Objective: To compare the effects of three fluoride-containing agents on the remineralization of deciduous teeth in vitro. Methods: 36 deciduous teeth were randomly divided into four groups with 9 in each. The teeth were fenestrated on the labial middle surface and the rest parts of the teeth were covered with red nail polish.Every exposed area was etched,rinsed and puffed.Then the exposed areas were treated with 100 g/L(NH 4) 2MoO 2F 4(group ①) , 380 g/L Ag(NH 3) 2F (group ②) and APF-LaCl 3(group ③) for 3 minutes respectively, those in group④ were treated with deionized H 2O as the controls.Then,the teeth were placed into a bottle containing 5 ml remineralization solutions. 4 days later, the concentration of Ca 2+ in the remineralization solutions was measured. Results: The Ca 2+ concentrations (mmol/L) in the remineralization solution of group ①,②,③ and ④ were 0.338 9?0.116 5,0.570 0?0.145 5,0.517 8?0.084 8 and 0.120 4?0.046 8 respectively (P0.05:②vs③). Conclusion: The results indicate that all of the three fluoride-containing agents can promote the remineralization of deciduous teeth in vitro, and that both APF-LaCl 3 and 380 g/L Ag(NH 3) 2F are more effective than 100 g/L(NH 4) 2, MoO 2 F 4.

Objective:To detect the expression of upstream stimulatory factor 1(USF1) and its tempo-spatial distribution during mice teeth development. Methods: Total protein was extracted from P1 and P11 d mice first molar teeth germ, and Western blot for USF1 was undertaken. Paraffin sections of first molar teeth germs from E13, 16, 19, P1, 5, 8, 11, 21 d and 6-month-old adult mice were prepared respectively and immunohistochemical staining was carried out. Results: Western blot analysis identified one Mr 43 000 protein from P11 d mice teeth germs, but none from P1d mice. Immunohistochemically, evidently positive staining for USF1 in mice teeth germs began from P5 d, and extended to P11 d, which was mainly confined to the cytoplasm of secreting ameloblasts and odontoblasts, but no staining in bud, cap and early bell stages of tooth germ. However, after tooth eruption on P21 d, USF1 became negative again, although it was still positive in the adjacent muscles, and the same result was observed in adult mice tooth. Conclusion: USF1 is expressed in tooth germ, which localizes solely in secreting ameloblasts and odontoblasts, and its expression was quite dynamic during mice tooth development.

Background Posterior capsular opacification (PCO) following the extracapsular extract of cataract is associated with the proliferation and migration of residual lens epithelial cells (LECs).Study showed that the incidence of PCO is higher in diabetic patients than those of non-diabetes.So if insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) participates in the pathogenesis of PCO deserve research.Objective This study was to explore the active mechanism of IGF-1/IGF-1 receptor (IGF-1 R) system in the migration of LECs and offer theoretical basis for clinical prevention and treatment of PCO.Methods Human lens epithelial cell lines (HLEC-B3) were cultured and passaged in DMEM.The cells were identified using fluorescence immunocytometry.IGF-1 with the concentrations of 0,30,90 μg/L were added into the medium separately for 48 hours.The numbers of migrated cells were calculated by Transwell test.The cells were cultured in DMEM containing 0,1.5,30,60,90 μg/L IGF-1,and the expressions of IGF-1 Rα and IGF-1Rβ in the cells were assayed and compared by Western bolt.Results The cultured showed the positive response for α-crystallin anibody with red fluorescence in the cellular membrane.Twelve hours after Transwell incubation,the number of migrated cells (Median) was 0(0,1),10(10,11) and 29(27,31) in the 0 μg/L IGF-1 group,30 μg/L IGF-1 group and 90 μg/L IGF-1 group,respectively,showing a significant difference among the 3 groups (Z=12.610,P=0.002).The number of migrated cells in the 30 μg/L IGF-1 group and 90 μg/L IGF-1 group was significantly more than that of the 0 μg/L IGF-1 group (both at P =0.008),and the number of migrated cells in the 90 μg/L IGF-1 group was significantly more than that of the 30 μg/L IGF-1group (P =0.009).Western blot assay showed that the expressions of IGF-1Rα and IGF-1Rβ in the cells were significantly different among the 0,1.5,30,60,90 μg/L IGF-1 groups (F=63.700,130.530,both P =0.000).The expressions of IGF-1 Rα and IGF-1Rβ were gradually elevated as increase of IGF-1 doses when then concentration of IGF-1 was ＞ 30 μg/L,with significant differences among the different concentrations groups (all at P＜0.05).Conclusions IGF-1 can upregulate the expressions of IGF-1R in HLEC-B3 cells in vitro in a dose-dependent manner.Also,IGF-1 enhances the migration ability of HLEC-B3 cells.These results suggest that activation of IGF-1/IGF-1R system may be associated with the pathogenesis of PCO.

