Objective To investigate the impact of the modified cast impression technique on distal-extension alve-olar ridge morphology of partially edentulous casts and the restoration outcome of removable partial dentures (PRDs). Meth-ods Fifty-four patients with mandibular free-end dentition defect were selected. Impressions were taken from each patient using both modified cast technique and conventional technique. Coronary cross-sections of the casts were scanned from dis-tal to mesial extension;the images were compared to reveal morphological differences. And the relationship between these differences and location of the cross-sections were analyzed. After the patients were evenly divided into two groups per paired design, the impressions were taken using the respective modified cast and conventional impression techniques to pre-pare RPDs. The subsequent comparisons between the two groups included frequency of adjustments during the adaptive phase, masticatory efficiency of the denture at ending of the adaptive phase and visible movement of the extension base dur-ing mastication. SPSS 16.0 software was used for statistical analysis. Results The number of pixels in the same cross-sec-tion was less in the impression taken with modified cast technique than that with conventional technique. And their differ-ence is of statistical significance (P ＜ 0.01). The difference in the number of pixels (D) was negatively correlated with the number of cutting and grinding, and N (location of the cross-sections). In addition, there were statistically significant differ-ences in frequency of adjustments during the adaptive phase (times:1.12 ± 0.77 vs 3.41 ± 0.82), masticatory efficiency of the denture (0 vs 18.5%) and visible movement of the extension base during mastication (96.3%vs 74.1%) between the modified cast group and conventional group. Conclusion Morphology of distal-extension alveolar ridge of the casts differs signifi-cantly between the impressions obtained with modified cast technique and the impressions obtained with the conventional technique;the difference increases with greater distance to the distal surface of the terminal abutments. The restoration out-come of RPDs is significantly better with the modified cast impression technique than with the conventional impression tech-nique.

Objective:To evaluate the effects of several kinds of surface treatment methods on the bond strength of zirconia prosthesis,and to provide references for improving the bond strength of zirconia prosthesis.Methods:Sixty zirconia blocks(10 mm×10 mm×2 mm) were divided into 6 groups according to the surface treatment methods:sandblasting,silica coating,Z-PRIME Plus,sandblasting+Z-PRIME Plus,sandblasting+silica coating,and silica coating+Z-PRIME Plus groups.The zirconia-resin specimens were fabricated using ScotchbondTM Universal;shear bond test was performed to detect the shear bond strength after treated with water storage(37℃) for 24 h by universal mechanical testing mechine;the fracture types were observed by stereoscopic microscope.One fracture specimen was randomly chosen from each group,and the morphology of the specimen was examined under scanning electron microscope.Results:The shear bond strength of the specimen in Z-PRIME Plus group was higher than those in the other groups(P<0.05).The adhesive failure was predominantly observed in sandblasting,silica coating,sandblasting+silica coating and silica coating+Z-PRIME Plus groups.There were 4 cases of mixed failure in Z-PRIME Plus group and there were 8 cases of mixed failure in sandblasting+Z-PRIME group.No cohesive failure was observed in all the groups.The scanning electron microscope results showed that the fracture surface occurred on the resin-zirconia interface of the specimens in sandblasting group,Z-PRIME Plus group,and sandblasting+Z-PRIME Plus group.The silica-zirconia fracture of specimens occurred in silica coating group and silica coating+Z-PRIME Plus group.The silica-resin interface fracture of specimens partially occurred in sandblasting+silica coating group.Conclusion:The application of Z-PRIME Plus can significantly improve the bond strength between zirconia and resin.

