1.Mechanism and Application of Chinese Herb Medicine in Treatment of Peripheral Nerve Injury.
Yu-Qing CHEN ; Yan-Xian ZHANG ; Xu ZHANG ; Yong-Mei LYU ; Zeng-Li MIAO ; Xiao-Yu LIU ; Xu-Chu DUAN
Chinese journal of integrative medicine 2025;31(3):270-280
Peripheral nerve injury (PNI) encompasses damage to nerves located outside the central nervous system, adversely affecting both motor and sensory functions. Although peripheral nerves possess an intrinsic capacity for self-repair, severe injuries frequently result in significant tissue loss and erroneous axonal junctions, thereby impeding complete recovery and potentially causing neuropathic pain. Various therapeutic strategies, including surgical interventions, biomaterials, and pharmacological agents, have been developed to enhance nerve repair processes. While preclinical studies in animal models have demonstrated the efficacy of certain pharmacological agents in promoting nerve regeneration and mitigating inflammation, only a limited number of these agents have been translated into clinical practice to expedite nerve regeneration. Chinese herb medicine (CHM) possesses a longstanding history in the treatment of various ailments and demonstrates potential efficacy in addressing PNI through its distinctive, cost-effective, and multifaceted methodologies. This review critically examines the advancements in the application of CHM for PNI treatment and nerve regeneration. In particular, we have summarized the most commonly employed and rigorously investigated CHM prescriptions, individual herbs, and natural products, elucidating their respective functions and underlying mechanisms in the context of PNI treatment. Furthermore, we have deliberated on the prospective development of CHM in both clinical practice and fundamental research.
Drugs, Chinese Herbal/pharmacology*
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Humans
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Peripheral Nerve Injuries/drug therapy*
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Animals
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Nerve Regeneration/drug effects*
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Medicine, Chinese Traditional
2.Analysis of Helicobacter pylori infection in the natural population of Sanya City
Shi-Mei HUANG ; Lian-Guo LAN ; Da-Ya ZHANG ; Run-Xiang CHEN ; Xiao-Dong ZHANG ; Chen CHEN ; Fan ZENG ; Da LI ; Xian-Feng HUANG ; Qi WANG ; Shi-Ju CHEN ; Lei GAO ; Jun-Tao ZENG ; Fei-Hu BAI
Modern Interventional Diagnosis and Treatment in Gastroenterology 2024;29(2):141-145
Objective To explore the current status of H.pylori infection in the natural population of Sanya City,analyze its influencing factors,and provide a reference basis for the prevention and control of H.pylori infection.Methods A total of 677 residents from four districts of Sanya City were selected by overall stratified random sampling method,and were subjected to urea 14C breath test and questionnaire survey to calculate the positive rate of H.pylori in the natural population and analyze the influencing factors of H.pylori infection.Results A total of 606 residents were included,and the number of H.pylori positive detections was 261,with a positive detection rate of 38.5%.Among them,different ethnicity,marital status,smoking,eating vegetables and fruits,and literacy level were associated with H.pylori infection(P<0.05);gender,age,BMI,alcohol consumption,drinking water source,betel quid chewing,and the number of cohabitants were not significantly associated with H.pylori infection(P>0.05).Family infection was an independent risk factor for H.pylori infection in the natural population of Sanya City,and Li ethnicity,frequent consumption of fruits and vegetables,and college and higher education level were independent protective factors for H.pylori infection in the natural population of Sanya City.Conclusion The rate of H.pylori infection in the natural population of Sanya City is lower than the national average.Consuming more fruits and vegetables and improving the awareness of hygiene protection are conducive to the prevention of H.pylori infection;and the promotion of the family and related members with the same examination and treatment is important to avoid aggregation of infection within the family.
