Periodontitis is a common oral disease characterized by progressive alveolar bone resorption and inflammation of the periodontal tissues. Dimethyl fumarate (DMF) has been used in the treatment of various immune-inflammatory diseases due to its excellent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant functions. Here, we investigated for the first time the therapeutic effect of DMF on periodontitis. In vivo studies showed that DMF significantly inhibited periodontal destruction, enhanced mitophagy, and decreased the M1/M2 macrophage ratio. In vitro studies showed that DMF inhibited macrophage polarization toward M1 macrophages and promoted polarization toward M2 macrophages, with improved mitochondrial function, inhibited oxidative stress, and increased mitophagy in RAW 264.7 cells. Furthermore, DMF increased intracellular mitochondrial Tu translation elongation factor (TUFM) levels to maintain mitochondrial homeostasis, promoted mitophagy, and modulated macrophage polarization, whereas TUFM knockdown decreased the protective effect of DMF. Finally, mechanistic studies showed that DMF increased intracellular TUFM levels by protecting TUFM from degradation via the ubiquitin-proteasomal degradation pathway. Our results demonstrate for the first time that DMF protects mitochondrial function and inhibits oxidative stress through TUFM-mediated mitophagy in macrophages, resulting in a shift in the balance of macrophage polarization, thereby attenuating periodontitis. Importantly, this study provides new insights into the prevention of periodontitis.
Dimethyl Fumarate/pharmacology* ; Mitophagy/drug effects* ; Animals ; Mice ; Macrophages/metabolism* ; Periodontitis/prevention & control* ; RAW 264.7 Cells ; Oxidative Stress/drug effects* ; Peptide Elongation Factor Tu/metabolism* ; Mice, Inbred C57BL ; Male ; Mitochondria/drug effects*

Cemental tear is a rare and indetectable condition unless obvious clinical signs present with the involvement of surrounding periodontal and periapical tissues. Due to its clinical manifestations similar to common dental issues, such as vertical root fracture, primary endodontic diseases, and periodontal diseases, as well as the low awareness of cemental tear for clinicians, misdiagnosis often occurs. The critical principle for cemental tear treatment is to remove torn fragments, and overlooking fragments leads to futile therapy, which could deteriorate the conditions of the affected teeth. Therefore, accurate diagnosis and subsequent appropriate interventions are vital for managing cemental tear. Novel diagnostic tools, including cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), microscopes, and enamel matrix derivatives, have improved early detection and management, enhancing tooth retention. The implementation of standardized diagnostic criteria and treatment protocols, combined with improved clinical awareness among dental professionals, serves to mitigate risks of diagnostic errors and suboptimal therapeutic interventions. This expert consensus reviewed the epidemiology, pathogenesis, potential predisposing factors, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of cemental tear, aiming to provide a clinical guideline and facilitate clinicians to have a better understanding of cemental tear.
Humans ; Dental Cementum/injuries* ; Consensus ; Diagnosis, Differential ; Cone-Beam Computed Tomography ; Tooth Fractures/therapy*

OBJECTIVE: Plant-derived cytotoxic transgene expression, such as trichosanthin (tcs), regulated by recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) vector is a promising cancer gene therapy. However, the cytotoxic transgene can hamper the vector production in the rAAV producer cell line, human embryonic kidney (HEK293) cells. Here, we explored microRNA-122 (miR122) and its target sequence to limit the expression of the cytotoxic gene in the rAAV producer cells. METHODS: A miR122 target (122T) sequence was incorporated into the 3' untranslated region of the tcs cDNA sequence. The firefly luciferase (fluc) transgene was used as an appropriate control. Cell line HEK293-mir122 was generated by the lentiviral vector-mediated genome integration of the mir122 gene in parental HEK293 cells. The effects of miR122 overexpression on cell growth, transgene expression, and rAAV production were determined. RESULTS: The presence of 122T sequence significantly reduced transgene expression in the miR122-enriched Huh7 cell line (in vitro), fresh human hepatocytes (ex vivo), and mouse liver (in vivo). Also, the normal liver physiology was unaffected by delivery of 122T sequence by rAAV vectors. Compared with the parental cells, the miR122-overexpressing HEK293-mir122 cell line showed similar cell growth rate and expression of transgene without 122T, as well as the ability to produce liver-targeting rAAV vectors. Fascinatingly, the yield of rAAV vectors carrying the tcs-122T gene was increased by 77.7-fold in HEK293-mir122 cells. Moreover, the tcs-122T-containing rAAV vectors significantly reduced the proliferation of hepatocellular carcinoma cells without affecting the normal liver cells. CONCLUSION HEK293-mir122 cells along with the 122T sequence provide a potential tool to attenuate the cytotoxic transgene expression, such as tcs, during rAAV vector production.
Animals ; Dependovirus/genetics* ; Genetic Therapy ; Genetic Vectors/genetics* ; HEK293 Cells ; Humans ; Mice ; MicroRNAs/genetics* ; Trichosanthin

