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Pyroptosis, an inflammatory caspase-dependent programmed cell death, plays a vital role in maintaining tissue homeostasis and activating inflammatory responses. Orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) is an aseptic force-induced inflammatory bone remodeling process mediated by the activation of periodontal ligament (PDL) progenitor cells. However, whether and how force induces PDL progenitor cell pyroptosis, thereby influencing OTM and alveolar bone remodeling remains unknown. In this study, we found that mechanical force induced the expression of pyroptosis-related markers in rat OTM and alveolar bone remodeling process. Blocking or enhancing pyroptosis level could suppress or promote OTM and alveolar bone remodeling respectively. Using Caspase-1-/- mice, we further demonstrated that the functional role of the force-induced pyroptosis in PDL progenitor cells depended on Caspase-1. Moreover, mechanical force could also induce pyroptosis in human ex-vivo force-treated PDL progenitor cells and in compressive force-loaded PDL progenitor cells in vitro, which influenced osteoclastogenesis. Mechanistically, transient receptor potential subfamily V member 4 signaling was involved in force-induced Caspase-1-dependent pyroptosis in PDL progenitor cells. Overall, this study suggested a novel mechanism contributing to the modulation of osteoclastogenesis and alveolar bone remodeling under mechanical stimuli, indicating a promising approach to accelerate OTM by targeting Caspase-1.
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Animals , Humans , Mice , Rats , Bone Remodeling/physiology , Caspase 1 , Periodontal Ligament , Pyroptosis , Tooth Movement TechniquesABSTRACT
Objective:To investigate the distribution and antimicrobial resistance profile of clinical bacteria isolated from blood culture in China.Methods:The clinical bacterial strains isolated from blood culture from member hospitals of Blood Bacterial Resistant Investigation Collaborative System (BRICS) were collected during January 2018 to December 2019. Antibiotic susceptibility tests were conducted with agar dilution or broth dilution methods recommended by US Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI). WHONET 5.6 was used to analyze data.Results:During the study period, 14 778 bacterial strains were collected from 50 hospitals, of which 4 117 (27.9%) were Gram-positive bacteria and 10 661(72.1%) were Gram-negative bacteria. The top 10 bacterial species were Escherichia coli (37.2%), Klebsiella pneumoniae (17.0%), Staphylococcus aureus (9.7%), coagulase-negative Staphylococci (8.7%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (3.7%), Enterococcus faecium (3.4%), Acinetobacter baumannii(3.4%), Enterobacter cloacae (2.9%), Streptococci(2.8%) and Enterococcus faecalis (2.3%). The the prevalence of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) and methicillin-resistant coagulase-negative Staphylococcus were 27.4% (394/1 438) and 70.4% (905/1 285), respectively. No glycopeptide-resistant Staphylococcus was detected. More than 95% of S. aureus were sensitive to amikacin, rifampicin and SMZco. The resistance rate of E. faecium to vancomycin was 0.4% (2/504), and no vancomycin-resistant E. faecalis was detected. The ESBLs-producing rates in no carbapenem-resistance E. coli, carbapenem sensitive K. pneumoniae and Proteus were 50.4% (2 731/5 415), 24.6% (493/2001) and 35.2% (31/88), respectively. The prevalence of carbapenem-resistance in E. coli and K. pneumoniae were 1.5% (85/5 500), 20.6% (518/2 519), respectively. 8.3% (27/325) of carbapenem-resistance K. pneumoniae was resistant to ceftazidime/avibactam combination. The resistance rates of A. baumannii to polymyxin and tigecycline were 2.8% (14/501) and 3.4% (17/501) respectively, and that of P. aeruginosa to carbapenem were 18.9% (103/546). Conclusions:The surveillance results from 2018 to 2019 showed that the main pathogens of bloodstream infection in China were gram-negative bacteria, while E. coli was the most common pathogen, and ESBLs-producing strains were in majority; the MRSA incidence is getting lower in China; carbapenem-resistant E. coli keeps at a low level, while carbapenem-resistant K. pneumoniae is on the rise obviously.
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OBJECTIVE@#To explore the genetic basis for a Chinese neonate with lipoprotein lipase deficiency.@*METHODS@#Targeted capture and next-generation sequencing (NGS) were carried out to detect variants of genes associated with inborn errors of metabolism. Suspected variants were validated by Sanger sequencing.@*RESULTS@#Genetic testing revealed novel complex heterozygous variants, namely c.347G>C (p.Arg116Pro) and c.472T>G (p.Tyr158Asp), of the LPL gene, which were respectively inherited from his father and mother.@*CONCLUSION@#Compound heterozygous variants c.347G>C and c.472T>G of the LPL gene probably underlie the lipoprotein lipase deficiency in this child.
