Macrophages play a pivotal role in host defense against Mycobacterium tuberculosis ( Mtb) infection. Their metabolic processes and metabolites are essential for maintaining immune homeostasis, responding to invading pathogens, and orchestrating subsequent immune responses. Therefore, a comprehensive understanding of macrophage metabolic reprogramming during Mtb infection is critical for deciphering the intricate mechanisms underlying the host immune response against tuberculosis. This review summarizes recent advances in how macrophages regulate immune responses through core metabolic pathways, including glucose metabolism, oxidative phosphorylation, lipid metabolism, and amino acid metabolism, in the context of Mtb infection. The insights provided here offer new perspectives and potential strategies for future tuberculosis prevention and targeted therapy.

Objective:To evaluate the clinical process of fragment reattachment in crown-root fractures (CRF) of teeth that the fracture occurred between sub-gingival and supra-alveolar ridge (sub-gingival & supra-alveolar ridge) in the esthetic zone, and to analyze the feasibility of this minimally invasive technique for sub-gingival & supra-alveolar ridge CRF involving anterior teeth.Methods:Fourteen sub-gingival & supra-alveolar ridge CRF involving anterior teeth in 12 patients received fragment reattachment in the Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, the Fourth Military Medical University from January 2016 to August 2024. The success rate of the fractured teeth 3 years after reattachment and the complications during the follow-up period were retrospectively analyzed. The 3-year success rate and complications during follow-up were evaluated to assess the clinical efficacy of this technique.Results:The 14 treated teeth were followed for an average of (36.0±33.7) months (range: 4-99 months). Complications occurred in 2 teeth: one was extracted due to debonding and replaced with a removable partial denture, while the other developed a palatal sinus post-reattachment, which healed after local saline irrigation and medication (followed for 12 months without recurrence). The remaining 12 teeth exhibited no complications, resulting in a success rate of 13/14.Conclusions:Fragment reattachment is a minimally invasive, rapid, and cost-effective treatment option for sub-gingival & supra-alveolar ridge CRF in the anterior esthetic zone. With strict case selection, it delivers favorable outcomes and extends the clinical lifespan of affected teeth.

Objective:To evaluate the clinical process of fragment reattachment in crown-root fractures (CRF) of teeth that the fracture occurred between sub-gingival and supra-alveolar ridge (sub-gingival & supra-alveolar ridge) in the esthetic zone, and to analyze the feasibility of this minimally invasive technique for sub-gingival & supra-alveolar ridge CRF involving anterior teeth.Methods:Fourteen sub-gingival & supra-alveolar ridge CRF involving anterior teeth in 12 patients received fragment reattachment in the Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, the Fourth Military Medical University from January 2016 to August 2024. The success rate of the fractured teeth 3 years after reattachment and the complications during the follow-up period were retrospectively analyzed. The 3-year success rate and complications during follow-up were evaluated to assess the clinical efficacy of this technique.Results:The 14 treated teeth were followed for an average of (36.0±33.7) months (range: 4-99 months). Complications occurred in 2 teeth: one was extracted due to debonding and replaced with a removable partial denture, while the other developed a palatal sinus post-reattachment, which healed after local saline irrigation and medication (followed for 12 months without recurrence). The remaining 12 teeth exhibited no complications, resulting in a success rate of 13/14.Conclusions:Fragment reattachment is a minimally invasive, rapid, and cost-effective treatment option for sub-gingival & supra-alveolar ridge CRF in the anterior esthetic zone. With strict case selection, it delivers favorable outcomes and extends the clinical lifespan of affected teeth.

Macrophages play a pivotal role in host defense against Mycobacterium tuberculosis ( Mtb) infection. Their metabolic processes and metabolites are essential for maintaining immune homeostasis, responding to invading pathogens, and orchestrating subsequent immune responses. Therefore, a comprehensive understanding of macrophage metabolic reprogramming during Mtb infection is critical for deciphering the intricate mechanisms underlying the host immune response against tuberculosis. This review summarizes recent advances in how macrophages regulate immune responses through core metabolic pathways, including glucose metabolism, oxidative phosphorylation, lipid metabolism, and amino acid metabolism, in the context of Mtb infection. The insights provided here offer new perspectives and potential strategies for future tuberculosis prevention and targeted therapy.

