. Coimmunoprecipitation of TCR_ζ with full-length SIV nef was demonstrated in transfected Jurkat cells and in Cos 18 cells which express the cytoplasmic domain of TCR_ζ fused to the external domain of CD8 via the CD8 transmembrane domain. Using a series of nef deletion mutants, we have mapped the binding site within the central core domain of nef (amino acids 98 to 235). Binding of TCR_ζ was specific for nef isolated from SIVmac239, SIVsmH4, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-2ST and was not detected with nef from five different HIV-1 isolates. An active tyrosine kinase was coprecipitated with nef-TCR_ζ complexes from Jurkat cells but not from J.CAM1.6 cells which lack a functional Lck tyrosine kinase. These results demonstrate a specific association of SIV and HIV-2 nef, but not HIV-1 nef, with TCR_ζ.     

PCR在慢性宫颈炎HSV感染研究中的应用

ＰＣＲ在慢性宫颈炎ＨＳＶ感染研究中的应用蔡红,姚,季晓辉,周瑶玺（南京医科大学微生物学教研室,南京２１００２９）关键词多聚酶链反应,单纯疱疹病毒,宫颈炎单纯疱疹病毒（ＨＳＶ）被认为与宫颈癌有关。目前生殖道ＨＳＶ感染日渐升高,日益引起人们的重视。由于药...     

靖江地区宫颈病变患者高危型人乳头瘤病毒感染及其基因型分析

目的:研究靖江地区各组宫颈病变中高危型人乳头瘤病毒(HPV)感染率及其基因型分布。方法:采用实时荧光PCR检测方法检测334例宫颈脱落细胞标本中高危型HPV及其基因型。结果:高危型HPV在宫颈炎组、湿疣组、低度鳞状上皮细胞内病变(LSIL)组、高度鳞状上皮细胞内病变(HSIL)组中的感染率分别为24.2%、58.2%、49.3%、69.5%;HPV 16、18、33、58型在宫颈病变中是最常见的HPV型别,其中,HPV16型在宫颈炎组、湿疣组、LSIL组、HSIL组中所占比例逐渐增高,分别为17.9%、18.9%、30.8%、41.9%。结论:高危型HPV感染率随着宫颈病变程度的加重而升高,HPV16型是高危型HPV感染中的主要亚型,HPV18、33、52、58也较常见,其余型别很少。     

靖江地区宫颈病变患者高危型人乳头瘤病毒感染及其基因型分析

目的：研究靖江地区各组宫颈病变中高危型人乳头瘤病毒（HPV）感染率及其基因型分布。方法：采用实时荧光PCR检测方法检测334例宫颈脱落细胞标本中高危型HPV及其基因型。结果：高危型HPV在宫颈炎组、湿疣组、低度鳞状上皮细胞内病变（LSIL）组、高度鳞状上皮细胞内病变（HSIL）组中的感染率分别为24.2%、58.2%、49.3%、69.5%;HPV 16、18、33、58型在宫颈病变中是最常见的HPV型别,其中,HPV16型在宫颈炎组、湿疣组、LSIL组、HSIL组中所占比例逐渐增高,分别为17.9%、18.9%、30.8%、41.9%。结论：高危型HPV感染率随着宫颈病变程度的加重而升高,HPV16型是高危型HPV感染中的主要亚型,HPV18、33、52、58也较常见,其余型别很少。     

Use of Human Papillomavirus DNA,E6/E7 mRNA,and p16 Immunocytochemistry to Detect and Predict anal High-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions in HIV-Positive and HIV-Negative Men Who Have Sex with Men

Background

Men who have sex with men (MSM) are at high risk of having anal cancer. Anal high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL) is the precursor of anal cancer. We explored the use of different biomarkers associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and HPV-mediated cell transformation to detect and predict HSIL among HIV-positive and HIV-negative MSM.

Methodology/Principal Findings

A total of 123 HIV-positive and 123 HIV-negative MSM were enrolled and followed for 12 months. High-resolution anoscopy (HRA) with biopsies were performed at every visit along with anal sample collection for cytology, high-risk HPV DNA genotyping, HPV E6/E7 mRNA, and p16 immunocytochemistry. Performance characteristics and area under the receiver operator characteristics curve were calculated for these biomarkers at baseline, and Cox regression compared the usefulness of these biomarkers in predicting incident HSIL. High-risk HPV DNA, E6/E7 mRNA, and p16 immunocytochemistry each identified 43–46% of MSM whose baseline test positivity would trigger HRA referral. E6/E7 mRNA had the highest sensitivity (64.7%) and correctly classified the highest number of prevalent HSIL cases. With the exception of p16 immunochemistry, most tests showed significant increases in sensitivity but decreases specificity versus anal cytology, while the overall number of correctly classified cases was not significantly different. Baseline or persistent type 16 and/or 18 HPV DNA was the only test significantly predicting incident histologic HSIL within 12 months in models adjusted for HIV status and low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions at baseline.

