目的 比较一次性包皮切割缝合器与传统包皮环切术和套扎环包皮环切术的临床应用效果。方法 对我院2016年7月—2016年12月内门诊收治的包皮过长和包茎患者,采用不同手术方法治疗,其手术时间、术中疼痛评分(VAS评分)、术后水肿、疼痛持续时间、以及外观满意度等方面进行对比。结果 在手术时间和外观满意度方面一次性包皮切割缝合器明显优于传统包皮环切术;在术中疼痛评分(VAS评分)、疼痛持续时间和术后水肿方面一次性包皮切割缝合器明显优于套扎环包皮环切术。结论 一次性包皮切割缝合器与两种传统常规手术比较,手术更加简单、方便且安全,术后外观满意度高,值得临床推广。

Objective To compare the effects of circumcision between using a novel disposable suture device and traditional or plastibell procedure. Methods The patients from July 2016 to December 2016 that underwent different ways of circumcision were documented. The operation time, VAS score, postoperative edema, the duration of the pain and appearance of satisfaction were collected and analyzed. Results The suture device group had shorter operation time, better appearance of satisfaction than that of traditional group (P<0.05). Besides, the suture device group had lesser VAS score, shorter duration of the pain and less postoperative edema (P<0.05). Conclusion Compared to traditional or plastibell procedure, a novel disposable suture device circumcision represents convenient, efficient and minimal invasive. It is worth promoting clinically.

目的 探讨爪形肋骨接骨板内固定治疗多发肋骨骨折的临床价值及意义。方法 收集2015年6月—2016年12月收治多发肋骨骨折40例,其中手术内固定20例,保守治疗组20例,比较分析两组临床治疗情况。结果 所有患者均痊愈出院,手术内固定组比保守治疗组疼痛明显减轻,胸管留置时间、下床自主活动时间及住院时间短,并发症发生率低,胸廓畸形矫正更满意,差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05)。结论 爪形肋骨接骨板内固定术治疗多发肋骨骨折固定效果满意,手术操作简单、创伤小,术后并发症少,恢复快,值得临床推广应用。

Objective To investigate the clinical value and significance of rib jaw-shaped bone plate in the treatment of multiple rib fractures. Methods 40 patients with multi-rib fractures were selected from June 2015 to November 2016. 20 cases were performed of rib jaw-shaped bone plate in the surgical treatment,20 cases of conservative treatment. The clinical treatment conditions of two groups were compared. Results Patients in both groups were all cured. Pain perception, hospital stay time, retain time of thoracic duct and independent ambulation time in surgery group were obviously reduced comparing with conservative treatment group as well as the surgical complications. There was a significant differences(P＜0.05). Conclusion Rib jaw-shaped bone plate for the treatment of multiple rib fractures has satisfactory results.Its advantages are as follows:simple and quick operative technique,minimal invasive surgery,less complications, fast recovery. It is worthy of clinical application.

目的 探讨颈性眩晕应用针刺解结法治疗的临床疗效。方法 选取广东省中医院进修期间2016年3月—2016年9月收治的60例颈性眩晕患者,按照随机数字表法均分为两组。对照组:予以常规针刺治疗;观察组:在此基础上,行针刺解结法治疗。记录比较两组治疗前后基底动脉(BA)、左侧椎动脉(LVA)、右侧椎动脉(RVA)等部位的血流速度,改良颈性眩晕症状与功能评估量表(ESCV)总评分,临床疗效。结果 两组治疗后BA、LVA及RVA部位的血流速度,均明显高于治疗前(P<0.05);与对照组治疗后比较,观察组TCD检测参数改善幅度更为显著(P<0.01);与治疗前相比,两组治疗后改良ESCV总评分均显著更高(P<0.01);且观察组改善情况显著优于对照组(P<0.01);观察组总有效率为96.7%较对照组的76.7%相比,明显更高(P<0.05)。结论 颈性眩晕应用针刺解结法治疗更能有效改善脑部血液循环,缓解临床症状,提高生活质量,疗效显著,具有较高临床推广价值。

