Objective To investigate the changes in proliferation index (PrI) of gingival fibroblasts in nifedipine-induced gingival hyperplasia ( NIFr-HGF). Methods Gingival fibroblasts were derived from a patient with nifedipine-induced gingival hyperplasia. Cells were induced by 10 ng/mL and 1 000 ng/mL nifedipine ( low- and high-concentration drug intervention groups), respectively. Cells were harvested 18 h and 30 h after intervention, cell cycles were detected by flow cytometry, and Prls were calculated. NIFr-HGF without nifedipine induction were served as blank control. Results After induction for the same time, Prls of NIFr-HGF cell cycle of low- and high-concentration drug intervention groups were significantly higher than those of blank control group (P <0.05) , while there was no significant difference between low and high-concentration drug intervention groups (P > 0.05). In low and high-concentration drug intervention groups, Prls of NIFr-HGF cell cycle after intervention for 30 h were significantly higher than those after intervention for 18 h [(57. 54 ± 0.019)% vs (21.15 ±0.011)%, and (59.36 ±0.031)% vs (19.01 ±0.012) %, respectively] (P < 0.05). Conclusion For patients with nifedipine-induced gingival hyperplasia, PrI of NIFr-HGF cell cycle increases with time of nifedipine intervention, while is not significantly related to drug concentration.

OBJECTIVE:To optimize the formulation and preparation technology of podophyllotoxin derivative(5-FPE) liposomes.METHODS:A thin film-ultrasonic dispersion method was used to prepare the 5-FPE liposomes.Orthogonal experiment was performed to optimize its best formulation and preparation technology with entrapment efficiency as the evaluation index;meanwhile,the entrapment efficiency,drug-loading amount,morphology,particle size distribution,Zeta electric potential and stabilities of the liposomes within 10 days' storing at 25 ℃ or 4 ℃ were investigated.RESULTS:The optimal formulation and prepariton technology of the liposomes has been established in our study.3 batches of liposomes prepared in the optimal conditions had a mean entrapment efficiency of 66.45%,a mean drug-loading amount of 7.97%,mean particle size of 284.7 nm and mean Zeta electric potential of-22.15 mV.The entrapment efficiency of the liposomes decreased more after storing for 10 days at 25 ℃ than at 4 ℃.CONCLUSION:The optimal formulation and preparation technology of 5-FPE liposomes are feasible and which serve as a basis for the further study of 5-FPE preparations.

Objective: To apply chromogenic in situ hybridization (CISH for detection of HER2 gene amplification in breast cancer tissues and to discuss some modifications of the CISH method. Methods: HER2 gene amplification was detected by CISH in 60 breast cancer specimens with an immunohistochemical score over 2+. The correlation between the results of IHC and CISH was analyzed. Our experience in CISH manipulation was summarized and optimization to CISH was discussed. Results: CISH identified gene amplification in 91% (40/44) specimens with an IHC score of 3+ and in 50% (8/16) specimens with an IHC score of 2+. The total concordance rate between IHC and CISH was 80% (48/60, P<0.01). The thickness of sections should be controlled within 4-5 μm; the denaturation should be complete; and the post-hybridization washing temperature and time were also very important and the temperature should be controlled at 70-75 °C. The dyeing time of hematoxylin should also be restrictedly controlled. Positive control should be set up in the experiment for high quality of the experiment. Conclusion: CISH has high concordance rate with IHC in examining HER2 amplification and it may be a new method for detection of HER2 gene. The thickness of the sections, the post hybridization washing temperature and time, and the time of hematoxylin dyeing should be strictly controlled.

Objective: To verify whether hot PBS washing after the enzymatic reaction between tyramine and horseradish peroxidase can improve the sensitivity and specificity of catalyzed signal amplification (CSA). Methods: Using 7 different types of primary antibodies and 2 tumor microarray system, we carried out En Vision, LSAB, Standard CSA, and modified CSA staining and compared their sensitivities and specificities. Results: The modified CSA method was the most sensitive one among the 4 methods, followed by standard CSA, En Vision, and LsAB method. The sensitivity of modified CSA method was 2-3 times higher than that of standard CSA. The 4 methods had similar background staining and had exact localization of cells. Conclusion: The modified CSA is more stable and sensitive than traditional CSA staining method.

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Objective To analyze the mediating effect of mental resilience on the relationship between work stress and sleep quality in psychiatrists. Methods A total of 221 front-line psychiatrists from four mental health centers in Shannxi Province were selected as the study subjects using convenience sampling method. The questionnaires of Scale for Occupational Stressors on Clinician，Chinese Version of Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index Scale were used to investigate the work stress，mental resilience and sleep quality of the psychiatrists. We conducted Bootstrap mediation test to analyze the mediating effect of mental resilience using SPSS PROCESS V3.5 macro program. Results The total score of work stress of psychiatrists was 97.0±17.5，and the medium（P25，P75）of mental resilience and sleep quality scores were 84.0（75.5， 94.0）and 6.0（5.0，9.0）respectively. The detection rate of sleep disorders among psychiatrists was 33.9%（75/221）. The total score of work stress of psychiatrists was negatively correlated with the total score of mental resilience ［rank correlation coefficient（rS ）=−0.34，P<0.01］，and was positively correlated with the total score of sleep quality（rS =0.48，P<0.01）. The total score of mental resilience was negatively correlated with that of sleep quality （rS = − 0.39，P<0.01）. The work stress of psychiatrists had a positive predictive effect on sleep quality［standardized regression coefficient（β）=0.41.P<0.01］，and a negative predictive effect on mental resilience（β）=−0.38，P<0.01）. Mental resilience had a negative predictive effect on sleep quality（β）=−0.24，P<0.01. Mental resilience played a partial mediating role between work stress and sleep quality，and the mediating effect accounted for 22.0% of the total effect. Conclusion Both work stress and mental resilience of psychiatrists can directly affect their sleep quality，and the mental resilience has a partial mediating role in the effect of work stress on sleep quality.

