BACKGROUND:During healing process of chronic wounds,excessive production of reactive oxygen species can impair the function of L929 fibroblasts,thereby delaying wound repair.Therefore,protecting fibroblasts from oxidative stress is important to promote wound healing. OBJECTIVE:To assess the protective effects of carboxymethyl chitosan-oxidized chondroitin sulfate/platelet-rich plasma(CMC-OCS/PRP)hydrogel on L929 cells under H2O2 stimulation. METHODS:CMC-OCS/PRP hydrogels were prepared,and the micromorphology,degradation performance,scavenging ability of H2O2 and hydroxyl radical and biocompatibility of the hydrogels were characterized.L929 cells with good growth state were taken and cultured in five groups.The control group was cultured conventionally.H2O2 was added to the H2O2 group.Carboxymethyl chitosan-oxidized chondroitin sulfate hydrogel extract+H2O2 was added to the CMC-OCS group.Platelet-rich plasma gel extract+H2O2 was added to the PRP group.The CMC-OCS/PRP group was treated with carboxymethyl chitosan-oxidized chondroitin sulfate/platelet-rich plasma hydrogel extract+H2O2.Each group was treated with hydrogel extract for 6 hours,and then H2O2 for 24 hours.After culture,the levels of active oxygen and malondialdehyde,apoptosis and expression of collagen fiber I protein were detected.In the presence of H2O2,the above hydrogel extracts were directly or indirectly co-cultured with L929 fibroblasts for 36 hours,respectively.Migration ability of the cells was detected by scratch test and Transwell chamber test. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)CMC-OCS/PRP hydrogels had uniform and interrelated porous structure and good degradation ability,could effectively remove H2O2 and hydroxyl radicals in vitro,and had good biocompatibility.(2)Compared with the control group,the apoptosis rate,reactive oxygen species,and malondialdehyde levels were increased(P<0.05);the spread area of cells was decreased(P<0.05),and the expression of collagen fiber I protein had no significant changes(P>0.05)in the H2O2 group.Compared with the H2O2 group,reactive oxygen species level was decreased in the CMC-OCS group(P<0.05),malondialdehyde level was decreased(P<0.05),and cell spread area was increased(P<0.05)in the PRP group,CMC-OCS group,and CMC-OCS/PRP group;apoptosis rate was decreased in the CMC-OCS/PRP group(P<0.05),and collagen fiber I protein expression was increased in the PRP group,CMC-OCS group,and CMC-OCS/PRP group(P<0.05).(3)Compared with the control group,the number of cell migration was decreased(P<0.05),and the migration area had no significant change(P>0.05)in the H2O2 group.Compared with the H2O2 group,the number and area of cell migration were increased in the PRP group,CMC-OCS group,and CMC-OCS/PRP group(P<0.05),and the increase was most significant in the CMC-OCS/PRP group.(4)Under oxidative stress,CMC-OCS/PRP hydrogel can improve the migration ability of fibroblasts,resist cell apoptosis,and preserve cell extension function.

BACKGROUND:At present,the dental composite resin filling material composed of resin matrix monomer is the first choice material for the filling treatment of dental defects,but with the increase of its use time in the oral environment,the dental tissue will develop secondary caries and the filling material will wear and break.The main cause of these problems is the polymerization shrinkage of the filling material and its mismatch with the mechanical properties of the dental tissue. OBJECTIVE:To synthesize a new type of dental composite resin monomer by adding initiators with different components,to improve the traditional double bond conversion rate of the system and further improve the mechanical properties of the material. METHODS:A new composite resin matrix system was prepared by adding different initiators to the monomer of 3,3′,5,5′-tetramethoxybiphenyl-4,4′-diol epoxy acrylate resin.In group A,camphorquinone with a mass fraction of 1.1%was added.In group B,1-phenyl-1,2-propanedione with a mass fraction of 2.1%was added.In group C,a mixture of camphorquinone and 1-phenyl-1,2-propanedione(a mass ratio of the two was 1:1)with a mass fraction of 3.1%was added.The double bond conversion,polymerization shrinkage and mechanical properties of the samples were determined. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)The double bond conversion rate of groups B and C was higher than that of group A(P<0.05).The polymerization shrinkage of group B was higher than that of group A(P<0.05),while that of group C was lower than that of group A(P<0.05).(2)The flexural strength,elastic modulus and compressive strength of groups B and C were higher than those of group A(P<0.05,P<0.01).Vickers hardness of group B was higher than that of group A(P<0.05),and the Vickers hardness of group C was lower than that of group A(P<0.01).(3)These findings suggest that 1-phenyl-1,2-propanedione is an initiator with ideal performance.The combined application of 1-phenyl-1,2-propanedione and camphorquinone can effectively improve the double bond conversion rate of the resin matrix system and further improve the mechanical property of the resin.