Objective To analyze the clinical effect of curing cervical vertigo with acupuncture thrawing method. Methods To select 60 patients with cervical vertigo in Cantonese Chinese Medicine Hospital from March 2016 to September 2016 as the research objects. According to the random number table method, they were randomly divided into the control group and the study group. The control group: treated with normal acupuncture; The observation group: plus with acupuncture thrawing method. We recorded and compared the blood flow velocity in the basilar artery(BA), the left vertebral artery(LVA) and the right vertebral artery(RVA), the overall score of the improved cervical Evaluation Scale for Cervical Vertigo(ESCV), and the clinical therapeutic effect of the two groups. Results After treatment, the blood flow velocity of the two groups in the basilar artery(BA), the left vertebral artery(LVA) and the right vertebral artery(RVA) was obviously higher than before treatment (P<0.05). Compared with the control group, the improvement level of TCD verifying arguments in the observation group was more significant (P<0.01). Compared with before treatment, the overall score of the improved ESCV in the two groups after treatment was significantly higher (P<0.01). And the improved conditions in the observation group were better than in the control group. The total effective rate 96.7% in the observation group was apparently higher than that of 76.7% in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Curing cervical vertigo with acupuncture thrawing method may improve the brain blood circulation, relieve clinical symptoms, enhance the living quality, which is a good way with evident clinic efficacy and higher clinical popularization value.

目的 探讨长期吸烟史对高危脑卒中患者口服阿司匹林二级预防效果的影响。方法 将2012年8月—2014年8月医院口服阿司匹林二级预防的高危脑卒中患者115例作为研究对象,根据有无吸烟史分为无吸烟史组(34例)和吸烟史组(81例),其中36例吸烟时间≥20 a(长期吸烟史组)、45例吸烟时间1～19 a(短期吸烟史组)。随访12个月,测定血小板颗粒膜蛋白(GMP-140)、D-二聚体(D-D)、纤维蛋白原(FIB)、组织型纤溶酶原激活物(t-PA)、血小板膜糖蛋白CD61、CD62p,记录1年阿司匹林抵抗和临床终点事件发生率。结果 长期吸烟史组治疗前后GMP-140、D-D、FIB、CD61、CD62p高于短期吸烟史组和无吸烟史组,t-PA低于短期吸烟史组和无吸烟史组,且短期吸烟史组和无吸烟史组组间比较,差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05);长期吸烟组阿司匹林抵抗发生率和临床终点事件发生率分别为33.33%、30.56%,高于无吸烟史组的8.82%、8.82%,差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05),其余组组间比较差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05)。结论 长期吸烟史会使脑卒中患者存在血栓前状态,增加阿司匹林抵抗和临床终点事件的发生几率。

Objective To explore effects of long-term smoking on secondary prevention for oral aspirin in high-risk stroke patients. Methods A total of 115 high-risk stroke patients who orally took aspirin for secondary prevention in our hospital from August 2012 to August 2014 were selected as the study subjects. According to smoking or not, they were divided into non smoking history group (34 cases) and smoking history group (81 cases). Among them, 36 cases whose smoking time was ≥ 20 years were included in the long-term smoking history group, and 45 cases whose smoking time was 1 to 19 years were included in the short-term smoking history group. The patients were followed up for 12 months. The platelet granule membrane protein (GMP-140), D-dimer (D-D), fibrinogen (FIB), tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA), platelet membrane glycoprotein CD61 and CD62p were determined. The incidence rates of 1-year aspirin resistance and clinical outcome events in the three groups were recorded. Results Before and after treatment, GMP-140, D-D, FIB, CD61 and CD62p in long-term smoking history group were higher than those in short-term smoking history group and non smoking history group while T-PA was lower, and there were significant differences between short-term smoking history group and non smoking history group (P<0.05). The incidence rates of aspirin resistance and clinical outcome events in long-term smoking history group (33.33%, 30.56%) were higher than those in non smoking history group (8.82%, 8.82%)(P<0.05), but there was no significant difference among other groups (P>0.05). Conclusion Long-term smoking history will cause prethrombotic state in stroke patients and increase the incidence rates of aspirin resistance and clinical outcome events.