Objective To establish a method for determination of total hardness in drinking water by using automatic potentiometric titrator.Methods Dynamic equivalence point titration(DET)and monotonic equivalence point titration(MET)mode was used to determine the high total hardness and low total hardness of drinking water samples respectively.Results Used DET mode to determine the high total hardness,the relative standard deviation(RSD)was 0.69%～1.72% and the recovery rate was 101.5%～102.2%.Used MET mode to determine the low total hardness,RSD was 3.49%～4.00% and the recovery rate was 95.8%- 103.6%.Conclusion This method is rapid,simple,accurate,precise and applicable to the determination of total hardness in drinking water in low and high levels.

The treatment effect of primary and metastatic hepatic carcinoma after local intervention?al therapy is closely related to the prognosis of patients. Traditional imaging modalities such as CT, MRI and ultrasound can only provide anatomical information in monitoring treatment response. In recent years, PET/CT has been widely used in monitoring treatment response for tumors. Many studies have compared the effi?cacy of PET/CT with that of traditional imaging modalities in monitoring the response of primary and meta?static hepatic carcinoma after interventional therapy. This review summarizes recent progress in this field.

Objective:To establish an HPLC method for determining the content of aspirin and sodium salicylat in A-Liu spirits and study the stability of the two components under different storage conditions. Methods:The analytical column was Agilent Eclipse XDB-C18(150 mm ×4.6 mm, 5 μm) ,0.01 mol·L-1 potassium dihydrogen phosphate (adjusting pH to 2.3 with potassium acid) -acetonitrile-methanol(55∶15∶30) was used as the mobile phase at the flow rate of 1. 0ml·min-1 , the detection wavelength was 280 nm and the column temperature was 30℃. The contents of aspirin and sodium salicylat were regularly determined under such storage conditions as ambient temperature, constant temperature and humidity(30℃ ± 2℃,65% ± 5%) and refrigeration (4℃ ± 2℃). Re-sults:The average recovery and RSD were 100. 06% and 0. 80%(n=9) for aspirin, and 100. 53% and 0. 82%(n=9) for sodium salicylat. Aspirin and sodium salicylat showed good linear relationship within the range of 31.0-310.0 μg·ml-1(r=0.999 9)and 30. 5-305. 0 μg·ml-1(r=0. 999 5), respectively. Under the three storage conditions, the content of aspirin was decreased, while that of sodium salicylat was increased, suggesting the temperature could significantly affect the hydrolysis rate and content of aspirin Conclusion:The method is promising with good resolution, reproducibility and sensitivity. It is recommended that the method be used to determine the content of aspirin and sodium salicylat in A-Liu spirits, and aspirin isn't stable under different storage conditions.

[ ABSTRACT] AIM:To observe the change of skin histology in diabetic rats and to investigate the possible me-chanism of c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) protein in the dorsal root ganglion (DRG) during the process.METHODS:Diabetic animal model was established in the male SD rats by intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin.Plantar skin speci-mens of the rats were collected from control group, DM 2-week group (DM2), DM 4-week group (DM4), and DM 8-week group ( DM8) .Immunohistochemical staining and HE staining were used to observe the change of PGP 9.5 immunoreactive nerve terminals and the structures of the skin tissues.The protein expression of PGP 9.5 in the plantar skin tissues, and JNK and p-JNK protein in the DRG within lumbar 5, 6 (L5, 6), and sacral 1 (S1) spinal cord segments were detected by Western blotting.RESULTS:PGP 9.5 immunoreactive nerve terminals of the plantar skin of the rats mainly distributed in the basal layer of the epidermis and papillary dermis.Compared with control group, PGP 9.5 positive nerve terminals in DM4 group showed reduced density and sparse distribution.PGP 9.5 positive nerve terminals in DM8 group showed signifi-cantly reduced distribution, thinner nerve diameter, shorter length and distorted shape.Histological changes of the thinner epidermal tissue, reduced epidermal cell layers, uneven cell distribution and arrangement in DM4 group, and significantly reduced epidermal cell layers, swollen and blurred cells, increasing cell gap, lack of stratified epidermis arrangement for part of epidermis, atropal and degenerated dermal collagen fiber, significantly decreased subcutaneous fat in DM8 group were observed.The results of Western blotting showed that the protein expression of PGP 9.5 in the plantar skin tissue of DM rats was progressively decreased along with the disease, while the protein level of p-JNK in L5, 6-DRG or S1-DRG showed a gradual increasing trend.PGP 9.5 immunoreactive positive nerve terminal density of plantar skin in DM rats had a negative correlation with the protein level of p-JNK in L5, 6-DRG and S1-DRG (P<0.01), but showed a significant positive correlation with the plantar skin thickness (P<0.01).CONCLUSION:The protein level of p-JNK within L5, 6-DRG or S1-DRG in DM rats shows a progressive enhancement.At the same time, there is a significant change in the skin tissue density and structure.The changes of skin tissue and nerve morphology in DM rat may be related to the activation of JNK/SAPK pathway in L5, 6-DRG or S1-DRG cells.Blocking or inhibiting JNK/SAPK pathway may delay the diabetic pe-ripheral neuropathy and reduce the risk of skin lesions.