Objective: To study the effects of different restorati ve materials on the health of periodontal tissue. Methods: A total of 40 posterior teeth were divided into four groups with 10 in each. Sil ver amalgam, glass ionomer cements, GlasIonomer Cement FX and light curing Mic roglass composite resin were used to restore Class Ⅱ cavity in each tooth of th e 4 groups respectively . 6 months after restoration gingival cervical fluid (GC F) was collected , GCF aspartate aminotransferase (GCF AST) level was tested a nd plaque index was assessed for each case. Results: The s ilver amalgam and light curing Microglass composite resin groups presented less amount of GCF ( P

Objective To evaluated the role of wt-P53 protein in telomerase regulation in keloid fibroblasts(KFBs). Methods The fibroblasts were derived from human keloid tissue which was proved by pathological diagnosis. KFBs were divided into 2 groups, the transfection group and the untransfection group. wt-p53 gene was transfected into the fibroblasts by adenovirus vectors in the transfection group. The KFBs untransfected with wt-p53 gene served as control (untransfection group). After 48 hours of transfection, the expression of wt-P53 protein was analyzed by both Western blotting and immunofluorescence method, respectively. The telomerase activity was evaluated by TRAP-ELISA after 1-7 days of transfection.Results All the KFBs from 2 groups expressed wt-P53 protein. But the expression level of wt-P53 protein in the transfection group was significantly higher than that in the untransfection group. At the same time of high expression of wt-P53 protein, the telomerase activity of KFBs in transfection group was significantly lower than that in the untransfection group( P＜0.05). Conclusion High level expression of wt-P53 protein can transiently inhibit the telomerase activity of KFBs.

E.coli single-stranded DNA-binding protein (SSB) plays an important role in replication, recombination and repair of DNA and is thus crucial for the survival of the bacteria.We described a high expression and efficient purification scheme and kinetic assay of interaction with its substrate, single-stranded DNA (ssDNA). A ssb gene (537 bp) for encoding SSB was obtained by PCR amplification from E.coli K-12 genome. The expression vector of the fusion protein SSB was constructed by attaching ssb gene to pQE30. SSB fusion protein was expressed in M15 E.coli strain induced by IPTG. SDS-PAGE analysis revealed that the expected protein with a molecular weight 20.6kDa was soluble and amounted to about 30% of the total bacterial protein. SSB protein was purified by immobilized metal (Ni2+) chelation affinity chromatography and the purity was about 90%. The resulting SSB protein was a correctly folded tetramer analyzed by gel filtration. It could bind ssDNA with equilibrium dissociation constant (KD) of 4.79×10-7 mol/L as determined by surface plasmon resonance.

Objective To study wt-p53 gene's influence on the proliferation of keloid fibroblasts in vitro. Methods wt-p53 gene was transfected into keloid fibroblasts by adenovirus vector. wt-p53 mRNA was analyzed by RT-PCR; wt-p53 protein was evaluated by indirectiy immunofluorescence; The ability of proliferation of keloid fibroblasts was analyzed by cell growing curves; The cell cycle of KFB was checked by FCAS. Results The expression of wt-p53 mRNA and protein was obviously higher in the fibroblasts of the experimental group than those of control group; the rate of G_0~G_1 in cell cycle was higher in the fibroblasts of the experimental group than those of control group; at the same time, the rate of G_2~M was lower in fibroblasts of the experimental group than those of control group (P

Objective To investigate the serum level of NT-pro-BNP in patients with acute ischemic stroke and to determine whether NT-pro-BNP levels were associated with the death within 15 days of stroke onset. Methods Two hundard twenty-six consecutive patients with acute ischemic stroke within 48 hours of onset were enrolled in this study. We measured plasma NT-pro-BNP within 72 h and recorded the NIHSS score on admission. Patients were divided into two groups: the deceased group, who died within 15 days, and the survival group. The factors associated with the death within 15 d of stroke onset were investigated by using multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results Twenty-four (10.6%) patients died with 15 days of stroke onset. The incidence of atrial fibrillation, cardioembolism and large infarc?tion, the mean ± SD of NIHSS score, age, glucose level and creatinine were significantly higher in the deceased group than in the survival group (P<0.001). On the other hand, the mean ± SD of LVEF, albumin, LDL-C, and total-cholester?ol were significantly lower in the deceased group than in the survival group(P<0.05 ). The median of the plasma NT-pro-BNP level was significantly higher in the deceased group than in the survival group (2598.5 vs. 190.4 pg/mL, P<0.001). The optimal cut-off level, sensitivity, specificity and ROC area of NT-pro-BNP levels to distinguish the de?ceased group from the survival group were 955.2 pg/mL, 83.3%and 82.2%, 0.906, respectively. Binary logistic regression analysis demonstrated that NIHSS score of ≥13 (OR=56.18, 95% CI=9.06 to 348.40, P =0.000) , plasma Lg NT-Pro-BNP level (OR=38.79, 95%CI=6.52 to 230.95, P=0.000) , and the size of infarction (OR=8.73, 95%CI=1.11~68.88, P=0.040) were independent factors associated with the death within acute phase of stroke. Conclusions The plas?ma NT-pro-BNP level can predict the death of stroke patients within 15 days of stroke onset.

