273 spine apparatus were observed under electron microscope. The results were as follows: 1.The flat-type sac of 5 types of the sac which constituted the spine apparatus covered the majority. Most of them were arranged parallelly and a few dispersively. The horseshoe or braid shaped arrangement was also seen in some cases. 2.The number of the sac varied from 3 to 6 in most of the cases, and a few over 10. Sometimes 2 or 3 spine apparatus can be seen within a single dendritic spine. 3.The spine apparatus often locates in the dendritic spine. In some cases the spine apparatus can be seen within the dendrites or in the juncture of dendritic trunk and dendritic spine 4.The morphological structure of the dense bands is comparatively complex. Most of the bends are narrow, some are broad, fine granular or mist-like in shape. The dense bends are located in between the adjacent sacs mostly and in few cases on one side of the spine apparatus. In some cases, one end of the dense band is fused with the sac.

ObjectiveTo explore environmental conditions under which bone marrow stromal cells could be induced into osteogenic phenotype.MethodsRat bone marrow stromal cells were isolated and proliferated in vitro, and the 3rd passage was divided into the group A (control group), group B (cells cultured in the medium containing dexamethasone, β-glycerol disodium phosphate salt hydrate, vitamin C and active form of vitamin D3), and group C (on the bases of group B, the cells were cultured additionally with fracture hematoma extract). On the post-induction day 5, 8, and 11, the morphological changes were observed and the osteogenic markers such as alkaline phosphotase (ALP), collagen type Ⅰ (Col Ⅰ) and osteocalcin (OCN) were assayed with immunohistochemical staining, the calcification was manifested with von Kossa staining.ResultsIn the group A, no evident osteogenic effects had been observed. In the group B, on 5th day post-induction, some bone marrow stromal cells underwent a morphological change, and mild expression of ALP and Col Ⅰ was observed but with no calcification effect. On 8th day post-induction, the ratio of morphologically changed cells increased, and the expression of ALP and Col Ⅰ increased still with no evident calcification. On 11th day post-induction, anti-OCN staining was positive and the calcium nodes were showed by von Kossa staining. The phenotype changes in the group C were similar to group B, but were more evident.ConclusionBone marrow stromal cells can be induced into osteogenic phenotype in vitro with small molecular inducers. Fracture hematoma extract can enhance this effect thus might be used as an addictive in osteogeneration.

Objective To research the effect of exogenous estradiol(E-2) on transcriptional activity of regenerating hepatocytes in rats. Methods The E-2 levels in serum were measured using RIA and the numbers of argyrophil nucleolar organizer regions(AgNORs) were investigated. Results Rat serum E-2 level gradually declined after ovariectomy,and no E-2 could be measured after the 15th day.Exogenous E-2 could promote transcriptional activity of regenerating rat hepatocytes,particularly during the first 24h after PH,there was a dose-dependent increase in numbers of AgNORs 24-36h after PH,the exogenous E-2 cause a dose-dependent decrease in numbers of AgNORs,but all of the values were higher than that of control group.Conclusion E-2 can regulate the transcriptional activity of regenerating hepatocytes in rats.

OBJECTIVE To explore the sterilizing effect of low-temperature vacuum formaldehyde.METHODS The test group used the own-produced 140 L low-temperature vacuum formaldehyde sterilizer for sterilization;and the control group used "Xinhua" hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilizer.Sterilization effect of the two groups was monitored by biological indicator.RESULTS After 50 sterilization procedures run in test group,the biological indicators the bacterial were all killed,the qualification rate of sterilization was 100%.But after 30 sterilization procedures run in control group,only 8 procedures were qualified,the qualification rate of sterilization was 26%.The sterilizing effect of the two groups was significantly different(P

Objective The existing Quality Standards for Qianliean Capsules lack the quantitation control item and therefore cannot completely reflect the quality of the preparation .This study aimed to establish the methods for qualitation and quantitation of Qianliean Capsules . Methods Thin-layer chromatography ( TLC) was used for the qualitative identification of Radix Salviae miltior-rhizae, Rhizoma curcumae, and Glycyrrhiza uralensis in Qianliean Capsules .The content of hesperidin was determined by high-per-formance liquid chromatography ( HPLC) , and the method of determination was systematically evaluated . Results TLC spots were clear with a strong specificity .The content of hesperidin showed a good linear relationship within the range of 11 .56-310 .00μg/mL (r=0.999 5), with a mean recovery rate of 99.55% and relative standard deviation of 1.93%. Conclusion The qualitation and quantitation methods we established were simple , accurate and reliable , with a good reproducibility , and can be used for the quality control of Qianliean Capsules .

