1.The effects of primers on the bonding of an silicone elastomer to acrylic resin
Xiaona LI ; Yimin ZHAO ; Shibao LI
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2001;0(03):-
Objective:To evaluate the effects of primers on the bonding of an silicone elastomer to acrylic resin.Methods:Acrylic resin specimens were divided into eight groups.Six new primers and Cosmesil G611 primer were applied to the acrylic resin surfaces respectively.Untreated group was used as control.The shear bond strengths between silicone elastomer and acrylic resin were determined.D primer were measured by Forier transform infrared spectroscopy,and the bands were analyzed using spectrum method.Results:The experiment group with different concentration of ?-MPS showed different shear bond strengths between silicone elastomer and acrylic resin.Type D primer showed 2.20 MPa shear bond strength,which was significantly higher than that of other groups.While 1.44 MPa for Cosmesil G611 primer was found,there was no bond strength for untreated group.Conclusion:The concentration of ?-MPS is relative to the shear bond strength and type D primer can give the highest shear bond strength.
2.Effects of cyclic tensile strain on actin cytoskeleton rearrangement in annulus fibrosus cells
Dehong ZHANG ; Pengfei FANG ; Xingsheng WANG ; Jirong ZHAO ; Xiaona LI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2016;20(7):972-980
BACKGROUND:When the intervertebral disc is under stress, the hydraulic pressure generated inside the nucleus pulposus makes the annulus fibrosus extend outward and expand, and the annulus colagen fibers are stretched so that the extracelular matrix of annulus fibrosus cels is also under the pressure. In the intervertebral disc, aggrecan is the main component of proteoglycans, matrix metaloproteinase-2 is a major enzyme for extracelular matrix degradation, and tissue inhibitor of metaloproteinase is a multifunctional specific inhibition factor for matrix metaloproteinase activity. There is a mutual regulation between the latter two to keep the homeostasis between them.
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the mechanism of cyclic tensile strain in the metabolism of intervertebral disc annulus matrix.
METHODS:Rat anulus fibrosus cels were subjected to 2% or 10% cyclic tensile strain at 1.0 Hz for 2 and 12 hours using Flexcel4000 tension system. Then cels were colected and cultured in conditioned medium for gene and protein detection. Real-time quantitative PCR was used to detect mRNA expression of aggrecan, matrix metaloproteinases-2 and tissue inhibitor of metaloproteinase-2. Gelatin zymography was used to detect matrix metaloproteinases-2 activity.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The use of 2% cyclic tensile strain had no obvious effect on the stress fiber of actin cytoskeleton, whereas actin cytoskeleton was depolymerized in response to 10% cyclic tensile strain. The 2% cyclic tensile strain raised the expression of Aggrecan at 12 hours; whereas raised the matrix metaloproteinases-2 and tissue inhibitor of metaloproteinase-2 at 2 hours, both of which were in homeostasis; matrix metaloproteinases-2 activity had no significant changes. 10% cyclic tensile strain had no effect on the mRNA expression of Aggrecan. No matter stretching 2 or 12 hours, the matrix metaloproteinases-2 was up-regulated, and the tissue inhibitor of metaloproteinase-2 was down-regulated, both of which were not in balance. Moreover, the matrix metaloproteinases-2 activity was not significantly changed. These findings indicate that the mRNA expressions of Aggrecan, matrix metaloproteinases-2 and tissue inhibitor of metaloproteinase-2 alter in response to cyclic tensile strain in rat anulus fibrosus cels, and the tensile strain induces different mechano-responses in the actin cytoskeleton.
3.Analgesia and Anti-inflammatory Effect of Total Flavonoids Extracted from Euphorbia prolifera
Yan JIN ; Shan HUANG ; Lei ZHAO ; Xiaona PEI
Herald of Medicine 2014;(11):1411-1415
Objective The study aimed to investigate the best extraction process and the analgesia and anti-inflammatory properties of total flavonoids from Euphorbia prolifera. Methods Through single factor experiment and orthogonal test,factors that affect the extraction yield of total flavonoids were studied,including the extraction time,solid to liquid ratio, ethanol concentration and extraction times. The mice models of ear edema induced by xylene and twisting induced by acetic acid were used to evaluate the analgesia and anti-inflammatory effects of different extractions from Euphorbia prolifera. Results Total flavonoids were extracted by the refluxing method,and the optimum conditions were extracting for 3 hours,solid to liquid ratio of 1:30,ethanol content of 60% in the solvent,and processed for 2 times. The highest extraction yield of total flavonoids from Euphorbia prolifera was 5. 63%. The ethanol,ethyl acetate and n-butanol extracts decreased twisting and ear swelling in mice. Conclusion The extraction for total flavonoids from Euphorbia prolifera is simple,efficient and reproducible. The ethanol,ethyl acetate and n-butanol extracts of total flavonoids have obvious analgesia and anti-inflammatory effects.
