AIM: To explore the effects of chromodomain protein 8 (CBX8) on the proliferation and apoptosis of human glioma cells.METHODS: The expression of CBX8 in the tissues and cells was detected by Western blot and RT-qPCR.The overexpression (Flag-CBX8) and silencing (sh-CBX8) vectors of CBX8 were constructed and transfected into glioma T98G cells and U87MG cells.The cell proliferation was detected by MTT assay and BrdU staining.The cell apoptosis was analyzed by flow cytometry.The protein expression of Rb/E2F1 was detected by Western blot.RESULTS: Compared with normal brain tissues and astrocytes, the expression of CBX8 was increased in the glioma tissues and glioma cells.Overexpression of CBX8 promoted the cell proliferation, inhibited the cell apoptosis, and upregulated the protein levels of Rb/E2F1.On the contrary, silencing of CBX8 inhibited the cell proliferation, promoted the cell apoptosis, and decreased the protein levels of Rb/E2F1 in the T98G cells and U87MG cells.Moreover, the expression of cyclin D1 and Bcl-2/Bax ratio were reduced after transfection with sh-E2F1 in the T98G cells and U87MG cells.CONCLUSION: CBX8 may regulate the proliferation and apoptosis of glioma cells through Rb/E2F1 pathway.

Objective To compare dynamic hip screw (DHS),InterTan and proximal femoral nail antirotation-Ⅱ (PFNA-Ⅱ) in the treatment of femoral intertrochanteric fracture in terms of their effects on postoperative hidden blood loss (HBL) and deep venous thrombosis (DVT).Methods We retrospectively analyzed the 133 patients with femoral intertrochanteric fracture who had been treated in our hospital from November 2011 to November 2015.Of them,42 received DHS treatment,including 22 males and 20 females;43 underwent InterTan fixation,including 21 males and 22 females;48 had PFNA-]Ⅱtreatment,including 25 males and 23 females.At preoperation,1,3 and 7 days postoperation,all of them had tests of hemoglobin (Hb),hematocrit value (Hct),blood platelet (PLT),thrombin time (TT),activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT),prothrombin time (PT),human fibrinogen (FIB) and D-dimer.DVT was detected using color Doppler ultrasound at 7 days postoperation.Results At 1,3 and 7 days postoperation,the DHS patients had the smallest values of Hb,Hct,TT,PT and APTT while the PFNA-Ⅱ patients the largest.The DHS patients had the largest values of intraoperative bleeding,PLT,FIB and D-dimer while the PFNA-Ⅱ patients the smallest.There were significant differences between the 3 groups in all the indexes (P ＜ 0.05) except in TT at 7 days postoperation and APTT at 1 and 7 days postoperation between the InterTan and PFNA-Ⅱ groups (P ＞ 0.05).The incidence of DVT in the InterTan group (2.3％,1/43) and in the PFNA-Ⅱ group (0) was significantly lower than in the DHS group(7.1％,3/42) (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion In the treatment of femoral intertrochanteric fracture,PFNA-Ⅱ may be superior to InterTan and DHS in reducing postoperative HBL and control of DVT.

