Root canal biofilm is frequently detected in the canal wall of infected root canal and the root canal with failed root canal therapy. Due to its special structure and diverse composition, root canal biofilm has the ability of the drug tolerance and antiimmunity, which lead to apical periodontitis. This review summarizes the features of the root canal biofilm and latest clinical methods to remove it.

Objective To investigate the effects of low-dose hydrocortisone on brain dysfunction in LPS-induced sepsis rats and the role of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-?B) signal transcription pathway in the pathogenesis. Methods Fifty-four rats were randomly divided into 3 groups: control group (A group, n=6), model group (B group, n=24), low-dose HC treatment group(C group, n=24). The septic rat model was established by intra-peritoneal injection of LPS (1 mg/kg), the intervention was by caudal vein injection of low-dose HC (6 mg/kg), each of B and C group was subdivided into 2,8,16,24 hours after LPS injection (n=6).At serial time points,the animals in each group were sacrificed , brain tissue samples were harvested to determine NF-?B,I?B expression in hippocampus by immunohistochemistry. Also, the changes of behaviors were observed and the histopathological changes were investigated by Nissl stain.Results In model group (B group): lethargy, anorexia, tachypnea, piloerection, loss of body weight were all more obvious than control groups.Nissl stain showed significant histopathological changes; NF-?B expression was up regulated compared with control group(P

Objective To explore the relationship between serum HBeAg、the qualification of HBV DNA and the liver pathologic change in chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV)carriers with normal liver function.Methods Two hundred and forty-four chronic hepatitis B virus carriers with normal liver function were performed pathology examination by Liver biopsy.Meanwhile liver function,HBV DNA level and serological serum markers of B-hepatitis examination were detected.Results Pathology results showed that,of all 244 cases,7 cases was cirrhosis(2.9％),143 for slight CHB (58.6％),32 for moderate CHB (13.1％) and 9 for severe CHB (3.6 ％).And 53 (21.7％)chronic hepatitis B virus carriers were the normal histology morphology.Fony-eight cases (19.7％) were in inflammation stage G≥2 and 54(22.1％) were with fibrosis stage S≥2.For cases with HBV DNA positive,The inflammation and ftbrosis stages in HBeAg negative group were more severe than that in HBeAg positive group (P ＜ 0.05).The fibrosis stages in patients with low HBV DNA level were severe than that in high HBV DNA levels (P ＜ 0.05).No significant differences were observed in the inflammation stage between subjects with high or low HBV DNA level.Conclusion Most chronic HBV carriers with normal liver function were with different degrees of liver inflammation and fibrosis.HBeAg and HBV DNA associated with liver pathological change.

Objective To study the effects of midkine (MK) gene-targeting small interfering RNA (siRNA)on the invasion of melanoma cells.Methods Three MK gene-targeting siRNAs (S1,S2 and S3)were designed,constructed,and transfected into human A375 melanoma cells.Real-time PCR was performed to measure the expression of MK gene and to screen the siRNA with best efficacy.Then,A375 cells were transfected with the optimal siRNA of various doses (3.125,6.25 and 12.5 nmol/L)followed by additional culture of various durations(24,48,72 hours).Some A375 cells remaining untreated served as the blank control group,and some transfected only with liposomes served as the vector control group.Reverse transcription (RT) -PCR and Western blot were conducted to detect the mRNA and protein expression of MK,respectively,MTT assay to observe the adhesion of A375 cells,and Boyden chamber was used to evaluate cell invasion.Results The expression of MK mRNA was downregulated by all the three siRNAs,especially by the siRNA S3,which was used in the following transfection experiment.Real-time quantitative PCR revealed that the MK mRNA expression was reduced by the siRNA in a dose- (r24hours=-0.906,r4Bhours=-0.922,r72hours=-0.939,all P<0.01)and time-dependent(r3.125nmol/L=-0.889,r625nmol/L=-0.935,r125nmol/L=-0.928,all P<0.01)manner.MTT assay showed that the percentage of adhesing cells was 73.66%±2.25%,49.36%±2.16%and 28.35%±1.68%in A375 cells transfected with the siRNA of 3.125,6.25 and 12.5 nmol/L,respectively.The number of cells migrating across the chamber filter was 23.9±1.6,12.1±1.5,5.6±1.2 among A375 cells transfected with the siRNA of 3.125,6.25 and 12.5 nmol/L,respectively,significantly lower than that in the blank control group(36.8±1.5).The percentage of adhesing cells and number of migrating cells decreased with the dose of siRNA(r=-0.936,-0.915,P<0.01,0.05,respectively).Conclusions MK gene might play an important role in the adhesion and invasion of melanonla cells.To down-regulate the expression of MK gene by siRNA may suppress the adhesion and invasion of melanoma cells.

Objective:To establish a method to determine ferrous succinate in ferrous succinate tablets .Methods:Ion chromatog-raphy was performed on an IonPac AG19(4 mm ×250 mm)anion exchange chromatography column with a guard column of Ion Pac TM AG19( 4 mm ×50 mm);30.00 mmol· L-1 KOH was used as the isocratic eluent at a flow rate of 1.00 ml· min-1 with suppressed conductivity detection ( Curb:75 mA) at the temperature of 30℃.The sample size was 25 μl .Results:The linear range of succinic acid was 2.005 1-25.064 0μg· ml-1(r=0.999 5).The detection limit and quantitation limit was 0.12ng and 0.42ng, respectively. The recovery was 101.45%(RSD=0.43%, n=6).Conclusion:The method is simple, rapid, accurate, reproducible and sensitive , and can be used to determine the ferrous succinate content in ferrous succinate tablets .

