Objective:To study the sealing effect of penetrating resin and fluid resin on the exposed dentin with self-etching and to-tal-etching methods,respectively.Methods:60 fresh extracted teeth were randomly divided into 4 groups(n =15).The enamel layer at the tooth neck was cut off,the dentin layer was exposed and adhered with penetrating resin Icon-Infiltration following Icon-Etch etching(group A),Icon-Infiltration following SE-Bond etching(group B),FiltekTMZ350X following SE-Bond etching(group C)and Prime &Bond NT combined with FiltekTMZ350XT following Gluma acid etching(group D),respectively.The morphological change of the dentin-resin interface was examined by the scanning electron microscope.The thickness of adhensive layer hybrid layer and the length of resin tag were measured.Data were statistically analysed.Results:Tight adhesion layer was observe in all groups.The hy-brid layer of the adhesive interface of group D was thicker than that of other groups(P <0.05);the resin tags in the dentin tubules of group A were longer than those of other groups(P <0.05);the bonding agent layer of group C was the thickest(P <0.05).Conclu-sion:The penetrating resin can form more effective protection layer on the exposed dentin surface and longer resin tags pernertrating in-to the dentin tubules than self-etch/total-etch bond system with fluid resin.

Objective To investigate the effects of nicotine on the gene expression profile in prefrontal cortex (PFC) region of rats. Methods Twenty-four adult male F344 rats were randomly divided into treatment group and control group, with 12 animals in each group. Animals in treatment group were injected with nicotine solution while those in control group were given physiological saline for 17 days. At the end of drug administration, the tissue of PFC region was sliced from the brain of each animal. RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq) was utilized to analyze the gene expression profile in PFC of each animal. Bioinformatics tools including Bowtie, Tophat and Cufflinks were used to map the sequencing reads to the reference genome of rat, and to measure the relative expression level of each transcript. Genes whose expression levels were significantly differ-ent between the two groups were identified. The functional categories and the biochemical pathways associated with these genes were further analyzed. Results By comparing the expression level of each transcript between two groups, 885 signifi-cantly differentially expressed genes were identified. These genes were enriched in multiple Gene Ontology Biological Pro-cess categories (e.g., G protein coupled receptor protein signaling pathway, protein ubiquitination, and neurotransmitter up-take) and biological pathways (e.g., insulin signaling pathway, Alzheimer's disease, and long term potentiation). Conclu-sion Nicotine treatment may regulate signaling transduction, energy metabolism and other biological processes in PFC of rat brain.

Acupuncture Therapy ; Cardiomyopathies ; therapy ; Humans ; Meridians

Objective To establish the role of hypothalamic neuroendocrine nuclei in neuroimmunomodulation,peripheral immune challenge\|linduced changes of immune cytokine receptor expression in hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus(PVN) and supraotic nucleus(SON) were studied. Methods Following LPS or SEB was administered intraperitoneally,the expression of proliferating cell nuclear antigen(PCNA) of splenic cells and IL\|1 receptor type Ⅰ in PVN and SON were observed by using immunocytochemistry.Double fluorescent labeling technique was used to determine the relationship of IL\|1 receptor type Ⅰ co\|expressions with arginine vasopressin or oxytocin. Results 1.Compared with the controls,the expression of PCNA of mouse splenic cells was significantly enhanced by LPS or SEB ( P

Protein protein binding is the basis of virus and host cell interactions. With the application of technology of studying of protein interactions, more knowledge of replication and pathogenesis of hepatitis C virus (HCV) could be acquired. Non structure protein NS5A is one of the important regulatory factors in virus replication , transcription and signal transduction, but there are controversy in effect on HCV pathogenesis and resistance to interferon ?(IFN?). In order to describe the relationship between NS5A and host proteins, we use yeast two hybrid system 3 to screen the gene encoding proteins that could interact with NS5A from human hepatocyte library. Thirty five clones were obtained including apo A1, apo A2, apo B100, haplotype mitochondrion complete genome, phosphatidic acid phosphatase type 2B, albumin similar to tumor endothelial marker 5 precursor, matrix metalloproteinase 14, and three of the Homo sapiens hypothetical proteins. The study paved a way for further studies on the pathogenesis of HCV NS5A

To clone the genes of hepatocyte protein interacting with hepatitis C virus NS3 protein, "bait" plasmids of hepatitis C virus NS3 were constructed. After verifying that hepatitis C virus NS3 protein could be steadily expressed in AH109 yeast strain, yeast two hybrid assay was berformed by mating AH109 with Y187 that pre transformed with liver cDNA library plasmids pACT2, and the diploidy yeast cells were plated on quadruple dropout (QDO) medium and assayed for X ? gal activity. Nineteen yeast colonies that could grow on QDO and had ? gal activity were obtained, then the library plasmids were extracted and sequenced. The gene sequences from the 19 positive colonies were aligned with the genes deposited in GenBank. It was found hepatitis C virus NS3 protein could interact with some proteins which have different functions.