Objective:To induce the specific cytotoxicity of T lymphocytes to the breast cancer cells overexpressing HER 2 by bispecific monoclonal antibodies anti HER 2?anti CD3 and to stimulate natural immunoreactions. Methods:Using SK BR 3 cell line overexpressing HER 2 as target cells, MCF 7 cell line as control cells, and T lymphocytes as effector cells, the biological function of BsAb anti HER 2?anti CD3 was studied, including growth inhibition of target cells, proliferation of effect cells, and cytotoxicity of lymphocytes mediated to SK BR 3. The measuring methods included MTT(measurement of tetrazplium), 3H thymidine incorporation assay system.Results:BsAb anti HER 2?anti CD3 had the function of MAbHER 2 and MAbCD3, which inhibited growth of SK BR 3 and accelerated proliferation of T lymphocytes from normal donors. BsAb anti HER 2?anti CD3 mediated more significant cytotoxicity of T lymphocytes to SK BR 3 than MAb HER 2.The best ratio of effector cells to target cells was 20∶1. Conclusion:BsAb anti HER 2?anti CD3 bound to the breast cancer cells overexpressing HER 2 and T lymphocytes and mediated significant cytotoxicity of T lymphocytes to the breast cancer cells overexpressing HER 2, indicating BsAb anti HER 2?anti CD3 had significant antitumor function.

Objective To observe the ultrastructural change of intestinal mucosa in mice infected with Blastocystis hominis, and to study the pathogenic mechanism of B.hominis infection. Methods 20 Kunming mice were randomly divided into 4 groups: group A treated with immunosuppressant (dexamethasone), group B without immunosuppressant, group C as normal control and group D as immunosuppressant control. Groups A and B were then orally infected with 204 cysts of B. hominis. Groups C and D were treated as control by infusing same volume of Locke′s solution. Six days after inoculation, mice in each group were killed and mucosa of ileocecum was observed by transmission electron microscope (TEM) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). Results Under SEM, B. hominis located in enteric cavity and on the surface of ileocecum mucosa. Individual parasites also invaded into mucosa and its fold. Partial destruction of microvilli on the mucosa was observed. TEM observation indicated a reduction of microvilli on the surface of absorptive cells. Mitochondrial edema, rough endoplasmic reticulum dilatation and degranulation were found on absorptive cells and goblet cells. Lymphocyte infiltration and eosinophilia were found in intercellular stroma. Pathological changes in group A were more serious than that of group B. No abnormal change on the mucosal ultrastructure was found in groups C and D. Conclusions B. hominis infection causes significant ultrastructural lesion on the ileocecal mucosa in mice. Immune status of the mice can affect the degree of the lesion due to infection.

Objective To survey on the prevalence of schistosomiasis among floating population in Zhejiang province. Methods A survey on prevalence of schistosomiasis among floating population was conducted from September to November 2008, and the stratified cluster sampling method was adopted in the survey. Totally 129 villages of 19 counties or districts were selected as survey sites, and 100 samples of migrants aged 6 to 65 from schistosomiasis-endemic areas were taken in each selected village. All selected individuals were surveyed by questionnaire and underwent serum indirect hemagglutination (IHA) test. For individuals with positive serum IHA testing the fecal examination was carried out to detect the eggs by nylon sedimentation method. SPSS 13.0 software was used for data processing. Results The number of migrants in survey sites was 3 357 420, among whom 303 219 were from schistosomiasis-endemic areas (9.03%).The positive rate in serum IHA test was 2.06% (286/13 898), 276 IHA-positives individuals received fecal examination, and 7 cases were positive (2.52%). Based on above data it was estimated that there would be potentially about 33 500 serum IHA-positive cases and 845 egg-positive cases among floating population in Zhejiang province. Conclusion The risk of schistosomiasis transmission still exists in Zhejiang province due to the infected migrants from endemic areas, and a surveillance system and quick response are required for prevention of re-emergence of the disease.