Objective To understand the status quo of the body mass index (BMI) among rural left‐behind elderly people in Chongqing ,and to analyze the impact of diet on BM I value to provide the dietary suggestions for improving the nutrional status of rural left behind elderly people .Methods The self‐designed questionnaire was used to conduct the on-site investigation on the ru‐ral left‐behind elderly people .The SPSS19 .0 statistical software was used for analysis .Results The average BMI value of surveyed people was (22 .14 ± 3 .22)kg/m2 ,the BMI value had statistically significant difference between different genders (χ2 =8 .170 ,P=0 .043) ,the normal proportion of BMI values in males was higher than that in females ;the BMI value had statistical difference a‐mong different ages(χ2 =18 .568 ,P=0 .029) ,the proportion of malnutrition was increased with the age increase .In the eating be‐haviors ,the food flavor was negatively correlated with the BMI value ,the choice of cooking oil was positively correlated with the BMI value(P<0 .05);the consumption frequency of fruits ,beans and bean products ,fish and shrimp was negatively correlated with the BMI value ,the consumption frequency of livestock meat and eggs was positively correlated with the BMI value(P<0 .05) .Con‐clusion In order to promote the nutritional status and health condition of rural left‐behind elderly people ,the cognition of their own physical constitution should be enhanced ,and the rational dietary habit and food consumption habit should be cultivated .

Objective:To construct and screen the high efficiency interference plasmid of TFAIP8-shRNA-pSIREN-RetroQ.Methods:Selected and synthesized three Target Sequence of TNFAIP8 shRNA1,TNFAIP8 shRNA2,TNFAIP8 shRNA3,and construct the TNFAIP8 interference plasmid.Transfection TNFAIP8-shRNA-pSIREN-RetroQ interference plasmid to A549 cells.Filter out the highest interference efficiency plasmid by detecting the mRNA and protein levels using RT-PCR and Western blot methods.Results:We successfully design and built three TNFAIP8-shRNA-pSIREN-RetroQ interference plasmids,and screen out the highest efficiency interference plasmid.Conclusion: Three interference plasmids targeting the TNFAIP8 gene have been constructed successfully and provide a useful tool for studying the function of TNFAIP8.

Objective　To review the experience in the management of burned patients inflicted by inhalation injury in our institute in the past 42 years. Methods　Patients with inhalation injury were analyzed chronically in three different periods as 1958 to 1980, 1981 to 1990, and 1991 to 2000. Results　The mortality rates in general and in terms of different degrees decreased obviously with the elapse of time. In other words, the rates were 48.93%, 26.60% and 8.53 for the above three periods. Conclusion　The mortality of inhalation injury was decreased dramatically during the last decade in our institute. Five main measures consisting of inhalation of high concentration or pure oxygen, preventive tracheotomy, frequent tracheal lavage with small amount of lavage fluid at early stage of postburn, mechanical ventilation with PEEP and humidification as early as possible, and application of exogenous pulmonary surfactant contribute greatly to the decrement of death rate in the patients with inhalation injury.

Objective To study the morphological changes in peripheral blood cells and bone marrow cells of the patients suffering from mustard gas poisoning and their relationship with the degree of poisoning. Method The peripheral blood cells and marrow cells were examined morphologically after mustard gas poisoning. Results The total WBC count was reduced progressively in 44 patients, among them 10 patients showed granulocytopenia or agranulocytosis. Severe injury to eosinophils was seen also in the early period, and the percentage and absolute value of lymphocytes were significantly lowered too. However, platelets were not significantly influenced. The red cell count and hemoglobin level were elevated because of hemoconcentration. Blood marrow cells showed marked morphological changes. WBC became swollen with appearance of poisonous granules and vacuoles in their cytoplasm. Deformed lymphocytes (LY) could be found in the marrow cells of all the patients, mainly in the form of immature lymphocytes. It was shown that mustard gas produced serious damage to the hematopoitic cells of the bone marrow in the early period. Conclusions The examination of pheripheral blood and bone marrow cells is an important measure to determine the degree of mustard gas poisoning. The decrease in the absolute value of lymophocyte count and the time of its recovery, and degree of inhibition of hematopoiesis are closely related to the degree of mustard gas poisoning.