Adult ; Humans ; Male ; Occupational Health Services ; Physical Examination

Child ; Erdheim-Chester Disease ; Female ; Humans

Aim To investigate the effect of selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor, NS-398, on cell apoptosis in leukemia cell line K562 cells and its underlying mechanism. Methods Apoptotic cell percentage was examined by flow cytometry(FCM). The protein expression of Bcl-2 and Caspase-3 was detected by Western blot, and the activity of Caspase-3 was checked by FCM. Results NS-398 induced the cell apoptosis in K562 cells in a dose-dependent manner. After NS-398 treatment, the expression of Bcl-2 protein was downregulated, whereas the expression of Caspase-3 protein was upregulated. Moreover,the activity of Caspase-3 was increased in a dose-dependent way after NS-398 treatment. Conclusion Selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor,NS-398,significantly induced apoptosis in K562 cells. The underlying mechanism might be related to the downregulation of Bcl-2 and the activation of Caspase-3.

BACKGROUND: Researchers in China and abroad have done a lot of experiments to study the bond strength of dentine adhesives from generation one to six,which have received satisfied results. However,there are still no reports about the bond strength of the seventh generation adhesive (Adper EasyTM one). OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the bond strength of the Adper EasyTM one to normal dentine and caries-affected dentine,and to compare the results with total-etching adhesives. METHODS: A total of 12 healthy posterior teeth were randomly divided into group A and B; 12 posterior teeth with chronic occlusal caries were divided into group C and D. Adper EasyTM one was applied for group A and C,while Single bond 2 for group B and D. The modes of group A,B,C,D were subjected to microtensile bond strength test. Interfacial morphologies were analyzed by Stereo-Microscopy. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The microtensile bond strength of group A and B was (21.84±3.98),(27.10±4.85) MPa,which was (16.44±3.46) and (21.48±4.85) MPa in the group C and D. The differences between group A and B,group C and D,group A and C,as well as group B and D were statistical significant (P < 0.05). Failures mostly occur along the resin-dentine interface. The total-etching adhesives performed more effectively to both normal dentine and caries-affected dentine than Adper EasyTM one. For the same adhesive,the healthy dentine yielded higher bond strength than the caries-affected dentine.

Dermatology ; Humans ; Integrative Medicine ; Physicians

Diabetic Neuropathies ; blood ; drug therapy ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; therapeutic use ; Humans ; Nitric Oxide ; blood ; Phytotherapy

Objective: To investigate dihydroartemisinin(DHA)-induced apoptosis of human prostate cancer cells and the underlying molecular mechanism. Methods: Nude mice were implanted with human prostate cancer PC-3 cells to establish tumor-bearing mouse model. Twenty models mice were evenly randomized into four groups: control group, solvent group (DMSO), large dose DHA (200 μ/kg) group and low dose DHA (100 μ/kg) group. The implanted tumors were observed on day 13 after drug administration. Morphological changes of PC-3 cells were observed by transmission electron microscope(TEM). The protein expression of apoptosis associated gene Bcl-2 and Bax were examined by immunohistochemical method. Apoptosis was detected by TUNEL assay. Results: TEM examination revealed scattered apoptotic cells and apoptotic bodies in tumor tissues of mice in the DHA groups; immunohistochemical examination revealed that the protein expression of apoptosis-associated gene Bcl-2 was decreased and that of Bax was increased in DHA groups (P < 0. 05). TUNEL staining revealed that the rate of cell apoptosis increased significantly in DHA groups(P < 0. 05). Conclusion: It is demonstrated that DHA has strong effect in inducing apoptosis in human prostate cancer cell line PC-3 in vivo, which might be related to the down-regulation of Bcl-2 and up-regulation of Bax.

Factor V ; Factor V Deficiency ; Female ; Humans ; Infant, Newborn

Hepatectomy ; methods ; Hepatic Veins ; surgery ; Humans ; Liver ; surgery

Objective To assess the clinical results of antiglide plate in the treatment of the Danis Weber type B aged ankle fracture. Methods Totally 36 aged cases of Danis Weber type B ankle fracture received ORIF (open reduction with internal fixation) with antiglide plate. Their functional results were evaluated according to the ankle scoring system. We also observed the complications, including failure of fixation, infection, wound dehiscence, and need for hardware removal. Results The clinical results were satisfactory, with the excellent and good ratio of ankle score being 91.6%. Conclusion Since the antiglide plate has theoretical advantages over the conventional lateral plate, it is recommendable for stabilization of Danis Weber type B ankle fractures.