Latest Research Advance of Myeloproliferative Diseases Related Genes-Review / 中国实验血液学杂志

JAK2, MPL and CALR gene mutations play an important role in the onset of myeloproliferative disease(MPD). The latest researches show that the difference of ATP binding ability between the wild type JAK2 protein and mutated JAK2 protein can help us understand the pathogenesis of the MPD further, and the clinical manifestation is related to the mutation burden of the JAK2. In some ET and PMF patients, research find the expression of MPL mutation, which can affects the progress of the disease by collaborating with the JAK2 mutation. CALR mutation is a gene related with the MPD that has been found recently. The pathogenesis of the CALR is similar to that of the JAK2, while there are some features in clinical manifestation comparing with the other mutations.

The cytotoxicity of methacryloxylethyl cetyl ammonium chloride, a cationic antibacterial monomer, is related to oxidative stress and the intrinsic mitochondrial apoptotic pathway

Antibacterial monomers incorporated in dentin bonding systems may have toxic effects on the pulp. Thus, the cytotoxicity of antibacterial monomers and its underlying mechanisms must be elucidated to improve the safety of antibacterial monomer application. The influence of an antibacterial monomer, methacryloxylethyl cetyl ammonium chloride (DMAE-CB), on the vitality of L929 mouse fibroblasts was tested using MTT assay. Cell cycle progression was studied using flow cytometry. Production of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) after DMAE-CB treatment was measured using 2,7-dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate staining and flow cytometry analysis. Loss of mitochondrial membrane potential, disturbance of Bcl-2 and Bax expression, as well as release of cytochrome C were also measured using flow cytometry analysis or Western blot to explore the possible involvement of the mitochondrial-related apoptotic pathway. DMAE-CB elicited cell death in a dose-dependent manner and more than 50 percent of cells were killed after treatment with 30 µM of the monomer. Both necrosis and apoptosis were observed. DMAE-CB also induced G1- and G2-phase arrest. Increased levels of intracellular ROS were observed after 1 h and this overproduction was further enhanced by 6-h treatment with the monomer. DMAE-CB may cause apoptosis by disturbing the expression of Bcl-2 and Bax, reducing the mitochondrial potential and inducing release of cytochrome C. Taken together, these findings suggest that the toxicity of the antibacterial monomer DMAE-CB is associated with ROS production, mitochondrial dysfunction, cell cycle disturbance, and cell apoptosis/necrosis.

Influence of nano-silica content on flexural properties of the aluminum borate whisker and silica filler composite resins / 华西口腔医学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To discuss the influence of nano-silica content which was hydrolyzed by tetraethyl orthosioate (TEOS) on the aluminum borate whisker (AlBw) and silica filler composite resins on flexural properties.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The nanometer-size silicon dioxide (SiO2) particles were prepared by sol-gel method based on tetraethyl orthosioate. Different proportion of AlBw and SiO2 were fused and attached onto the surface of AlBw through high temperature, then polymerized with resin matrix after surface siliconization and their flexural strength and flexural modulus were determined. The effects of heat treatment to the surface morphology of AlBw and the shapes of the mixture at various proportions were characterized by TEM.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The flexural properties of dental composite resins with AlBw-SiO2 compound as inorganic fillers were significantly improved. The flexural property of a new type of dental composite resins was(130.29 +/- 8.38) MPa, when the mass ratio of AlBw and nano-SiO2 particle was 3:1.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Nano-silica content which was hydrolyzed by tetraethyl orthosioate improved flexural properties of the aluminum borate whisker and silica filler composite resins.</p>