3.Risk factors for bronchopulmonary dysplasia in twin preterm infants:a multicenter study
Yu-Wei FAN ; Yi-Jia ZHANG ; He-Mei WEN ; Hong YAN ; Wei SHEN ; Yue-Qin DING ; Yun-Feng LONG ; Zhi-Gang ZHANG ; Gui-Fang LI ; Hong JIANG ; Hong-Ping RAO ; Jian-Wu QIU ; Xian WEI ; Ya-Yu ZHANG ; Ji-Bin ZENG ; Chang-Liang ZHAO ; Wei-Peng XU ; Fan WANG ; Li YUAN ; Xiu-Fang YANG ; Wei LI ; Ni-Yang LIN ; Qian CHEN ; Chang-Shun XIA ; Xin-Qi ZHONG ; Qi-Liang CUI
Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics 2024;26(6):611-618
Objective To investigate the risk factors for bronchopulmonary dysplasia(BPD)in twin preterm infants with a gestational age of<34 weeks,and to provide a basis for early identification of BPD in twin preterm infants in clinical practice.Methods A retrospective analysis was performed for the twin preterm infants with a gestational age of<34 weeks who were admitted to 22 hospitals nationwide from January 2018 to December 2020.According to their conditions,they were divided into group A(both twins had BPD),group B(only one twin had BPD),and group C(neither twin had BPD).The risk factors for BPD in twin preterm infants were analyzed.Further analysis was conducted on group B to investigate the postnatal risk factors for BPD within twins.Results A total of 904 pairs of twins with a gestational age of<34 weeks were included in this study.The multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that compared with group C,birth weight discordance of>25%between the twins was an independent risk factor for BPD in one of the twins(OR=3.370,95%CI:1.500-7.568,P<0.05),and high gestational age at birth was a protective factor against BPD(P<0.05).The conditional logistic regression analysis of group B showed that small-for-gestational-age(SGA)birth was an independent risk factor for BPD in individual twins(OR=5.017,95%CI:1.040-24.190,P<0.05).Conclusions The development of BPD in twin preterm infants is associated with gestational age,birth weight discordance between the twins,and SGA birth.
4.Correlation Between Functional Components in Codonopsis pilosula Roots and Soil Factors
Tian-zeng NIU ; Yu-long WANG ; Qin-wen HOU ; Shu-xian XIAO ; Hong-mei LUO ; A-ke LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(11):164-172
ObjectiveTo explore the correlation between the content of 4 functional components in Codonopsis pilosula roots from different areas and soil factors, and thereby to lay a theoretical basis for soil ecological regulation and improvement of quality of C. pilosula roots. MethodThe content of lobetyolin, atractylenolide Ⅲ, alcohol extract, and polysaccharides, as well as soil fertility and 16 soil factors in 24 batches of samples from different producing areas were determined. Principal component analysis (PCA) and Pearson's correlation analysis were used to explore the key soil factors leading to the variation of chemical component content in C. pilosula roots. ResultThe content of lobetyolin and atractylenolide Ⅲ in samples from Longxi was the highest, and the content of polysaccharides peaked in samples from Huguan. The content of lobetyolin was in positive correlation with soil total nitrogen, total phosphorus, total potassium, alkali-hydrolyzable nitrogen, and available potassium (P<0.01), as well as soil organic matter, pH, available manganese, and available zinc (P<0.05). There was a positive correlation between pH and atractylenolide Ⅲ content (P<0.05). Soil total potassium was in positive correlation with alcohol extract and polysaccharide content (P<0.01). Soil available zinc was positively correlated with alcohol extract and the polysaccharide content (P<0.05). Sample sites with higher PCA scores were Pingshun, Huguan, and Longxi, which were significantly positively correlated with the content of polysaccharides in C. pilosula roots in different habitats. ConclusionThe content of functional components in C. pilosula roots can be improved by raising soil organic matter content and applying specific fertilizers.
5.Effect and influence factors of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in children with congenital heart disease in pediatric intensive care unit.
