objective: To investigate the effect of electrical stimulation on the treament of Sjogren's syndrom(SS) . Methods: Ten SS patients were treated with electrical stimulation at less than 6 V and 9 mA of the current for 6 min each time and three times each day, the treatment was countinued for 20 days. The symptom of dry mouth was classified into 0,1,2,3 and 4 according to a treatment emergent symptom scale (TESS). Unstimulated and stimulated whole saliva flow rates on chewing medical paraffin were determined before and after treatment.Results: The symptom of dry mouth was markedly improved in two SS patients, moderately in 2 and slightly in 5. No improvement was found in 1 case. Before and 1, 2 and 3 weeks after treatment unstimulated whole saliva flow rate(ml/min) was 0.14?0.35, 0.14?0.38, 0.16 ?0.35 and 0.22?0.42; stimulated 0.58?0.40, 0.61?0.41, 0.78?0.37 and 0.90?0.39, respectively.Conclusion: Electrical stimulation can markedly improve the symptom of dry mouth in the patients with SS.

Objective To verify the pathol ogical basis of high signal intensity on T 1 weighted image after brain ischemia by using the rat model. Methods Fifty-six male Wistar rats, weighing 250 to 300 g, were used for the model of middle cerebral artery occlusion(MCAO). 46 rats model were counted in the results. They were divided into two groups randomly, experimental group (T 1, n =39) and control group (T 0, n =7). Experimental group was further divided into 4 subgroups: 15 minute's MCAO (T 1-a, n =13), 30 minute's MCAO (T 1-b, n =12), 60 minute's MCAO (T 1-c, n =7), and permanent MCAO (T 1-d, n =7). Intraluminal filament technique was used with the method modified by Zea-Longa. Follow-up MRI was applied to observe the time and the position of short T 1 signal. H & E staining and electronic microscope were applied to observe the pathological changes in the position of short T 1 signal. Results In T 0 group ( n = 7), no short T 1 signal was observed in bilateral cerebral hemispheres. In T 1-a subgroup ( n =13), short T 1 signal was observed in 7 rats at the 14 th day. In T 1-b subgroup ( n =12), short T 1 signal was observed in the ischemic side in 8 rats. All of the rats in T 1-c subgroup ( n =7) and T 1-d subgroup ( n =7) were observed to have short T 1 signal. The histological changes of short T 1 signal were hemorrhage, lipid-laden macrophage, denatured protein, and myelinolysis. Earlier short T 1 signal in cortical region was mainly related with hemorrhage, short T 1 signal in the basal ganglia appeared at a later stage, which was induced by lipid-laden macrophages. The occurrence of short T 1 signal was prominently different in the time of MCAO (? 2=29.328, P

Objective To make sure whether or not Bcrp1 is the marker of cervical cancer stem cells or not by studying the invasive ability and formation of tumors of Bcrp1 + phenotype HeLa cells.Methods The tumor cell migration and invasion assay were used by boyden chamber to identify the invasive ability of Bcrp1 + phenotype HeLa cells.The formation of tumors in vivo experiments were completed,in which the two groups of cells with different concentrations were inoculated in non obese diabetes-severe combined immunodeficiency disease ( NOD/SCID ) mice ( 1 × 104,1 × 105,1 × 106/ml ) and the differences of time,rate and volume in the formation of tumors between two groups were observed.Results ( 1 ) In the invasion assay,the amount of cells that invaded through the artificial basement membrane in Bcrp1 + group were 99 ± 14,which was significantly greater than those in Bcrp1- group ( 57 ± 13,P ＜ 0.05 ) ; the length of the Bcrp1 + group was ( 366 ± 52 ) μm,which was significantly greater than the Bcrp1 - group ( 301 ± 54) μm ( P ＜ 0.05 ).( 2 ) Following transplantation of 1 × 104 cells,only the Bcrp1 + cells formed tumors in NOD/SCID mice.When 1 × 105 or 1 × 106 cells were transplanted,the tumor incidence and the tumor mass were greater in the Bcrp1 + groups than those in the Bcrp1 - groups ( P ＜ 0.05 ).Conclusion Bcrp1 + HeLa cell have the greater capacity of invasive and the tumorigenicity,which may contain cancer stem cells.

OBJECTIVEThis study aims to observe the effect of orbital implant lengths on stress distribution in peri-implant surfaces.

METHODSThe three-dimensional finite element analysis models of craniofacial and orbital implants with a diameter of 3.75 mm and lengths of 3, 4, 6, and 10 mm were established. A force of 20 N was applied to the models. The stress and displacement distribution under every condition were recorded and analyzed.

RESULTSThe loading direction along the implant axis and the stress concentration on the implant root were observed. The loading direction was at a 45 degree angle relative to the implant axis, and the stress concentration was located at the implant neck and the first screw thread. The maximum stress of the 3 mm implant was significantly higher than that under the other two loading directions. The maximum displacement of the four lengths exhibited no significant change. Given the same implant length, stress, and displacement, the peak of the implant axial direction was lower than that of the 45 degree direction. The loading type was an important factor influencing the stress and displacement of peri-implant bones.

CONCLUSIONThe implants of more than 4 mm length can be considered for clinical use. The implant of 3 mm length should be implanted in a region with thicker cortical bone.