目的 通过对婴幼儿泌尿系感染并发脓毒症的临床特点、病原菌情况及相关因素的分析,探讨其早期诊断和及时治疗的措施。方法 选取83例我科收治的确诊泌尿系感染合并脓毒症的婴幼儿作为研究对象,回顾性分析其临床表现、实验室检查及治疗预后情况。结果 所选婴幼儿均确诊泌尿系感染合并脓毒症,以男性患儿多见,全身中毒症状重,6月以下多以严重脓毒症、脓毒性休克为首诊表现,尿路刺激症状不明显。有明显细菌感染生物标记物的改变。细菌学培养共检出细菌22株,大肠埃希菌占54.55% (12/22),对头孢吡肟较为敏感,对亚胺培南、美罗培南全部敏感;屎肠球菌占22.73%(5/22),对万古霉素、利奈唑胺、替考拉宁敏感。结论 在婴幼儿常见的感染部位中,泌尿系感染容易被忽略。而小于6月的患儿更易并发严重脓毒症、脓毒症休克等危重症。因此,以脓毒症为首诊表现的婴幼儿应特别警惕泌尿系感染,尽可能早期明确感染部位,防止漏诊。首诊1小时内给予广谱抗生素治疗,可降低婴幼儿脓毒症的病死率,改善患儿预后。

Objective By analyzing the clinical features, laboratory tests, pathogenic bacteria culture and the treatments of infants and toddlers with urinary tract infection UTI accompanied with sepsis, we aim to guide the further clinical treatments and prevention. Methods We selected 83 cases from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2016 in our hospital as the research objects which were accepted the diagnosis and treatments of urinary tract infection complicated with sepsis. Its clinical manifestations, laboratory tests, bacteriology examination and treatment prognosis were retrospectively analyzed. Results Among the selected infants and toddlers diagnosed with urinary tract infection complicated with sepsis, male patients were more common. Symptoms of systemic poisoning were observed in the majority especially in the children aging under 6 months, with severe sepsis and septic shock as the first manifestation, while conventional symptoms were not obvious. Biological markers of bacterial infection were significantly changed. In bacterial culture, 22 strains of bacteria were detected, Escherichia coli accounted for 54.55% (12/22), were almost sensitive to cefepime, and all sensitive to imipenem and meropenem; Enterococcus following accounted for 22.73% (5/22), could be more sensitive to vancomycin, linezolid, teicoplanin. Conclusion Urinary tract infection is common in under 3 years old babies. Patients aging under 6 months are more likely to be complicated with severe sepsis and septic shock. Therefore, we should be especially vigilant of the UTI among the babies whose first manifestations appear to be sepsis only. It is important to find out the site of infection as early as possible, in order to prevent misdiagnosis. It is also critical to use broad-spectrum antimicrobial therapy within 1 hour when severe sepsis is diagnosed in order to reduce the mortality of sepsis in infants and improve the prognosis.

