Objective: To investigate the capability of Streptococcus sanguis(S.s) producing hydrogen peroxide (HP) and screen the strains of S.s with high yield of hydrogen peroxide.Methods: S.s were isolated from supergingival plaque of people with healthy periodontium. The microorganisms were cultivated anaerobically or aerobically, then washed and incubated with KCl buffer. Hydrogen peroxide and bacterial proteins were assayed spectrophotometrically. S.oralis ATCC 10557 was used as the controls. Results: In anaerobical culture the HP production (nmol/?g) of S.s and S.oralis was 118.22?69.92 and 338.60?192.14( P

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the characteristics and regularity of adverse drug reactions (ADR) of out- patients occurred in our hospital. METHODS: 494 cases of ADR cases collected in our out- patient dispensary from 2007 to 2008 were analyzed retrospectively. RESULTS: Of total 494 ADR cases,ADR incidence of female (62.96%) was obviously higher than male (37.04%). 58.50% of ADR cases were induced via intravenouse route drugs and 51.21% were caused by antibiotics,among which 104 cases were caused by fluoroquinolones and 90 cases by macrolide,followed by the cardiovascular and cerebral system drugs (13.97%) and traditional Chinese medicine (13.16%). The main clinical manifestations of ADR cases were lesion of skin and appendant (29.17%),injury of digestive system(22.37%) and nervous system(17.34%). CONCLUSION: More attention should be paid to the ADR monitoring to provide reference for clinical rational use of drug.

Objective To study the mechanism of hyperintensed signal at interpeduncle region in meseneephalon on DWI with diffusion sensitive gradient(Gd)applied perpendicular to the slice direetion (DWIs).Methods MRI scanning was centered at interpeduncle region.and the protocols were as follows:(1)With electrocardiograph(ECG)triggering,DWIs was acquired during systole or diastole periods respectively.(2)To observe the shape of hyperintense signal,DWIs with various slice directions was applied,which was set parallel to skull base,along Y axis,or along the oblique line between Y and Z axis with 30°to Z axis.(3)Fiber tracking was performed with the hyperintense signal as"seed"region,fractional anisotropy(FA)and ADC were derived from(multiple directions diffusion weighted imaging,MDDW).FA and ADC of hyperintease region were compared with those of the nearby fiber by using pair t-tesL Results Signal intensitv of hyperintense region on DWIs were 2296.28±38.19 and 153.81±37.91 for b=0 and b=1000 at systole period.while they were 295.36±38.84 and 154.03±37.52 at diastole period.No staffstical difference wag demonstrated between them(t=1.34,0.62,P＞0.05).The ADC valus on DWIs acquired during systole and diastole periods were(6.07±2.20)×10-4and(6.69±1.44)×10-4 mm2/s respectively.There was rio statistical difference between them(t=0.94,P＞0.05).DTI fiber tracking verified that the hyperintense region located at the decussation of superior eerebelum peduncle(SCP)in mesencephalon.It was in long and narrow heart shape or rectangular shape on DWIs.The shape depended on the direction of Gd The ADC value derived from MDDW at hyperintense region and the fiber below were(10.61±3.42)×10-4 and(9.24±2.21)×10-4 mm2/s respectively.No statistical difference was demonstrated between them(t=0.61.P＞0.05).While,the FA at hyperintensed region 0.43±0.13 was less than that of the fiber below 0.61±0.08(t=8.32.P＜0.05).Conclusions The shape of the hyperintense region on DWIs depends on the direction of Gd.The cardiac period has no effects on the hyperintense signal at peduncles,which may be attributed to the anisotropy of SCP decussation in mesencephalon.

Objective:To study the expression of B-1a cells in mice with obesity and periodontal infection.Methods:Mouse models of diet induced obesity combined with experimental periodontitis were established,the expression of CD5 protein,anti-collagenⅠ antibody(anti-Col-Ⅰantibody) and IL-10 protein was examined in mouse jaw bone and spleen by immunohistochemistry and Western blot;The mRNA expression of CD5,anti-Col-Ⅰantibody and IL-10 in mouse jaw bone was detected by real time quantitative PCR.Results:The mRNA and protein expressions of CD5 and IL-10 and anti-Col-Ⅰantibody in jaw bone in periodontitis group were significantly higher than those in control group(P<0.001).The protein expressions of CD5 and IL-10 and anti-Col-Ⅰantibody in spleen in obesity group were significantly higher than those in standard group(P<0.05).The protein expression of anti-Col-Ⅰantibody in spleen in standard accompanying periodontal ligature group was significantly higher than that in standard without periodontal ligature group(P<0.05).Conclusion:B-1a cells are activated in the early stage of obesity and periodontal inflammation with a certain pathological significance and without interation between the two inflammatory states in the pathological mechanism.