Gang LIU ; Jian Ping CHU ; Jian Li CHEN ; Su Yun QIAN ; Dan Qun JIN ; Xiu Lan LU ; Mei Xian XU ; Yi Bing CHENG ; Zheng Yun SUN ; Hong Jun MIAO ; Jun LI ; Sheng Ying DONG ; Xin DING ; Ying WANG ; Qing CHEN ; Yuan Yuan DUAN ; Jiao Tian HUANG ; Yan Mei GUO ; Xiao Na SHI ; Jun SU ; Yi YIN ; Xiao Wei XIN ; Shao Dong ZHAO ; Zi Xuan LOU ; Jing Hui JIANG ; Jian Sheng ZENG
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2022;60(3):197-202
Objective: To investigate the prognostic factors of children with congenital heart disease (CHD) who had undergone cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) in China. Methods: From November 2017 to October 2018, this retrospective multi-center study was conducted in 11 hospitals in China. It contained data from 281 cases who had undergone CPR and all of the subjects were divided into CHD group and non-CHD group. The general condition, duration of CPR, epinephrine doses during resuscitation, recovery of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), discharge survival rate and pediatric cerebral performance category in viable children at discharge were compared. According to whether malignant arrhythmia is the direct cause of cardiopulmonary arrest or not, children in CHD and non-CHD groups were divided into 2 subgroups: arrhythmia and non-arrhythmia, and the ROSC and survival rate to discharge were compared. Data in both groups were analyzed by t-test, chi-square analysis or ANOVA, and logistic regression were used to analyze the prognostic factors for ROSC and survival to discharge after cardiac arrest (CA). Results: The incidence of CA in PICU was 3.2% (372/11 588), and the implementation rate of CPR was 75.5% (281/372). There were 144 males and 137 females with median age of 32.8 (5.6, 42.7) months in all 281 CPA cases who received CPR. CHD group had 56 cases while non-CHD had 225 cases, with the percentage of 19.9% (56/281) and 80.1% (225/281) respectively. The proportion of female in CHD group was 60.7% (34/56) which was higher than that in non-CHD group (45.8%, 103/225) (χ2=4.00, P=0.045). There were no differences in ROSC and rate of survival to discharge between the two groups (P>0.05). The ROSC rate of children with arthythmid in CHD group was 70.0% (28/40), higher than 6/16 for non-arrhythmic children (χ2=5.06, P=0.024). At discharge, the pediatric cerebral performance category scores (1-3 scores) of CHD and non-CHD child were 50.9% (26/51) and 44.9% (92/205) respectively. Logistic regression analysis indicated that the independent prognostic factors of ROSC and survival to discharge in children with CHD were CPR duration (odds ratio (OR)=0.95, 0.97; 95%CI: 0.92~0.97, 0.95~0.99; both P<0.05) and epinephrine dosage (OR=0.87 and 0.79, 95%CI: 0.76-1.00 and 0.69-0.89, respectively; both P<0.05). Conclusions: There is no difference between CHD and non-CHD children in ROSC and survival rate of survival to discharge was low. The epinephrine dosage and the duration of CPR are related to the ROSC and survival to discharge of children with CHD.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Female
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Heart Arrest/therapy*
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Heart Defects, Congenital/therapy*
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Humans
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Intensive Care Units, Pediatric
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Male
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Retrospective Studies
6.Value of diffusion tensor imaging in evaluating cognitive function of patients with leukoaraiosis at varying degrees
Canmin ZHU ; Xian ZHANG ; Qiang LI ; Mei ZHANG ; Wei ZENG ; Shuchun OU ; Xiaoqian HUANG
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2021;20(11):1135-1141
Objective:To investigate the value of diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) in evaluating the cognitive function of patients with leukoaraiosis (LA).Methods:A prospective study was chosen. Sixty patients with LA admitted to our hospital from July 2019 to May 2021 were selected. All patients accepted brain MRI. According to Fazekas visual grading standards, these 60 LA patients were divided into mild LA group, moderate LA group, and severe LA group ( n=20). Mini-mental state examination (MMSE) was used to evaluate the cognitive function of these patients. Diffusion tensor imaging was used to analyze the fractional anisotropy (FA) values of 6 regions of interest, namely the frontal lobe, temporal lobe, occipital lobe, parietal lobe, anterior horn of lateral ventricle, and corpus callosum. The differences of general data, cognitive function and FA values among the 3 groups were compared. The cognitive functions were assessed based on FA values (FA scores), and compared with those evaluated by MMSE (clinical scores). Results:(1) Age and homocysteine (Hcy) level of patients in mild, moderate and severe LA groups were increased successively, with statistical differences ( P<0.05). As compared with that in the mild and moderate LA groups, the educational level of patients in the severe LA group was significantly lower ( P<0.05). (2) Memory scores of patients in mild LA group, moderate LA group and severe LA group decreased successively, with statistical differences ( P<0.05). As compared with mild LA group and moderate LA group, MMSE total scores and recall scores in severe LA group were statistically decreased ( P<0.05). (3) FA values of parietal lobe and corpus callosum were successively decreased in mild, moderate and severe LA groups, with significant differences ( P<0.05). As compared with those in the mild and moderate LA groups, the FA values of frontal lobe, temporal lobe, occipital lobe and anterior horn of lateral ventricle in severe LA group were significant decreased, ( P<0.05). (4) There were no significant differences in FA scores and clinical scores of cognitive function scores in mild LA group ( P>0.05), except for attention and counting scores. There were no significant differences in FA scores and clinical scores of cognitive function scores in moderate LA group ( P>0.05), except for language function scores and tMMSE otal scores. Except for scores of location orientation, attention and counting, FA scores and clinical scores of all cognitive function scores in the severe LA group were significantly different ( P<0.05). Conclusions:The LA severity is related to the patient's age, Hcy level, education level, and cognitive function. In patients with mild LA, the cognitive function can be assessed according to FA values in addition to attention and counting ability; in patients with moderate LA, cognitive function can be assessed according to FA values in addition to language function; the cognitive function of patients with severe LA cannot be assessed according to FA values.
