Individual stature estim ation is one of the m ost im portant contents of forensic anthropology. C urrently, it has been used that the regression equations established by the data collected by direct m ea-surem ent or radiological techniques in a certain group of lim bs, irregular bones, and anatom ic landm arks. D ue to the im pact of population m obility, hum an physical im provem ent, racial and geographic differ-ences, estim ation of individual stature should be a regular study. T his paper review s the different m ethods of stature estim ation, briefly describes the advantages and disadvantages of each m ethod, and prospects a new research direction.

AIM: To establish the method for determining tetrahydropalmatine、rhynchophylline and isorhynchophylline in AnshenYangxue Oral Liquid(Ramulus uncariae cum uncis, stephania kwangsiansis,Radix polygoni multiflori praeparata cum succo glycinus sotae,Caulis Polygoni multiflori and Pine needle). METHODS: Tetrahydropalmatine、rhynchophylline and isorhynchophylline were determined by HPLC.Chromatographic condition was composed of Kromasil C_18 column,a mixture of methanol and water(55∶45) as mobile phase with 0.01 mol/L triehthylamine,adjusted with acetic acid to pH of 7.5,UV detection wavelength of rhynchophylline and isorhynchophylline was set at 254 nm,UV detection wavelength of tetrahydropalmatine was set at 281 nm. RESULTS: The averagere recoveries of tetrahydropalmatine、rhynchophylline and isorhynchophylline were 98.47%、99.04%and 98.75% respectively;RSD were 0.95%、2.6%and 1.6%,respectively. CONCLUSION: This method is simple,sensitive,accurate,and can be used for determining tetrahydropalmatine、rhynchophylline and isorhynchophylline in Anshen Yangxue Oral Liquid.

The therapeutic effect of sustained intravitreal injectable voriconazole microspheres (VCZ-MS) on an experimental endophthalmitis of Aspergillus fumigatus was investigated. VCZ-MS was prepared successfully and its physico-chemical property was also evaluated. Right eyes of albino rabbits were infected with an intravitreal injection of 1 000 CFU x mL(-1) of susceptible Aspergillus fumigatus. All fungal endophthalmitis models were randomly divided into five groups 48 hours later: Group A is control group with no treatment; in group B, vitrectomy was performed combined with intravitreal 3 times injections of 100 microg x 0.1 mL(-1) voriconazole every other day. In group C, D and E, vitrectomy was performed combined with intravitreal injection of 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg and 1.5 mg VCZ-MS respectively. The treatment effect was assessed by slit lamp and indirect ophthalmoscope funduscopy examination, using clinical grading system of inflammation in the anterior chamber and the vitreous opacity. The optical microscopy revealed that microspheres obtained from the experiment design were opaque, discrete and spherical particles with smooth surfaces. The drug content and encapsulation efficiency of microspheres were 29.94% and 73.5%, respectively. Endophthalmitis occurred in all eyes of group A, and rapidly developed to panophthalmitis. The inflammation grade of group B, C, D or E was lower than that of group A (P < 0.05). The grade of vitreous opacity in group C, D, E is lower than group B (P < 0.05). Two eyes in group C developed to panophthalmitis. But in group D and E, all eyes whose inflammation was controlled had no recurrence with vitreous clear. Histopathological examination showed normal structures in the cured eyes, while most uncured eyes were atrophic and with eyeball destroyed. So, it can be safely concluded that the curative effect of intravitreal VCZ-MS is significantly better than that of routine intraocular injection of voriconazole. The optimal dose is the one containing 1.0 mg voriconazole.