Objective To investigate the effect of bcl-2 gene tr ansfection on the apoptosis and bioactivity of cultured islet cells. Met hods Adenovirus-mediated gene transfection was employed to transfect b cl-2 into the islet cells, the expression of bcl-2 was determined by RT-PCR a nd immunocytochemical staining, and the apoptosis of islet cells was detected by TUNEL, the viability was determined by trypan blue staining and islets function was evaluated by insulin detection. Results Bcl-2 protein exp ressed in 70% of transfected rat islet cells. The apoptosis rate of transfected cells reduced significantly compared with untransfected cells (6% vs. 22%). The viability of transfected cells was higher than that of untransfected cells (91% vs. 68%). Insulin secrete capacity of transfected islet cells in high glucose me dium was superior to untransfected cells. Conclusions Islet cel ls may be successfully transfected with adenovirus-mediated gene transfection t echniques. The apoptosis may be declined by bcl-2 gene transfection, so the isl et cells' function improved.

Objective To explore the value of diffused optical tomography(DOT)with ultrasonography (US)in differential diagnosis of breast benign from malignant neoplasms.Methods One hundred ard twenty-three breast neoplasms from 113 patients were checked use the optical tomography image ultrasonography(OPTIMUS).The diagnosis results of the system were compared with pathological study.Two-dimensional ultrasound features in breast neoplasms were digitalizated,and HBT and SO_2 were detected by DOT.At last,synthesis diagnostic index(SDI)was obtained by both US and DOT.Statistic process was carried out in sensitivity,specificity,and the rate of accuracy respectively by US,DOT and OPTIMUS system.Results Among breast neoplasms of 123 mass studied pathologically,78 of them were benign and the rest were malignant.HBT in benign lesions(153.02±105.78)was significantly less than malignant lesions(232.95±78.22),SO_2 in benign lesions(1.0332±0.1641)was significantly elevated compared with malignant lesions(0.8794±0.1814),SDI in benign lesions(147.26±53.76)was significantly less than malignant lesions(243.98±57.27),significant differences were found between the two groups(P＜0.05).The sensitivity of differential diagnosis of breast neoplasms by the OPTIMUS system was 93.33%,the specificity was 83.33%,and the rate of accuracy was 86.99%.Conclusions OPTIMUS can improve the specificity and the rate of early diagnosis.

BACKGROUND:Cerebrovascular stent may destroy the vessel walls,which can lead to vascular restenosis.There are different versions about the safety,pathologic pharmacology reasons and clinical effect.OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the safety and short-term effect of endovascular stent implantation for symptomatic artery stenosis.METHODS:Totally 20 patients with total 22 lesions diagnosed symptomatic artery stenosis were treated with endovascular stenting.The vascular stenotic lesions involved middle cerebral artery in 6 cases,internal carotid artery in 6 cases,vertebral artery in 4 cases,basilar artery in 3 cases and vertebro-basilar artery in 3 cases.The length of vascular stenotic lesions was 3-10 mm with the average of 7 mm.Both balloon and self-expandable stents were used in 12 cases with embolus protection device.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:All of the 22 stents in 20 patients were placed successfully in one time.After stent implantation,the vascular angiography showed that the vessels were reformed obviously with the degree of stenosis no more than 20%.The perfusion in cerebrum was improved in parenchymal phase and the symptom was also improved clearly.At 6-24 months follow-up,20 patients never had cerebral ischemia.With follow-up for 12-24 months in 7 patients,digital subtraction angiography displayed that intima hyperplasia was occurred in stent in one patient with no symptom.The stenotic vascular were unobstructed and no intima hyperplasia by transcranial Doppler examinations.The results demonstrated that endovascular stent implantation is a safe and effective treatment for intracranial symptomatic artery stenosis,while its long-term effect needs further study.

Female ; Humans ; Male ; Mandibulofacial Dysostosis ; genetics ; Pedigree ; Young Adult