Background Ocular alkali burns leads to corneal ulcer and angiogenesis and even corneal opacity.There is still no ideal treatment method.Studies showed that mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can repair corneal wound in vivo,but the specific mechanism is still not clear.Objective This study aimed to observe the histopathological change after the early transplatation of bone marrow MSCs (BMSCs) for corneal alkali burn model in rabbits and explore the anti-inflammatory effects of MSCs after corneal alkali burn.Methods Bone marrow of 4 ml was collected from 2-3 month-old Japanese rabbit.BMSCs were isolated and cultured from the bone marrow of rabbits,and the third generation of cells were used in this study.Cultured cells were identified by morphology and the expressions of surface markers.Corneal alkali burn models were extablished in the right eyes of 24 rabbits by attaching the filter paper with 0.1％ NaOH at the central cornea for 30 seconds,and then the models were randomized into 2 groups.BMSCs suspension of 300 μl (concentration 5×l06/μl) was subconjunctivally injected 1 hour after modeling in the BMSCs group,and equal volume of PBS was used in the same way in the PBS group.Corneal opacification was scored under the slim lamp microscope in 3,14 and 28 days after injection.The polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs) were counted by histopathological examination,and the expression of matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) in the corneal tissue was evaluated by immunochemistry in various time points.The use and care of the rabbits followed the statement of ARVO.Results The rabbit BMSCs were plastic-adherent cells that exhibited a fibroblastlike shape.Cultrued cells highly expressed surface adhesion molecular markers CD29 and CD90 (99.18％ and 97.94％) and lowly expressed hematopoietic cell markers CD34 and CD31 (0.74％ and 0.15％).Opacification of cornea,defect of corneal epithelium,stromal edema and neovascularization appeared after modeling.In 14 days and 28 days after modeling,the opacification scores in the BMSCs group were 2.37±0.52 and 2.25±0.50,which were significantly lower than 3.00±0.53 and 3.25 ±0.50 in the PBS group (t =2.376,2.828,both at P＜0.05).After subconjunctival injection,the number of PMNs was (34.17 ±1.85) /12 fields and (25.64 ±3.86)/12 fields in the BMSCs group,showing significant decrease in comparison with (42.70 ±1.54) /12 fields and (32.67 ±1.42)/12 fields in the PBS group (t=10.021,4.832,both at P=0.000).The expression levels of MMP-2 (A value) in cornea were 0.388±0.016 and 0.384±0.006 in the BMSCs group,with considerable decreases in comparison with 0.438± 0.006 and 0.412± 0.005 in the PBS group (t=10.205,13.514,both at P=0.000).Conclusions Early transplantation of BMSCs can arrest the occurrance of corneal ulcer by suppressing the infiltration of PMNs,alleviateing the inflammation reaction,downregulating the expression of MMP-2 in cornea and inhibiting the degradation of stromal collagen fibers.

OBJECTIVE: To explore the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) C and D in gastric cancer and its relationship with tumor angiogenesis and lymph node metastasis. METHODS: Immunohistochemistry(SABC) and real-time PCR were used to detect the expression of VEGF-C, VEGF-D protein and mRNA in 32 gastric cancer tissues and 32 normal gastric tissues. RESULTS: The positive expression rate of VEGF-C and VEGF-D in gastric cancer tissue was significantly higher than that of normal gastric tissues (P<0.01), the expression of VEGF-C and VEGF-D in the gastric cancer group and the lymph node metastasis group were significantly different (P<0.05). The expression of VEGF-C and VEGF-D in gastric carcinoma was positively correlated with lymph node metastasis (P<0.01), the expression of VEGF-C and VEGF-D in well-differentiated carcinoma, moderately differentiated carcinoma and poorly differentiated carcinoma was statistically different (P<0.05). VEGF-C and VEGF-D expressions in gastric cancer cells were not related to the patient's age, sex, and lymph node distant metastasis (P>0.05). CONCLUSION The non-intake high expression of VEGF-C and VEGF-D in gastric cancer cells is closely related to lymph node metastasis. They serve as the important reference indicator to assess the prognosis in gastric cancer patients.
Adult ; Aged ; Female ; Humans ; Lymphatic Metastasis ; Male ; Middle Aged ; RNA, Messenger ; genetics ; metabolism ; Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction ; Stomach Neoplasms ; metabolism ; pathology ; Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor C ; genetics ; metabolism ; Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor D ; genetics ; metabolism