BACKGROUND:Previous studies have shown that human beta-defensin 3 has significant antifungal,antibacterial,and antiviral activities and plays an important bridging role in linking innate and acquired immune responses. OBJECTIVE:To observe the effect of human beta-defensin 3 hydrogel on treatment of periodontitis in rats. METHODS:Using Poloxamer 188 and 407 as the matrix,a blank hydrogel was constructed by cold solution.Human beta-defensin 3 hydrogel was prepared by mixing human beta-defensin 3 with the hydrogel.Twenty-five SD rats were randomly divided into five groups with five rats in each group:No treatment was given in the healthy group.The periodontitis model was constructed by the orthodontic ligature wire method in the periodontitis group,blank hydrogel group,minocycline hydrochloride group,and human beta-defensin 3 hydrogel group.8 weeks after modeling,blank hydrogel,minocycline hydrochloride,and human β-defensin 3 hydrogel were injected into the buccal and palatal periodontal bags,once a week,and relevant tests were carried out after continuous administration for 4 weeks. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Compared with the healthy group,periodontal plaque index,gingival bleeding index,and periodontal probing depth were increased in the periodontitis group(P<0.01).Compared with the periodontitis group,the periodontal plaque index,gingival bleeding index,and periodontal probing depth of rats were decreased in the minocycline hydrochloride group and the human beta-defensin 3 hydrogel group(P<0.05).(2)Hematoxylin-eosin staining proved that the hydrogel was not toxic to the rat organism.(3)Stereomicroscopy and Micro CT showed that compared with the healthy group,the root exposure and the distance between enamel cementum boundary and alveolar crest of the periodontitis group were increased(P<0.05).Compared with the periodontitis group,the root exposure and the distance between enamel cementum boundary and alveolar crest of rats were reduced in the minocycline hydrochloride group and human beta-defensin 3 hydrogel group(P<0.05).(4)Hematoxylin-eosin,Masson,and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase staining showed that periodontal inflammation was obvious,fiber structure was disordered and osteoclasts were active in the periodontitis group and blank hydrogel group,while periodontal inflammation was decreased,fiber arrangement was more regular,and osteoclasts were reduced in the minocycline hydrochloride group and human beta-defensin 3 hydrogel group.(5)qRT-PCR showed that compared with the healthy group,the mRNA expressions of interleukin 1β,tumor necrosis factor α,interleukin 6,and inducible nitric oxide synthase were increased in the periodontitis group(P<0.05).Compared with the periodontitis group,the mRNA expressions of interleukin 1β,tumor necrosis factor α,interleukin 6,and inducible nitric oxide synthase in gingival tissue of rats were decreased in the minocycline hydrochloride group and human beta-defensin 3 hydrogel group(P<0.05).(6)The results showed that human beta-defensin 3 hydrogel was able to attenuate inflammation in rat periodontal tissues by decreasing the relative expression of inflammatory factors and inhibiting osteoblasts.

BACKGROUND:Most of the formulas for the clinical treatment of premature ovarian insufficiency have evolved from the basic formula of Liuwei Dihuang Pills,and have achieved good therapeutic efficacy.Currently,most of the experimental studies on Liuwei Dihuang Pills focus on morphological observations and physiological and biochemical detection of in vivo animal models,while fewer studies on molecular mechanisms have been reported. OBJECTIVE:To explore the molecular mechanism of Liuwei Dihuang Pills in the treatment of premature ovarian insufficiency based on the receptor gamma coactivator-1 alpha/mitochondrial transcription factor A/reactive oxygen species pathway. METHODS:Premature ovarian insufficiency model was established in mice by intraperitoneal injection of cyclophosphamide 120 mg/kg combined with busulfan 12 mg/kg,and then Liuwei Dihuang Pill suspension was used to intervene in premature ovarian insufficiency mice.After 12 weeks of intervention,the levels of follicle-stimulating hormone,luteinizing hormone,estradiol,anti-Mullerian hormone,8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine,total antioxidant capacity and reactive oxygen species in serum of mice were detected by ELISA method.The morphological changes in mouse ovaries were observed by hematoxylin-eosin staining.The ultrastructure of mouse follicular granulosa cells and the apoptosis of granulosa cell mitochondria were observed by transmission electron microscopy.The expression levels of receptor gamma coactivator-1 alpha and mitochondrial transcription factor A in mouse ovarian granulosa cells were detected by immunohistochemistry. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Compared with the model group,serum levels of follicle-stimulating hormone,luteinizing hormone,reactive oxygen species,and 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine were decreased in the experimental group(P＜0.05),and the levels of estradiol,anti-Mullerian hormone,and total antioxidant capacity were increased(P＜0.05).Hematoxylin-eosin staining showed that in the model group,there were more atretic follicles and corpus luteum forms,some secondary follicles,and interstitial fibrosis and hyperplasia;in the experimental group,a large number of atretic follicles,few corpus luteum forms,primordial follicles were observed at the edges but there were few secondary follicles and no mature follicles.Transmission electron microscopy showed that the organelles in ovarian granulosa cells of mice in the experimental groups were relatively intact.Immunohistochemical results showed that compared with the model group,the expression level of receptor gamma coactivator-1 alpha in the ovarian tissue of mice increased slightly in the experimental group at the 4th week,and there was no significant change at the 8th and 12th weeks.The expression level of mitochondrial transcription factor A in the ovarian tissues of mice in the experimental group was transiently increased at the 4th week,and then slightly decreased,which were all significantly different from those of the model group.To conclude,Liuwei Dihuang Pills inhibit ovarian granulosa cell apoptosis in mice with premature ovarian insufficiency to a certain extent through the receptor gamma coactivator-1 alpha/mitochondrial transcription factor A/reactive oxygen species signaling pathway,thereby improving the endocrine function of the ovary,enhancing the antioxidant capacity,and attenuating the degree of oxidative stress damage.

