0.05),respectively.Conclusion:LED curing light can reach the performance level of halogen curing light and is suitable for routine oral clinical application for resin curing.

Objective To explore the relationship between fibroblast growth factor 21(FGF21) and islet β cell function in pregnant women with different glucose tolerance status.Methods A total of 441 pregnant women were selected in this study from our hospital.Their 50 g GCT at 24~28 gestational weeks were all positive.One week later,all the subjects were treated with 75 g OGTT,and divided into three groups according to their test results:GDM group (n=228),GIGT group (n=112) and GNGT group (n=91).Serum FGF21 level was tested by ELISA.Islet β cell function was evaluated by HOMA-IR,ISI-Matsuda,HOMA-IS,Stumvoll first,second phase secretion and ISSI.The correlation between FGF21 and islet β cell function was evaluated by Pearson correlation analysis.Results (1) BMI,0 h,1 h,2 h,3 hPG and 1 h,2 h,3 hIns were higher in GDM group and GIGT group than in GNGT group,and highest in GDM group (P<0.05 or P<0.01).SBP,DBP,0 hIns and HbA1c were higher in GDM group than in GNGT group and GIGT group(P<0.05 or P<0.01);(2)From GNGT group,GIGT group to DGM group,the levels of FGF21[(101.74±20.40) vs (137.93±25.52) vs (185.69±31.61) ng/L]and HOMA-IR[1.74(0.91,2.85) vs 2.39(1.31,4.87) vs 3.38(2.19,6.75)]were increased,while ISI-Matsuda[(58.74±15.68) vs (41.62±15.65) vs (39.73±18.98)],HOMA-IS[(157.69±88.41) vs (144.35±78.98) vs (107.30±87.23)]and ISSI[(72253.55±15167.53) vs (42313.91±7112.47) vs (30032.50±11500.24)]were decreased (P<0.05 or P<0.01).The stumvoll first,second phase secretion were lower in GDM group than in GNGT group and GIGT group(P<0.01),but there was no statistical significance between GNGT and GIGT group(P>0.05).(3)Pearson correlation analysis showed that FGF21 was positively correlated with HOMA-IR(r=0.255,P=0.030) and was negatively correlated with ISI-Matsuda,HOMA-β,Stumvoll first,second phase secretion and ISSI(r=-0.289,-0.256,-0.224,-0.230,-0.277,P=0.019,0.037,0.045,0.040,0.023).Conclusion Along with the worsening of glucose metabolic damage,the FGF21 level is increased gradually.FGF21 is related to islet β cell function,and may enroll in the occurrence and development of GDM.

Objecfive To study the effects of some cytokines such as TNF-α,IL-6 and IFN-γ as well as lipopolysaccharide on CD68 expression in HaCaT cells.Methods Human HaCaT keratinocytes were randomly divided into natural proliferation group (without stimulation),IFN-γ-stimulated group,TNF-α-stimulated group,LPS-stimulated group and IL-6 stimulated group.The work concentration of TNF-α,IL-6,IFN-γ and LPS was 50 mg/L.HaCaT cells were collected after 24-hour treatment with the cytokines followed by the examination of CD68 expression with flow cytometry,immunohistochemistry and reverse transcription(RT)-PCR,respectively.Results Compared with untreated HaCaT cells,the count of CD68-positive cells was elevated in cells stimulated by TNF-α(t=3.60,P<0.01),IL-6(t=3.93,P<0.01),IFN-γ(t=2.38,P<0.05)and LPS(t=2.52,P<0.05),and the effect of TNF-α and IL-6 was stronger than that of IFN-γ and LPS.Among the four cytokines,only IL-6 enhanced the mean fluorescence intensity of CD68-positive cells (t=8.34,P<0.01).After 24-hour treatment with TNF-α,IFN-γ and IL-6,CD68 expression was observed in the cytoplasm and on the membrane of HaCaT cells and was stronger in cells treated with TNF-α and IL-6 than in those with the other cytokines.A significant increase was observed in the CD68 mRNA expression after 24-hour treatment with TNF-α (t=4.34,P<0.01),IL-6 (t=7.52,P<0.01)and IFN-γ (t=2.81,P<0.05);TNF-α and IL-6showed a stronger promotive effect than IFN-γ.Conclusion IL-6,TNF-α,IFN-γ and LPS can upregulate the CD68 expression in HaCaT cells.

