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The substitute materials of autologous tissue graft for periodontal soft tissue augmentation surgery develop rapidly. The use of substitute material can avoid the second operation area, shorten the operation time, reduce the postoperative reaction and pain, and is not limited by the quantity, suitable for a wide range of cases. In this paper, the characteristics, histological study, clinical application and therapeutic effect of acellular dermal matrix as a substitute material for autologous tissue transplantation were introduced to provide reference for clinical work.
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BACKGROUND@#Emerging evidences have indicated that the composition of gut microbiota was significantly influenced by central nervous system diseases. The digestion and metabolism disturbances of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) might be strongly associated with ALS; however, this has rarely been evaluated in these populations. This study was to evaluate bacterial and archaeal composition of gut flora and the corresponding metabolism performance of these micro-organisms in fecal samples of patients with ALS.@*METHODS@#A comparative study was performed on the intestinal microbiota from eight patients with ALS and eight healthy individuals at Huadong Hospital during November 2017 to April 2018; meanwhile, the metabolite concentrations of human endotoxin, short-chain fatty acids (SCFA), NO2-N/NO3-N, and γ-aminobutyric acid were also evaluated by spectrophotometry methods. The correlations between intestinal microbiota and metabolite concentration were compared between the two groups using one-way analysis of variance; the relative abundance of beneficial and harmful micro-organisms in fecal samples was also analyzed.@*RESULTS@#In general, the richness and evenness of bacterial and archaeal communities of healthy individuals were healthier than that of patients with ALS. The phylum Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio, genus Methanobrevibacter showed an enhancive tendency in patients with ALS, whereas the relative abundance of beneficial micro-organisms (genera Faecalibacterium and Bacteroides) presented a significant decrease tendency in patients with ALS. In addition, the average concentrations of human endotoxin, SCFA, NO2-N/NO3-N, and γ-aminobutyric acid in patients with ALS and healthy individuals were 64.2 vs. 65.3 EU/mL, 57.5 vs. 55.3 μg/mL, 5.7 vs. 5.3 ng/mL, and 6.1 vs. 5.4 μmol/L, respectively, indicating that the digestion and metabolism functions of gastrointestinal tract of patients might decline with this disease.@*CONCLUSIONS@#The relative abundance of beneficial and harmful micro-organisms respectively showed decrease and increase tendency in patients with ALS.
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Background@#Emerging evidences have indicated that the composition of gut microbiota was significantly influenced by central nervous system diseases. The digestion and metabolism disturbances of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) might be strongly associated with ALS; however, this has rarely been evaluated in these populations. This study was to evaluate bacterial and archaeal composition of gut flora and the corresponding metabolism performance of these micro-organisms in fecal samples of patients with ALS.@*Methods@#A comparative study was performed on the intestinal microbiota from eight patients with ALS and eight healthy individuals at Huadong Hospital during November 2017 to April 2018; meanwhile, the metabolite concentrations of human endotoxin, short-chain fatty acids (SCFA), NO2-N/NO3-N, and γ-aminobutyric acid were also evaluated by spectrophotometry methods. The correlations between intestinal microbiota and metabolite concentration were compared between the two groups using one-way analysis of variance; the relative abundance of beneficial and harmful micro-organisms in fecal samples was also analyzed.@*Results@#In general, the richness and evenness of bacterial and archaeal communities of healthy individuals were healthier than that of patients with ALS. The phylum Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio, genus Methanobrevibacter showed an enhancive tendency in patients with ALS, whereas the relative abundance of beneficial micro-organisms (genera Faecalibacterium and Bacteroides) presented a significant decrease tendency in patients with ALS. In addition, the average concentrations of human endotoxin, SCFA, NO2-N/NO3-N, and γ-aminobutyric acid in patients with ALS and healthy individuals were 64.2 vs. 65.3 EU/mL, 57.5 vs. 55.3 μg/mL, 5.7 vs. 5.3 ng/mL, and 6.1 vs. 5.4 μmol/L, respectively, indicating that the digestion and metabolism functions of gastrointestinal tract of patients might decline with this disease.@*Conclusions@#The relative abundance of beneficial and harmful micro-organisms respectively showed decrease and increase tendency in patients with ALS.