Objective To explore the role of Janus kinase/signal transduction and transcriptional activation (JAK/STAT) pathway in rat liver damaged by excessive fluorine.Methods Thirty-six healthy Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomized by weight and divided into three groups (6 males and 6 females per group):a control group (drunk water containing NaF ＜1 mg/L) and two fluorosis groups (drunk water containing NaF of 5 mg/L and 50 mg/ L).After 6 months of experiment treatment,the fluorine contents of urine and bone were detected by fluorine-ion electrode method.The rats liver function was determined by automatic blood chemical analyzer.The protein expression of Janus kinase (JAK1),signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT3),B-cell lymphoma/ leukemia-2 (Bcl-2) and Bcl-associated x protein (Bax) were detected by immunohistochemistry (IHC) and protein imprinting (Western blotting).The activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD),glutathione peroxidase (GSH-PX) and the content of lipid peroxide (LPO) in liver tissue were determined with oxidative stress kit.Results The fluorine contents in the urine and bone in low-[(1.90 ± 0.12)mg/L,(210.37 ± 15.81)mg/kg] and high-dose [(2.20 ± 0.17)mg/L,(222.84 ± 10.21)mg/kg] fluoride groups were higher than those of control group [(1.74 ± 0.11)mg/L;(165.48 ± 10.37) mg/kg,F =33.840,69.149,P ＜0.05];the activity of serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate transaminase (AST) in high-dose fluorosis group [(69.83 ± 11.18),(167.56 ± 50.85) U/L] was higher than those of control group [(42.67 ± 7.07),(126.31 ± 16.76)U/L,F =32.135,4.984,all P ＜0.05];the protein expression of JAK1,STAT3 and Bax (1.56 ± 0.31,1.49 ± 0.49,1.41 ± 0.55) in high-dose fluorosis group were significantly higher than those of control group(1.01 ± 0.11,1.04 ± 0.15,0.87 ± 0.21,F=10.923,5.361,5.009,all P＜0.05),and Bcl-2 (0.61 ± 0.15) was significantly lower in high-dose fluorosis group than control group (1.04 ± 0.17,F =16.017,P ＜0.05);the activities of SOD and GSH-PX [(7.22 ± 0.88),(7.23 ± 2.47)U/mg prot] were significantly lower in high-dose fluorosis group than control group [(9.52 ± 1.51),(12.01 ± 5.16)U/mg prot,F =11.627,4.824,all P ＜0.05],and the contents of LPO [(9.23 ± 2.24)μmol/g prot] was significantly higher in high-dose fluorosis group than control group [(6.09 ± 1.55)μmol/g prot,F =7.457,P ＜0.05].Conclusion JAK/STAT signaling pathway and the oxidative stress,apoptosis may be the pathogenesis of liver damage in chronic fluorosis.

Objective:To compare the volatile chemical constituents from the shell and kernel of Caesalpinia minax Hance.Methods:The volatile chemical compositions of Caesalpinia minax Hance were obtained by organic solvent-wet distillation and were analyzed by GC-MS equipped with a elastic quartz capillary column HP-5MS 5%Phenyl Methyl Siloxane(30m?0.25mm?0.25?m).The constituents were identified by their mass spectra.The relative percentage of the volatile constituents was calculated from the GC peak areas.Results:One hundred and fifteen kinds of chemical constituents in the shell of Caesalpinia minax Hance were separated and sixty-three of them,which accounts for 54.7%of total volatile constituents, were characterized.There are five kinds whose relative contents were more than 2.0%.One hundred and two kinds of chemical constituents in the kernel of Caesalpinia minax Hance were separated and fifty-one of them,which accounts for 50.0%,were characterized.There are seven kinds whose relative contents were more than 2.0%.Form the shell and kernel of Caesalpinia minax Hance there were forty kinds of chemical constituents the same.The most relative contents were Limonene(5.31%,shell)and 1-Hexanol(12.94%,kernel).Conclusion:This paper reports,for the first time,the comparison of volatile constituents from shell and kernel of Caesalpinia minax Hance.It is helpful for controlling the quality and further researching of Caesalpinia minax Hance.