4.Effect of 3-MA on camptothecin-induced cervical cancer Hela cell apoptosis
Xiaona WANG ; Laifeng REN ; Anjiang ZHAO ; Wanxia YANG ; Yunqing REN
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2016;32(8):1128-1132
Objective:To explore the effect of autophagy inhibitor 3-methyladenine(3-MA) on camptothecin(CPT)-induced Hela cell apoptosis.Methods:MTT assays were carried out to determine the optimal concentration and time of CPT on Hela cells and the effect of different drugs on Hela cell proliferation activity .After Hela cells were treated with different drugs ,the changes of autophagy marker protein( microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3,LC3),p62 and apoptosis-related protein were detected using Western blot and immunofluorescence ( IF) .DAPI ( nuclear ) staining was used to observe cell apoptosis rate .Results: In CPC-treated Hela cells,Hela cell proliferation activity declined dramatically ,and autophagy could be induced to occur .Compared with CPT group ,the cell proliferation activity was lower in CPT combined with 3-MA group,the level of autophagy decreased ,but the apoptosis rate significantly increased.Conclusion:CPT can induce autophagy while inducing Hela cell death .Hela cells chemosensitivity to CPT treatment can be enhanced by 3-MA inhibiting autophagy .
5.Bactericidal mechanism of electrolyzed oxidizing water against Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Kaili ZHAO ; Wuping LI ; Xiaona ZHANG ; Gang WANG ; Yuchen ZHUANG
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2017;16(1):41-45
Objective To investigate the bactericidal mechanism of electrolyzed oxidizing water (EOW) against Pseudomona aeruginosa (P.aeruginosa).Methods Bactericidal mechanism of EOW against P.aeruginosa was studied through intracellular protein leakage,nucleic acid,and cell membrane calcium ion permeability,2 % glutaraldehyde was used as positive control group,and normal saline (NS) was used as negative control group.Results The killing rates of EOW and 2% glutaraldehyde to P.aeruginosa were both>99.99% with 30-second contact time,and 100.00% with 60-second contact time.After 60-second contact with EOW,NS,and 2% glutaraldehyde,the protein leakage of P.aeruginosa detected by bicinchoninic acid (BCA) were (96.00 ± 7.42),(94.15 ± 7.49),and (216.97 ± 10.35)μg/mL,respectively,difference was significant(F =613.20,P<0.01),2% glutaraldehyde group was higher than EOW group and NS group;protein leakage did not change with the increase of contact time(all P>0.05).Electrophoretogram of random amplified polymorphic DNA showed high intensity dense band between 500-1000 Kb in EOW group and NS group,while 2% glutaraldehyde group was without amplified bands.The fluorescence intensity of calcium ion of EOW group and 2% glutaraldehyde group were both lower than that of NS group.Conclusion Bactericidal mechanism of EOW may be due to the damage of membrane permeability of P.aeruginosa,which causes Ca2+ leakage,but fails to cause protein leakage,the damage to nucleic acid is not obvious,DNA may not be a bactericidal target of EOW.
6.Discussion on Management of Vinum Health Food
Hongjing ZHAO ; Chao WAN ; Liwei ZHANG ; Xiaona ZHANG ; Mu CHEN
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2017;24(1):8-11
This article introduced basic information of production composition, health preservation functions and main raw materials of authorized vinum health food. It also made comparison and analysis among vinum health food, medicinal liquor and compound wine on the basis of product orientation, raw materials, and evaluation system. It conducted analysis on turmoil and main problems in health preservation wine market. Combined with the problems in the supervision of health preservation, it proposed the policy suggestions of strehgthening administration of vinum health food and identify the production orientation of vinum health food, medicinal liquor and compound wine from the aspects of raw materials, function claimation and management. It also put forward rational consumption suggestions, with a purpose to offer references to related authorities, researchers, and consumers.
7.Case analysis and inspiration on a case of American dietary supplements management
Hongjing ZHAO ; Chao WAN ; Liwei ZHANG ; Xiaona ZHANG
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2016;38(6):487-491
Oregon sued a certain American well-known supplements’agency contained illegal ingredients on Oct.22, 2015. The event presented that FDA showed the problem of the management issues on the supplement ingredients. This event also triggered the discussions about the role of supervisation and law enforcement of FDA and State government. This paper aimed to systematically analyze the related problems in such issue and tried to offer suggestion of food regulation and ingredient management to the researchers and administrators in China.