Objective To investigate the usefulness of HC visual laryngoscope designed for unskilled junior emergency resident doctors in respect of increasing the efficiency and success rate of emergency tracheal intubation.Methods A total of 80 patients needed the emergency tracheal intubation were at first divided into two groups randomly (random number).Patients in group A were operated by junior emergency resident doctors and patients in group B were operated by well experienced attending doctors.Then,the two groups of patients above were divided into two groups randomly (random number).Patients in group N were operated with conventional laryngoscope and patients in group HC were managed with HC visual laryngoscope.Then comparisons of the success rate of glottis exposure,the one-time success rate of tracheal intubation,the success rate of tracheal intubation,the complications,the number of attempt in successful intubation cases and the operative time consumed for successful intubation cases among the groups were done.Results (1)The success rate of glottis exposure,the one-time success rate and the success rate of tracheal intubation in group A-HC were 90%,70% and 90%,respectively which were significantly higher than those (50%,20% and 45%)in group A-N (P <0.05).The rate of complication,the number of attempt and operative time consumed for intubation cases in group A-HC were respectively 15%,(1.28 ± 0.43)and (31.44 ±5.06 ) s,which were significantly less than those [45%,(1.89 ±0.79 )and (45.89 ±4.99) s in group A-N (P <0.05 ).(2)The success rate of glottis exposure,the one-time success rate and the success rate of tracheal intubation in group B-N were 80%,65% and 80%, respectively which were significantly higher than those (50%,20% and 45%)in group A-N (P <0.05). The rate of complication,the number of attempt and operative time consumed for successful intubation cases in group B-N were 15%,(1.25 ±0.41)and (39.31 ±4.23)s,respectively which were significantly less than those [45%,(1.89 ±0.79)and (45.89 ±4.99)s]in group A-N (P <0.05).(3)There were no significant statistical differences in above results between group A-HC and group B-HC (P >0.05 ). Conclusions HC visual laryngoscope used by unskilled junior emergency resident doctors for emergency tracheal intubation,could increase success rate of glottis exposure,decrease the number of attempt of intubation,decrease rate of complication,shorten operative time required for intubation thus improving efficiency and success rate of emergency tracheal intubation,and maybe narrow the skill gap between unskilled junior resident doctors and well experienced attending doctors in respect of emergency tracheal intubation.

This thesis analyzes main manifestations of parental mental stress in childhood group incidents,and possible negative influences on the victim children and other people involved.It also points out to strengthen the understanding and intervention of parental mental status,aiming to help relieve parental mental stress,avoid upgrading of the negative incidents,and provide favorable conditions for the investigation,medical treatment,and future follow-ups for childhood group incidents.

Objective To observe the effects of cytoplasmic transduction peptide (CTP)-HBcAg18-27-Tapasin induced murine bone marrow-derived dendritic cell (DC) maturation on T lymphocyte proliferation in vitro,Methods Bone marrow derived DC isolated from BALB/c mice were cultured with recombinant granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor and recombinant interleutin (IL)-4 for 5 days followed by lipopolysaccharide added to induce DC maturation.10 μg/L CTP-HBcAg18-27-Tapasin,50 μg/L CTP-HBcAg18-27-Tapasin,10 μg/L CTP-HBcAg18-27 or RPMI-1640 were added into culture medium to induce DC maturation.DC phenotypes were analyzed by flow cytometry.The level of IL-12p70 in the supernatant was detected by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay.The proliferation of.T lymphocytes was performed by using cell counting kit-8 and intracellular cytokine of proliferative T cells were analyzed by flow cytometry.The means among groups were compared using one-way ANOVA and those between two groups were compared by least significant difference test.Results DC were cultured and induced successfully.The molecules on DC surface,such as CD80,CD86 and major histocompatibility antigen-Ⅰ were upregulated by CTP-HBcAg18-27-Tapasin.IL-12p70 level induced by 50 μg/L CTP-HBcAg18-27-Tapasin was (61.12±10.25) pg/mL,which was higher than those induced by 10 μg/L CTP-HBcAg18-27-Tapasin (50.43±10.42) pg/mL,10μg/L CTP-HBcAg18-27 (40.17±8.54) pg/mL and medium control (30.51±8.03) pg/mL (F=15.85,P=0.030 and 0.037).The proliferation of T lymphocytes induced by CTP- HBcAg18-27 -Tapasin was higher than control groups.The amounts of cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) induced by 50 μg/L CTP-HBcAg18-27-Tapasin [(2.05±0.41) ％] and 10 μg/L CTP-HBcAg18-27-Tapasin [(1.06 ±0.10 )％] were both significantly higher than the 10 μg/L CTP-HBcAg18-27 group [(0.45±0.11)％] and medium group [(0.09±0.02)％,F=60.22,P=0.003].Conclusions CTP HBcAg18- 27 Tapasin could promote the differentiation and maturation of DC,and enhance the ability of DC stimulating T lymphocytes proliferation and increase CTL expression effectively.

Objective:To investigate effects of viola on macrophage TOLL-like receptor expression ,and tentatively explore the partial mechanism of viola intervention on macrophage function.Methods: Using viola water decoction lavage intervention in clean grade SD rats of conventional preparation containing serum ,In a certain concentration coculture with mouse peritoneal macrophages in 96-well plates.After 24 hours,cell phagocytosis activity was determined by neutral red uptake assay ,changes in expression levels of TLR-1,TLR-2,TLR-3,TLR-4,TLR-5 mRNAs were determined by RT-PCR.Results:Compared with the same concentration of normal serum group :(1 ) viola-containing serum group macrophage activity was significantly increased ( P<0.01 );( 2 ) Within certain concentration,viola containing serum group with increased or decreased expression levels of TLR -1,TLR-2,TLR-3 mRNA(P<0.05 or P<0.01 ) ,the expression level of TLR-4 was not significantly altered in each group ( P>0.05 ) ,and the expression level of TLR-5 was significantly increased in each group ( P<0.01 ).Conclusion:Viola-containing serum has obvious promoting effect on macrophage phag-ocytosis,the mechanism of which may be related to that this drug regulates and controls part of macrophage TOLL -like receptor expres-sion.

