1.Relying on Science Foundation to Promote the Rapid Growth of Young Scientific and Technological Talents
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2012;25(5):338-340
This article analysis the present situation of less than 35 years of Sun Yat-sen university youth scientific and technological personnel,they declare、undertake to support basic research based science fundation related cases,discusses the science foundation for their assistance and training problems,put forward youth scientific talents to suit the science funds development requirements to promote their development proposals
2.Progress in Study on Animal Models of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Intervention with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2009;17(6):478-483
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a disease of dysgenesia and dysmetabolism. Its clinical manifestations include hyperandrogenism, ovulation failure, hyperinsulinemia, elevated serum LH level, obesity and sterility. Histological examination of ovary reveals polycystic changes. It is difficult to carry out clinical research because of its complicated pathogenesis, pathophysiology and multiple biochemical changes and clinical manifestations. It is necessary to study PCOS using animal models. In this article, the authors introduce some methods of establishing animal models of PCOS, such as androgen administration (including testosterone propionate,dehydroepiandrosterone), combination of insulin with HCG, use of estradiol valerate,combination of progestrone with HCG, aromatic cyclase inhibitor method,and so on, and review the effects of traditional Chinese medicine on the intervention of PCOS.
3.Effects of thermal and mechanical cycling on the metal-ceramic bond strength of machine-milled Ti2448 alloy and pure titanium.
West China Journal of Stomatology 2016;34(1):54-58
OBJECTIVETo evaluate the effects of thermal and mechanical cycling on the metal-ceramic bond strength of machine-milled Ti2448 alloy and commercial pure titanium (cp Ti).
METHODSCeramic-cp Ti (n = 30) specimens and ceramic-Ti2448 combinations (n = 30) were prepared in accordance with ISO 9693. The specimens from each metal-ceramic combination were randomly divided into three subgroups. In group A or the control group, the specimens were only stored in distilled water for 24 h at 37 °C; in groups B and C, the specimens were subjected to 3,000 cycles of thermal cycling between 5 and 55 °C for a dwell time of 60 s and to mechanical cycling of 20,000 or 40,000 cycles with 50 N load and 4 Hz in distilled water at 37 °C. A crack initiation test was performed using a universal testing machine in accordance with ISO 9693. Failure types at the metal-ceramic interface and the morphological and elemental composition of this interface were analyzed using a scanning electron microscope and an energy dispersive spectrometer. Statistical analysis was performed via two-way ANOVA and Tukey's adjustment test (α = 0.05).
RESULTSThe bond strength of the ceramic-Ti2448 combination was significantly higher than that of the ceramic-cp Ti combination regardless of fatigue conditions (44.86 MPa ± 1.75 MPa and 29.21 MPa ± 2.20 MPa for Ti2448 and cp Ti, respectively; P < 0.01). The mean bond strengths of ceramic-cp Ti and ceramic-Ti2448 combinations in group C were significantly lower than that of group A (P < 0.01). Although ceramic-cp Ti combination failed adhesively at the metal-ceramic interface without the ceramic on the substrate surface, Ti2448 frameworks exhibited cohesive failure; as a result, large amounts of residual porcelain were retained on the specimens.
CONCLUSIONThe metal-ceramic bond strength of cp Ti and Ti2448 is decreased by thermal and mechanical cycling.
Alloys ; Ceramics ; Dental Porcelain ; Materials Testing ; Metals ; Stress, Mechanical ; Temperature ; Titanium
4.Prepubal hyperandrogen exposure induces reproductive changes in adult female rats
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2016;29(3):245-251
Objective Androgen is an important precursor for the synthesis of estrogen in vivo and is involved in the regulation of female reproductive function.In this study, we explored the influence of different lengths of prepubertal exposure to hyperandrogen on the reproductive function of adult female rats. Methods Twenty-five 23-day-old female rats were equally randomized into five groups:oil control, 2-wk dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), 4-wk DHEA, 6-wk DHEA, and 8-wk DHEA, injected with oil or DHEA daily for 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks respectively, and mated at 80 days old.We detected serum concentrations of total testosterone (tT), estradiol (E2), follicle-stimulating hormone ( FSH) and luteinizing hormone ( LH) by ELISA, observed the time of vaginal opening and changes of the estrous cycle, and recorded the rates of mating and pregnancy, the number of the offspring and their survival rate. Results The tT lev-el was elevated after 2 weeks of DHEA injection, fell to normal after drug withdrawal in the 2-wk and 4-wk DHEA groups, and remained at a high level in the 6-wk group.The E2 level was markedly increased in at 2 and 4 weeks but showed a falling trend at 6 and 8 weeks. DHEA injection did not change the level of FSH significantly but re-markably lifted that of LH with the increased concentration of tT.The vaginal opening time was significantly advanced in the 2-wk DHEA group as compared with the controls ([26.60 ±0.89] d vs [35.20 ±
2.49] d, P<0.01).The estrous cycle exhibited no significant change until the 4th week (20.00%vs 86.67%, P<0.05) and returned to normal with drug withdrawal in the 2-wk and 4-wk groups, but not in 6-wk and 8-wk groups.Compared with the oil controls, the rats in the 6-wk and 8-wk groups showed a dramatically lower number of offspring (10.20 ±1.48 vs 6.40 ±1.14 and 6.60 ±1.52, P<0.01) as well as a lower survival rate of the offspring (9.40 ±1.67 vs 5.60 ±0.55 and 5.40 ±1.67, P<0.05).However, no statistically sig-nificant differences were found in the rates of mating and pregnancy among the five groups (P>0.05). Conclusion Prepubertal expo-sure to hyperandrogen may advance adrenarche and gonadarche and affect the initiation of the sexual gland function in female rats.Impro-ving the hyperandrogen status in the early pubertal stage can reverse the disorder of the estrous cycle, while long-term exposure to DHEA may significantly reduce the fecundity at the childbearing age.
