Aim To study the inhibitory effect of Oxymatrine-Baicailin compound on the secretion of hepatitis B viral antigens in HepG 2.2.2.15 cells.Methods HepG2.2.2.15 cells were cultured and treated with a series of Oxymatrine,Baicailin,or Oxymatrine-Baicailin compound respectively.The toxicity effect was determined by MTT colorimetry.Con-tents of the hepatitis surface antigen(HBsAg) and hepatitis e antigen(HBeAg) in the culture supernatants were determined by Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay.Results Oxymatrine at concentrations between 0.125 and 1 g?L~(-1) had little toxicity effect on cells,but Oxymatrine at 2 g?L~(-1) and 4 g?L~(-1) had much more toxicity effect on cells.The inhibitory effect of Oxymatrine on HBsAg and HBeAg increased in a dose-dependent manner from 0.125 to 1 g?L~(-1).The toxicity of Baicailin on cells increased from 0.625 to 2 g?L~(-1),especially when the dose surpassed 1 g?L~(-1).The inhibitory effect of Baicailin on HBsAg and HBeAg increased in a dose-dependent manner from 0.125 to 1 g?L~(-1),but its efficacy was inferior to Oxymatrine's efficacy.Oxymatrine-Baicailin compound had good inhibitory effect on hepatitis B viral antigens secretion,and the inhibition effect of the compound on HBeAg was superior to the effect on HBsAg.The Group C Oxymatrine-Baicailin compound had good synergism inhibition effect on hepatitis B viral antigens secretion and the inhibition rate of the specific group compound was significantly superior to that of Oxymatrine treatment alone(HBsAg:P=0.043;HBeAg: P=0.026).Conclusion Oxymatrine-Baicailin compound has good synergism effect on hepatitis B viral antigens secretion in HepG2.2.2.15 cells.

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BACKGROUND:Maxil ary sinus floor elevation via a lateral window approach is the most effective method of overcoming the shortage of bone mass deficiency in atrophic maxil ary posterior region. Bone transplantation is considered to be a prerequisite for the success of maxil ary sinus floor elevation. Platelet-rich plasma and platelet-rich fibrin have been used to accelerate bone formation, regeneration, and repair. However, few in-depth studies are reported on the effects of concentrated growth factors on new bone formation. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of concentrated growth factors applied in maxil ary sinus floor elevation via a lateral window approach with simultaneous implant placement on repair of bone defects and new bone formation. METHODS:This was a randomized double-blind control ed trial, which was performed at the Hospital of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University, China. Forty patients presenting with loss of maxil ary molars and residual bone height of 2-5 mm in the posterior maxil ary region were included in this study. These patients were randomly assigned to either receive concentrated growth factors, hydroxyapatite and autogenous bone (experimental group, n=20) or hydroxyapatite and autogenous bone (control group, n=20) at bone defect sites. X-ray examination was performed 1, 3 and 6 months after surgery to evaluate bone regeneration and repair as per excel ent and good rate. The thickness of the cortical bone at the defect sites was measured using a dental cone beam CT scanner to reflect bone density. The study protocol had been approved by Ethics Committee of Hospital of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University, China, was performed in strict accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki, and had been registered with ClinicalTrial.gov (identifier NCT03046173). Written informed consent had been obtained from each patient prior to enrol ment. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:This study was completed in 2016. Study outcomes were obtained as fol ows:X-ray images showed that 3 and 6 months after surgery, bone regeneration around the implant was better in the experimental group than in the control group (P<0.01) and better bone regeneration in the experimental group was observed at 6 months than at 3 months after surgery. At 1, 3 and 6 months after surgery, bone density at bone defect site was significantly greater in the experimental group than in the control group (P<0.01). These results suggest that concentrated growth factors applied in maxil ary sinus floor elevation via a lateral window approach with simultaneous implant placement can promote new bone formation and accelerate synosteosis.

BACKGROUND: At present, there are different strategies for treating unsteable osteochondritis dissecans of the knee joint in adolescents, but their therapeutic effects are not ideal. OBJECTIVE: To assess the therapeutic effect of bioabsorbable pin fixation on functional recovery and fracture healing in juvenile unstable osteochondritis dissecans through Lysholm, IKDC, Hughston scoring and imaging examination. METHODS: Eighteen patients with unstable osteochondritis dissecans were enrol ed. Under arthroscopy, a smal incision was localized and cut fol owed by bioabsorbable pin fixation. The average fol ow-up period was 2.7 years. Functional recovery of the affected limbs after fixation was assessed by using Lysholm, IKDC and Hughston scoring. X-ray examination was used to observe fracture healing. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: At 6 months after fixation, the Lysholm and IKDC scores were improved significantly as compared with those before operation and maintained til the last fol owing up. There were 15 patients scored as excel ent, 2 as good and 1 as poor. X-ray films also showed that there were 17 cases of fracture healing (94% healing rate). The average fracture healing time was 2.9 months. These findings indicate that the bioabsorbable pins can improve the bone healing in juvenile unstable osteochondritis dissecans.

Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy and toxicities of three dimensional conformal radiotherapy combined with chemotherapy for advanced esophageal carcinoma. Methods We retrospectively reviewed 127 patients with advanced esophageal squamous carcinoma in our department from January 2008 to January 2011,who were divided into two groups:conformal radiotherapy combined with chemotherapy(RCT) group,69 patients and radiotherapy(RT)group,58 patients. The side effects,quality of life and effective rates of them were compared. Results The severe rate of the marrow toxic effect and the incidences of radia-tion-induced esophagitis were higher in the RCT group(29. 0% vs 12. 1% ,χ2 = 5. 387,P = 0. 020;24. 6% vs 10. 3% ,χ2 = 4. 341,P = 0. 037). Patients in the RT group had better quality of life than those in the RCT group in gastrointestinal side effects(nausea,vomiting,diarrhea)and food intake(73. 9% vs 12. 1% ,χ2 =48. 574,P = 0. 000;43. 5% vs 25. 9% ,χ2 = 4. 274,P = 0. 039). In the RCT group,the effective rate was 91. 30%(63 / 69)and 72. 41 %(42 / 58)in the RT group,with a statistical significance(χ2 = 7. 852,P =0. 005). Conclusion Three dimensional conformal radiotherapy combined with chemotherapy for advanced esophageal carcinoma can improve the short-term curative effects,but it also increase the acute toxic effect. Further follow-up studies are needed for its long-term effect.

Cervical cancer is one of the most common and deadliest cancers in females worldwide. Despite the treatment methods of surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy are maturing, the prognosis of patients with recurrent, advanced or metastatic cervical cancer remains poor. Molecular targeted therapy provides new hope for these patients. This review focuses on the advances in agents targeting vascular endothelial growth factor pathway, epidermal growth factor receptor, mammalian target of rapamycin, histone deacetylases and cyclooxygenase-2 in cervical cancer.

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