目的 探讨代谢综合征(metabolic syndrome, MS)(指包括高血压,糖尿病,高脂血症和腹型肥胖的一组综合征)在中国南方老年病人的患病率、及其与心血管事件和痴呆关系。方法 本研究为一个中国南方老年人代谢综合征的横断面研究。我们采集了患者的病史、人口学和生化资料。对比生化资料、心血管事件、痴呆等疾病在MS组和非MS组中的差异,并使用Logistic回归分析来寻找MS的独立影响因子。结果 本研究共纳入206例患者。其中有92(44.66%)例患者符合代谢综合征的诊断标准。女性在MS组中35例(38.04%)明显高于在非MS组中28例(24.56%)。整体年龄(86.74± 6.10),在MS组(86.37±5.74)和非MS组(87.04±6.38)对比中无统计学意义。生化资料对比中,白细胞[(7.46±2.38) vs (6.46±2.35),P=0.003]和血肌酐[94.50(68.50, 129.33) vs 78.00(64.50, 99.75),P=0.004]在MS组中较高。Logistics单因素回归分析及多因素回顾分析提示白细胞、血肌酐和女性为MS的独立风险因子。心肌梗塞(35例,38.04%和心绞痛(28例, 24.56%)在MS组中明显高于非MS组中心肌梗塞(10例,8.77%)和心绞痛(39例,34.21%),两组比较有统计学意义,Logistics回归分析发现MS是心肌梗塞和心绞痛的独立影响因子;但是心衰和中风在两组对比中无统计学差别。痴呆(包括老年性痴呆和血管性痴呆)在MS组中明显低于非MS组:26例(28.26%)vs 50例(43.86%),提示MS可能对痴呆有预防作用。结论 MS在中国南方老年患者中普遍存在,女性、白细胞、血肌酐为MS的独立影响因子;MS是心肌梗塞和心绞痛的独立影响因子;MS中痴呆明显低于非MS组,可能对痴呆有预防保护性作用。

Objective To study the prevalence and correlation between the metabolic syndrome MS (including hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia and obesity) with cardiovascular and dementia in the elderly people of south China. Methods This cross-sectional research studied metabolic syndrome of the elderly in south China. We collected the demographics and chemotic data and compared them in MS and non-MS group. And Logistic regression was used to analyze the independent factor of MS and the relationship between MS and the cardiovascular disease and dementia. Results This study included 206 patients and 92 (44.66%) of them were diagnosed as MS. 35 patients (38.04%) in MS group were female and 28 female cases (24.56%) in non-MS group. The mean age of the sample was (86.74±6.10) and the comparison between the MS group (86.37±5.74) and non-MS group (87.04±6.38) was not significantly different. White blood cell (WBC) (7.46±2.38 vs 6.46±2.35,P=0.003) and serum creatinine (Scr) was significantly [94.50(68.50,129.33) vs 78.00(64.50, 99.75),P=0.004]in MS group versus in non-MS group. Single factor and Multinomial logistic regression found WBC, serum creatinine and female gender were the independent risk factors of MS. Myocardial infarction (35, 38.04%) and angina (28, 24.56%) were significantly higher in MS group than that in non-MS group (10, 8.77%) and (39, 34.21%), respectively, with P<0.05. Logistic regression found MS was an independent risk factor of myocardial infarction and angina but not in heart failure and stroke. Dementia (including Alzheimer disease and vascular dementia) was found lower in MS group (26, 28.26%) than that in non-MS group (50, 43.86%), the difference was significant and this means MS could be protective for dementia. Conclusion MS is prevalent in the elderly of south China. Female gender, WBC and Scr were independent factors of MS; MS was the independent risk factor of myocardial infarction and angina; dementia was significantly lower in MS group, implying MS could be protective to dementia.

目的 探讨黄连素联合左氧氟沙星对肺炎克雷伯菌(KPn)抑菌作用。方法 KPn分为敏感株组和耐药株组,采用琼脂二倍稀释法测定黄连素联合左氧氟沙星对KPn的最低抑菌浓度(MIC)、抑制99％接种细菌生长的最低抑菌浓度(MIC99)、防突变浓度(MPC);比浊法测定黄连素联合左氧氟沙星对KPn生长曲线的影响。结果 与单用左氧氟沙星相比,联合黄连素后,敏感株组和耐药株组对左氧氟沙星MIC的下降率分别为33.3%和20%,2组之间无统计学差异(P>0.05)。左氧氟沙星与50 μg/mL黄连素或500 μg/mL黄连素联用后的抗菌能力均较单用左氧氟沙星好,且高浓度黄连素的联合抑菌效果较低浓度更加明显,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。与50 μg/mL黄连素联用后,左氧氟沙星SI下降了1/5 ;而与500 μg/mL黄连素联用则下降3/5 。结论 本实验证明了黄连素与左氧氟沙星联用能增加左氧氟沙星对KPn的抗菌作用,可以明显缩小耐药突变选择窗(MSW),且高浓度黄连素联合抗菌作用较低浓度好。