7.Clinical characteristics and outcomes of 112 cardiovascular disease patients infected by 2019-nCoV.
Yu Dong PENG ; Kai MENG ; Hong Quan GUAN ; Liang LENG ; Rui Rui ZHU ; Bo Yuan WANG ; Mei An HE ; Long Xian CHENG ; Kai HUANG ; Qiu Tang ZENG
Chinese Journal of Cardiology 2020;48(6):450-455
Objective: To explore the clinical characteristics and prognosis of the new coronavirus 2019-nCoV patients combined with cardiovascular disease (CVD). Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed on 112 COVID-19 patients with CVD admitted to the western district of Union Hospital in Wuhan, from January 20, 2020 to February 15, 2020. They were divided into critical group (ICU, n=16) and general group (n=96) according to the severity of the disease and patients were followed up to the clinical endpoint. The observation indicators included total blood count, C-reactive protein (CRP), arterial blood gas analysis, myocardial injury markers, coagulation function, liver and kidney function, electrolyte, procalcitonin (PCT), B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP), blood lipid, pulmonary CT and pathogen detection. Results: Compared with the general group, the lymphocyte count (0.74 (0.34, 0.94)×109/L vs. 0.99 (0.71, 1.29)×109/L, P=0.03) was extremely lower in the critical group, CRP (106.98 (81.57, 135.76) mg/L vs. 34.34 (9.55,76.54) mg/L, P<0.001) and PCT (0.20 (0.15,0.48) μg/L vs. 0.11 (0.06,0.20) μg/L, P<0.001) were significantly higher in the critical group. The BMI of the critical group was significantly higher than that of the general group (25.5 (23.0, 27.5) kg/m2 vs. 22.0 (20.0, 24.0) kg/m2,P=0.003). Patients were further divided into non-survivor group (17, 15.18%) group and survivor group (95, 84.82%). Among the non-survivors, there were 88.24% (15/17) patients with BMI> 25.0 kg/m2, which was significantly higher than that of survivors (18.95% (18/95), P<0.001). Compared with the survived patients, oxygenation index (130 (102, 415) vs. 434 (410, 444), P<0.001) was significantly lower and lactic acid (1.70 (1.30, 3.00) mmol/L vs. 1.20 (1.10, 1.60) mmol/L, P<0.001) was significantly higher in the non-survivors. There was no significant difference in the proportion of ACEI/ARB medication between the critical group and the general group or between non-survivors and survivors (all P>0.05). Conclusion: COVID-19 patients combined with CVD are associated with a higher risk of mortality. Critical patients are characterized with lower lymphocyte counts. Higher BMI are more often seen in critical patients and non-survivor. ACEI/ARB use does not affect the morbidity and mortality of COVID-19 combined with CVD. Aggravating causes of death include fulminant inflammation, lactic acid accumulation and thrombotic events.
