Objective: To examine correlations between MRI and cognitive changes associated with cerebral infarction. Methods: Using HDS-R and Senior Cognitive Scale, we assessed 101 patients with cerebral infarction during acute to rehabilitation phase. The results were compared with their MRI. Results: At 3 weeks after onset, cognitive impairment was found in 70.3% of the patients. At 6 months after onset, 10% recovered to normal, 35.6% improved, 22.8% worsened, and 42.5% met the criteria of dementia. During acute phase, infarction focus and leukoaraiosis (LA) were related to cognitive impairment ( P

OBJECTIVETo evaluate the influence of eugenol-containing and resin-containing endodontic sealers on the bond strength of fiber posts using different strategies of root canal irrigation.

METHODSForty-eight mandibular premolars were endodontically treated. The specimens were randomly assigned into two groups according to different endodontic sealers. Group A used Endofil (eugenol-containing endodontic sealer), and group B used AH-plus (resin-containing endodontic sealer). After post space preparation, each group was randomly assigned into three subgroups according to the strategies of root canal irrigation (eight premolars in each subgroup). Group Al and B1: 0.9%NaCl irrigation; Group A2 and B2: 17% ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA)+5.25%NaClO+0.9%NaCl irrigation; Group A3 and B3: ultrasonic agitation associated with 1 7%EDTA+5.25%NaClO+0.9%NaCl. One week after the cementation of fiber posts using RelyX™ Unicem, a push-out test was performed to measure the bond strength of the posts. The microstructure of the root canal surface was examined under scanning electron microscope (SEM).

RESULTSThe bond strengths of the six groups were as follows: Al (7.96±2.23) MPa, A2 (9.95±2.89) MPa, A3 (18.88±3.69) MPa, B1 (11.41±3.71) MPa, B2 (14.00±4.04) MPa, and B3 (19.14±3.27) MPa. Statistical analysis revealed a significant interaction between the different endodontic sealers and the strategies of root canal irrigation (P<0.05). Lower bond strength was found in group Al but not in group BI (P<0.05), and the same result was revealed when comparing group A2 and B2. No significant difference was observed between group A3 and B3 (P>0.05). SEM showed that the root canal in group A3 and B3 achieved the cleanest surface with nearly all dentine tubules opened.

CONCLUSIONThe eugenol-containing endodontic sealer can impair the bond strength of fiber posts compared with the resin-containing sealer when the root canal is irrigated by 0.9% NaCl or 17%EDTA+5.25%NaClO+0.9%NaC. No difference was observed between the two sealers when using 17%EDTA+5.25% NaCIO+0.9%NaCl combined with ultrasonic irrigation.

Bicuspid ; Cementation ; Dental Bonding ; Dental Pulp Cavity ; Dental Stress Analysis ; Dentin ; Humans ; Post and Core Technique ; Root Canal Filling Materials ; Root Canal Irrigants ; Root Canal Therapy

Objective To explore the effect of hepatitis B virus(HBV) on the expression of high sensitive C-reaction protein(hs-CRP) and its clinical implication.Methods mRNA expression of hs-CRP in HepG2 and HepG2.2.15 cells was measured by RT-PCR,serum hs-CRP levels in patients with HBV infection and in healthy individuals were measured by biochemical analyzer Olympus5400,the expression of hs-CRP difference among patients with chronic hepatitis B,liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma were analyzed.Results Expression of hs-CRP mRNA was higher in HepG2.2.15 cells than in HepG2 cells,serum hs-CRP levels was much higher in HBV patients as compared to healthy individuals ( P＜0.05 ),hs-CRP was detected at higher levels in patients with liver cirrhosis or hepatocellular carcinoma than those with chronic hepatitis B.Conclusion HBV can upregulated the expression of hs-CRP,which is associated with the disease progression.

OBJECTIVETo evaluate the effect of different auxiliary resistance forms on the resistance and marginal fitness of complete crowns for short molar preparations.

METHODSA total of 70 Nissin resin teeth were prepared with 20° total occlusal convergence, 2.5 mm of occlusocervical height, and a shallow finish line on a milling machine. The milled preparations were then randomly assigned to 7 groups of 10. The first group was used as the control group. A total of 30 dies were modified by preparing interproximal grooves with angles of 0°, 6°, and 20° centered on the mesial and distal surfaces of the dies. The rest of the teeth were prepared with occlusal holes in the center of the occlusal surface milled with the same burs to form 0°, 6°, and 20° holes. Cobalt-chromium copings were fabricated for all specimens. The marginal gap of specific points on the axial surface was measured before and after cementation. The resistance of each specimen was evaluated by applying an external force at an angle of 45° to the long axis of the die by using a universal testing machine in a lingual to buccal direction. The maximum force applied before crown dislodgement was measured. Data were analyzed using the SAS 9.2 software.

RESULTSThe results showed that the 0° groove, 0° hole, and 6° hole were effective in improving the resistance of the complete crowns (P<0.05). The 0° groove, 6° groove, 0° hole, 6° hole, and 20° hole had significant difference with the control group in terms of marginal discrepancies (P<0.05).

CONCLUSIONAuxiliary resistance forms with less degree indicate greater resistance force but worse marginal fitness. In clinical practice, if the resistance of a preparation is enough, the auxiliary resistance forms should be avoided from being used.