Objective To explore the splenic macrophages phenotype and secretory function of mice with periodontitis, so as to explore effects of periodontitis on macrophages. Methods 22 mice were randomly divided into periodental ligation group (group P10d ) and pseudo periodental ligation control group (group C), with 11 mice in each group. The experimental periodental ligation on mice lasted for 10 days before they were sacrificed. Flow cytometry was applied to detect the expression of M1 and M2 in mononuclear macrophages. Real-time PCR was applied to detect the relative expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1β and anti inflammatory cytokines IL-10. Results Compared with the control group C, the proportion of M1 macrophages in the periodontitis group decreased, and the ratio of M1/M2 was also decreased significantly, and IL-1β mRNA also down-regulated. Conclusions Chronic periodontal infection could down regulate the proportion of M1 macrophages , decrease ratio of M1/M2 and the expression of inflammatory cytokines IL-1βmRNA.

Aim To compare the relative bioavailabilities of domestic acyclovir chewabletablets and normal tablets. Methods A single oral dose of 800 mg acyclovir chewable tablets or normal tablets was given to 8 volunteers respectively in a randomized, cross-over study, acyclovir serum concentration was determined by high performance liquid chromatography. Results The AUC of chewable and normal tablets was respectively 0.42 and 0.40 μg · ml · h-1, and the relative bioavailability of a cyclovir chewable tablets was (105.8 + 13.1) %. Conclusion The chewable tablets and reference tablets is bioequivalent in AUC.

OBJECTIVETo evaluate and explore the effects of 20(S)-ginsenoside Rh2 and 20(R)-ginsenoside Rh2 on the cytotoxicity, proliferation and the apoptosis of human lung adenocarcinoma A549 cells, and to illustrate the structure-activity relationship and possible mechanisms of anti-tumor active ingredients of ginseng.

METHODA549 cells were treated with different concentration gradient of ginsenoside Rh2 (S and R structure) and incubated for different time. Cell proliferation and cytotoxicity studies were detected by methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) colorimetric assay, cell cycle and apoptotic was analyzed by PI stains and combination of Annexin V/Prop idium iodide double staining with flow cytometric analysis. The influences of activation on Caspase-3 were also detected by the immunofluorescence staining with fluorescence microscope.

RESULTMTT test indicated that ginsenoside Rh2 had a strong cytotoxicity activity to A549 cells. Ginsenoside Rh2 could obviously inhibit the cell proliferation in human lung adenocarcinoma cell line A549 at the effective doses of 25 mg x L(-1) treated with 48 h. The inhibition ratio and the value of IC50 for48 h of 20(R)-Rh2 and 20(S)-Rh2 were respectively 28.5%, 33.6% and 33.4, 28.5 mg x L(-1). The inhibition of ginsenoside Rh2 to A549 showed structure relationship significantly, time-dependent and concentration-dependent. Flow cytometric analysis (FACS) with PI stains analysis results showed that the proportion of A549 cells in G1 phase increased, while the number of cells in S phase decreased significantly and those in G2 phase reduced slightly. This result indicated structure relationship significantly, especially in the 20(S) -ginsenoside Rh2 inhibited the proliferation of A549 cell dramatically and retarded A549 cell cycle at G0/G1 phase. The immunofluorescent of combination with Annexin VFITC/PI by flow cytometric suggested ginsenoside Rh2 can induce inchoate apoptsis rate and late apoptosis rate of A549 cell significantly. All the results showed structure relationship significantly, especially in the 20(S)-ginsenoside Rh2. The immunofluorescent with fluorescence microscope suggested the activity of Caspase-3 were enhanced after ginsenoside Rh2 treated.