Objective:To investigate the effects of Huang-Lian-Jie-Du-Decotion containing serum for the autophagy of RAM264.7 macrophages ,and to explore its possible anti-atherosclerosis mechanism .Methods:The SD rats were intervened with large , middle and small dose Huang-Lian-Jie-Du-Decotion to prepare containing drug serum .Cell proliferation was tested by MTT assay .The gene and protein expressions of Beclin 1, mTOR was assessed by fluorescent quantitative PCR and Western blot method .Results:Compared with the normal serum group ,Huang-Lian-Jie-Du-Decotion containing serum enhanced expression of the mRNA and protein level of Beclin1,and decreased the expression of mTOR and p-mTOR(P<0.05 or P<0.01).Conclusion:Huang-Lian-Jie-Du-Decotion containing serum could regulate the expressions of Beclin 1 and mTOR.These might be one of the mechanisms for preventing atheroscle-rosis.

BACKGROUND: It is found reported that polymorphism of Fok 1 restriction endonuclease cut site on exon 2 of 5' end start codon of 5' end start codon (SC), which affected the structure of VDR amino acids,and was relative related to bone mineral density(BMD).OBJECTIVE: To analyze the association between Vitamin D receptor gene (Fok 1) polymorphisms and osteoporosis in the elderly men.DESIGN: case-controlled trialstudy.SETTING: Institute of Gerontology, Chinese PLA General Hospital and Department of Endocrinology,Second Artillery General Hospital of Chinese PLA.PARTICIPANTS: A total of 26 elderly men with osteoporosis at out-patients clinic of Chinese PLA General Hospital and Department of Endocrinology,Second Artillery General Hospital of Chinese PLA from January 2002 to June 2002 were selected involved as osteoporosis case group,with and the average age of was (70±5) years, and BMD in osteoporosis group was 2.0-2.5 SD lower than 2.0-2.5 SD of the peak of BMD. Totally 66 healthy men with average age of (70±5)years were selected as control group during at the same time. All the subjects signed the informed consent,who were Beijing inhabitants of Han nationality, and there was no blood relationship among them.METHODS:VDR-Fok1 genotypes in both groups were detected with by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP),and distributiondistribution of VDR-Fok 1 genotypes were analyzedanalyzed.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: distribution Distribution of VDR-Fok1genotypes in both each groups.RESULTS: Totally 66 healthy elderly men and 26 elderly men with osteoporosis entered analysis of results. The frequencies of FF, Ff and ff genotype were found to be 42%, 42% and 15% in control group, and 15%,50%,35% in osteoporosis group, respectively,and there was significantly different between two groups(x2=12.078,P ＜ 0.01).Frequency of allele were significantly different between control group and osteoporosis group (64%,36% vs 40%,60%, x2=8.232,P ＜ 0.01).CONCLUSION: There is a significant difference in the frequency distrinution of VDR gene start codon polymorphism between healthy elderly men and those with osteoporosis.

AIM:To construct recombinant adenovirus vector carrying human miR-133a and study its expression in human mesenchymal stem cells(hMSCs).METHODS:The PCR product containing miR-133a was amplified from human genomic DNA and inserted into the adenoviral shuttle vector pAdTrack-CMV.Then the recombinant shuttle plasmid linearized by pmeⅠwas cotransformed into competent E.coli.BJ5183 with the adenoviral backbone plasmid pAdEasy-1 to generate the recombinant adenovirus vector rAd-mir-133a.rAd-mir-133a was then packaged and amplified in human embryonic kidney 293(HEK293) cells.The purified rAd-miR-133a was used to infect the hMSCs and the expression of miR-133a was detected by non-quantitative RT-PCR and real-time PCR.RESULTS:The recombinant adenovirus shuttle vector pAdTrack-CMV-miR-133a was constructed and verified by restriction endonuclease analysis and DNA sequence analysis.rAd-miR-133a was successfully packaged and amplified in HEK293 cells.The transcriptions of primary miR-133a and mature miR-133a were over-expressed in the hMSCs infected with rAd-miR-133a.CONCLUSION:The recombinant adenovirus vector carrying human miR-133a is successfully constructed,which lay a foundation for miR-133a function study.