Objective: To analyze the correlation between third molar agenesis and craniofacial morphology by studying the location and number of congenital missing third molars and results of craniofacial cephalometric measurement. Methods: A total of 123 patients were included, including 64 patients in the control group without congenital third molar absence and 59 patients in the absence group with at least one third molar absent. Cephalometric measurements included FMA, IMPA, AR-Go, GoGn-Sn, Co-A, Co-Gn, ANS-Me, Go-Me, SN-MP, Ar-Go-Me, SNA, SNB, ANB, Y-axis angle, Y-axis length, Ar-Go, Go-Me, MP-OP, FH-PP, FH-OP, a total of 18 bone tissue indicators, U1-SN, U1-L1, U1-NA, L1-NB, U1-APo and L1-APo, a total of 6 dental indicators, and UL-EP, LL-EP and nasolabial angle, a total of 3 soft tissue indicators. The correlation between congenital agenesis of third molars and craniofacial morphology was analyzed. Results: The most common missing location of the third molar occured in the upper jaw and the most common number of missing teeth was one. In control group, Ar-Go-Me and SN-MP were larger (P<0.05), U1-SN, U1-NA, L1-NB, UL-EP and LL-EP were larger (P<0.05), and U1-L1 was smaller (P<0.01). There were no significant differences in Ar-Go and Go-Me between the two groups(P>0.05). Conclusion Patients with four third molars are more likely to have backward and downward rotation of the mandible and are more likely to develop into a convex facial type than patients with missing third molars, which has a higher correlation with hyperdivergent growth pattern and convex facial type.

Colon cancer is one of the common malignant tumors of digestive system.In our previous study, it has been demonstrated that colon cancer specific antigen thioredoxin like-2b (Txl-2b) can interact with Ras-related nuclear protein (Ran).However, there are few reports about the role and mechanism of Ran in tumorigenesis of colon cancer.Aims: To investigate the effect of Ran-targeting RNA interference on apoptosis and expressions of caspase-3 and poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) in colon cancer cell lines.Methods: 20, 40 and 60 nmol/L siRNA-1 (si-1 group), siRNA-2 (si-2 group), siRNA-3 (si-3 group) targeting to Ran gene and normal control siRNA (NC group) were transfected into colon cancer cell line HCT116 and DLD-1, respectively.The interference efficiency of siRNAs and expressions of caspase-3 and PARP were detected by Western blotting.Cell apoptosis was determined by flow cytometry.Results: 20 nmol/L siRNA-1 and siRNA-2 had the best effect on inhibiting expression of Ran.Early apoptosis rates of HCT116 and DLD-1 cells in si-1 group were significantly higher than those in NC group (19.37%±7.57% vs.4.83%±1.72%;16.53%±3.38% vs.6.27%±3.13%;P all <0.05).Late apoptosis rates of HCT116 and DLD-1 cells in si-1 and si-2 groups were significantly higher than those in NC group (15.97%±3.31%, 16.33%±5.40% vs.6.40%±1.05%;22.93%±1.57%, 11.50%±0.70% vs.6.20%±0.98%;P all <0.05).Compared with NC group, expressions of cleaved caspase-3 (active form) and cleaved PARP (inactive form) were significantly increased in DLD-1 cells of si-1 and si-2 groups.Conclusions: Silencing Ran gene can significantly promote the apoptosis of colon cancer cells, and its mechanism is related to the regulation of caspase-3 and PARP expression.

The aim of this paper is to compare the cytotoxicity and cellular uptake efficiency of three kinds of poly(b-benzyl-L-amino) block-poly(ethylene glycol) nanoparticles (PXA-PEG-NPs) using Calu-3 cells, and select one as a nasal drug delivery vector for curcumin (Cur). Poly(gamma-benzyl-L-glutamate) block-poly(ethylene glycol) nanoparticles (PBLG-PEG-NPs), poly(gamma-benzyl-L-lysine) block-poly(ethyleneglycol) nanoparticles (PZLL-PEG-NPs) and poly(gamma-benzyl-L-aspartate) block-poly(ethylene glycol) nanoparticles (PBLA-PEG-NPs) were prepared by emulsion-solvent evaporation method. MTT assays were used to evaluate the cytotoxicity of PXA-PEG-NPs against Calu-3 cells. The cellular uptake of nanoparticles was visualized by an inverted fluorescence microscope and quantified by a flow cytometer. The results indicated that even at high concentration of 2 mg x mL(-1) the three nanoparticles had no cytotoxicity on Calu-3 cells. Compared to the curcumin solution, the three curcumin-loaded PXA-PEG-NPs showed significantly higher cellular uptake efficiency on Calu-3 cells (at equal concentration of curcumin with 5 microg x mL(-1) Cur solution), PBLG-PEG-NPs group was the highest. The cellular uptake increased with incubation time, and has positive correlation with nanoparticle concentration. In brief, PXA-PEG-NPs are conducive to delivery Cur into cells, and PBLG-PEG-NPs might be provided as a good nasal drug delivery carrier.