Objective To investigate the role of immunophenotyping in distinguishing mycosis fun- goides (MF) from lichen planus and psoriasis.Methods The expression of CD1a,CD4,CD8,ICAM-1, LFA-1,HLA-DR,CD30 and CD7 was measured by ABC immunohistochemical technique in specimens ob- tained from lesional skin of 15 cases of MF,17 cases of lichen planus and 17 cases of psoriasis,and in the skin of 6 healthy controls.Results In the lesional epidermis of MF,the density of cells positive for CD1a, CD30 or ICAM-1,was significantly higher (mononuclear cells,P＜0.001;dendritic cells,P＜0.01) than that in the lesional epidermis of lichen planus,psoriasis and in the skin of healthy controls.The density of cells positive for CD4 or CD8 and of dendritic cells positive for HLA-DR was higher in lesional epidermis of MF than in that of lichen planus.The linear density of CD1a-positive cells (P＜0.01),the percentages of cells positive for ICAM-1 (P＜0.05) or LFA-1 (P＜0.05) were all higher in the lesional dermis of MF than in that of lichen planus.As far as the CD7-positive cell density was concerned,it was higher in the lesional dermis of lichen planus and psoriasis than in that of MF and skin of healthy controls (P＜0.01), while no difference was found between the epidermis of MF and that of lichen planus or psoriasis.Conclu- sion There are differences in the expression of CD1a,CD4,CD8,ICAM-1,LFA-1,HLA-DR,CD30 and CD7 in the lesional skin of MF,lichen planus and psoriasis,which may provide a clue to the pathogenesis of these diseases.

Objective To compare the intensity and isotype of anticardiolipin(ACL)antibodies in the sera from patients with syphilis and SLE.Methods IgG and IgM type of ACL antibodies were examined by ELISA in99syphilis patients and75SLE patients.Results Although similar positive percentage of IgG ACL antibodies was shown in syphilis and SLE patients,stronger absorbance(A value)was seen in syphilis patients(P

Objective To investigate the distribution of antiphospholipid antibodies(APA) in patients with systematic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and normal controls and its significance. Methods Six kinds of APA were detected by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA). The examined sera were collected from 82 cases of normal controls and 32 cases of SLE. Results ①The positivity rate of IgG type aCL, aPI, aPA, aPE, aPS and aPC in the serum from normal controls was 6.10%, 6.10%, 7.32%, 7.32%, 3.66% or 3.66%, respectively. ②The positivity rate of IgM type aCL, aPA, aPC, aPS, aPE aPI in serum from normal controls was 2.44%, 3.66%, 3.66%, 6.10%, 6.10% and 4.88%, respectively. ③Compared with normal controls, the A values and positivity rate of IgG type of aCL, aPA, aPS, aPC and aPI in SLE patients were significantly higher. ④Compared with normal controls, the A values and positivity rate of IgM type of aCL, aPA, aPS, aPE and aPC in SLE patients were significantly higher. ⑤The total positivity rate of IgG type and IgM type APA was 68.75% or 71.88%, respectively. Conclusion ①There is lower titer of APA in normal controls, with some relationships between different types of APA and they appear at the same time.②the measurment of APA in sera of SLE might be benefit to the diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome. [