Cementation ; Crowns ; Dental Prosthesis Design ; Dental Prosthesis Retention ; Humans ; Molar ; Tooth Crown

Objective To determine quercetin content in Polygonum chinense L.from different growing areas.Methods RP-HPLC was used to determine quercetin content.Chromatographic conditions were as follows:chromatographic column of Agilent TC-C18 (4.6 mm?250 mm,5 ?m),mobile phase consisting of methanol-0.6 %phosphoric acid (52:48),with a velocity of 1 mL?min-1,column temperature at (25?1)℃,detection wavelength being 365 nm,elution time of 20min,and an injection volume of 20 ?L.Results Standard curve regression equation of quercetin is:Y=85 355X-48.16(r=0.999 3).A good linearity was showed in the range of 0.004～0.012 mg?mL-1,with average recovery being 100.3 %,and RSD of 1.44 %.The content of quercetin in the samples from different growing areas is in the range of 183.0～848.1 ?g?g-1.Conclusions The method is simple and reliable,and can be used to control the quality of Polygonum chinense L.The existence of some differences of quercetin content between medicinal materials from different growing areas indicates that we should make a quality standard to ensure the safety and effectiveness of Polygonum chinense L.in clinic.

Objective To study the chemical constituents of Evodia lepta.Methods The chemical constituents were isolated by chromatographic methods and their structures were elucidated by physicochemical characteristics and spectral data.Results Two compounds were isolated and their structures were identified as erythro-3-(1',2',3'-trihydroxy) isopentyl-7-hydroxycoumarin(Ⅰ) and?-daucosterol (Ⅱ).Conclusion CompoundⅠis a new one named evodosin A while compoundⅡis isolated from E. lepta for the first time.

Objective To investigate the optimal condition of lentivirus,which was recombined with marker gene of enhanced green fluorescent protein (Lentivirus-EGFP) transfect human umbilical cord wharton’s jelly-derived mesenchy-mal stem cells (HUWMSCs) and the effect of transfection on the proliferation in HUWMSCs. Methods HUWMSCs were transfected with EGFP by lentivirus vector in vitro via different multiplicity of transfection (MOI) in four different transfec-tion methods (A, B, C and D). The fluorescence expression and the transfection efficiency in different methods were analyzed by both fluorescent microscope and flow cytometry. The proliferation rates of infected HUWMSCs was evaluated by MTT method. Results The transfection efficiency was 10.6%-87.3%after 4 days in all experimental groups, which showed the dose-effect relationship with MOI. Polybrene (5 mg/L) could significantly increase the transfection efficiency (P＜0.05). Re-sults of MTT assay showed that there were significant differences in the proliferation rates of infected HUWMSCs between different transfection methods (P ＜ 0.001). There was better cell proliferation in method A (MOI=10) group and method B (MOI=10) group than that of other groups. Conclusion Method B (MOI=10) is the optimal transfection method in this exper-iment. HUWMSCs could be transfected by lentivirus-EGFP with high efficiency and could stably express transfected gene within 2 weeks, which is a safe and effective gene transfer vector.

Objective To study the constituents in Melicope pteleifolia. Methods Plant material was isolated with 80% EtOH. Compounds were separated with chromatographic methods and their structures were elucidated on the basis of spectral analysis (EI-MS, 1H-NMR, and 13C-NMR) and chemical evidence. Results Five compounds were isolated from petrol ether or ethyl acetate soluble fraction. Their structures were identified as 3,5,3'-trihydroxy-4'-methoxy-7-(3-methylbut-2-enyloxy) flavone (pteleifolosin C, 1), 3,7-dimethoxyl kaempferol (kamatakenin, 2), vanillic acid (3), tricosanoic acid tetradecyl ester (4), and p-sitosterol (5), respectively. Conclusion Compound 1 is a new structure named pteleifolosin C. Compounds 2-4 are isolated from this plant for the first time.

This study explored a novel systemic community-based model for detecting and managing people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Both quantitative and qualitative research methods were used in this study. A quantitative questionnaire investigation was conducted in a sample of 1192 subjects which were randomly selected from two areas with high HIV prevalence, Xiangfan City and Shiyan City of Hubei Province, China. Twenty-two medical and health service staffs were interviewed by semi-structured questionnaire focusing on awareness, status, problems, and suggestions about community-based Voluntary Counseling and Testing and Provider Initiated Testing and Counseling (VCT/PITC). And they were organized to discuss about the aforementioned issues in Xiangfan City and Shiyan City, respectively. Our results showed that the accessibility and availability of the general VCT/PITC were bad. About 28.3% had known and only 4.9% had made use of VCT/PITC. Developing community-based VCT/PITC had some special advantages that can overcome some existing problems to remedy the aforementioned defects. We are led to conclude that, to maximize the availability and uptake rate of the VCT/PITC, we plan to detect PLWHA by developing the community-based VCT/PITC through 4 paths. Then we establish the community HIV health care center constituted of 8 sectors to provide an overall management. Thus, we can effectively detect and manage the PLWHA with a new systemic community-based model.

Objectives:To examine the effect of chloride blocker (NPPB and tamoxifen)on volume sensitive chloride channels in mouse cardiac ventricular myocytes. Methods:Isolated mouse cardiac ventricular myocytes were subjected to whole cell patch clamp to record the hypotonicity activated chloride currents. Results:When the myocytes were exposed to hypotonic solution, an obvious whole cell currents were activated. The currents were inhibited by extracellular NPPB reversibly and significantly. The specific blocker for volume sensitive chloride channel , tamoxifen (50 ?mol/L), could apparently block the activity of this channel in a voltage dependent manner. Conclusions:Mouse cardiac ventricular myocytes process volume sensitive chloride channel which is sensitive to NPPB and tamoxifen.