Tissue engineering has typically been such an approach that relies on isolation and culture of primary cells (seed cells), seeding these cells onto porous scaffolds, maintaining under static or flow condition (Bioreactor) for a period of time prior to implantation. However, experience of almost thirty years in this research field tells us that the typical tissue engineering approach relies on autologous cells, expensive and time consuming. Tissue engineering products do not function very well and are difficult to get FDA approval. In recent years biomaterial scientists created a new concept "Tissue Inducible Biomaterials". The concept is based on designing of microstructure of scaffolds, chemical modification and incorporation of bioactive molecule to scaffolds. Thus the scaffolds gain tissue induction activity, and will facilitate tissue regeneration and repair in vivo. The concepts of "In Vivo Tissue Engineering" and "Tissue Inducible Biomaterials" are been recognized by the Society, and are becoming the new approaches in tissue engineering: Based on the research of the related references within the past three years, the present paper summarized the strategy of tissue inducible biomaterials.
Animals ; Biocompatible Materials ; chemistry ; Guided Tissue Regeneration ; Humans ; Tissue Engineering ; trends ; Tissue Scaffolds ; trends

Objective: To observe the changes of retinal microstructure in lamellar macular hole (LMH) after vitrectomy. Methods: A retrospective clinical observational study. Forty patients (41 eyes) with LMH and received vitrectomy in Ophthalmology Department of Peking University People’s Hospital from January 2014 to September 2018 were included in this study. Among them, 14 patients (15 eyes) were males and 26 patients (26 eyes) were females, with an average age of 67.8±8.6 years. There were 37 eyes with a lens and 4 eyes with an IOL. There were 29 eyes with LMH of tractional type, 7 eyes of degenerative type, and 5 eyes of mixed type. All patients underwent BCVA and OCT examinations. The BCVA examination was performed using the international standard visual acuity chart, which was converted into logMAR visual acuity. The average logMAR BCVA was 0.57±0.27; the mean macular retinal thickness (CRT) was 192.3±108.9 μm, the mean macular thickness (MRT) was 427.5±110.2 μm. Among the 29 eyes of tractional type, there were 17 eyes with retinal cavity, 8 eyes with macular retinoschisis, and 3 eyes with incomplete ellipsoid zone. Among the 7 eyes of degenerative type, there were 5 eyes with lamellar hole-associated epiretinal proliferation (LHEP), 5 eyes with retinal cavity, and 5 eyes with incomplete ellipsoid zone. Among the 5 eyes of mixed type, 2 eyes with LHEP, 1 eye with macular epiretinal membrane, and 4 eyes with incomplete ellipsoid zone. The average follow-up time after surgery was 12.8±5.2 months. Among them, 10 eyes were followed up for equal or greater than 24 months. After the surgery, the same equipment and method before the surgery were used for relevant examination. The changes of BCVA, CRT, and MRT before and after surgery were observed. Continuous variables were compared by t test. Results: At the last follow-up, the mean logMAR BCVA was 0.37±0.26. Compared with before surgery, the difference was statistically significant (t=5.98, P<0.01). The mean CRT and MRT were (245.2±90.8) and (347.0±46.7) μm, respectively. Compared with before surgery, the differences were statistically significant (t=-2.49, -5.24; P<0.05, <0.01). CRT and MRT changed greatly within 6 months after surgery, and then tended to be gentle. Among the 3 eyes with incomplete ellipsoid zone of tractional type before surgery, ellipsoid zone recovered in 2 eyes and partially recovered in 1 eye. Among the 17 eyes with retinal cavity and 8 eyes with macular retinoschisis before surgery, there were still 4 eyes with retinal cavity, but all the retinoschisis were disappeared. Among the 5 eyes with retinal cavity of degenerative type before surgery, there were still 2 eyes with retinal cavity and all the eyes with incomplete ellipsoid zone. Among 10 eyes with a follow-up time of equal or greater than 24 months, the macular ganglion cell complex partially atrophied in 6 eyes, and the nerve fiber layer separated in 2 eyes. There was no full-thickness macular hole after surgery. Conclusion For most LMH patients, vitrectomy can effectively improve the visual acuity and promote the recovery of retinal microstructure.