Objective To study the therapeutic effects of prostaglandin E1 on the neonates with transposition of the great vessels with intact ventricular septum (TGV/IVS) retrospectively. Method From January 2004 to June 2009, 34 neonates with TGV/IVS were enrolled in this study. The pulse rate and oxygen saturation (SpO2) of patients were measured percutaneouly at admission. Lipo-prostaglandin E1 (Lipo-PGE1) was administered via peripheral vein with pumping infusion continuously after diagnosis by echocardiography in order to keep the ductus arteriosus (DA) patent. The dose and the time required for the Lipo-PGEl to produce effect were recorded. The changes of SpO2 before and after administration of Lipo-PGE1 were observed. The changes of DA's diameter detected by using echocardiography before and during the operation. Results In all patients the initial dose of Lipo-PGEl was 5 ng/( kg·min) except 3 patients whom larger dosed were required to give guided by the change of SpO2 with 10 ng/(kg·min) in two patients and 15 ng/(kg·min) in one patient. The time required for Lipo-PGE to produce the effect was 5-15 minutes in most infants with mean of (12 ± 3) minutes. The mean SpO2 of the patients measured at admission was (80.05±7.64)%, and it was (86.41±4.83)% two hours before operation (P < 0.05). The average diameter of DA was (0.37±0.08) cm at the time diagnosis and it was (0.51 ±0.15) cm during the operation. The adverse effects occurred in two patients and one of them had apnea and was treated mechanical ventilation. Conclusions Lipo-PGE1 given by continuous pumping infusion via peripheral vein in dose of 5 ng per kilogram per minute can maintainthe DA patency and promote the systemic oxygenation and perfusion, improving the circulation and oxygenation and correcting the acidosis until the plastic surgery performed. Most of the adverse effects of PGE1 are dose related.

Objective To evaluate the result of fresh autologuos pericardium for the reconstruction of new pulmonary arterial root in arterial switch operation (ASO). Methods Between January 2004 and June 2010, 63 consecutive infants with congenital heart disease were treated with ASO. A new pulmonary arterial root was reconstructed with a fresh autologuos pericardium which clipped pants-like. The followed up time was 3 months to 6 years after discharge. Patients were reexamined consecutively at 3- and 6-month; 1-, 2- and 6-year. Two-dimensional echocardiography was performed for measuring the pulmonary artery diameter. The pulmonary arterial blood speed was measured by continuous Doppler during systole. The pulmonary flow and the pulmonary artery diameter of healthy children of same age were also measure as control group. Simplified Bernoulli formula was adopted to calculate the pressure gradient through pulmonary artery anastomose for, evaluating whether it had pulmonary stenosis or not. Results Fifty seven infants were cured and discharged. Forty nine patients were finished follow up with a mean duration of( 18 ±4) months. The blood speed in the pulmonary artery anastomosis was 0.70 -2.16 m/s with a mean of (1.31 ±0.40) m/s. No pulmonary stenosis was found with the simplified Bernoulli formula. There was no significant difference regarding the pulmonary diameter and the pulmonary artery flow velocity as compared with the normal children of the same age. Conclusion The fresh autologuos pericardium is reliable for reconstruction of new pulmonary arterial root in ASO.

In order to clarify the chemical constituents of Si-Wu Decoction rapidly and holistically, we analyzed the ethanol extract of Si-Wu Decoction by UPLC/Q-TOF-MSE and UNIFI which based on traditional Chinese medicine database, the probable structures of 113 compounds were identified. The results show that this method can rapidly and effectively characterize the chemical compounds of Si-Wu Decoction and provide a new solution for identification of components from complex TCM extract.

Objective To develop a method for the determination of five furostanol saponins(timosaponin N,timosaponin L, timosaponin BⅡ,25R-timosaponin BⅡ,and 25S-officinalisnin-Ⅰ)in rhizome and fibrous root of Anemarrhena asphodeloides Bge. by HPLC with the charged aerosol detector(CAD). Methods The analysis was performed on TechMate C18-ST-II(250 mm×4.6 mm,5μm)with acetonitrile:water(22:78,V/V),the flow rate of 1.0 ml/min and column temperature at 30℃. The Corona parameters were as follows:sampling rate 10 Hz,filter 5 s,and the nebulizer temperature 55℃. Results The approach showed good linearity for five saponins. The correlation coefficients(r2)for calibration curves varied from 0.9992 to 0.9998. The limits of detection(LOD)were 0.28,0.92,0.92,0.92 and 0.92 ng for five steroidal saponins,respectively. The limits of quantitation(LOQ)were found to be 0.92, 2.77,2.77,2.77 and 2.76 ng,respectively. RSD calculated from peak area of precision,repeatability and stability in 48 h were all less than 3.0%. The average recoveries of timosaponin N,timosaponin L,timosaponin BⅡ,25R-timosaponinBⅡ,and 25S-officinalis-nin-Ⅰwere 98.17%,101.37%,98.53%,97.63%,and 98.17%,respectively. Conclusion The developed method is accurate,reli-able,which could be applied to the quality control of multiple components in A. asphodeloides Bge.