Objective To explore antibacterial effect of berberine(Ber) on K. Pneunmoniae(KPn) combing with levofloxacin(LVX). Methods KPn was divided into sensitive and resistant strains groups.The MIC, MIC99 and MPC of Ber combing with LVX on KPn was determined by the agar dilution method.The growth curve of Ber combing with LVX on KPn was measured by turbidimetry. Results Ber combined with LVX compare with LVX alone, MIC descent rate of sensitive strains group was 33.3%, resistant strains group was 20%, and there were no statistical differences along two groups(P>0.05). Ber combined with LVX could increase antibacterial effect and high concentration was more obvious than the low one, there were statistical differences(P<0.05). Compared with LVX alone,the SI value of 50 μg/mL Ber combined with LVX was decreased 1/5, and the SI value of 500 μg/mL Ber combined with LVX was decreased 3/5. Conclusion Ber combing with LVX could increase bacteriostatic effect on KPn,and reduce MSW significantly; high concentration of berberine was better than low one.

目的 探讨原发性肉碱缺乏症的诊断与治疗方案,对2例原发性肉碱缺乏症患儿及其家系行SLC22A5基因检测,确定基因突变位点,为家系提供遗传疾病的咨询。方法 用串联质谱技术对1例疑似患儿进行游离肉碱及多种酰基肉碱检测,对游离肉碱降低的患儿行SLC22A5基因突变检测,确诊PCD,对其姐姐行上述检查。对2例确诊PCD患儿补充左旋肉碱治疗,随访11个月。并对其家系行SLC22A5基因检测。结果 2例确诊PCD患儿,1例为临床患儿,另1例为其姐姐,无明显临床表现。2例患儿均检测到基因突变。2例患儿血游离肉碱水平低于参考值,伴多种酰基肉碱显著降低,均给予补充左旋肉碱治疗,1例治疗2月后症状改善,另1例未曾未发病,血游离肉碱及其他酰基肉碱水平上升至正常。2例患儿SLC22A5 c.760C>T,(p.Arg254X)纯合,致病突变;患儿父母亲SLC22A5基因的c.760C位点检测,发现:均携带c.760C>T,(p.Arg254X)杂合突变。结论 应用串联质谱技术检测血游离肉碱、多种酰基肉碱水平及SLA22A5基因突变检测诊断了2例PCD,均补充左旋肉碱取得较好疗效。SLC22A5基因c.760C>T,(p.Arg254X)突变是本家系中患有PCD的致病突变,用错义突变和剪切改变的分析手段对SLC22A5基因的外显子编码区进行直接测序可为PCD家系提供遗传咨询。