CONCLUSION20 (R) and 20(S)-ginsenoside Rh2 had a significant inhibitory effect on the proliferation. Compared with 20(S)-ginsenoside Rh2, 20 (S)-ginsenoside Rh2 has been shown to have significant anticancer effects and to be capable of blocking cell proliferation and causing G1 phase arrest in human lung adenocarcinoma A549 cells. 20 (R) and 20(S)-ginsenoside Rh2 have been shown to have anticancer effects and to be capable of increasing inchoate apoptotic rate, reducing apoptotic rate significantly, enhancing the activity of Caspase-3 and inducing apoptosis in human lung adenocarcinoma A549 cells.

Apoptosis ; drug effects ; Cell Cycle ; drug effects ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Cell Proliferation ; drug effects ; Ginsenosides ; pharmacology ; Humans ; Microscopy, Fluorescence

Objective: To construct an index system for evaluating the effectiveness of dynamic pricing adjustment of medical services, for the purpose of providing a set of evaluation tools for price regulatory authorities to evaluate the effectiveness of pricing adjustment of medical services, to keep track of pricing trends, to implement dynamic monitoring and to guide decision-making. Methods: Oriented to public hospitals in Guangdong province, literature analysis and Delphi method were used to construct the index system for evaluating the effectiveness of dynamic adjustment of medical service price. Descriptive analysis, consistency test and index importance evaluation were applied to statistical analysis. Results: Thirty-two experts evaluated the importance of 41 alternative indicators. The index system for evaluating the effectiveness of dynamic adjustment of medical service price was finally constructed, including six structural indicators, six process indicators and six result indicators. Conclusions Experts are representative, authoritative and well-coordinated. The consultation results are reliable. The evaluation index system has high reliability and validity, and can be used to objectively evaluate the dynamic adjustment effect of medical service price.

OBJECTIVETo explore the role of platelet-activating factor receptor (PAFR) in adhesion and invasion of phospho- rylcholine (PC)-positive Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans in cultured human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC).

METHDOSCultured HUVECs were pretreated with the PAFR antagonist CV3988 or anti-human PAFR monoclonal antibody for 30 min before infection with PC-positive or -negative A. actinomycetemcomitans strains. The bacterial adhesion and invasion and cytotoxicity in the cells were examined using MTT assay.

RESULTSPretreatment with PAFR antagonists at 100, 200 and 500 nmol/L significantly reduced the adhesion rate (36.29∓3.52)%, (19.04∓3.35)% and (7.69∓3.19%), respectively] and invasion rate [(12.12∓1.58)%, (7.08∓0.29)% and (2.60∓2.26)%, respectively] of PC-positive A.actinomycetemcomitans in HUVECs. Similarly, pretreatment with anti-PAFR antibody also significantly reduced A.actinomycetemcomitans adhesion and invasion in HUVECs [(50.05∓5.28)% and (39.09∓6.50)%, respectively]. Pretreatment with PAFR antagonist (200 and 500 nmol/L) and anti-PAFR antibody (25 µg/mL) significantly increased the viability of HUVECs incubated with PC-positive A.actinomycetemcomitans from (25.39∓9.33)% to (91.12∓3.14)%, (94.12∓2.15)% and (65.5∓1.87)%, respectively, but such pretreatments did not increase the viability of cells incubated with PC-negative A.actinomycetemcomitans.

CONCLUSIONSPAFR plays an important role in the adhesion, invasion, and cytotoxicity of PC-positive A.actinomycetemcomitans in cultured HUVECs.

Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans ; pathogenicity ; Bacterial Adhesion ; Cells, Cultured ; Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells ; microbiology ; Humans ; Platelet Membrane Glycoproteins ; metabolism ; Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled ; metabolism

Objective:To develop an evaluation index system for dynamic adjustment effect of medical service prices in public hospitals, as a set of quantitative evaluation tools for management departments to keep track of the trend in time, implement dynamic monitoring and guide decision-making.Methods:Based on the evaluation system of price adjustment effect, through the importance assessment of expert consultation and multiple index percentile method, the scoring criteria were formulated and the empirical analysis was carried out.Results:The total scores of hospital A and hospital B were 71.31 and 77.94 respectively, classified as " average" . The evaluation could basically reflect the effect of dynamic adjustment of medical service price in public hospitals.Conclusions:The evaluation has the functions of displaying differences, witnessing achievements and tracing causes. It can be used to evaluate the effect of dynamic adjustment of regional prices, to assist the regulators to keep track of trends, monitor dynamically and guide decision-making in time, and be used by hospitals in self-evaluation to find problems, improve their own operation and promote the healthy development of hospitals.