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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of GnRH agonist and antagonist protocols on preimplantation genetic testing outcomes of chromosomal translocation carriers.METHODS: The clinical data of 226 patients with chromosomal translocation were analyzed retrospectively between Jan. 2015 and Dec. 2017 in Shengjing Hospital Affiliated to China Medical University.The patients were divided into GnRH agonist group(174 cases)and GnRH antagonist group(52 cases),then the duration of gonadotropin stimulation,dosage of gonadotropin used,embryonic quality,normal and balanced embryo numbers,per transfer cyclepregnancy rate,abortion rate and continuous pregnancy rate and accumulated pregnancy rate were analyzed.RESULTS: There were no statistical differences in the number of retrieved oocytes,number of MⅡ oocytes,fertilization rate,cleavage rate,blastocyst formation rate,number of high-quality embryo,number of blastocyst biopsy,normal and balanced embryo numbers,per transfer cycle pregnancy rate,abortion rate,continuous pregnancy rate or accumulated pregnancy rate between GnRH agonist group and GnRH antagonist group(P>0.05).The duration of gonadotropin stimulation(9 d vs. 10 d)and dosage of gonadotropin(2100 U vs. 2400 U)used in the GnRH antagonist group were significantly less than the GnRH agonist group(P<0.05).CONCLUSION: There are no significant differences in embryo quality or pregnancy rate between the GnRH agonist group and antagonist group during preimplantation genetic testing,but the GnRH antagonist group have an advantage in Gn duration and dosage.
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BACKGROUND: Embryonic stem cells are pluripotent stem cells that can differentiate into all cell types and propagate themselves indefinitely in vitro, which have been used widely in biological research. OBJECTIVE: To summarize the culture methods of embryonic stem cells in vitro, as well as the significance, methods, clinical applications of embryonic stem cells as genetic disease models. METHODS: Relevant articles were searched in PubMed using the key words of "embryonic stem cell, genetic diseases" which appeared in the titles and abstracts. The latest articles were preferred. Totally 43 eligible articles were obtained for result analysis. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: In the genetics study, embryonic stem cells have been widely used to construct monogenic and chromosome disease models, which can make up the limitations of animal and cell models. Models constructed by embryonic stem cells are conducive to the investigations on pathological processes and molecular mechanisms of genetic diseases. But there are also some ethic disputes on the use of embryonic stem cells, which need further studies.
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Objective To investigate the prevalence and genotype distribution of human papillomavirus (HPV) in the region of Guangxi.Methods We retrospectively analyzed 15774 individuals from the Outpatient and inpatient Unit as well as Physical Examination Departments of the People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region between May 2010 and March 2017.Exfoliated c ellsor swab specimens were collected,and the genotypes of HPV were determined by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and reverse blot assay.Results The prevalence of HPV infection was 38.54％ (6080/15774).The infection rate of single genotype and multiple genotypes were 25.60％ (4038/15774) and 12.95％ (2042/15774),respectively.In single infection patterns,the most common genotypes included HPV 6 (10.54％,1663/15774),52 (3.91％,616/ 15774),16 (2.16％,340/15774),11 (2.14％,338/15774),and 58 (2.00％,316/15774).While among the multiple infections patterns,HPV 52+53 (4.26％,87/2042) and 52+58 (3.23％,66/ 2042) were common,and followed by HPV 16+43 (2.40％,49/2042),16+52(2.30％,47/2042),6+42 (2.15％,44/2042) and 6+43 (2.15％,45/2042).HPV 52,16,58,51,53 and 18 were the top six high risk (HR) genotypes of HPV,accounting for 26.77％ (4222/15774,95％ CI =26.08-27.46);while HPV 6,11 and 43 were the leading low-risk (LR) genotypes of HPV,accounting for 27.77％ (4380/15774,95％CI =27.07-28.47).The overall ratio of single infection to multiple infections was 1.98 (4038 vs.2042).Conclusion HPV 6,52,16,11,58,18 were the main HPV infection genotypes,and 52+53 and 52+58 were common infection combinations in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region.The HPV multiple infections were increased.Apparently,more HPV low risk genotypes were seen in male patients that should be aware.
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Objective To extend the auxiliary functions of the first-aid chest in the mobile emergency unit.Methods The auxiliary functions were designed from the aspects of supporting medical documents,CPR board,leakproof piecework card,time display,low light illumination,medical wastes recovery,adjustable perfusion support and medical console with considerations on standardized operation,requirements of medical treatment in field conditions as well as technical characteristics of mobile emergency unit.The weight and volume of the chest had no growth during the extension of the auxiliary functions.Results The extended auxiliary functions of the chest improved the mobile emergency unit in adaptability to field conditions and field medical treatment.Conclusion The extension of the auxiliary functions contributes to the optimization of the mobile emergency medical unit,and thus is worthy promoting in field first aid of the sanatorium and hospital.