Objective To explore the diagnosis and treatment of primary carnitine deficiency. To identify potential mutation of SLC22A5 gene in two children affected with primary carnitine deficiency and provide genetic counseling. Methods We measured the free camitine(Co)and acylcamitine levels in a suspected clinical inherited metabolic diseases by tandem mass spectrometry. The SLC22A5 gene mutations were tested to the children with low Co level and the diagnosis was made. Then, We measured the free camitine(Co)and acylcamitine levels and SLC22A5 gene mutations in her sister. The children with PCD were treated with carnitine and followed up for 11 months. The SLC22A5 gene was detected in their family. Results In two children affected with PCD, 1 case was clinical children, another case of their sister was no obvious clinical manifestations. Mutations were found in all of them.The average C0 level in patients was lower than the reference value,along with decreased level of different acylcamitines. Two cases were treated with earnitine. Their clinical symptoms reduced 2 months later. Another case had not been sick. The CO level and different acylcamitines level in the blood rose to normal. A homozygous mutation C. 760C>T (P. Arg254X)of the SLC22A5 gene was detected in the two cases.Heterozygous mutation C. 760C>T (P.Arg254X) was also found in other family members. Conclusion Two patients were diagnosed with PCD by the test levels of free carnitine and acylcarnitines in blood with tandem mass spectrometry,and gene mutation test. L-carnitine supplement had a good effect in treatment of the PCD patients.C.760C> T (P.Arg254X) mutations of the SLC22A5 gene is the deleterious mutations for PCD families, The analysis method of the wrong mutagenesis and shear changes which is used to directly sequence the exons codes of the SLC22A5 gene can provide genetic counseling for PCD families.

目的 观察紫河车提取物联合顺铂对人脑胶质瘤细胞增殖与凋亡的影响。方法 把正常培养传代后的U251胶质瘤细胞按随机分配的方法分为四组,A组仅加普通培养液,B、C、D组各加紫河车提取物(400 mg/mL)2 mL、顺铂(1 mg/mL)0.01 mL、紫河车提取物(400 mg/mL)2 mL＋顺铂(1 mg/mL)0.01 mL;MTT法观察U251细胞增殖情况,流式细胞仪检测U251细胞凋亡率。结果 培养12、24、36、48、60 h,B、C、D组细胞增殖指数逐渐下降,与A组进行比较,各组P值均小于0.05;其中,将D组与B、C组进行比较,P值小于0.05。将各组培养24 h后上机,测得A、B、C、D各组细胞的凋亡率分别为(0.3±0.2)%,(10.6±1.5)%,(35.9±2.8)%,(52.1±4.1)%。其中,B、C、D各组和A组进行比较,P值均小于0.05;将D组与B、C组两组进行比较,P值也均小于0.05。结论 紫河车提取物联合顺铂可抑制人脑胶质瘤U251细胞增殖,并诱导其凋亡。

Objective To observe the effect of cisplatin combinated with the placental immunoregulating polypeptide (PIP) on proliferation and apoptosis of glioma cells. Methods Randomly we divide the normal handed U251 glioma cells into four groups. We added ordinary nutrient solution to group A, while added activated PIP(400 mg/mL)2 mL to group B, cisplatin (1 mg/ml) 0.01 ml to group C, PIP 400 mg/mL)2 mL and cisplatin (1 mg/mL) 0.01 mL to group D. We surveyed the proliferation rate of gliobma cells by MTT experimental method and analyzed the apoptosis of U251 glioma cells by flow cytometry. Results The index of cell proliferation of group B,C,D declined gradually with the training of 12 h,24 h,36 h,48 h,60 h. Compared B, C,D group with A group, P<0.05,and compared group D with group B and group C, P< 0.05. Put groups culturing of 24 hour on flow cytometer, the glioma cells apoptosis rate of each group was 0.3%±0.2%、10.6%±1.5%、35.9%±2.8%、52.1%±4.1% respectively. Compared group B,C,D with group A, P<0.05,and compared group D with group B and group C, P<0.05. Conclusion Placental immunoregulatingpPolypeptide combined with cisplatin may restrain the proliferation of human glioma cells, meanwhile increase the apoptosis of glioma cells.

