Objective:To observe the elimination of smear layer on the dentin exposed to Er,Cr:YSGG laser with different energy and irradiating distance. Methods:The in vitro first premolar was selected and slices with 1.5 mm thickness were obtained by horizontal sectioning through the middle third of the teeth crown using a high-speed bur. Each dentinal slice was irradiated under the laser with different irradiating distance(

Objective To investigate the apoptosis induction effect of recombinant caspase-3 expression on osteosarcoma cell line SOSP-9901. Methods Recombinant caspase-3 gene was subcloned into the GFP reporter vector pEGFP-C1 to generate the expression vector pEGFP-caspase-3 by DNA recombinant technique. pEGFP-caspase-3 was transfected into human osteosarcoma cell line SOSP-9901 by Lipofectamine 2000. The expression of recombinant caspase-3 was determined by RT-PCR. The morphological changes of transfected cells were observed under flurescent and electronic microscope. The cell survival rate of transfected cells was assayed by MTT method. Results Recombinant caspase-3 gene could be stably expressed in the transfected SSOP-9901 cells. Recombinant caspase-3 could obviously induce SOSP-9901 apoptosis, and inhibit SSOP-9901 cell proliferation in vitro. Conclusion Recombinant caspase-3 could inhibit the growth of the osteosarcoma cell line SOSP-9901 and induce it into apoptosis.

Objective To observe the surface morphology of dentin irradiated by Er,Cr∶YSGG laser under anhydrous conditions and discuss the possible clinical applications of the laser.Methods 11 freshly extracted specimens (approximately 1.5 mm thick) taken from the first premolars were selected.One was regarded as the control group without any treatment and the remaining ten were divided into 5 groups whose dentin surface was irradiated by Er,Cr∶ YSGG laser with different energy (1,2,3,4,6 W) under anhydrous condition.The specimens were routinely prepared for electron microscopic scanning observation.Results As the output power increased with Er,Cr∶YSGG laser irradiation,the dentin surface was observed of the constriction of tubular lumen,and part of the tubules closed.The dentin surfaces with 3 ～6 W laser irradiation were observed thermal injury alters such as micro crack and carbonization.Conclusion 1 ～2 W anhydrous Er,Cr:YSGG laser irradiation play a more ideal and safe constriction and sealing role to dentinal tubules,and the laser is expected to be used for the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity.

Objective To investigate the effect of acute high intracranial pressure on the static pressure-volume curve of dogs' total respiratory system in order to evaluate the relationship between brain injury and respiratory insufficiency.Methods Fourteen dogs were divided into two groups.Animals were anesthetized,paralyzed and mechanical ventilated.The intracranial hypertension in experimental group(n=8)was induced by injecting blood-clots into the right frontal lobe.The other six dogs served as control.The intracranial pressure was monitored by an optical fiber transmitter inserted into the left cerebral hemisphere.The pressure-volume curves of the respiratory system were measured before and after induction of high intracranial pressure by a self-made apparatus consisting of two sealed bottles and a U shaped glass tube.The curves were also measured correspondingly in control group.The static compliance was calculated by equation C=?V/?P.The volume of intracerebral hematoma was calculated.The histopathology of lung was studied under microscope.Results The intracerebral hematoma was located in the right frontal lobe with volume from 4.8-11.5ml(average 8.48ml).The intracranial pressure was elevated from 18.13?5.96mmHg to 46.88?16.42mmHg,which induced a shift of pressure-volume curve to the right in experimental group,while no obvious change was found in control group.Compared to pre-injection,the static compliance of total respiratory system decreased significantly(P

Objective Face-down positioning after vitrectomy and gas tamponade is still the standard position for patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment.The study was to compare the nursing effects of face-down position and flexible position after vitrecto-my for the repair of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Methods We investigated 120 cases of patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment in this study.All patients received vitrectomy with long-acting gas for tamponade, 60 patients in face-down position and 60 in the flexible position.Patients were followed up for 6 months.Observation was made on the rates of anatomical retinal reattachment and postoperative complications between the groups. Results The rates of anatomical retinal reattachment after surgery were 88.33%in the face-down position group and 100% in the flexible position group respectively.As to the satisfaction of position, the flexible position group was 100%, which was much higher than 41.67%in face-down position group(P<0.01). Conclusion Flexible position nurs-ing after vitrectomy and gas tamponade for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment repair is safe and effective.Flexible position can replace face-down position for the comfort of patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment after vitrectomy with gas tamponade.