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Objective To extend the auxiliary functions of the first-aid chest in the mobile emergency unit.Methods The auxiliary functions were designed from the aspects of supporting medical documents,CPR board,leakproof piecework card,time display,low light illumination,medical wastes recovery,adjustable perfusion support and medical console with considerations on standardized operation,requirements of medical treatment in field conditions as well as technical characteristics of mobile emergency unit.The weight and volume of the chest had no growth during the extension of the auxiliary functions.Results The extended auxiliary functions of the chest improved the mobile emergency unit in adaptability to field conditions and field medical treatment.Conclusion The extension of the auxiliary functions contributes to the optimization of the mobile emergency medical unit,and thus is worthy promoting in field first aid of the sanatorium and hospital.
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Objective To investigate the correlation between activation of toll-like receptors 3 (TLR3) signaling pathway and tumor-associated macrophage and its effect on the tumor growth. Methods The mice Lewis lung cancer cell lines 3LL and melanoma B16H10 were used to construct the subcutaneous transplantation tumor models and then they were treated with Poly-ICLC. The curative effect was observed and then the T cell and macrophage phenotypes infiltrated in local tumor were detected by flow cytometry. After the in vitro culture of mouse bone marrow-derived macrophage, the real-time PCR and western blot were applied to detect the expression of macrophage activation markers and the activation of intracellular signaling pathways. Results The survival time of mice with brown tumor treated with Poly-ICLC significantly increased and the tumor growth was inhibited. The ratio of local tumor-infiltrated Treg decreased, while the ratio of CD8
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OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the correlation between activation of toll-like receptors 3 (TLR3) signaling pathway and tumor-associated macrophage and its effect on the tumor growth.@*METHODS@#The mice Lewis lung cancer cell lines 3LL and melanoma B16H10 were used to construct the subcutaneous transplantation tumor models and then they were treated with Poly-ICLC. The curative effect was observed and then the T cell and macrophage phenotypes infiltrated in local tumor were detected by flow cytometry. After the in vitro culture of mouse bone marrow-derived macrophage, the real-time PCR and western blot were applied to detect the expression of macrophage activation markers and the activation of intracellular signaling pathways.@*RESULTS@#The survival time of mice with brown tumor treated with Poly-ICLC significantly increased and the tumor growth was inhibited. The ratio of local tumor-infiltrated Treg decreased, while the ratio of CD8(+) T cell increased significantly. The macrophages surface CD206 expression was down-regulated while the expression of iNOS increased. The Poly-ICLC could promote the expression of M1 markers (IL-1β, TNF-α and iNOS) in bone marrow-derived macrophage and inhibited the expression of M2 molecules (Arg-1, YM-1 and CD206). The phosphorylation level of downstream p65, TBK1 and IRF3 increased significantly.@*CONCLUSIONS@#The Poly-ICLC can activate the TLR3 downstream signaling pathway to induce a M1 polarization of tumor associated macrophage, thereby inhibiting the tumor growth.
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Silibinin, a natural flavonoid antioxidant isolated from extracts of the milk thistle herb, has recently been identified as having anti-hepatotoxic and anticancer properties. In this paper, we investigated the effects of silibinin on behavior and neuroplasticity in mice subjected to chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS). After 5 consecutive weeks of CUMS, the mice were treated with silibinin (100 mg/kg, 200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg by oral gavage) for 3 consecutive weeks. The results showed that silibinin administration significantly alleviated the CUMS-induced depressive-like behavior, including the total number of squares crossed and the frequency of rearing in the open field test, the immobility time in the tail suspension test and the forced swimming test. Furthermore, silibinin treatment increased the levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) in the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus. Our study provides new insight into the protective effects of silibinin on the depressive status of CUMS mice, specifically by improving neuroplasticity and neurotransmission.