Effects of acid etching time on the degradation of type I collagen in dentin / 中华口腔医学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To evaluate the effects of acid etching time on the degradation of type Icollagen in dentin.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Dentin was conditioned with 37% phosphoric acid for 10, 15, 30 and 60 s. There was no treatment for the control group. Quantity of collagen degradation in each group was determined by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay. Observations were carried out by means of a field emission in-lens scanning electron microscope (FEISEM).</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Samples conditioned with 37% phosphoric acid for 60 s showed the most degradation of collagen, which was 4.86 (1.55) mg/g, followed by 30 s group and 15 s group, which were 2.76 (0.87) mg/g and 1.93 (0.88) mg/g, respectively. Group of 10 s was 0.95 (0.38) mg/g. The control group showed the least degradation of 0.06 (0.03) mg/g. Significant differences in collagen degradation were found among groups (P < 0.005). Smear layer were removed well but tubular orifices and collagen fibrils were covered by particles after dentin being etched with 37% phosphoric acid for 10 s, while open and clear tubular orifices were observed for 15 s group. Smoother surfaces of exposed collagen fibrils and fewer globular particles were found in 30 s group than in 15 s group. In the 60 s group, the number of major fibrils decreased while minor branching fibrils increased, which indicate that the intratubular structure collapsed and fibrils fractured.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Dentin conditioned with 37% phosphoric acid for 15 s can result in mineral dissolution without collagen structure damage. However, longer applications of 37% phosphoric acid within 60 s may increase collagen degradation.</p>

Antibacterial effects of a dental adhesive incorporating a quaternary ammonium monomer against Streptococcus mutans / 中华口腔医学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To incorporate an antibacterial monomer, methacryloxylethyl cetyl dimethyl ammonium chloride(DMAE-CB), into a dental adhesive, and to evaluate the antibacterial activity against Streptococcus mutans (Sm) of this DMAE-CB-incorporated adhesive after being cured.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>DMAE-CB was incorporated into a dimethacrylates-based dental adhesive as experimental group. The adhesive without DMAE-CB served as a negative control. Thirty-nine specimens were fabricated for each group. The effects of the cured adhesives on the growth and adherence of Sm were evaluated with growth inhibition assay and spectrophotometry respectively. The influence of aging treatment and saliva treatment on the antibacterial efficiency of the modified adhesive was evaluated. Moreover, the bacterial growth of Sm in the eluents of two different adhesives was examined.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Compared with negative control, the cured DMAE-CB-incorporated dental adhesive exhibited inhibitory effect on the growth and adherence of Sm. The inhibition rate was 99% and the absorbance value was (0.332 +/- 0.063) for experimental group, significantly lower than that of negative control (0.434 +/- 0.093, P = 0.021). Moreover, after aging treatment the DMAE-CB-incorporated adhesive could still inhibit the growth and adherence of Sm; the inhibition rate was 99%, and the absorbance value of experimental group was (0.372 +/- 0.062), significantly lower than that of negative control (0.455 +/- 0.066, P = 0.022). After saliva treatment the DMAE-CB-incorporated adhesive could still inhibit the growth and adherence of Sm; the inhibition rate was 90%, and the absorbance value of experimental group was (0.299 +/- 0.061), significantly lower than that of negative control (0.370 +/- 0.068, P = 0.045). However, the eluent of DMAE-CB-incorporated adhesive didn't show inhibitory effect on the growth of Sm when compared with negative control, and the antibacterial effect and the doubling time of experimental group [(130.5 +/- 8.4) min] had no statistical difference than negative control [(126.4 +/- 7.0) min, P = 0.298].</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>The incorporation of DMAE-CB can render the dental adhesive with antibacterial activity after polymerization via influencing the growth and adherence of Sm.</p>

Preparation and antibacterial activity of quaternary ammonium salt monomers / 中华口腔医学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To prepare three quaternary ammonium salt (QAS) monomers, and to compare their antibacterial activities against four oral bacterial strains.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Three antibacterial monomers [methacryloxyethyl benzyl dimethyl ammonium chloride (DMAE-BC), methacryloxyethyl m-chloro benzyl dimethyl ammonium chloride (DMAE-m-CBC), methacryloxyethyl cetyl dimethyl ammonium chloride (DMAE-CB)] were synthesized according to the general structure of target monomers. Their antibacterial effects were investigated using the broth dilution test on Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial strains (Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus sanguis, Porphyromonas gingivalis, Prevotella melaninogenica ).</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Three different monomers were successfully obtained. All the tested bacterial strains were susceptible to the three monomers, among which DMAE-CB exhibited the lowest minimal inhibitory concentrations (MIC) ranging from 1.2 to 4.8 mg/L.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>All these three QAS monomers have different antibacterial activities against four oral bacteria strains. The data indicate that DMAE-CB may be a candidate antibacterial agent for oral infectious diseases.</p>