Cardiovascular disease is one of the diseases with high global incidence and mortality rates,po-sing a serious threat to public health.Therefore,identifying early diagnostic and treatment targets is particu-larly important.Salusins are vasoactive peptides with various biological activities,and research has shown a close relationship between Salusins and cardiovascular disease.Salusins have two subtypes,Salusin-α and Sa-lusin-β.The main function of Salusin-α is to lower blood pressure,slow heart rate,reduce inflammation and oxidative stress,and inhibit atherosclerosis,while Salusin-β primarily promote proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells and contribute to atherosclerosis.This article reviews some of the latest research progress on Sa-lusins.

Polygala tenuifolia,commonly known as Yuanzhi(YZ)in Chinese,has been shown to possess anti-insomnia properties.However,the material basis and the mechanism underlying its sedative-hypnotic effects remain unclear.Herein,we investigated the active components and neurochemical mechanism of YZ extracts using liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry(LC-MS/MS)-based pharmaco-metabolomics and mass spectrometry imaging(MSI)-based spatial resolved metabolomics.According to the results,17 prototypes out of 101 ingredients in the YZ extract were detected in both the plasma and brain,which might be the major components contributing to the sedative-hypnotic effects.Network pharmacology analysis revealed that these prototypes may exert their effects through neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction,serotonergic synapse,dopaminergic synapse,and dopaminergic synapse,among other pathways.LC-MS/MS-based targeted metabolomics and Western blot(WB)revealed that tryptophan-serotonin-melatonin(Trp-5-HT-Mel)and tyrosine-norepinephrine-adrenaline(Tyr-Ne-Ad)are the key regulated pathways.Dopa decarboxylase(DDC)upregulation and phenylethanolamine N-methyltransferase(PNMT)downregulation further confirmed these pathways.Furthermore,MSI-based spatially resolved metabolomics revealed notable alterations in 5-HT in the pineal gland(PG),and Ad in the brainstem,including the middle brain(MB),pons(PN),and hypothalamus(HY).In summary,this study illustrates the efficacy of an integrated multidimensional metabolomics approach in unraveling the sedative-hypnotic effects and neurochemical mechanisms of a Chinese herbal medicine,YZ.

Objective To observe the effect of Baduanjin exercise on depression,sleep quality and life quality of patients with breast cancer in the rehabilitation period.Methods A total of 76 breast can-cer patients in postoperative rehabilitation were randomly divided into an intervention group of 38 with 2 dropping out,and a control group of 38 with 3 dropouts.Both groups received routine nursing and rehabilitation after breast cancer surgery,while the intervention group additionally practised Baduanjin for 6 weeks.The Beck Depression Inventory-Ⅱ(BDI-Ⅱ-C),Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI)and Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30(EORTC QLQ-C30)were used to evaluate both groups be-fore,as well as 3 and 6 weeks after intervention.Results After 3-week intervention,the average BDI-Ⅱ-C score,the total PSQI score and the scores of all dimensions except for the hypnotic drug dimen-sion of the intervention group was significantly lower than before treatment(P<0.05),and the control group at the same time point(P<0.05),while the scores of physical,emotional,cognitive,social and role function in EORTC QLQ-C30 were significantly higher than the latter(P<0.05).Three weeks lat-er,the average BDI-Ⅱ-C score,the total PSQI score and the scores of all dimensions except for the hypnotic drug dimension of the intervention group was significantly lower than before treatment(P<0.05),and the control group at the same time point(P<0.05),while the various scores of EORTC QLQ-C30 were significantly higher than the latter(P<0.05).Compared with after 3-week intervention,after 6-week intervention,the average BDI-Ⅱ-C score,the total PSQI score and the scores of its all dimensions except for the sleep disorder dimension of the intervention group decreased significantly,while all dimension scores of EORTC QLQ-C30 except the cognitive function dimension increased sig-nificantly(P<0.05 for all).Conclusion Baduanjin is feasible in improving the sleep and life quality of patients in the rehabilitation period after breast cancer surgery,and relieving their depression.