Conclusions/Significance

Countries with a high HIV prevalence among MSM and limited HRA resources may consider using biomarkers to identify individuals at high risk of HSIL. E6/E7 mRNA had the highest sensitivity for prevalent HSIL detection regardless of HIV status, whereas type 16 and/or 18 HPV DNA performed best in predicting development of incident HSIL within 12 months.     

多聚酶链反应检测宫颈HPV感染及分型的研究

本文应用ＰＣＲ技术检测２ｌ２例临床宫颈标本的ＨＰＶ－６、ｌｌ、１６、１８型特异性核酸序列。结果发现ＨＰＶ－ＤＮＡ的阳性率：宫颈癌组为６２．５％（２５／４０）．慢性宫颈炎为５７％（８１／１４２）,正常宫颈对照组为２０％（６／３０）,Ｐ＜０．００１,提示ＨＰＶ的感染与宫颈炎、宫颈癌有关。同时分型结果显示：ＨＰＶ－６、１６、１８型与宫颈炎相关,１６型与宫颈癌密切相关,且ＨＰＶ不同型别的混合感染在宫颈中普遍存在（３１．３％）。成年女性各年龄组间ＨＰＶ的感染率并无明显差异（Ｐ＞０．０５）。     

Risk Factors for the Presence of Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia in HIV+ Men Who Have Sex with Men

Objective

Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia (AIN) is present in the majority of HIV+ men who have sex with men (MSM) and routine AIN-screening is subject of discussion. In this study we analysed a wide range of potential risk factors for AIN in order to target screening programs.

Methods

We screened 311 HIV+ MSM by high resolution anoscopy, with biopsies of suspect lesions. HIV-parameters, previous sexual transmitted infections (STI’s), anal pathology, sexual practices and substance use were analysed in relation to AIN by uni- and multivariable logistic regression.

Results

AIN (any grade) was found in 175/311 MSM (56%), high grade (HG)AIN in 30%. In the univariable analysis, years since HIV diagnosis, years of antiretroviral therapy (cART) and anal XTC use decreased AIN risk, while a history of anogenital warts and use of GHB (γ-hydroxybutyric acid) increased this risk. In the multivariable analysis three parameters remained significant: years of cART (OR=0.92 per year, p=0.003), anal XTC use (OR=0.10, p=0.002) and GHB use (OR=2.60, p=0.003). No parameters were significantly associated with HGAIN, but there was a trend towards increased risk with anal enema use prior to sex (>50 times ever; p=0.07) and with a history of AIN (p=0.06). CD4 count, STI’s, anal pathology, smoking, number of sex partners and anal fisting were not associated with (HG)AIN.

Conclusion

GHB use increases the risk for AIN, while duration of cART and anal XTC use are negatively correlated with AIN. Given the high prevalence of AIN in HIV+ MSM, these associations are not helpful to guide a screening program.     

Use of Polymerase Chain Reaction for the Detection of Infectious Hypodermal and Hematopoietic Necrosis Virus in Penaeid Shrimp

A rapid and reliable polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method was developed for the detection of infectious hypodermal and hematopoietic necrosis virus (IHHNV) in penaeid shrimp. The oligonucleotide primers amplify a 1681-bp fragment of IHHNV, which encompasses the coding sequence for one of the viral coat proteins. The PCR method detects IHHNV in hemolymph and homogenized tissue obtained from the cephalothorax or pleopods of infected shrimp. The technique was also successfully applied to tissue samples preserved in 70% ethanol. The correct size fragment was amplified using IHHNV obtained from six different geographic regions in three different species of penaeid shrimp. No DNA extraction method was necessary for this technique. The use of hemolymph or pleopods provides a nondestructive screening method by which to test juveniles and adult broodstock for the presence of IHHNV. Received September 21, 1999; accepted January 21, 2000     

The Spectrum of Cancers in West Africa: Associations with Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Background

Cancer is a growing co-morbidity among HIV-infected patients worldwide. With the scale-up of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in developing countries, cancer will contribute more and more to the HIV/AIDS disease burden. Our objective was to estimate the association between HIV infection and selected types of cancers among patients hospitalized for diagnosis or treatment of cancer in West Africa.