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Animals , Mice , Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor , Depression , Hindlimb Suspension , Hippocampus , Silybum marianum , Neuronal Plasticity , Norepinephrine , Physical Exertion , Prefrontal Cortex , Serotonin , Synaptic TransmissionABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To study the effects of Bushen Zhuyun Decoction (BZD) on the reproductive capacity of mice.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Totally 60 female Kunming mice were randomly divided into the experimental group and the control group. BZD was perfused by gastric tube to mice in the experimental group, twice daily. Meanwhile, mice in the control group were administered with normal saline by gastrogavage. Mice were sacrificed on the 10th day and the 20th day of medication respectively, 15 mice each time in each group. The serum levels of estradiol and progesterone were detected by radioimmunoassay. The morphological changes of uterus and ovary were observed using HE staining. The expressions of leukaemia inhibitory factor (LIF), epidermal growth factor (EGF), and calcitionin (CT) were determined using immunohistochemical assay.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Compared with the control group at the same time point, the weights of uterus and ovary increased, the serum levels of estradiol and progestogen increased, the expressions of LIF, CT, and EGF increased in the experimental group on the 10th day and the 20th day of medication (P <0.05, P <0.01). Better results were shown on the 20th day of medication (P <0.05). Histological results showed increased ovarian follicle numbers, increased endometrial gland numbers, endometrial hyperplasia (stratiform arranged), and increased stromal cells in the experimental group, especially on the 20th day of medication.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>BZD could improve the reproductive capacity by advancing the development of generative organs, promoting the secretion of estradiol and progestogen and the follicular growth, and increasing the receptivity of endometrium.</p>
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Animals , Female , Mice , Drugs, Chinese Herbal , Pharmacology , Endometrium , Metabolism , Estradiol , Metabolism , Mice, Inbred Strains , Organ Size , Ovary , Progesterone , Metabolism , UterusABSTRACT
To simulate intervention measures in controlling an outbreak of acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis on one school campus by using the Susceptible-Infected-Recovered (SIR) model, to provide evidence for preparedness and response to the epidemic. Classical SIR model was used to model the epidemic. Malthusian exponential decline method was employed to estimate the infective coefficient β for interventions. The initial value of parameters was determined based on empirical data. The modeling was implemented using Matlab 7.1 software. Without interventions, the outbreak was expected to experience three phrases: (1)early stage (the first 5 days) in which the epidemic developed slowly and could be intervened easily; (2) rapid growing stage (6-15 days) in which the number of infected cases increased quickly and the epidemic could not be well controlled;and (3) medium and late stage (16 days and later) in which more than 90% of the susceptible persons were infected but the intervention measures failed to prevent the epidemic. With the implementation of interventions, the epidemic was predicted to be controlled in the early stage, under the SIR model. The simulation based on the SIR model kept an acceptable consistency with the actual development of epidemic after the implementation of intervention measures. The SIR model seemed effective in modeling interventions to the epidemic of acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis in the schools.
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Objective To determine the incidence of non-fatal injuries and related influencing factors among children under 5 years old in China. Methods Data involving 10 819 children under 5 years old was from the Fourth National Health Service Survey of China. Injury-related indicators include: history of ever having had an injury, its frequency, cause, location and severity of the injury.A two-level Poissun regression was used to examine the significance of related socio-economic variables. Results The overall incidence rate of nonfatal injuries among children under 5 years old was 16.0 per 1000 population in the prior 12 months. The first three leading causes of non-fatal injuries were falls,animal bite, fire/bum among children under 1 year old,with the rates as 3.9, 1.8 and 1.8 per 1000 population, respectively. For children aged I to 4 years old, the first three leading causes were animal bite, fall, fire/burn with rates as 6.5,6.0 and 2.9 per 1000 population, respectively. 83.0% and 69.0% of last injuries occurred at home for the above said two age groups. No disability was found among children younger than 1 year old who suffered from a nonfatal injury while for the 1-4 age group, the disability accounted for 1.0% of injury-induced outcomes. After adjusting other variables,boys had 1.57 times the risk of injury compared with girls in the 1-4 age group (P＜0.05). The differences on the effects regarding ethmicity,per capita household income, and place were insignificant (P＞0.05). None of the socio-economic variables was found that significantly related to the non-fatal injury risk among children under 1 year old (P＞0.05). Conclusion The incidence of nonfatal injuries among children under 5 years old was 16.0 per 1000 population in the prior 12 months. The three leading causes of injuries were animal bite, falls, fire/bum respectively. Home was the most common place that non-fatal injuries occurred. Boys had a higher risk of injury compared with girls among children aged 1 to 4 years old and the difference was significant.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the oral health knowledge and habits of freshmen of Sichuan University and promote the prophylactic therapy of dental diseases in the university.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The table and the standard on oral health survey authorized by WHO were employed in this study.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Only 13.1% of all the investigated freshmen had periodic oral health examination. 74.4% brush teeth twice per day, only 7.7% brush teeth over 3 minutes, 16.6% insist in fluoridated toothpaste, and only 6% had applied dental floss. 51.9% do not often take snack food and 94.7% are non-smokers; (4) Tests of prophylactic therapy of dental caries and periodontal diseases and oral health knowledge have poor results.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The freshmen have limited knowledge of oral health and lack serious attitude toward oral cleaning behaviors.</p>