Objective To study the expression of transient receptor potential channel (TRPC) isoforms (TRPC1,3,4,5,6,7) inrats with cardiac hypertrophy.Methods Thirty adult male SD rats,weighing 200-240 g were divided into surgical group (model group,20 rats) and sham group (control group,10 rats) by random number table according to body weight.Aortic coarctation surgery was performed to establish a rat model of myocardial hypertrophy and the control group did not ligate thoracic aorta,but the same surgical procedure with the model group was performed.After 10 weeks,echocardiography was used to check changes of cardiac function; cardiac tissues of rats were weighed and cardiac hypertrophy index was calculated.Cardiac HE staining was used for observation of myocardial tissue morphological changes.Quantitative RT-PCR method was used for measuring the mRNA expression of TPRC isoforms (TRPC1,3,4,5,6,7).Western blotting assay was applied to detect the protein expression of TRPC4 and TPRC5 in hypertrophic cardiac tissue of rats.The relationship between cardiac hypertrophy exponential and TRPC4,TRPC5 protein expression was studied.Results Echocardiography showed that the septal thickness and posterior wall thickness in model group increased significantly compared with those of the control group [mm:(2.64 ± 0.31) vs.(1.89 ± 0.15),(2.30 ± 0.14) vs.(1.60 ± 0.09),t =9.19,8.57,all P ＜ 0.05].Compared with the control group,cardiac hypertrophy index was significantly increased in model group [(3.21 ± 0.15)vs.(1.82 ± 0.10)mg/g,t =17.02,P ＜ 0.01].HE staining of myocardium showed that cardiomyocyte hypertrophy,abnormal nuclear morphology and significantly enlarged nuclear,and hyperplasia of myocardial interstitial fibrous connective tissue could be seen in model group.The mRNA expression of TRPC4 and TRPC5 was significantly increased in the model group as compared to those of the control group (1.51 ± 0.48 vs.1.22 ± 0.25,1.65 ± 0.35 vs.1.27-± 0.87,t =3.55,4.65,all P ＜ 0.05).The protein expression of TRPC4 and TRPC5 was significantly increased in the model group as compared to those of the control group (1.00 ± 0.54 vs.1.45 ± 0.68,1.00 ± 0.65 vs.1.58 ±0.93,t =5.51,7.10,all P ＜ 0.05).The protein expression of TRPC4 and TPRC5 were associated with cardiac hypertrophy index (r =0.728,0.681,all P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Expression of TRPC4 and TRPC5 is increased in rats with cardiac hypertrophy.

Objective To develop a gel permeation chromatography method for determination of content and molecular weight ( Mw ) of Mussel Polysaccharide.Methods Using GPC method, the sample was separated with TSK-gel GMPWXL(7.8 mm ×300 mm) chromatography column which was set at 35℃.The mobile phase was 0.05 mol/mL NaNO3(including 0.05%Na2N3) and the flow rate was 0.6 mL/min.The detector was RID-20AT. Results The average molecular weight of the polysaccharide of Mytilus coruscus was 1 261 411 and the average content was 88.6%by using of the calibration curves of dextrans.The average molecular weight of the polysaccharide of Mytilus edulis was 1 244 062 and the average content was 87.4%. Conclusion The method established in this paper is simple and rapid, accurate and reproducible, which can be used for the quality control of Mussel Polysaccharide.