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ObjectiveTo study the effects of tumor-associated calcium signal transducer-2 (TROP-2) gene small interfering RNA(siRNA) on adhesion and invasion of human breast cancer cell. MethodsReal time PCR was used to evaluate the TROP-2 mRNA of seven human breast cancer cell lines Bcap-37 ,LCC1 ,MCF-7 ,MDA-MB-231,MDA-MB-435, MDA-MB-468 ,and ZR75-1. The cell line of TROP-2 highest expression was transfected with different dose of TROP-2 siRNA. The expression of TROP-2 mRNA and protein were determined by Real-time quantitative PCR and immumoflurescence method. The cell adhesion was evaluated by MTT assay,and invasion was exmined by hoyden chamber,respectively. Results Cell line MCF-7 showed the highest elevation of TROP-2 mRNA in seven breast cancer cell lines. The results from real-time quantitative PCR and immumoflurescence method showed that TROP-2 mRNA and protein reduced in time-and dose-dependent manners( P ＜ 0.01 ;P ＜ 0.01 ). The adhesive rate of siRNA groups(5 nM,10 nM,and 20 nM)was(52.9 +2.5)％ ,(25.6 ±2.3)％, ( 12.8 +2.2)％ (P ＜0.01 ) ,respectively.The transwell results showed that the invasion cells was(78 ± 17), (39 ± 15), ( 19 ± 16), ( 136 +25 ) and( 139 ±21 )in different groups(5,10,20 nM siRNA,and controls) ,respectively(P ＜0.01). ConclusionTROP-2 gene might play an important role in adhesion and invasion of human breast cancer cell. siRNA targeted TROP-2 could effectively inhibit adhesion and invasion of human breast cancer cell.

Objective To study the effects of midkine(MK)gene small interfering RNA(siRNA)on adhesion and invasion of human breast cancer cells.Methods Real time PCR was used to evaluate MK mRNA expression in 7 human breast cancer cell lines Bcap-37,LCCI,MCF-7,MDA-MB-231,MDA-MB-435,MDA-MB-468,and ZR75-1.The cell line in which MK expression was the highest was transfected with different doses of MK siRNA.The expression of MK mRNA and protein was determined by real-time quantitative PCR and immunoflurescence staining.The cell adhesion was evaluated by MTT assay and invasion was examined by Boyden chamber method.Results Cell line MCF-7 expressed the highestlevel of MK mRNA in the 7 tested breast cancer cell lines.After being transfected with MK siRNA,MK mRNA and protein level of MCF-7 decreased in timeand dose-dependent manners.The adhesive and invasive ability of MCF-7 cell transfected with MK siRNA decreased in a dose dependent manner(P<0.01,P<0.01).Conclusions MK gene might play an important role in adhesion and invasion of human breast cancer cells.siRNA transfection could effectively inhibit adhesion,migration,and invasion of human breast cancer cell.

BACKGROUND: The high incidence of urinary fistula following renal transplantation not only influence on wound healing, but also result in local or systemic infection, even renal allograft loss or death. Therefore, it is necessary to establish a standard for diagnosing and treating of urinary fistula. OBJECTIVE: To retrospectively analyze the diagnosis and treatment of urinary fistula following renal transplantation in 95 cases. METHODS: In 95 cases, there were 59 males and 36 females, aged from 19 to 61 years, urinary fistula occurred at days 1-40 after renal transplantation, including 74 simple fistulas and 21 complex fistulas. Besides of our clinical experiences and routine methods, the "five-step procedure protocol" for diagnosis and treatment of urinary fistula reported by Li Qian-sheng was also referred. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Totally 56 cases were managed by conservative treatment, 45 of whom were cured. 50 cases (including 11 cases those failed to cure by conservative treatment) were managed by surgical treatment, 45 of whom were cured. Of the remaining 5 cases, 2 grafts were removed because of graft rupture and massive hemorrhage caused by uncontrolled acute rejection, and 3 recipients died of severe pneumonia shortly after transplantation. 71 of the 90 cases were received long-term follow up, ranging 2 to 11 years. Of the simple urinary fistula cases, 56 were on regular follow up; 41 kept a normal graft function, 10 were diagnosed of chronic allograft nephropathy, 4 returned to hemodialysis and 1 died of lung cancer. Of the complicated ones, 15 were on regular follow up. 8 kept a normal graft function, 4 were diagnosed of chronic allograft nephropathy, and 3 returned to hemodialysis. The design of "five-step procedure protocol" makes urinary fistula diagnosis and treatment more ordered and standard, which can obtain excellent therapeutic efficiency.

Objective To conduct a morphologic and anatomic study on nasal cartilages (including nasal alar cartilage, nasal septal cartilage and upper lateral cartilage) in Chinese, and to compare measured parameters with the other races. Methods 20 adult embalmed cadavers were dissected, 40 nasal alar cartilages, 20 nasal septal cartilages and 40 upper lateral cartilages were collected and scanned by CT, and three-dimensional images were reconstructed. As Zelnik' and Ofodile's work, the data of the images were collected. Results The distances from the nostril rim to the caudal boarder of the lateral crus in the series were (4. 54 ±0. 59) mm anteriorly, (5. 54±0. 69) mm in the middle, and (10. 45± 1. 15) mm posteriorly. The length of the lateral crus was (18. 51 ±1. 63) mm, the width was (7. 99±1. 66) mm, and the thickness was (0. 49±1. 28) mm. Conclusion The Caucasian nasal cartilages are the biggest in all races, and the other's were approximately same.