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Natural bone is a mineralized biological material, which serves a supportive and protective framework for the body, stores minerals for metabolism, and produces blood cells nourishing the body. Normally, bone has an innate capacity to heal from damage. However, massive bone defects due to traumatic injury, tumor resection, or congenital diseases pose a great challenge to reconstructive surgery. Scaffold-based tissue engineering (TE) is a promising strategy for bone regenerative medicine, because biomaterial scaffolds show advanced mechanical properties and a good degradation profile, as well as the feasibility of controlled release of growth and differentiation factors or immobilizing them on the material surface. Additionally, the defined structure of biomaterial scaffolds, as a kind of mechanical cue, can influence cell behaviors, modulate local microenvironment and control key features at the molecular and cellular levels. Recently, nano/micro-assisted regenerative medicine becomes a promising application of TE for the reconstruction of bone defects. For this reason, it is necessary for us to have in-depth knowledge of the development of novel nano/micro-based biomaterial scaffolds. Thus, we herein review the hierarchical structure of bone, and the potential application of nano/micro technologies to guide the design of novel biomaterial structures for bone repair and regeneration.
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Objective:To investigate the distribution and antimicrobial resistance profile of clinical bacteria isolated from blood culture in China.Methods:The clinical bacterial strains isolated from blood culture from member hospitals of Blood Bacterial Resistant Investigation Collaborative System (BRICS) were collected during January 2016 to December 2017. Antibiotic susceptibility tests were conducted by agar dilution or broth dilution methods recommended by US Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) 2019. WHONET 5.6 was used to analyze data.Results:During the study period, 8 154 bacterial strains were collected from 33 hospitals, of which 2 325 (28.5%) were Gram-positive bacteria and 5 829 (71.5%) were Gram-negative bacteria. The top 10 bacterial species were Escherichia coli (34.7%), Klebsiella pneumoniae (15.8%), Staphylococcus aureus (11.3%), coagulase-negative Staphylococci (7.4%), Acinetobacter baumannii (4.6%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (3.9%), Enterococcus faecium (3.8%), Streptococci (2.9%), Enterobacter cloacae (2.7%) and Enterococcus faecalis (2.5%). Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and methicillin-resistant coagulase-negative Staphylococcus (MRCNS) accounted for 34.2%(315/922) and 77.7%(470/605), respectively. No vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus was detected. The resistance rate of Enterococcus faecium to vancomycin was 0.6%(2/312), and no vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium was detected. The ESBLs-producing rates in Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Proteus were 55.7%(1 576/2 831), 29.9%(386/1 289) and 38.5%(15/39), respectively. The incidences of carbapenem-resistance in Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae were 1.2%(33/2 831), 17.5%(226/1 289), respectively. The resistance rates of Acinetobacter baumannii to polymyxin and tigecycline were 14.8%(55/372) and 5.9%(22/372) respectively, and those of Pseudomonas aeruginosa to polymyxin and carbapenem were 1.3%(4/315) and 18.7%(59/315), respectively. Conclusion:The surveillance results from 2016 to 2017 showed that the main pathogens of blood stream infection in China were gram-negative bacteria, while Escherichia coli was the most common pathogen; the MRSA incidence was lower than other surveillance data in the same period in China; carbapenem-resistant Escherichia coli was at a low level during this surveillance, while carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae is on the rise.
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Macrophages play an important role in material-related immune responses and bone formation, but the functionality of macrophage-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) in material-mediated bone regeneration is still unclear. Here, we evaluated intracellular communication through small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) and its effects on endogenous bone regeneration mediated by biomimetic intrafibrillarly mineralized collagen (IMC). After implantation in the bone defect area, IMC generated more neobone and recruited more mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) than did extrafibrillarly mineralized collagen (EMC). More CD63
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Biomimetics , Bone Regeneration , Cell Differentiation , Collagen , Extracellular Vesicles , Macrophages , OsteogenesisABSTRACT
Objective: To explore the characteristics of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in a grade three class A hospital to provide reference for rational drug use and reduction of ADRs. Methods: The new and serious ADRs reported during 2014 and 2016 were sta-tistically analyzed in terms of the report type, age, gender, administration route, drug variety and involving system. Results: The new and serious ADR reports reached to 400 cases, which accounted for 64. 52% of the total reports. Of the 400 ADR reports,there were 34. 25% distributed in the 60-74-year old. The proportion of male and female in the ADRs was basically equal, while that of male (50. 25% ) was slightly higher than that of female (49. 75% ). There were 57. 00% of ADRs caused by intravenous administration, and 31. 25% caused by anti-infective drugs, in which cephalosporins accounted for the most (32. 00% ). The most common manifesta-tion of ADR was damage to skin and its appendages, which accounted for 33. 00% , followed by the damage to gastrointestinal system (15. 50% ) and hepatorenal function (14. 00% ). Conclusion: Great attention should be paid to monitoring and reporting ADRs in our hospital, and drugs should be rationally used so as to reduce the occurrence of ADRs.