Betacoronavirus
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COVID-19
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Cardiovascular Diseases/therapy*
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Coronavirus Infections/complications*
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Humans
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Pandemics
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Pneumonia, Viral/complications*
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Prognosis
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Retrospective Studies
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SARS-CoV-2
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Treatment Outcome
8.The Correlation of Minimal Residual Disease with Prognosis in TCF3-PBX1
Li ZHANG ; Yao ZOU ; Xiao-Fei AI ; Zeng CAO ; Yu-Mei CHEN ; Ye GUO ; Wen-Yu YANG ; Xiao-Juan CHEN ; Shu-Chun WANG ; Xiao-Ming LIU ; Min RUAN ; Tian-Feng LIU ; Fang LIU ; Ben-Quan QI ; Li-Xian CHANG ; Wen-Bin AN ; Yuan-Yuan REN ; Qing-Hua LI ; Xiao-Fan ZHU
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2020;28(6):1831-1836
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the consistency between FCM and PCR on the detecting of MRD in TCF3-PBX1
METHODS:
55 cases of paediatric TCF3-PBX1
RESULTS:
Among the 55 children with TCF3-PBX1
CONCLUSION
The detection result of MRD in TCF3-PBX1 detect by FCM and PCR shows better consistency. MRD positivity detected by FCM at the end of induction therapy (day 33) predicts a high risk of relapse in TCF3-PBX1 ALL patients.
Adolescent
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Bone Marrow
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Neoplasm, Residual
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Oncogene Proteins, Fusion/genetics*
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Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma
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Prognosis
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Recurrence
9.Quality Control of Dynamic Volatile Components in Lonicerae Japonicae Flos and Lonicerae Flos
Hai-ying LI ; Qi-meng FAN ; Yu-ting HE ; Peng HE ; Min-cun WANG ; Run-nan LIU ; Zhuo ZHOU ; Xue-bing QIAN ; Xian-ping ZENG ; Mei-feng XIAO ; Fu-yuan HE
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2020;26(22):148-155
Objective:The molecular connectivity index method and total statistical moment method were used to control the quality of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and the stability and consistency of volatile components of Lonicerae Japonicae Flos and Lonicerae Flos were clarified. Method:Volatile oils in Lonicerae Japonicae Flos and Lonicerae Flos from different producing areas was extracted for GC-MS determination with electron bombardment ion source, ion source temperature of 230 ℃, and detection range of
10.Expression of autophagy-related protein Beclin-1 and microtubule-associated protein 2 light chain 3 in periodontal ligament cells in orthodontic tooth pressure areas.
Jia-Ling LÜ ; Jie XU ; Jin ZENG ; Hai-Xia DANG ; Jing-Hong YU ; Xian ZHAO ; Xiao-Mei XU
West China Journal of Stomatology 2019;37(2):168-173
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the expression of autophagy-related protein Beclin-1 and microtubule-associated protein 2 light chain 3 (LC3Ⅱ) in periodontal ligament cells in orthodontic tooth pressure areas.
METHODS:
Sixty male SD rats were randomly divided into a blank control group and nine experimental groups. In the experimental groups, 0.392 N orthodontic force was used to move the first right upper molars for 15 min, 30 min, 1 h, 2 h, 4 h, 12 h, 1 d, 3 d, or 7 d. The blank control group did not receive any treatment. The rats were euthanized. Changes in the morphology of the periodontal membrane in the pressure areas were observed through hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining. The expression levels of Beclin-1 and LC3Ⅱ were detected by immunohistochemical staining, and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) staining was performed for the counting of osteoclasts.
RESULTS:
The HE stains showed that the hyalinization of the periodontal ligament appeared in the pressure areas after 1 day of exertion and was gradually aggravated. The immunohistochemical stains showed that the expression levels of Beclin-1 and LC3Ⅱ in the experimental groups gradually increased, peaked after 1 h, and then gradually decreased. The expression levels peaked again after 1 d, then decreased to baseline levels at 7 d of exertion. Beclin-1 and LC3Ⅱ were expressed in the osteoclasts. The TRAP stains indicated that the number of osteoclasts started to increase after 1 day.
CONCLUSIONS
Autophagy may participate in the process of periodontal ligament reconstruction in orthodontic tooth pressure areas by mediating the hyalinization of periodontal ligament and affecting the biological effects of osteoclasts.
Animals
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Autophagy
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Beclin-1
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metabolism
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Male
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Microtubule-Associated Proteins
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metabolism
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Osteoclasts
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Periodontal Ligament
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metabolism
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Random Allocation
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Rats
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Rats, Sprague-Dawley
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Tooth Movement Techniques

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