Objective:To discuss the composition and connotation of practical training objectives for nurses specialized in intravenous therapy, and provide guidance and reference for standardizing the practical training of nurses specialized in intravenous therapy.Methods:In this phenomenological analysis in qualitative research, 13 intravenous treatment and nursing experts from Shandong, Zhejiang, Sichuan, and Shaanxi provinces were selected from May to July 2021 for semi-structured interviews. Colaizzi's 7-step method and Nvivo 12.0 were used to organize data and analyze and refine themes.Results:Three themes and 12 subthemes were extracted for the practical training of intravenous therapy nurses, including knowledge objectives, ability objectives, and well-rounded objectives.Conclusions:Attention should be paid to the setting of clinical professional knowledge, skills and comprehensive quality goals for nurses specialized in intravenous therapy, so as to improve the pertinence and timeliness of training, promote the quality of training and the professional development of specialized training for intravenous therapy.

Objective To identify factors that affect the occurrence of tuberculosis (TB) in the elderly over 60 years old in Urumqi, and to provide a basis for the prevention and treatment of tuberculosis in the elderly. Methods A 1:2 matched case-control study was conducted using a self-designed questionnaire from April 2016 to April 2017 in Urumqi, China. A conditional logistic regression analysis was carried out to identify the influencing factors for the occurrence of TB in the elderly. Results A total of 575 valid questionnaires were collected in the present study, and the age range was 60-89 years old. There were 302 males, accounting for 52.5% of the total. Multivariate logistic regression model analysis showed that an increase of one person per 100 square meters in a home elevated the risk of the development of TB by 67% (odds ratio (OR) 1.67; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.36-2.06; P<0.001). Family income level was also important, and the risk of TB development was 4.72 times higher in families with less than 5,000 CNY a month than those with monthly incomes over 10 000 CNY (OR 4.72; 95%CI 2.29-9.75; P<0.001). The risk was significantly higher among people going out more than 3 to 7 days a week compared to those going out 0 to 2 days a week (OR 4.53; 95%CI 2.72-7.53; P<0.001). Compared with people who were not in contact with TB patients, the risk increased among those who had TB contacts (OR 3.72; 95%CI 1.45-9.70; P=0.006). In addition, the risk of TB onset in hypertension patients was significantly decreased (OR 0.57; 95%CI 0.35-0.91; P=0.018). Conclusion In the present study five factors are found to be associated with the occurrence of TB among the elderly in Urumqi, China. The future TB control program should pay special attention to the elderly population with the above risk factors.

Objective:To investigate the effects of forced-air warming blankets combined with conventional warming strategies on the quality of postoperative recovery and cognitive recovery in elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic radical resection of colorectal cancer.Methods:This was a prospective, randomized, controlled trial.A total of 70 patients aged 65-75 years, who were classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists(ASA)grade-Ⅱ or Ⅲ, undergoing the laparoscopic radical resection of colorectal cancer under general anesthesia, were enrolled.Patients were randomly divided into two groups: the forced-air warming group(group FAW, n=35)and the conventional warming group(group CW, n=35). The inadvertent perioperative hypothermia(IPH), postoperative shivering, postoperative agitation, anesthesia recovery time and other postoperative complications were compared between the two groups.The post-operative quality of recovery scale(PQRS)was used to evaluate the quality of postoperative recovery and the recovery of cognitive function before and 1, 3, and 7 days after operation.Results:As compared with the group CW, the group FAW showed that the incidences of IPH, postoperative shivering and agitation were decreased(5.7% vs.22.8%, 2.8% vs.28.6%, 5.7% vs.31.4%, χ2=4.200, 10.057 and 7.652, P=0.042, 0.003 and 0.006), and the satisfaction degree of patients was increased at 48 hours after operation( P<0.01). The postoperative wake-up time was prolonged in the group CW as compared with the group FAW( P<0.01). Compared with the group CW, the proportion of patients with excellent overall recovery quality was increased in the group FAW 1 day after surgery( P<0.05). There was no significant difference in general recovery quality and cognitive recovery between the two groups at 3 and 7 days after operation. Conclusions:For elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic radical resection of colorectal cancer, the forced-air warming blanket combined with conventional warming strategies is more helpful to decrease the incidence of IPH, reduce postoperative shivering and improve the overall recovery quality at 1 day after operation, but no significant effect on postoperative recovery of cognitive function is found.