Objective:To observe the distribution,morphology and density of monocytes/macrophages and dendritic cells in the normal human dermis.Methods:Normal skin from 6 locations such as the face,trunk,proximal limbs,distal limbs,and palms and soles of 8 subjects were collected for the study.The horizontal and longitudinal sections of the skin were stained with an ABC immunoperoxidase procedure with anti-CD1a and anti-CD68 monoclonal antibodies.Results:In the superficial dermis CD68 positive monocytes/macrophages form a dense network with a density in a 6-micron section ranging from 361/mm~2 to 562/mm~2.These network of CD68 positive cells continued on to surround the blood vessels and skin appendages.Lower densities of CD68 positive dendritic cells were found in the deep(reticular) dermis,dispersed between collagen bundles.The CD68 positive cells were detected within the superficial dermis with variable densities: distal limbs 562/mm~2,trunk 517/mm~2,face 509/mm~2,palms 507/mm~2,proximal limbs,472/mm~2,and soles 361/mm~2.Conclusion:There exists in the superficial dermis a relatively dense network of CD68 positive monocytes/macrophages.Such a distribution might indicate the clear polarity of the dermal monocytes/macrophages,with their direction of defense towards to the dermal-epidermal junction.

Objective:To study the effect of astragalus polysacchrides on anticardiolipin, antiphosphatidyl choline, antiphosphatidyl serine, antiphospha-tidyl inositol, antiphosphatidic acid and antiphosphatidyl ethanolamine antibodies (aCL, aPC, aPS, aPI, aPA, aPE) in SLE mice. Methods:19 NZB?NZW F1 female mice were divided randomly into 3 groups: group PG2I (25 mg/kg/d), group PG2II (50 mg/kg/d), group NS (0.2 ml/d). Select BXSB and C57BL/6 female mice as control. The level of antiphospholipid antibodies in these mice were examined by ELISA. Results:Compared with group NS, the A value in group PG2II were decreased significantly, however, A value in group PG2I were elevated slightly. There were no difference among group PG2II, BXSB and C57BL/6. The level of antiphospholipid antibodies in group NS and PG2I were increased significantly compared with that of BXSB and C57BL/6 mice. Conclusion:The generation of antiphospholipid antibodies can be improved by low dose of PG2 and inhibited by high dose of PG2.

Objective To study the changes in some important surface markers of Langerhans cell (LC) in the skin of SLE patients. Methods The normal-appearing skin and lesional skin of 9 SLE patients were studied. ABC immunohistochemistry and the monoclonal antibodies against HLA-DR, CD54, CD68, CD1a and CD4 were used. Results ①In SLE skin lesions decreased LC density was shown,and there were also changes in the morphology and surface markers of LC. ②HLA-DR expression on keratinocytes was shown in most lesional specimens and a few on non-lesional specimens. ③Neither CD4 nor CD54 expression was shown on both lesional epidermis and non-lesional epidermis, CD4+cells were only observed in the dermal infiltrates. ④Two types of CD68+dendritic cells were seen in lesional and non-lesional epidermis, and more CD68+dendritic cells were seen in the infiltrates of lesional skin. ⑤Fibrillar CD68+materials around the basal KC were observed, and some of such fibrillar materials were connected with epidermal dendritic cells while others were not. Conclusions There are some differences in LC surface marker expression on lesional skin and non-lesional skin of SLE patients, which need to be further studied.

Objective:To investigate the efficacy and safety of insulin glarsine combined with sitagliptin in elderly type 2 diabetic patients whose blood glucose levels were inadequately controlled by oral anti-diabetic drugs ( OAD) . Methods: In the open-labeled, randomized and parallel study, 98patients (≥60 years) were randomly divided into two groups: insulin glargine/sitagliptin combina-tion group (n=52, the observation group ) and insulin Aspart 30 injection group (n=46, the control group). The dose was adjusted according to the blood glucose. The fasting blood glucose (FBG), 2h postprandial blood glucose (2hPBG), glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), the incidence of hypoglycemia and body mass index (BMI) after the 12-week treatment were compared between the two groups. Results:The fasting glucose and the incidence of hypoglycemia in the observation group were lower than those in the control group (P<0. 05). There were no significant differences in 2h postprandial blood glucose, HbA1c and BMI between the two groups (P>0. 05). Conclusion:The treatment of insulin glargine combined with sitagliptin is safe, effective and convenient in elderly type 2 diabetes patients with poor glycemic control. By diabetic education, the lower incidence of hypoglycemia treatment will be a better choice for elderly type 2 diabetic patients.