Objective:To investigate the iodine nutritional status, prevalence and distribution characteristics of thyroid nodules among children and adolescents in Jurong City, Jiangsu Province, and study the risk factors for thyroid nodules in children and adolescents.Methods:In 2021, a cluster sampling method was used to select one primary and one secondary school in the urban and rural areas of Jurong City, ≥150 children and adolescents were selected as survey respondents from each school on a class-by-class basis, including third-grade children in primary schools and seventh-grade adolescents in secondary schools. The basic information and mental health status of survey respondents were collected by basic information questionnaires and Children's Anxiety Related Emotional Disorders Screening Form (SCARED). Water samples were collected from schools where survey respondents were enrolled and from townships where schools were located, and the iodine content in the water were tested. At the same time, household salt and urine samples from survey respondents were collected to test the salt iodine and urine iodine. Thyroid volume and thyroid nodules were measured using B-ultrasound method to analyze goiter (swelling of the thyroid gland) and thyroid nodules. The Cochran-Armitage trend test method was applied for trend analysis, and a multivariate logistic regression model was used to analyze the risk factors for thyroid nodules.Results:A total of 710 children and adolescents (370 males and 340 females) were surveyed, including 347 children (169 males and 178 females) and 363 adolescents (201 males and 162 females). A total of 14 water samples were collected, with an iodine content range of 8.98 to 10.82 μg/L and a median iodine content of 9.98 μg/L. A total of 710 edible salt samples were tested, with a salt iodine content of (20.94 ± 1.94) mg/kg, an iodine salt coverage rate of 100.00%, and a qualified iodine salt consumption rate of 97.46% (692/710). A total of 710 urine samples were tested, with a median urine iodine of 288.13 μg/L, median urinary iodine for boys and girls was 310.29 and 245.12 μg/L, respectively, and the difference between the two was statistically significant ( Z = - 5.91, P < 0.001). A total of 710 children and adolescents were tested by B-ultrasound, and the detection rate of goiter and thyroid nodules was 2.25% (16/710) and 25.07% (178/710). There was no significant upward trend in the detection rate of thyroid nodules with age (χ 2trend = 0.45, P = 0.651). The detection rates of thyroid nodules in boys and girls were 20.00% (74/370) and 30.59% (104/340), respectively, and the difference between the two was statistically significant (χ 2 = 10.57, P < 0.001). Multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that female students who participated in extracurricular tutoring/interest classes in the past month were two influencing factors for thyroid nodules in children and adolescents ( OR = 1.76, 1.54, 95% CI: 1.25 - 2.49, 1.09 - 2.17, P < 0.05). Conclusions:The iodized salt coverage rate, qualified iodized salt consumption rate, and goiter rate in children and adolescents in Jurong City have all reached the elimination standard for iodine deficiency disorders, and their iodine nutrition is at a super-appropriate level. However, the external environment of Jurong City is still iodine-deficient. The detection rate of thyroid nodules in children and adolescents is at a high level. Female students and those who have participated in extracurricular tutoring/interest classes in the past month are risk factors for thyroid nodules in children and adolescents.

Chemical cleaning and disinfection are crucial steps for eliminating infection in root canal treatment.However,irrigant selection or irrigation procedures are far from clear.The vapor lock effect in the apical region has yet to be solved,impeding irrigation efficacy and resulting in residual infections and compromised treatment outcomes.Additionally,ambiguous clinical indications for root canal medication and non-standardized dressing protocols must be clarified.Inappropriate intracanal medication may present side effects and jeopardize the therapeutic outcomes.Indeed,clinicians have been aware of these concerns for years.Based on the current evidence of studies,this article reviews the properties of various irrigants and intracanal medicaments and elucidates their effectiveness and interactions.The evolution of different kinetic irrigation methods,their effects,limitations,the paradigm shift,current indications,and effective operational procedures regarding intracanal medication are also discussed.This expert consensus aims to establish the clinical operation guidelines for root canal irrigation and a position statement on intracanal medication,thus facilitating a better understanding of infection control,standardizing clinical practice,and ultimately improving the success of endodontic therapy.

Endodontic diseases are a kind of chronic infectious oral disease.Common endodontic treatment concepts are based on the removal of inflamed or necrotic pulp tissue and the replacement by gutta-percha.However,it is very essential for endodontic treatment to debride the root canal system and prevent the root canal system from bacterial reinfection after root canal therapy(RCT).Recent research,encompassing bacterial etiology and advanced imaging techniques,contributes to our understanding of the root canal system's anatomy intricacies and the technique sensitivity of RCT.Success in RCT hinges on factors like patients,infection severity,root canal anatomy,and treatment techniques.Therefore,improving disease management is a key issue to combat endodontic diseases and cure periapical lesions.The clinical difficulty assessment system of RCT is established based on patient conditions,tooth conditions,root canal configuration,and root canal needing retreatment,and emphasizes pre-treatment risk assessment for optimal outcomes.The findings suggest that the presence of risk factors may correlate with the challenge of achieving the high standard required for RCT.These insights contribute not only to improve education but also aid practitioners in treatment planning and referral decision-making within the field of endodontics.