Objective To evaluate the analytical performance of four lipoprotein associated phospholipase A2(Lp-PLA2)activity reagents on Beckman AU5800 automatic biochemical analyzer. Methods The remaining serum samples of 214 patients and 140 apparently healthy individuals were collected from March to July 2017 in Peking Union Medical College Hospital.These samples were used for method comparison and reference interval evaluation.According to the guidelines of EP15-A,EP6-A,EP-17 and EP7-P from Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute(CLSI)standards,the precision, linearity, sensitivity and common interferences(e.g free bilirubin, conjunct bilirubin, hemoglobin and chyle)were assessed.According to EP9-A2,method comparisons of differents regents(Evermed,DiaSys,Hengxiao and Zhongyuan were labeled as A,B,C and D,respectively)were conducted and the differences were estimated at medical decision levels(328U/L,391U/L and 485U/L).Results The precision of four reagents were acceptable.The repeatability(CV%)of A to D were 0.5%-1.7%, 0.7%-3.0%, 0.9%-2.0% and 0.5%-3.3%,respectively.The reproducibility(CV%)were 0.7%-2.9%, 1.4%-3.2%, 1.3%-1.9%and 0.8%-4.1%,respectively.Both of those achievedlaboratory defined quality objective(<5%).The linearity of A to D were 44 -1 992 U/L,39 -1 798 U/L,13 -540 U/L and 75-1 717U/L,respectively.The regression coefficient R2 was between 0.997 and 1.000, and the correlation coefficient(r)was between 0.998 and 1.000.The interference of chyle were acceptable among these four reagents andmet the manufacturer′s requirementsor clinical needs.In a low level of Lp-PLA2,bilirubin had an obvious interferenceonreagent C;B and C were negatively affected when the hemoglobin was 4.5 g/L; and D was positively affected when the hemoglobin was 2.45 g/L.The regression coefficients R2 of A,C,D compared with B were between 0.978 and 0.995,and the correlation coefficients(r)were between 0.989 and 0.998. The expected differences at medical decision levels ranged from -240 U/L to 113 U/L.For A to D,the Lp-PLA2 activity results of 131(93.6%), 140(100%), 82(58.6%), and 128(91.4%)cases were analysed within the manufacturer′s claimed reference intervals.Conclusion The precision and linearity of the four Lp-PLA2 activity detection reagents used in automatic biochemical analyzer are good, but the anti-interference ability needs to be improved.

Objective To investigate the prevalence and possible factors of hypouricemia in Peking Union Medical College Hospital.Methods A retrospective investigation.Serum uric acid, lipids, glucose and other chemistry tests were analyzed among 83176 outpatients(Male:30795,Female:52381), 15849 inpatients(Male:7402,Female:8447)and 24081 healthy subjects(Male:11859,Female:12222)in Peking Union Medical College Hospital from December 2015 to April 2016.Grouped by gender and age, the prevalence of hypouricemiawas analyzed in all subjects and the etiology and possible risk factors of hypouricemia were explored among all patients.Results The serum uric acid of outpatients,inpatients and healthy subjects were 286(235-348)μmol/L, 282(226-348)μmol/L and 298(244-358)μmol/L, respectively.And the prevalence were 0.6%(499/83176),2.5%(390/15849)and 0.2%(39/24081), respectively.The prevalence of hypouricemia ofwomen was significantly higher than that ofmen(outpatients:0.7%vs 0.4%,P<0.001;inpatients:2.8%vs 2.1%,P=0.004;healthy subjects:0.30%vs 0.04%, P<0.001).After analyzing 507 hypouricemia patients, the top three clinical diagnoses that related with hypouricemia were kidney diseases, tumor and rheumatic diseases.Compared with the control group, the prevalence of hypouricemia in hypertriglyceridemia group and group with eGFR higher than 90 ml/(min· 1.73 m2)were lower(OR:0.33, 95% CI:0.21-0.50; OR:0.16, 95% CI:0.09-0.29), and the prevalence of hypouricemia in hyperglycemia group was higher(OR:1.62, 95% CI:1.12-2.35). Conclusion The prevalence of hypouricemia of Chinese women was higher than that of men and may be related with TG,Glu and eGFR.

BACKGROUNDThe pain caused by orthodontic treatment has been considered as tough problems in orthodontic practice. Danggui-shaoyao-san (DSS) is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) prescription which has long been used for pain treatment and possesses antioxidative, cognitive enhancing and antidepressant effects. We raise the hypothesis that DSS exerts analgesic effect for orthodontic pain via inhibiting the activations of neuron and microglia.

METHODSDSS was given twice a day from day 5 prior to experimental tooth movement (ETM). Directed face grooming and vacuous chewing movements (VCM) were evaluated. Immunofluorescent histochemistry and Western blot analysis were used to quantify the Iba-1 (microglia activation) and Fos (neuronal activation) expression levels in the trigeminal spinal nucleus caudalis (Vc).

RESULTSETM significantly increased directed face grooming and VCM which reached the peak at post-operative day (POD) 1 and gradually decreased to the baseline at POD 7. However, a drastic peak increase of Fos expression in Vc was observed at 4 hours and gradually decreased to baseline at POD 7; while the increased Iba-1 level reached the peak at POD 1 and gradually decreased to baseline at POD 7. Furthermore, pre-treatment with DSS significantly attenuated the ETM induced directed face grooming and VCM as well as the Fos and Iba-1 levels at POD 1.

CONCLUSIONTreatment with DSS had significant analgesic effects on ETM-induced pain, which was accompanied with inhibition of both neuronal and microglial activation.

Animals ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; therapeutic use ; Face ; physiology ; Male ; Mastication ; physiology ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional ; methods ; Microglia ; drug effects ; physiology ; Neurons ; drug effects ; physiology ; Pain ; drug therapy ; Pain Management ; methods ; Postoperative Period ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Tooth Movement Techniques ; adverse effects