5.Effects of insulin-like growth factor-1 at varied levels on pregnancy outcome in pregnancy maternal serum and cord serum of patients with PCOS
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2016;32(1):73-75
Objective To detect the effect of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) at varied levels in pregnancy maternal serum and cord serum of patients with the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) on pregnancy outcomes, and explore whether IGF-1 could be used as a diagnostic marker for PCOS. Methods From January 2012 to December 2013, pregnancy maternal and cord serums were collected from 120 PCOS patients and 120 normal pregnant women in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of our hospital. ELISA was used to detect the levels of IGF-1, and analyze the levels of IGF-1 in different pregnancy outcomes between normal pregnant women and PCOS patients. Results Compared with the control group, the levels of IGF-1 in pregnancy maternal and cord blood were increased significantly in patients with PCOS (P< 0.05). The incidence of stillbirth, premature delivery and macrosomia was significantly higher in PCOS patients. The levels of IGF-1 in pregnancy maternal and cord serum were significantly higher in all PCOS patients with adverse pregnancy outcomes compared with the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion IGF-1 could be used as a risk prediction marker for pregnancy outcome in patients with PCOS.
7.Human single nucleotide polymorphisms and its application to medical research
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2012;35(4):251-253
As the third generation of DNA genetic marker,single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs)widely exists in human genome and has been the main study methods in human genetics,preclinical medicine,clinical medicine,pharmacogenomics and so on.In this review,we focus on classification and features of SNPs,introduce the commonly used detection techniques and the application of SNPs in medical research.Questions and development prospect relating to SNPs are discussed as well.
8.Chinese Medicine in Overall Modern Scientific Technologies.
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine 2015;35(10):1167-1169
Chinese medicine (CM) develops with the survival, reproduction, growth, and progressing of the Chinese nation. Scientific technologies not only promote continual progressing of human societies, but also provide new ideas and methods for the development of CM. In recent years, great changes have taken place in CM complying with developing modern scientific technologies, mainly manifested in the depth of CM theories at molecular levels, the combination of syndrome differentiation and disease identification, continuous innovation and development of clinical diagnosis and treatment techniques, diversified dosages of Chinese materia medica, the academic tendency of education patterns, occupational refinement, diversified medical practice modes, and so on.
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10.Suboptimal Therapy for Dyslipidaemia in Coronary Bypass Surgical Patients with Premature Ischaemic Heart Disease
Yong Sheng Tan ; Anand Sachithanandan
The Medical Journal of Malaysia 2015;70(2):114-115
The incidence of premature multi-vessel coronary artery
disease (CAD) is on the rise in Malaysia. The pathogenesis
of coronary atherosclerosis is multi-factorial with
dyslipidaemia being one such risk factor. Elevated total
cholesterol (TC), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)
and triglycerides (TG) levels are primarily responsible. We
analysed the fasting pre-operative lipid profiles of coronary
artery bypass graft (CABG) patients with symptomatic
severe premature CAD. A majority of patients had an
elevated LDL cholesterol level despite being on a statin.
Similarly, no patient with an elevated TG level was
prescribed a fibrate.
Pre-operative control of known dyslipidaemia was
suboptimal in young adults with angiographially proven
severe symptomatic CAD. This is either due to
subtherapeutic dose prescribing or failure to commence
appropriate anti-lipid drugs. Collectively, general
practitioners, cardiologists and cardiac surgeons must be
more diligent in monitoring lipid profiles in such patients
and be more meticulous in prescribing therapeutic doses to
achieve target control.
Coronary Artery Disease