Objective To investigate the expressions of CK17 and P63 in cervical cancer tissues,and explore the possibility of CK17 and P63 as markers of cervical cancer stem cells.Methods The expressions of CK17 and P63 in cervical squamous cancer tissues(n=55) and normal cervix tissues(n=20) were detected with immunohistochemical method.Results ①CK17 expressed in reserve cell cytoplasm in normal cervical specimens.In the cervical cancer specimens,the expression of CK17 was increased and it seemed that CK17 was stained in the margin of the cancer nest and the tumor embolus.In specimens with high grade malignant cancer or after the chemotherapy,the expressions of CK17 were increased(P

Objective To identify and isolate the CK17+,CD44v5+ and Bcrp1+ cells in HeLa cells,and investigate the relationship between them and select cervical cancer stem cell markers.Methods Flow cytometry was used to identify and isolate the CK17+,CD44v5+ and Bcrp1+ cells in HeLa cells;after isolation,the expressions of CK17 and CD44v5 in Bcrp1+ and Bcrp1-phenotype HeLa cells were measured by immunocytochemistry.Results HeLa cells contained 11% Bcrp1+ cells,0.7% CK17+ cells and 0.1%CD44v5+ cells.Bcrp1+ HeLa cells contained CK17+ and CD44v5+ HeLa cells,but the Bcrp1-Hela cells did not(P

Objective:To observe the effect of orbital implant shrink range on the stress distribution in bone-implant interface. Methods:The 3D finite element analysis of craniofacial and orbital implant models with the implant length of 3,4,6 and 10 mm,and with the shrink range of0.05,0.1 and 0.15 mm were established respectively.The stress in the bone-implant interface were calculat-ed and analyzed.Results:The stress increased with the increase of implant shrink range.The stress produced by the implant with 0.15 mm shrink range decreased.The stress of the implant of 10 mm was lower than that of other implants with the shrink range of 0.1 and 0.15 mm.Conclusion:The maximal implant shrink range of 0.1 mm in the model can meet the clinical requirements in orbital implant planning.

Objective:To observe the effects of orbital bone density on the stress distribution of implant-bone surface.Methods:The 3D finite element analysis craniofacial model with eight HU values(300 -1 0 000)was established.A force of 20 N along the im-plant axis was applied on the model.The stress values and distribution were calculated and analyzed.Results:The peak of stress val-ue and displacement discreased as HU value increased.In the range of HU value 800 -1 000 HU,the peak of stress value and dis-placement of bone interface did not significantly change with the increasing of HU value.Conclusion:Orbital bone density is an im-portant factor on orbital implant failure when HU value below 800.

Objective To explore the advantages and disadvantages of laparoscopic combined with colonoscopic surgery (double endoscope surgery) and open surgery in the treatment of special types of colorectal polyps. Methods The clinical data of 62 patients with special types of colorectal polyps (wide base sessile, special parts or suspected cancerous, endoscopic resection difficult or high risk) were retrospectively analyzed. Among them, 42 patients underwent double endoscope surgery (double endoscope group), and 20 patients underwent open surgery (open group). The operating time, amount of bleeding during operation, postoperative exhaust time, postoperative hospital stay and complication rate were compared between 2 groups. Results All the patients had successful resection of the polyps, and there were no operative deaths. There was no conversion to open surgery in double endoscope group. Two patients in the open group were unable to locate the lesion by the tactile sensation of the hand and then succeeded in locating by intraoperative colonoscopy. The operating time, amount of bleeding during operation, postoperative exhaust time, postoperative hospital stay and complication rate in double endoscope group were significantly lower than those in open group: (60.5 ± 25.4) min vs. (75.8 ± 20.6) min, (30.5 ± 15.8) ml vs. (55.2 ± 24.6) ml, (24.6 ± 10.5) h vs. (40.5 ± 16.8) h, (3.2 ± 1.0) d vs. (5.8 ± 2.2) d and 0 vs. 20% (4/20), and there were statistical differences (P<0.05). There was 1 case with early postoperative inflammatory bowel obstruction, 1 case with abdominal infection and 2 cases with incision infection in open group. There was no operative death in the two groups, and these patients were cured by conservative treatment. The follow-up time was 3-36 (18.6 ± 12.3) months, and all the patients survived. The patients in 2 groups had no recurrence and metastasis, no anastomotic stenosis, anastomotic leakage and other complications. Conclusions For the special types of colorectal polyps, double endoscope surgery is less invasive, with faster recovery and less complications. It is the first choice except for endoscopic resection.

AIM: To establish the quality standards for Fukang Capsules(Cortex Phellodendri Chinensis,Cortex Ailanthi,Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis,etc.). METHODS: Cortex Ailanthi,Fructus Schisandrae,Poria were identified by TLC,and the content of berberine hydrochloride was determined by TLC-scanning. RESULTS: Cortex Ailanthi,Fructus Schisandrae,Poria could be identified by TLC.Berberine hydrochloride showed a good linear relationship at a range of 25.32 ng-354.48 ng,r=0.993 28.The average recovery was 100.3%,and RSD was 2.04%. CONCLUSION: The method is accurate and can be used for the quality control of Fukang Capsules.