OBJECTIVE To establish the fingerprint of Pinghuo tea standard decoction and a method for determination of multi-component to clarify the transfer relationship of quantities and quality from pieces and standard decoction.METHODS Fifteen batches of Pinghuo tea standard decoction were prepared and the extract rate was determined;the fingerprint of the preparation was established by using high-performance liquid chromatography(HPLC);the similarity evaluation and the determination of common peaks were performed,and chemometric analysis was performed;the same method was used to determine the content of indicator components and the transfer rate was calculated.The chromatographic column was Venusil C18 column with mobile phase consisted of acetonitrile-0.1％ phosphoric acid solution (gradient elution);the column temperature was 30 ℃,and the detection wavelengths were 238 nm (0-37 min,85-102 min) and 330 nm (37-85 min) at a flow rate of 1.0 mL/min with an injection volume of 10 μL.RESULTS The similarity of HPLC fingerprints for 15 batches of Pinghuo tea standard decoction was not lower than 0.968.A total of 24 common peaks were calibrated and 9 peaks were recognized,which were as follows neochlorogenic acid (peak 3),chlorogenic acid (peak 6),geniposide (peak 9),glycyrrhizin (peak 10),galuteolin (peak 11),isochlorogenic acid A (peak 14),luteolin (peak 21),kaempferol (peak 23) and glycyrrhizic acid (peak 24).Cluster analysis,principal component analysis and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis showed consistent results,all of which could classify the 15 batches of samples into three categories.The linear range of indicator components in 15 batches of Pinghuo tea standard decoction,such as geniposide,luteolin,isochlorogenic acid A,glycyrrhizin,and glycyrrhizic acid,were 0.020580-0.411600,0.001617-0.080850,0.006076-0.607600,0.005125-0.071740,and 0.017288-0.432200 mg/mL,respectively;RSDs of precision,repeatability,stability and recovery rate tests were all not higher than 4％ (n=6).The mass fractions ranged 3.2279-10.0022,0.2974-0.5546,3.3501-6.1596,0.7206-1.0733,2.0031-3.0301 mg/g;transfer rates from the pieces and standard decoction were 19.7628％-35.8405％,12.1233％-21.2540％,46.0972％-82.8694％,58.7088％-91.6296％,39.1143％-63.7106％.The transfer rates of the extract from 15 batches of Pinghuo tea standard decoction ranged from 61.15％-84.68％.CONCLUSIONS Established HPLC fingerprint and content determination methods in this study are simple and accurate,which can provide reference for the quantitative value transfer study,quality control,clinical application and the development of subsequent formulations of Pinghuo tea standard decoction.

Objective:Exploring the surgical method and safety of robot assisted kidney transplantation (RAKT) with a kidney implanted through the vagina, currently there is no such surgery in China.Method:Retrospective analysis of the data of a 44-year-old postpartum woman with stage 5 chronic kidney disease admitted to the kidney transplantation ward of West China Hospital, Sichuan University on June 28, 2021. RAKT with a kidney inserted through the vagina was performed on the recipient. The transplanted kidney was cooled using continuous surface cooling technology (CSCT) using ice physiological saline. The recipient was followed up for 3 months after surgery. In addition, we searched the Wanfang database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, VIP database, China Biomedical Literature Service System, PubMed, Embase, and Central databases. The Chinese search keywords were "robot kidney transplantation" and "vagina", while the English search keywords were "kidney transplantation" and "robot" and "vacuum". The literature was published from June 1990 to June 2022, and a detailed summary of all published cases was provided.Result:a perineal approach was used to open the posterior fornix of the vagina and the graft was successfully implanted. The surgery was successfully completed, with a total duration of 250 minutes, vascular anastomosis time of 45 minutes, and warm ischemia time of 63 minutes. The recipient recovered smoothly without vaginal pain and postoperative pain relief; There was also no abdominal infection. Using CSCT, the surface temperature of the graft was maintained at 10~16 ℃ during anastomosis. After literature review, a total of 12 cases of renal RAKT implantation through vagina have been reported. All cases were successful, except for one case where the graft was poorly positioned and converted to open surgery. The average surgical time reported in the literature is (210 ± 37) minutes, vascular anastomosis time is (41 ± 8) minutes, and warm ischemia time is (50 ± 10) minutes. There were no surgical complications.Conclusion:Transvaginal insertion of RAKT into the kidney is safe and feasible, but special types of recipients should be selected for this surgical method and evaluated before surgery.