目的 观察芳香烃受体(AhR)及Th17相关细胞因子在类风湿关节炎中的表达水平及其对疾病的预测价值。方法 选择2014年1月—2015年12月于我院就诊的RA患者60例作为观察组,选取同期于我院进行健康体检的正常人60例作为对照组,采用酶联免疫吸附法检测血清中 IL-17、IL-23及AhR的表达水平,并分析其与疾病活动度的关系。结果 RA患者血清IL-17、IL-23及AhR水平高于对照组(P＜0.05)。而根据病情严重程度,RA 非早期组IL-17、IL-23及AhR水平较早期组增高(P＜0.05)。血清 IL-17 水平与除CRP以外的病情活动度指标均呈正相关关系(P＜0.05)。IL-23 水平与SJC、TJC、HAQ 、DAS28 评分呈正相关关系(P＜0.05),但其他指标无明显相关性(P>0.05)。RA患者PBMC中AhR的表达水平与各项临床指标无相关性(P>0.05)。IL-17和IL-23水平与Sharp评分呈正相关关系(r=0.895,P＜0.01;r=0.708,P＜0.01)。AhR的表达与血清IL-17和IL-23水平呈正相关(r=0.415,P＜0.01)。经荧光定量PCR检测结果显示,RA患者AhR及其下游因子CYP1A1、IL-17、FOXP3 mRNA的表达水平高于对照组(P＜0.05)。且RA 非早期组AhR及其下游因子CYP1A1、IL-17、FOXP3 mRNA的表达水平较早期组增高(P＜0.05)。经相关关系检测,RA患者AhR及其下游因子CYP1A1、IL-17、FOXP3 mRNA的表达水平与Sharp评分呈正相关关系(r=0.715,P＜0.01;r=0.734,P＜0.01;r=0.812,P＜0.01;r=0.755,P＜0.01)。结论 Th17相关细胞因子IL-17和IL-23在RA病理生理过程中发挥重要作用,其表达增高,提示关节炎症处于活跃状态,骨质破坏较重,可作为评估RA病情的重要指标。RA患者体内AhR蛋白及其相关下游信号通路均呈高表达状态,AhR通路在RA患者的发病过程中可能发挥关键作用。

Objective To observe the expression level of aroma receptor (AhR) and Th17 related cytokines in rheumatoid arthritis and its predictive value to disease. Methods Sixty patients with RA who were treated in our hospital from January 2014 to December 2015 were selected as the observation group. Sixty healthy subjects were randomly selected as the control group. IL-17, IL-23 and AhR levels in serum were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent and the relationship between IL-17, IL-23 and disease activity were analyzed. Results IL-17, IL-23 and AhR levels in serum of RA patients were significantly higher than those in controls (P<0.05). However, the levels of IL-17, IL-23 and AhR levels were significantly higher in the non- early RA group than in the early group (P<0.05), depending on the severity of the disease. There was a positive correlation between serum IL-17 level and disease activity index except CRP (P<0.05). IL-23 level was positively correlated with SJC, TJC, HAQ and DAS28 scores (P<0.05), but no significant correlation was found between other indexes (P>0.05). The expression level of AhR in PBMC of RA patients was not correlated with clinical indexes (P>0.05). IL-17 and IL-23 levels were positively correlated with Sharp score (r=0.895, P<0.01; r=0.708, P<0.01). The expression of AhR was positively correlated with serum IL-17 and IL-23 levels (r=0.415, P<0.01). The expression of AhR and its downstream factors CYP1A1, IL-17 and FOXP3 mRNA in RA patients were significantly higher than those in the control group (P<0.05) by fluorescence quantitative PCR. The expression of AhR and its downstream factors CYP1A1, IL-17 and FOXP3 mRNA in RA group were significantly higher than those in early group (P<0.05). The expression level of AhR and its downstream factors CYP1A1, IL-17 and FOXP3 mRNA in RA patients were positively correlated with Sharp scores (r=0.715, P<0.01; r=0.734, P<0.01; r=0.812, P<0.01; r=0.755, P<0.01). Conclusion The Th17-related cytokines IL-17 and IL-23 play an important role in the pathophysiology of RA, and the expression of Th17-associated cytokines is increased, suggesting that arthritis is active and bone destruction is serious. The AhR protein and its associated downstream signaling pathways are highly expressed in RA patients, and the AhR pathway may play a key role in the pathogenesis of RA patients.