BACKGROUND:Hepatocyte transplantation as an effective method for liver failure has been confirmed by animal models and clinical application.However,limited source and poor proliferation of hepatocyte graft limit its development.Studies have shown that bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells(MSCs)have potentials to differentiate into hepatocyte and bile epithelial celts,with strong proliferation.OBJECTIVE:To explore the therapeutic effect of bone marrow MSCs transplantation on liver failure of New Zealand white rabbits.METHODS:Adult male New Zealand rabbits were treated with D-galactosamine,and 3 mL hepatocyte suspension(1×109/L)was injected into the liver of transplantation group,but the control group was injected with the same volume of culture solution with no bone marrow MSCs.Alanine aminotransferase(ALT)and aspartate aminotransferase(AST)activity was detected 48,72 hours,1,4 weeks following transplantation,and pathological detection was performed at 4 weeks.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The liver functional index following transplantation of bone marrow-derived MSCs transplantation was significantly decreased,and ALT and AST activity at 4 weeks was significantly less than the control group(P ＜ 0.05).At 4,the transplantation group displayed disorderly hepatic cord,hepatocyte swollen and degeneration,necrosis,accompanied by bleeding and inflammatory cell infiltration.In addition,the hepatic lobule structure was detectable,and regenerative hepatocyte increased among necrotic hepatocyte;small cells with large ratio of nucleus and cytoplasm at header,central vein and surrouding necrosis focus extended to the liver tissues.

Objective To study the effect of homocysteine(Hcy)on the formation of atherosclerotic and acceleration of ApoE-/-mice liver lipid metabolism disorder .Methods 12 normal 5 weeks old C57BL/6J mice served as control group ,and 36 5 weeks old C57BL/6J A poE-/- mice were randomly divided into 3 groups(n=12 for each group) ,the model control group ,the hyperhomocys-teinemia(HHcy)group and the intervention group(intervened by folate and vitamin B12 ) .18 weeks later ,the blood of the mice was gotten using a Unilateral enucleation method ,and the Serum Hcy and lipid changes were detected by Biochemical analyzer .And the changes of plaque size were measured by HE staining .The liver tissues of the 4 groups mice were taken and the changes in hepato-cyte lipid were detected by oil red O staining ,and the hepatic lipid levels were measured by enzymatic determination(by Semi-quan-titative image analysis) .Results The results showed that ,when compared with the control group ,the serum Hcy ,LDL ,TG and CHOL levels of the HHcy group significantly increased by 2 .3 ,2 .8 ,5 .0 ,10 .7 fold(P<0 .01)and the content of HDL decreased by 64% (P<0 .01) ,and the result showed that ,conpared with the HHcy group ,the seram Hcy ,LDL and CHOL levels of the interven-tion group were significantly decreased by 43% ,34% ,21% (P<0 .05) .Atherosclerotic fatty plaque could be seen in the hyperlipi-demic ,model and intervention group .Meanwhile ,there was a large number of scattered fat in A poE-/-mice liver by oil red O staining in the HHcy group ,and the CHOL and TG levels were 2 .2 fold and 2 .8 fold higher in the HHcy than that in the normal control group respectively(P<0 .01) .And compared with the HHcy group ,the serum CHOL and TG levels of the intervention group sig-nificantly decreased by 34% ,33% (P<0 .01) .Conclusion It is found that Hcy can induce the formation of As and accelerate liver lipid metabolism disorder .