Objective To study on the specific cellular immune response produced in BALB/c mice immunized with human papillomavirus (HPV) type 6b capsid protein L1 and Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct) major outer membrane protein(MOMP) multi-epitope chimeric DNA (HPV6b L1/Ct MOMP multiepitope) , and the enhancement of the specific cellular immune response to Ct MOMP multi-epitope by HPV6b L1. Methods The Ct MOMP multi-epitope gene was connected to the C terminal of HPV6b L1,the gene of HPV6b L1 had been optimized according to the codon usage of eukaryotic system, and then the HPV6b L1/Ct MOMP multi-epitope chimeric gene was cloned to pcDNA3.1 ( + ) vector. After identification by restriction enzyme digestion and DNA sequencing, the recombinant plasmid was transfected into COS-7 cells, Indirect Immunofluorescence (IIF) was used to confirm the expression of proteins. Then, BALB/c mice were randomly assigned to receive (intramuscular injection) either pcDNA3.1 ( + )/HPV6b L1/Ct MOMP or pcDNA3.1 ( + )/Ct MOMP or pcDNA3.1 ( + ) or PBS ( n = 12, 150 μg/time), and the same immunization schedule was repeated third times at 2 week intervals. The level of cytokine( IFN-γ, IL-4, IL-10) -producing CD3+ T cells in spleen, the cytotoxicity of Ct MOMP-specific and HPV6b L1-specific cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) in spleen were detected by intracellular cytokine staining-fluorescence activated cell sorter (ICS-FACS) and LDH release assays, respectively. Results After immunization, when the efCTL (44.56%±4.02%, 35.35% ±2.89% ) and HPV6b L1 specific cytotoxicity of CTL (27.08% ±2.04%, 21.68% ±4.06% ) in pcDNA3.1 ( + )/HPV6b L1/Ct MOMP multi-epitope chimeric DNA immunized mice, were significantly higher than that in pcDNA3.1 ( + )/Ct MOMP multi-epitope DNA (35.50%±2.68%, 30.24% ±1.75%; 12.27% ±3.36%, 9.32% ±3.07%) and other control groups(F=72.87, F=114.55, P＜0.05; F=30.04, F=10.47, P＜0.05), and Ct MOMP multi-epitope specific cytotoxicity of CTL in pcDNA3.1 ( + )/Ct MOMP multi-epitope DNA immunized mice were significantly higher than that in control groups( F = 58.85, F = 120.21; P<0.05). The level of intracellular cytokine IFN-γ in pcDNA3.1 ( + )/HPV6b L1/Ct MOMP multi-epitope DNA immunized mice(4.34% ±0.06%)was higher significantly than that in pcDNA3.1 ( + )/Ct MOMP multi-epitope DNA immunized mice(3.14% ± 0.18%, P<0.05 ) and other control groups ( F = 473.83, P<0.05 ), while, the levels of IL-4 ( F =0.97, P ＞ 0.05 ) and IL-10 ( F = 2.25, P ＞ 0.05 ) had no significant difference between groups. Conclusion Both Ct MOMP and HPV6b L1 protein specific cellular immune response could be induced in BALB/c mice immunized with HPV6b L1/Ct MOMP multi-epitope chimeric plasmid, and the HPV6b L1 gene optimized by eukaryotic codon could significantly enhance the cellular immune response induced by Ct MOMP multi-epitope gene in BALB/c mice.

ObjectiveTo explore the characteristics and risk factors of suicidal ideation among community subjects in Xiamen city and to provide appropriate suicide intervention strategies.MethodsUsing multi-stage stratified cluster sampling,12071 subjects aged 18 years and older were identified in Xiamen City.Their suicidal ideation was recorded with the investigation list made by Beijing Huilongguan Hospital Beijing Suicide Research and Prevention Center.Psychiatrists determined their diagnosis with Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder 4th edition (DSM-Ⅳ).ResultsA total of 10757 subjects completed the survey,the completion was 89.1％.The life-time prevalence of suicidal ideation was 2.48％ (95％CI:2.19％ ～ 2.77％ ),the prevalence was higher in female(3.00％ ) than male( 1.88％ ) (RR =1.60,95％CI:1.24 ～2.06).Analysis of risk factors by single logistic regression showed that the suicidal ideation of persons were mostly in female,44 years and older group,in rural,not-being married,no medical insurance,poor mental or physical health in last month,being in hospital due to the mental problems,low quality of life,living alone,having blood relatives or acquaintance with suicidal behavior.While the risk factors by muhivariate logistic regression were ranked as follows:having acquaintance with suicidal behavior (OR =3.66,95％CI:2.44 ～5.50),being in hospital because of mental problems (OR =3.30,95％CI:1.08 ～10.09),poor mental health in last month(OR =3.17,95％CI:2.37 ～4.24),any blood relatives having suicidal behavior (OR =2.91,95％CI:1.61 ～ 5.25 ),low of quality of life (OR =2.21,95％CI:1.50 ～ 3.26 ),not-being married (OR =1.73,95％CI:1.28 ～ 2.32),living alone (OR =1.65,95％CI:1.18 ～ 2.32),being female (OR=1.57,95％CI:1.21 ～ 2.05).The prevalence of mental disorders in suicidal ideation was 46.4％.ConclusionThe prevalence of suicidal ideation is significantly higher in female residents than in male.Having acquaintance with suicidal behavior,being in hospital due to the mental problems as well as poor mental health in last month are the main risk factors of suicidal ideation.