OBJECTIVETo establish the fingerprints of the active fractions from Tian-wang-bu-xin-wan decoction by HPLC, and to explain the role of Radix Platycodi in the decoction prescription.

METHODThe experimental conditions of the HPLC method were established as follows: Hanbon Lichrospher C18 column (4.6 mm x 250 mm, 5 microm), mobile phase were methanol and 0.012 5 mol L(-1) ammonium acetate/acetic acid buffer, eluted with a linear gradient, flow rate was 1.0 mL min(-1), the photodiode array detector (PDA) and evaporative light scattering detector (ELSD) were connected in series.

RESULTIn the same conditions and used same method, the extract amount of whole prescription was higher than that of excepting Radix Platycodi. The method provided two kinds of fingerprints with satisfied separation, which were the HPLC-PDA (Max Plot) fingerprint and the HPLC-ELSD fingerprint. And, they had good correlation and complementaritiy.

CONCLUSIONThe Radix Platycodi can enhance the decoction yield of the prescription; and increase the dissolution and the contents of some ingredients in the decoction.

OBJECTIVES: To coat a zirconia surface with silica-zirconia using a dip-coating technique and evaluate its effect on resin-zirconia shear bond strength (SBS). METHODS: A silica-zirconia suspension was prepared and used to coat a zirconia surface using a dip-coating technique. One hundred and eighty-nine zirconia disks were divided into three groups according to their different surface treatments (polishing, sandblasting, and silica-zirconia coating). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) were used to analyze the differently treated zirconia surfaces. Different primer treatments (Monobond N, Z-PRIME Plus, and no primer) were also applied to the zirconia surfaces. Subsequently, 180 composite resin cylinders (Filtek Z350) were cemented onto the zirconia disks with resin cement (RelyX Ultimate). The SBS was measured after water storage for 24 h or 6 months. The data were analyzed by two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). RESULTS: SEM and EDX showed that the silica-zirconia coating produced a porous layer with additional Si, and XRD showed that only tetragonal zirconia was on the silica-zirconia-coating surface. Compared with the control group, the resin-zirconia SBSs of the sandblasting group and silica-zirconia-coating group were significantly increased ( CONCLUSIONS Dip-coating with silica-zirconia might be a feasible way to improve resin-zirconia bonding.

Optical illusion refers to the phenomenon in which the scene observed by the human eye is not completely consistent with the objectively presented scene. Optical illusions in stomatology, as well as their clinical application, are demonstrated in this paper in terms of shade, shape and aesthetic design. Shade is not only affected by the optical illusions with which it is associated, such as color metamerism, color constancy and the Chevreul illusion, but also influenced by the surroundings. It is suggested that the surrounding lighting during veneering should be the same as that during color matching in the clinic. As indicated by the Poggendorf illusion and the Leaning Tower illusion, the practice should be conducted and checked from multiple perspectives to compensate for the limitation of human eyes, such as intraoral scanning. Other digital technologies, including digital facial scanning and cephalometric measurement, could be used to reduce the subjective influence of observation. In terms of esthetic design, the interaction of the part and the whole, suggested by Ebbinghaus illusion, should be considered: an individual harmony smile should be designed considering the characteristics of the personality and the features of the face, lips, teeth and gingiva of the patient. Furthermore, personal information, such as gender and age, should be taken into consideration in beautification presentation. Further research should be focused on the influence of optical illusions in stomatology in more details. More communication among doctors, technicians and patients is needed. Clinicians should be aware of the impact of optical illusions to reduce subjective bias in clinical standardized operations and further take advantage of optical illusions to create beautification presentations of dental restorations and smiles.