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Objective:To investigate the tissue distribution of asiaticoside in SD rats .Methods:The rats were injected by asiatico-side at the effective treatment dose of 42 mg kg -1 via tail vein.The rats sacrificed respectively at 5, 30 and 80 min after the injection and heart, liver, spleen, lung, kidney, stomach, intestine, brain, gonad and left thigh muscle were dissected immediately .The con-tent of asiaticoside in the tissues was determined by HPLC .Results:Asiaticoside widely distributed in SD rats , and the concentration in heart was the highest followed by liver , brain, lung, spleen and kidney .The contents in the other tissues were relatively low .Con-clusion:The method is convenient , sensitive and accurate , and can be used for the content determination of asiaticoside the tissues of SD rats.
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Objective:To revise the Chinese version of the Parental Psychological Flexibility Questionnaire (PPFQ) and test its validity and reliability.Methods:Totally 1015 parents from 2 primary school of Beijing were recruited and asked to complete the Chinese version of PPFQ.Item analysis was conducted to identify valid items.The parents were randomly allocated into two groups where one subset (n =510) was used for exploratory factor analysis (EFA),and the other (n =505) for confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and discriminant validity.In addition,responses of 389 participants selected by simple random sampling was assessed in criterion validity with the Cognitive Fusion Questionnaire (CFQ),Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-Second Edition (AAQ-Ⅱ]),Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS),Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS),Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS),Trait Coping Style Questionnaire(TCSQ) and Conners Child Behavior Rating Scale (CBRS).Seven weeks later,225 of the participants were retested.Results:The exploratory factor analysis extracted 3 components,and explained 58.1％ of the total variance.The factor loading of items ranged between 0.63 and 0.86.The confirmatory factor analysis verified the 3-factors model (x2/df=1.77,NFI =0.94,IFI =0.97,GFI =0.96,TLI =0.96,CFI =0.97,RMSEA =0.04).Discriminant validity testing demonstrated the three revised factors had adequate discriminant validity in relation to one another (Ps ＜ 0.01).Criterion validity results showed that the total and subscale scores of the PPFQ were negatively correlated with the scores of CFQ,AAQ-Ⅱ,SAS,SDS,TCSQ-NC,CBRS (r =-0.16--0.52,Ps ＜ 0.01),and were positively correlated with the scores of MAAS,TCSQ-PC (r =0.14-0.37,Ps ＜ 0.01).The total and subscale scores of the PPFQ demonstrated good internal consistency Cronbach's α were 0.77-0.86 and test-retest reliability coefficient were 0.55-0.75.Conclusion:It suggests tthe validity and reliability of the adapted Chinese version of the Parental Psychological Flexibility Questionnaire be satisfactory,and could be used in the clinical and research work in China.
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Objective To investigate the distribution of age and relationship of ESR with HCT.Methods The HCT,age and ESR datas of the patients which all ages were above 40 years were Collected,then count the mean and standard deviation x±s with different groups of HCT,t test was made to identify the significance of difference.Results HCT:The levels of hct in males was 0.47±0.26 in higher groups of HCT,0.39±0.27 in normal groups and 30.01 ±3.59 in lower groups.The levels of HCT in fe-males was 0.42±0.17 in higher groups,0.30±0.36 in normal groups,0.27±0.45 in lower groups;Age:The average age in males was 57.41±10.62 years in higher HCT groups of patients,67.23 ±12.75 in lower hct groups,there were significantly difference between them.The avarage age in females was 60.70 ± 11.60 in higher HCT groups of patients,61.60 ± 12.40 in lower HCT groups,there were no significantly difference between them.ESR:The levels of ESR in males was (3.95 ±3.26)mm/h in higher HCT groups,(61.61±40.04)mm/h in lower HCT groups;The ESR in females was (28.26±28.62)mm/h in higher HCT groups, (60.20±43.71)mm/h in lower HCT groups,there were significantly difference between different groups included both males and femals.Conclusion When the HCT were decreased,the age and ESR were increased in males,the ESR were also increased but had no relationship with ages in females.Conjuction the age and ESR,it could improve the prevention and monitoring in heart-brain blood disease through the HCT.