8.Risk Factors of Bacteria Producing Extended-spectrum Beta-lactamases(ESBLs) from Children′ Various Types of Specimens
Dongai ZHAO ; Lixia BAI ; Xiaona ZHANG ; Hui ZHOU ; Xia LI
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2009;0(22):-
OBJECTIVE To study the risk factors of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases(ESBLs) producing bacteria infection in children,and provide reference to prevent and control the prevalence of bacterial strain of ESBLs.METHODS In a case and control studys the samples were selected randomly from 2007 to 2009 in the Children′s Hospital of Shanxi Province.The samples of case and control were all 100.RESULTS ?2 Test showed that boy and baby,previous history,pneumonia,medical ward,hospital infection and using antibiotics before admission to hospital were the risk factors;t-test showed that high white blood cell and neutrophil were the protective factors;Logistic regression showed that boy,previous history,hospital infection,using antibiotics before admission to hospital and medical ward were the risk factors and anal tube was a protective factor.CONCLUSIONS Increasing the rate of bacteriological test to the children who have the relative risk factors is very important to prevent and control the prevalence of ESBLs strain.
9.Correlation analysis of positive myeloid antigen and clinical feature of children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Xiaohang PEI ; Yin ZHANG ; Baogen MA ; Yuqing CHEN ; Xiaona NIU ; Junge ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2015;30(3):211-215
Objective To explore the correlation of the myeloid antigen expression and clinical characteristics of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in children.Methods The clinical data of 77 newly diagnosed ALL patients in Department of Hematology,the People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University from Jan.2010 to Dec.2013 were analyzed.The patients included 53 boys and 24 girls with a median age of 7.73 (2.00-15.00) years old.Based on flow cytometry (FCM) analysis of bone marrow,these patients were divided into 2 groups:one group included 26 patients with positive myeloid antigen expression (MyAg + ALL) and the other group included 51 patients with negative myeloid antigen expressions (MyAg-ALL).The correlation among myeloid antigen expression,clinical features,prednisone experiment,myelogram on the 15th day was analyzed through induction chemotherapy and minimal residual disease (MRD) on the 33rd day,and the rate of disease-free survival (DFS) was compared between the 2 groups.Results There were 26 cases with myeloid antigen expression among 77 patients (33.77%),CD13 + accounting for 19.48% (15/77 cases),CD33 + 10.39% (8/77 cases),and CD117 + 5.19% (4/77 cases).Among these patients,there were 2 patients expressing both CD13 + and CD33 +,and 1 patient expressing both CD33 + and CD117 +.There was no difference between the MyAg + ALL group and MyAg-ALL group in gender (x2 =0.217,P =0.641),age (≥ 10 years old,x2 =0.011,P =0.918),white blood count(≥50 × 109/L,x2 =1.198,P =0.274),lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) (≥500 U/L,x2 =0.317,P =0.573),genetic abnormality (x2 =0.377,P =0.539),immunophenotype (B-ALL/T-ALL,x2 =0.397,P =0.529),and risk stratification (low-risk group,middle-risk group and high-risk group,x2 =0.260,P =0.878).Univariate Logistic regression showed that the reaction rate of prednisone experiment (P =0.023,OR =3.422) and positive rate of MRD (P =0.001,OR =0.133) of MyAg + ALL group were obviously higher than those in MyAg-ALL group.Multivariate Logistic regression showed that positive rate of MRD in CD13 + ALL group was obviously higher than that of CD13-ALL group (P =0.034,OR =120.765).The DFS rate of CD13 + ALL group and CD13-ALL group were (50.4 ± 13.8)% and (77.4 ±6.7)% respectively,and there was a significant difference between the 2 groups (x2 =3.928,P =0.047).Conclusions There is no significant correlation between myeloid antigen expression and clinical characteristics of children patients with ALL.For the patients with myeloid antigens,the early reaction of induction chemotherapy is bad,and for patients with CD13,the prognosis is not good.
10.Study on Rapid Elemental Analysis of Tibetan Medicine “GTso Thal” by LIBS Technique
Xiaona LIU ; Xinyuan SHI ; Shuaiyun JIA ; Na ZHAO ; Zhisheng WU ; Yanjiang QIAO
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2014;(12):2582-2585
Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) was applied to perform qualitative research on Tibetan medicine “GTso Thal” in order to establish a rapid element analysis method . The Nd: YAG laser with the funda-mental frequency at 1064 nm was used. A high-power laser beam was focused on the surface of the sample. The spectrometer and CCD was used to detect its spectrum signals. Based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) database, emission spectrum characteristics were differentiated. The LIBS spectra of “GTso Thal”showed multi-elements including Hg, Ca, Na, As, Fe, Mg, Al, K, Li, Pb, Ag, Au and S. Among them, Hg, Pb, Ag and Au were heavy mental elements. The results demonstrated that LIBS was a viable technique for analysis of Ti-betan medicine “GTso Thal”. LIBS provided reliable elemental analysis on Tibetan medicine “GTso Thal”. The de-tection was real-time, rapid and in situ. It had prospects in the elemental analysis of ethnic medicine study. LIBS had broad application prospects.