Objective:To explore the safety and early prognosis of robot assisted living donor kidney transplantation(KT)and plot the learning curve of mastering the operation.Methods:From July 2020 to March 2021, 30 cases of living robot assisted KT were completed.The follow-up period was 3 months.Cumulative sum analysis was performed for plotting the learning curve.According to the learning curve, they were divided into two groups of practice period(the first 17 cases)and proficiency period(the last 13 cases). Time of each operative stage and early prognosis were compared.Kidney function and perioperative complications of two groups were compared for evaluating the safety and effectiveness of robot assisted KT.Results:The average operative duration was (221.4±36.1)min.No intestinal obstruction, delayed graft function, urinary leakage and incision infection occurred during perioperative period.The average anal exhaust time was(1.9±0.2)days.During follow-ups, both pulmonary infection(2 cases)and acute rejection(1 case)improved after treatment.According to the learning curve, venous anastomosis(10 cases), arterial anastomosis(12 cases), warm ischemic time(12 cases)and ureteral anastomosis(17 cases)should be performed for reaching a proficiency level.An average of 15 operations was required for achieving proficiency throughout operations.Significant inter-group differences existed in operative duration [(235.5±31.6)vs(203.0±34.3)min, P=0.012] and warm ischemic time [(63.7±24.9)vs(47.0±11.3)min, P=0.033]. At some postoperative timepoints, creatinine of proficiency group was lower than that of practice group, such as Day 7 post-operation [(192.7±135.2)vs(107.8±27.9)μmol/L, P=0.022] and Day 30 post-operation [(147.8±46.3)vs(112.3±28.0)μmol/L, P=0.021]. However, no significant difference existed in estimated glomerular filtration rate at Day 7 post-operation [(56.1±34.1)ml/(min·1.73m 2)vs(72.0±18.5)ml/(min·1.73m 2), P=0.14] and Day 30 post-operation [(56.2±18.9)ml/(min·1.73m 2)vs(68.7±15.3)ml/(min·1.73m 2), P=0.14]. Conclusions:Robot assisted KT is both safe and feasible.And the learning curve requires 17 cases for reaching a proficiency level.

Resin cements have been widely employed for bonding all-ceramic restorations in clinical practice, its color stability is directly related to long-term prosthetic effect of restorations. Discoloration of resin cements can be attributed to two causes: endogenous factors are generally related to material compositions and initiation mechanism of polymerization; exogenous factors are mainly related to stimulation of local oral environment. Color stability of resin cements has close relationship with esthetic effect of all-ceramic restorations. The aim of this literature review was to make a presentation and discussion systematically about color stability of resin cements commonly used clinically, its influence factors and influence on all-ceramic restorations, so as to provide a reference for the application of all-ceramic restorations.

Objective:To evaluate the clinical outcomes of implant-retained overdentures.Methods:57 patients treated by implant-retained overdentures were included.Parameters for peri-implant tissue conditions (e.g.peri-implant probing depth,plaque index,bleeding on probing,mucosal hyperplasia,peri-implant marginal bone loss) and prosthetic complications were examined and recorded.The precentage of satisfaction of the patients was assessed using the visual analog scale (VAS).Results:After an average follow-up of (48±11.3) months,the survival rate of the implants was 98.1%,the marginal bone loss was (1.38±0.74) mm.There was no statistically difference among the different attachment groups(bar,magnet and ball) regarding the peri-implant marginal bone loss or bleeding on probing(P>0.05).The peri-implant probing depth and plaque index in patients with magnet and ball attachments were lower than those in patients with bar attachments(P<0.05).The major complications were the upper abutment fracture,prostheses fracture and screw loosening.Most patients were satisfied with their prostheses and there was no statistically significant difference between the attachment types(P>0.05),except that magnet and ball attachments were much easier to clean compared with bar attachments(P<0.05).Conclusion:Implant-retained overdenture is a successful and satisfactory treatment option for patients with edentulous jaw.The patients should been given regular clinical examinations to keep peri-implant tissue health and reduce the complications,especially those with bar attachments.

Objective:To evaluate the effect of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and epigallocatechin-3-O-(3-O-methyl)-gallate (EGCG-3Me) on the anti-bacterial effect and the stability of intraradicular dentin-adhesive interface.Methods:EGCG and EGCG3Me with the concentration of 400 μg/ml were incorporated into Single Bond 2 (SB2) respectively to obtain 2 modified adhesives E-SB2 and E3-SB2.Confocal laser scanning microscopy(CLSM) and ultraviolet spectrophotometry were used to evaluate the anti-bacterial effect of the modified adhesives.Micro-Raman spectrum was used to test the degree of conversion (DC) of the adhesives.Push-out bond strength test was conducted to examine the immediate bond strength and the bond strength after themocycling.Results:E-SB2 and E3-SB2 both showed inhibiting effect on the proliferation of E.faecalis,while E3-SB2 performed stronger inhibiting effect.DC and the immediate push-out bond strength of SB2 were not decreased with the incorporation of EGCG or EGCG-3Me(P ＞ 0.05).E-SB2 and E3-SB2 showed significantly higher push-out bond strengths than that of SB2 (P ＜ 0.05) after themocycling.Conclusion:EGCG and EGCG-3Me modified adhesives have anti-bacterial effect and can enhance the stability of bonding between intraradicular dentin and adhesive,EGCG-3Me may have stronger anti-bacterial effect.