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Purpose To study clinicopathologic feature of prostate cancer by complete embedding of radical prostatectomy specimen. Methods 108 cases of radical prostatectomy by systematic whole organ embedding were reviewed. Results The patient age ranged from 55 to 80 years ( mean 68. 1 years) . The preoperative average PSA value was 18. 3μg/ml. 59 cases ( accounting for 54. 6% of all prostatectomy cases) were in pT2 stage, while 23. 7% (14/59) in pT2a stage, 8. 5% (5/59) in pT2b, and 67. 8% (40/59) in pT2c. 49 cases (45. 4%)in pT3 stage, while 59. 2% (29/49) in pT3a, 40. 8% (20/49) in pT3b. 3. 6%(3/84)cases presented pelvic lymph node metastasis. 8. 3% (9/108) cases were graded as Gleason Score 6 or less, 61. 1% Gleason Score 7, 30. 6%(33/108)Gleason Score 8 or more. Gleason Pattern 5 component was found in 26. 9% (29/108) cases. Positive margin was observed in 25. 9% (28/108) cases, with 75% (21/28) in pT3 stage and 53. 6% (15/28) having Gleason Pattern 5. Patient in pT2 stage pres-ented mean PSA value of 14. 00 μg/ml, involved in no more than 2 biopsy cores in 68. 5% cases, and more than 5 cores in 4. 3%, while in pT3 stage, presented mean PSA value of 23. 82μg/ml, involved in no more than 2 cores in 19. 6%, and more than 5 cores in 28. 3%. The difference of involved core number was significant in pT2 and pT3 tumors ( P<0. 01 ) . 81. 3% cases graded Gleason Score 6 in biopsy was assigned to Gleason Score 7 or more in prostatectomy. Conclusions Completely sampling radical prostatectomy specimen should be recommended for accurate staging and margin status. Preoperative PSA value, Gleason Score of biopsy, involved core number by cancer is a still helpful parameter for clinical staging and risk estimate.

Purpose To study the prevalence and feature of EGR gene rearrangement in prostatic carcinoma. Methods 242 consecu-tive core biopsies of prostatic carcinoma were evaluated. All biopsy specimens contained 6-14 cores from left and right sides separately delivered. The patient age ranged 58 to 91 years, and PSA value 5 ng/ml to more than 5 000 ng/ml. Immunohistochemistry ( IHC) for ERG protein overexpression and fluorescent in situ hybridization ( FISH) for ERG gene rearrangement were performed. Results 42 cases were detected positive for ERG by IHC ( positive rate 17. 4%) , and positive for ERG rearrangement by FISH either, with 19 ca-ses showing fusion through deletion and 23 through insertion, while no negative cases by IHC demonstrated positive by FISH. 5 cases revealed positive and negative staining in different carcinoma foci of ERG. No ERG positive staining and rearrangement were found in adjacent benign glands. Of positive cases, 12 cases were graded as Gleason score 6, 23 Gleason score 7, and 7 Gleason score 8 or more. Positive rate was 19. 6% in the group of PSA value less than 100 ng/ml, and 10% of more than 100 ng/ml, whereas 17. 2% in the group of clinical T3 stage or less, and 19% of clinical T4 and lymph node or remote metastasis. ERG rearrangement was associated with lower Gleason score, but not with PSA value, clinical stage and progression using theχ2 test analysis. Conclusions IHC is relia-ble for detection ERG rearrangement and helpful for interpretation of prostatic carcinoma. Multiple foci are common in prostatic carcino-ma. There is no significance between ERG rearrangement and disease prognosis.

Objectives To investigate the pathophysiologic mechanisms and the clinical character- istics and variations of nutcracker esophagus(NE).Methods Clinical data obtained from 22 patients with NE were retrospectively analyzed.Seven followed-up patients had esophageal motility,multi-channel electrogastrography(MEGG),the autonomic nervous system(ANS) and psychology tests and were com- pared to 10 healthy subjects(HS).Results①In NE group,12 patients had reflux symptom(55%),7 patients had chest pain(32%)and 3 patients had dysphagia(13%).There was no statistical difference in mean contraction amplitude(MCA) between patients with reflux symptom and chest pain.②Eight out of the 13 patients with NE who received 24 h pH monitoring were positive reflux,and 4 out of 17 patients had reflux esophagitis in endoscopic examinations.The symptoms were improved in 58%patients(7/12) by regular acid-suppression therapies.③There was no statistical difference beween NE and HS groups in dominant frequency and power of MEGG.However,the percentages of normal rhythm in preprandial and slow wave coupling in pre and postprandial of NE patients were significantly decreased than those in HS.④The ANS function in NE group had no statistical difference compared to those in HS.⑤In follow- up group,no difference was found before and after nitroglycerin sublingually.Four patients had depres- sion.Conclusions The clinical presentations of NE are vary.The symptoms of NE were poorly correla- ted with MCA,but partially correlated with GER,which may represent a special subtype of GERD. Gastric dysmotility and psychological factors might contribute to the pathogenesis of NE.

To solve separating problem of natural soda, fifty-seven strains screened from soil, floul water and activated mud were of flocculating activity. Two strains of bacteria, which were screened from above mentioned strains have higher activity and better steady than the whole culture liquid of bacteria was observed that its flocculating use to natural soda was strong and the mean flocculating rate of two strains were 79.80% and 87.% respectively.