Methods

A case-referent study was conducted in referral hospitals in Côte d’Ivoire and Benin. Each participating clinical ward enrolled all adult patients seeking care for a confirmed diagnosis of cancer and clinicians systematically proposed an HIV test. HIV prevalence was compared between AIDS-defining cancers and a subset of selected non-AIDS defining cancers to a referent group of non-AIDS defining cancers not reported in the literature to be positively or inversely associated with HIV. An unconditional logistic model was used to estimate odds ratios (OR) and their 95% confidence intervals (CI) of the risk of being HIV-infected for selected cancers sites compared to a referent group of other cancers.

Results

The HIV overall prevalence was 12.3% (CI 10.3–14.4) among the 1,017 cancer cases included. A total of 442 patients constituted the referent group with an HIV prevalence of 4.7% (CI 2.8–6.7). In multivariate analysis, Kaposi sarcoma (OR 62.2 [CI 22.1–175.5]), non-Hodgkin lymphoma (4.0 [CI 2.0–8.0]), cervical cancer (OR 7.9 [CI 3.8–16.7]), anogenital cancer (OR 11.6 [CI 2.9–46.3]) and liver cancer (OR 2.7 [CI 1.1–7.7]) were all associated with HIV infection.

Conclusions

In a time of expanding access to ART, AIDS-defining cancers remain highly associated with HIV infection. This is to our knowledge, the first study reporting a significant association between HIV infection and liver cancer in sub-Saharan Africa.     

Involvement of Neutrophil Hyporesponse and the Role of Toll-Like Receptors in Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 Protection

Objectives

Neutrophils contribute to pathogen clearance through pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) activation. However, the role of PRRs in neutrophils in both HIV-1-infected [HIV-1(+)] and HIV-1-exposed seronegative individuals (HESN) is unknown. Here, a study was carried out to evaluate the level of PRR mRNAs and cytokines produced after activation of neutrophils from HIV-1(+), HESN and healthy donors.

Methods

The neutrophils were stimulated with specific agonists for TLR2, TLR4 and TLR9 in the presence of HIV-1 particles. Pro-inflammatory cytokine production, expression of neutrophil activation markers and reactive oxygen species (ROS) production were analyzed in neutrophils from HESN, HIV-1(+) and healthy donors (controls).

Results

We found that neutrophils from HESN presented reduced expression of PRR mRNAs (TLR4, TLR9, NOD1, NOD2, NLRC4 and RIG-I) and reduced expression of cytokine mRNAs (IL-1β, IL-6, IL-18, TNF-α and TGF-β). Moreover, neutrophils from HESN were less sensitive to stimulation through TLR4. Furthermore, neutrophils from HESN challenged with HIV-1 and stimulated with TLR2 and TLR4 agonists, produced significantly lower levels of reactive oxygen species, versus HIV-1(+).

Conclusions

A differential pattern of PRR expression and release of innate immune factors in neutrophils from HESN is evident. Our results suggest that lower neutrophil activation can be involved in protection against HIV-1 infection.     

我国人乳头瘤病毒（HPV16Z）基因克隆和鉴定

本文作者采用基因克隆手段,以pAt153为载体,从一份山西襄坦宫颈癌高发区宫颈癌患者的手术标本中,成功地克隆到2株与HPV16同源的基因片段。经PstI、KpnI、TaqvI、PvuII等16种限制性内切酶酶谱分析及其部分基因序列的鉴定,证明这是在国内首次克姓到一株分子量约为8．0kb完整的HPV16型全序列DNA及一株分子量为5．4kb的HPV6基因片段。经实验证明：该基因片段E6、E7及部分LI基因丢失,在750单核苷酸处发生变异,产生一新的BamHI酶切位点。该完整的HPV16基因组被命名为HPV16Z,HPV16基因片段被命名为HPV16F。用新分离到的HPV16Z作分子探针,检测襄坦337份宫颈癌及阴道活检标本的HPV16型同源序列的结果显示,慢性阴道炎阳性率为17．28％（14／81）;宫颈炎为11．89％（17／143）;宫颈癌前病变46．81％（22／47）;宫颈癌为72．73％（48／66）。证明山西宫颈癌高发区宫颈癌前病变及宫颈癌组织中主要为HPV16Z感染。