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Objective:To establish the drug utilization evaluation(DUE)criteria for isophane protamine biosyntheti(30R)to provide reference for the rational drug use. Methods:Referred to the domestic and foreign literatures and the authorized guidelines for diabetes treatment,and combined with the Delphi expert consultation method,the drug utilization evaluation criteria was established,and after the evaluation,intervention and revaluation,the final criteria were determined. Results:The drug utilization evaluation criteria for isophane protamine biosyntheti(30R)contained three parts,including medication indications,medication process and medication results,which showed the clinical feasibility. Conclusion:The established DUE criteria for isophane protamine biosyntheti(30R)can not only be applied in the drug utilization evaluation,but also provide reference for the DUE in medical institutions.
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OBJECTIVE:To investigate the characteristics and regularity of ADR in our hospital,and to provide reference for clinical rational drug use. METHODS:262 ADR reports of the hospital during 2013-2014 were summarized and analyzed. RE-SULTS:Among 262 cases of ADR,most of ADR occurred in elderly patients aged above 60 years old,accounting for 46.56%. 239 cases were induced by intravenous drip,accounting for 91.22%;anti-infective drugs induced 97 cases of ADR,accounting for 37.02%,among them there were 48 cases of cephalosporin-induced ADR,accounting for 49.48%(total 97 cases);most of them were lesion of skin and its appendants,being 96 cases and accounting for 36.64%. Among 262 cases,132 cases were improved af-ter drug withdrawal(50.38%);no drug sequelae or death cases was found. CONCLUSIONS:To master the characteritics and reg-ularity of ADR contribnte to redcue and aroid the repeat of ADR.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To explore the effect and mechanism of flavones of buckwheat flower and leaf (FBFL) on lowering blood glucose and improving insulin resistance in type 2 diabetic rats.</p><p><b>METHOD</b>Seventy healthy male Wistar rats were used in this trial. Ten of them were selected randomly as normal group; the others were given fat milk by intragastric administration daily, from the 14th day on, low dose tetraoxypyrimidine was added by intraperitoneal injection every other day for three times. Rats with fasting (72 hours after the last injection) blood sugar > or = 16.7 mmol x L(-1) and K(IPT) < 60% of normal group were selected as type 2 diabetic model with insulin resistance, which were randomly divided into 5 groups: model group. LGLT group; low, moderate and high dosage FBFL groups (L-FBFL; M-FBFL; H-FBFL). Every rat was treated accordingly for 4 weeks; then FBG, FFA, INS were detected and ISI was calculated to evaluate the degree of insulin resistance. Liver PTP1B expression was determined by immunohistochemistry method. staining were observed by light microscopy.</p><p><b>RESULT</b>FBFL could dose-dependently inhibit the rising of FBG, FFA, INS, improve the state of insulin resistance and reduce the expression level of liver PTP1B.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>FBFL could effectively improve insulin resistance in type 2 diabetic rats induced by tetraoxypyrimidine and fat milk and showed dose-dependence relationship.</p>
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Animals , Humans , Male , Rats , Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 , Drug Therapy , Genetics , Metabolism , Disease Models, Animal , Fagopyrum , Chemistry , Flavones , Flowers , Chemistry , Gene Expression , Insulin Resistance , Liver , Metabolism , Plant Extracts , Plant Leaves , Chemistry , Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase, Non-Receptor Type 1 , Genetics , Metabolism , Random Allocation , Rats, WistarABSTRACT
Aim To investigate the influence of total fl avones of buckwheat flower (TFBF) on the productivity of the non-enzymatic advanced glycation end products (AGEs) in vivoand vitro. Methods TFBF in different dosages (0.1 g?kg -1?d -1,0.2 g?kg -1?d -1,0.4 g?kg -1?d -1) was taken orally by streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats for 12 wk. After the treatment, blood glucose, fructosamine and AGEs in plasma and kidney were measured. Meanwhile, glucose and bovine serum albumin (BSA) were incubated with TFBF at different concentrations (0.01 mg?L -1,0.05 mg?L -1,0.10 mg?L -1) respectively for 4,8,12 wk.The fluorescence intensity of glycated BSA was detected by a spectrophotometer BSA was detected spectrophotometer.Results TFBF significantly lowered the level of blood glucose in diabetic rats (P
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Objective: To ascertain the process condition of extraction Mashi Granules(Herba Ephedrae, Gypsum Fibrosum, Radix Puerariae, Herba Methal, Semen Armeniacae Amerum, etc.) Methods: In combination with area under the curve of hypothermy in rabbits, process water, macerating time and boiling times were used as parameters in uniformidy design. And then appropriate excipients were selected on the basis of hygroscopicity and granulation. Results: 20 times amount of water as much as herbs was added, macerating time reached as far as 40 min, and extracted 3 times, 2h a time. Excipient formula consisted of lactose and mannitol(4∶1, w/w). Conclusion: The experimental results provide the basis for the ascertainment of extracting process and formulation of Mashi Granules.